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Jib sail trouble pjclmft at 10:47pm 06.01.13 Mid-Size Boats 9/2499 I bought a Catalina 27 and I'm excited to sail. But when I attached the sheet. To the foresail and p
Keel Bolt Leak TJM8187 at 8:37pm 06.01.13 Catalina 22 6/1770 Have an 1988 with a wing keel. I found today that one of the keel bolts has a small leak. Is this co
Boat launching jimmac99 at 7:28pm 06.01.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/2457 When launching the 26M does one really need to remove the trailer lights? Thanks from one who is
Interior wood cleaning and maintenance luv2sail67 at 6:11pm 06.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1184 Hi - we have a 2010 Hunter 38, and find that the interior wood streaks and lacks lustre when wiped d
Movie with Go-pro alabamaranger at 5:17pm 06.01.13 Catalina 22 3/1053 Filmed with Go-Pro Hero 2 and edited with Sony Vegas. Not sure if I posted this before. Enjoy http
replacing yanmar ys8 with a gm20 Builder Bill at 4:24pm 06.01.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1464 Has anyone replaced there ysm8 with a gm20? I have a 1980 27 Watkins.
Music (1) agprice22 at 4:18pm 06.01.13 Catalina 22 2/1020 Here is my solution for music on the boat. It's bluetooth, so I play the music through my iPod touch
tricks to stuck props????? bigsick at 2:20pm 06.01.13 Mid-Size Boats 8/2604 Changing from a 2 blade Martec to a 3 blade Campbell Sailor. Can not get old prop off. Have tried
What does "Steaming" mean CARICKA at 1:50pm 06.01.13 Catalina 30 11/5000 I just purchased a used Catalina 30 (1984). One of the switches on the DC control panel is labeled
Changed my halyards this morning... Brian D at 12:55pm 06.01.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1723 I ended up ordering the halyards with shackles from SBO. Glad I did. They came very quickly and the
Potential S2 owner in NC - Seeks wisdom TheNaughtyMonkey at 12:20pm 06.01.13 S2 5/1308 I'm a recent addition to NC, from Florida. I used to sail out of DIYC in Tampa, and am looking to ge
Determining Battery capacity PDReynolds at 11:48am 06.01.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1496 Hi All I am just installing my Victron Battery monitor and part of the setup requires me to determi
Propellor safety pin? longterm at 10:58am 06.01.13 Catalina 30 6/1361 I had a diver clean my boat bottom yesterday, and he told w that he couldn't see a safety pin on the
Mount Wind Intrument Just Above the Split Back Stay? rardiH36 at 10:28am 06.01.13 Ask All Sailors 19/7585 At times I would just like to know how strong the wind is! But not important enough to get myself
Masthead Sheave for Oday 302 Michel16055 at 10:02am 06.01.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1225 Looking for any info on which product/manufacturer/dimmensions etc. etc. for a main halyard masthead
Masthead Sheave for Oday 302 Michel16055 at 10:01am 06.01.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/934 Looking for any info on which product/manufacturer/dimmensions etc. etc. for a main halyard masthead
I found replacement spreader brackets for a B26 rgranger at 6:00am 06.01.13 Balboa 0/1608 Hey All I recall seeing someone (besides me) looking for replacement spreader brackets for a B26.
These boats yield a lot for the $$$ Panta Rei at 5:41am 06.01.13 Bigger Boats 5/1336 Stopped into Cosco to graze on free samples while my wife saved so much on great bargains that it wi
Left over mast raising system from My Girl Sell emergpa1 at 5:38am 06.01.13 Trailer Sailors 0/1727 I recently sold My Girl :( But got a bigger boat :). She is an island packet 31. I miss my O'Day b
oil pressure light on Westerbeke 42B RussT1950 at 5:01am 06.01.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/2850 Hello all, After returning from sailing I came in to my dock space and turn the motor off and

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Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator JamesG161 at 8:24am 04.11.23 Your new what? Generator or water pump for the old Kolher? My new Generator , the old Generator go
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta JamesG161 at 8:17am 04.11.23 Jim, how did you clean and prep the hull interior prior to painting? See my before picture on my p
Help installing A/C on a Hunter 33.5 Don S/V ILLusion at 8:15am 04.11.23 Mount it on a shelf in the Port side aft locker. No need for ductwork as it should cool the entire b
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator BBC16385 at 8:09am 04.11.23 My old one was Yanmar. New one is made in Europe but assembled in Wisconsin. Jim... Your new wha
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator BBC16385 at 8:08am 04.11.23 But you can check here... https://kohlerpower.com/en/marine/products I have. My model, 3TNE78AC-K
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator BBC16385 at 8:04am 04.11.23 Impellor replacement ? We replace it every year. We have also replaced the "bump" in the chamber,
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator BBC16385 at 8:03am 04.11.23 My water pump was part of my old Kohler 9kw. Jim... Yes, so is mine. What kind is it, do you know
New Hunter 25 (2006)? Scott B at 7:50am 04.11.23 Although both models are mixed in here, there are some reviews and info on the newer model https://
Dried cetol tristanemerson at 7:47am 04.11.23 In what way is the Cetol dried on? Do you have drops and drips, or is it coating the deck? In the
O'day 192 tidal mooring (2) jssailem at 7:40am 04.11.23 Some boat designs are better for such a tidal moorage than others. f your moorage is in protected w
Dried cetol dmax at 7:24am 04.11.23 Acetone works for me, haven't had to scrape it off or caused any damage yet.
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta DArcy at 7:21am 04.11.23 Jim, how did you clean and prep the hull interior prior to painting? I don't mind painting but I'm n
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (4) JamesG161 at 7:12am 04.11.23 Before we did a full Generator hook up, I decided to beautify the inside hull area and other dingy s
I'm a newbie fresh and green! Will Gilmore at 7:08am 04.11.23 She looks like a very comfortable boat, for sure. You made the right choice. -Will
Dried cetol Will Gilmore at 7:05am 04.11.23 In what way is the Cetol dried on? Do you have drops and drips, or is it coating the deck? In the
Can anyone help identify the make/ model of this 27' cutter sailboat? Alan Gomes at 7:05am 04.11.23
Corrosion on boomkicker markbl at 6:44am 04.11.23 Thanks for all your interesting answers. I will be in Greece at the boat Mid May and will post more
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel smokey73 at 6:40am 04.11.23 +1 on Bob Walker. Also, "Cash is King" - you might get a little better deal if you try to make it i
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel (2) JamesG161 at 6:36am 04.11.23 Well even @SailorShaggy slightly Starboard Bent Wing might help against "Prop Walk" :biggrin: Facts
Can anyone help identify the make/ model of this 27' cutter sailboat? jssailem at 6:12am 04.11.23

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