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hose clamp size marchem at 2:15pm 06.05.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/3472 Somewhat silly question, but what is the OD of 1-1/2" ID sanitation hose, like Trident 101/102? I w
Transom Scuppers - Catalina Direct Alternative Monheganlover at 2:11pm 06.05.13 Catalina 22 7/7188 I was going to go with the Catalina Direct kit until I saw the price. I recently got rid of the the
Bodette on the move. JerryA at 2:00pm 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1572 I followed this really sweet looking sailboat this morning on my way to work. Maybe someone's from o
ICOM Command Mic Cable Replacement (1) Neil McDonald at 1:02pm 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1939 The cover on the cable of some Icom Command mics are prone to premature failure. The cover just disi
Need Replacement Electrical and Other Parts New_Ranger20_Owner at 12:37pm 06.05.13 Ranger Boats (WA) 1/5155 Hello all. I just recently inherited a 20' Ranger. It was in great condition and has sails that are
1983 Hunter 30 Y/S Pedestal...guard needed maxsvredux at 12:34pm 06.05.13 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1549 I have a 1983 Hunter 30 with a Y/S Pedestal wheel and I am looking for accessories for it. Basically
What Can I Do To Prepare For a Larger Boat Caribbeanknight1 at 12:14pm 06.05.13 Big Boats 14/2436 I am two months into owning my H240 and my wife and I are just loving it. We had been dreaming of a
stern rail option - 26S (1) Justin_NSA at 11:31am 06.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1477 My wife really wants a stern rail on Cuivienen so we can have lifelines on either side. I don't like
2013 Newport Beach to Ensenada, Baja Mexico Race (3) Rick D at 11:08am 06.05.13 Racing 0/10534 Attitude Adjustment 2 participated once again in the Non-spin cruising class in the annual Ensenada
Older two wire Mast Light hotchki at 11:02am 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1382 Gang: I've recently aquired a 1981 Catalina 25. Found a two wire arrangement from the mast light
Racing Boats? dlewis812 at 10:16am 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 0/850 http://www.duboiscup.com/competing-yachts/2013
Rub Rail Re-Bedding, Approp. Engine HP? Pdn4mnt at 9:51am 06.05.13 Smaller Boats 1/890 My wife bought a '89 Hunter 18.5 at auction. I know zip about it, except I've cleaned and rubbed and
Mooring line Chafe gear Swampyankee at 8:34am 06.05.13 S2 10/1802 I recently moved my S2 9.2a to a new marina. The owner mentioned chafe gear on the mooring line, whi
Adjustable Backstay hewebb at 6:09am 06.05.13 Smaller Boats 6/3796 I have a Catalina 25 with a 150 on a furler with a fixed back stay. Most of my sailing friends have
Jib pendant. Doc_holiday at 3:32am 06.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/3327 I saw the other thread on moving the job forward but I don't want to derail it. I want to raise my
Fuel gadge needed for 1979 30' Hunter Stradman at 3:04am 06.05.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/1444 Fuel gadge needed for 1979 30' Hunter. Anybody know what we can use to replace our gadge? Than
Decompression Valve NYSail at 2:15am 06.05.13 Engines and Propulsion 2/1656 Hello all.... Having my values adjusted and was wondering. When removing the cover, what complic
Water from mast Red Sky 376 at 2:07am 06.05.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/857 In a storm water enters the mast and drains into the main cabin. Is this normal? If not how do you
Replacement ports for Beneteau First 285 fuzzy at 10:32pm 06.04.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1620 Does anybody have a good source for replacement portals for my Beneteau First 285? My glass is scrat
Beneteau First 285 trailer fuzzy at 10:28pm 06.04.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1214 I am looking for a trailer that can haul my Beneteau First 285 from a Lake Tahoe to Reno for winter

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DIY of standing rigging with compression fittings jssailem at 7:45pm 05.02.23
Third summer, boat wont sail dlochner at 7:33pm 05.02.23 The term weather helm comes from the position of the tiller, which will be to the windward side. The
3 Blade Prop Swap? dlochner at 7:17pm 05.02.23 @dlochner - Thanks for the insights. One question - We plan to step the mast before departing in R
Raritan PHII lubricate piston from top? dlochner at 7:09pm 05.02.23 I have your book. I wonder what you think about @dlochner's technique for lubricating the PHII ment
Universal M25 Crankcase vent line? CowboyWay at 7:05pm 05.02.23 Wow, that doesn't look like the M25 I remember in my 1984 Catalina 36! Mine had an intake manifold
Third summer, boat wont sail High Current at 7:02pm 05.02.23 As others have noted, that fin is pretty gnarly!! e on the bow / not enough on the rudder. The fin
DIY of standing rigging with compression fittings dLj at 6:57pm 05.02.23 Not knowing any different, I'll go along with what you say about reliability ... except that I've n
Urgent warning to genset owners artboas at 6:56pm 05.02.23 The nice thing about these is they have no expiry date. ard. The issue with the problem I found is
Urgent warning to genset owners artboas at 6:50pm 05.02.23 Hi Art. A bit puzzled by the description of your generator setup. Hunter rigged our 1991 model with
Advice on interior paneling repair rpwillia at 6:48pm 05.02.23 Catalina uses Target varnish and you can buy it online from them. It is a water based varnish (seems
Urgent warning to genset owners (1) Johnb at 6:41pm 05.02.23 The nice thing about these is they have no expiry date.
Fortress anchor CJB220 at 6:39pm 05.02.23 This is a very good discussion. It all started when I reviewed the article in Practical Sailor "Anc
DIY of standing rigging with compression fittings Scott T-Bird at 6:38pm 05.02.23 The main reason in my mind is the higher reliability of these fasteners. These kinds of mechanical
Reattach wire to steering quadrant Richard19068 at 6:38pm 05.02.23 This may or may not help but check regarding the take up eyes shown in illustration 11 on page 7 of
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month Jamme at 6:36pm 05.02.23 Find someone whose surname is Beneteau and ask him to join the group as administrator!
Third summer, boat wont sail stickinthemud57 at 6:16pm 05.02.23 Leeward describes it very well. Just as an airplane's wings (and a sailboat's sails) need to be reas
Fortress anchor Sailgunner at 6:13pm 05.02.23 Guess you didn't ask for anchor advise but just how it would fit on your boat. LOL. Anyway, I agree
Third summer, boat wont sail Leeward Rail at 6:09pm 05.02.23 That keel looks in horrible shape. Probably the worst I have seen on a c22 It should work as a
Urgent warning to genset owners Terry Cox at 6:04pm 05.02.23 Hi Art. A bit puzzled by the description of your generator setup. Hunter rigged our 1991 model with
Third summer, boat wont sail Leeward Rail at 5:57pm 05.02.23 Is it possible my bow has water in the fiberglass? No. The c22 hulls don't have coring. Fiberglass

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