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Rebedding bobstay chainplate Statler27 at 7:44am 04.23.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/3386 Hi All, I had to pull the bobstay chainplate this spring to replace the backing block that was on
Catalina 22 boom vang and other questions kito at 7:16am 04.23.13 Catalina 22 3/2853 I am taking off work friday to take her out for my second voyage. I didn't bother with the boom vang
Stereo Upgrade (3) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 5:38am 04.23.13 Catalina 310 11/2199
Ice box leaking. The Garbone at 5:35am 04.23.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/835 The bottom of my icebox appears to be leaking. Over our last vacation we noticed it was dripping f
Inspect Pivot Bolt on Mac 25 fwild3 at 5:12am 04.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1113 Any suggestions/experience on inspecting the pivot bolt on my 1984 Mac 25? The owner's manual says t
Proper Cockpit and Deck cleaning rs8684 at 5:09am 04.23.13 Day Sailers 7/5303 At this time of year, we are all into the cleaning, waxing, and buffing of our bodies for the summer
Xantrex Charger wiring Ken13559 at 4:34am 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 20/3361 I bought a new 40A 3-banks Xantrex Charger Truecharge2 4012. However, I've only 2-banks of batteries
How to fix cracked trunk??? (1) MC26erik at 4:25am 04.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/4714 How to fix cracked daggerboard trunk??? PLease see image made from the bottom in to the trunk front
rudder question Grizmaster7 at 10:00pm 04.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/2579 I just bought a Macgregor 26 with what I think is the original rudder. When we pulled the boat out o
c30 bow light topside at 9:04pm 04.22.13 Catalina 30 0/965 Catalina 30 1988 tall rig no power to light buzzd wire from circuit breaker to light ground (black)
Pros and Cons of lifelines Cincy020 at 7:19pm 04.22.13 Catalina 22 16/6185 What are the benefits and draw backs on lifelines for a 22? All of my sailing would be on an inland
Hunter 290 questions jlenox at 6:59pm 04.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/2478 Hello all, I am looking for some information regarding the H290. Can anyone share any positive and
Wheel model for a 1978 Hunter 30 robwalten at 6:55pm 04.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1129 What brand (Edson?) and model wheel did Hunter use in a 1978 H30?
Foam in mast Boatalec at 6:42pm 04.22.13 Catalina 22 7/2603 Picked up a 1974 22 footer in the fall. I saw the thread on adding an anchor light. Since I will be
Looking for O'Day 322 Tally Ho at 6:17pm 04.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1331 I have been eyeing the O'Day 322 as the best layout I have seen in a mid-80's vintage boat in my pri
jib sail dims. for 1972 15 cat Bob Preece at 6:13pm 04.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/998 I have 1972 15 ft venture, I need to find jib sail size. I couldn't find size for 15 ft. any help wo
Dumb question. Joe Roc at 6:12pm 04.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/768 How does one post photos in a thread?
fuel gauge on when main circuit is turned on? dive7mmwet at 5:06pm 04.22.13 Ask All Sailors 3/979 We have a 82 Catalina,got her home today from her frozen in marina up north and running threw the el
Had to share (1) r.oril at 4:47pm 04.22.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1352 I found this 1985 Catalina 30 for my friend to use as a live aboard and coastal cruiser. She had a g
Interprotect Bottom Piratenorm at 4:44pm 04.22.13 Catalina 30 3/1141 OK all, the snow's gone, weather is improving and it's time for me to complete my bottom restoration

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Seeking Advice for New headsail 37c Tally Ho at 3:48pm 03.24.23
I thought I should post this warning. dkinzer at 3:42pm 03.24.23 maybe the PO had an ozone generator Some time ago in another thread about boat odor, someone ment
Its funny Friday! (1) Tally Ho at 3:28pm 03.24.23 213975 Greg
Antenna size Don S/V ILLusion at 3:24pm 03.24.23 Many whip antennas have a loading coil in their base which can vary in size and length to account fo
Antenna size Mark Maulden at 3:20pm 03.24.23
Funny Friday!!! (1) Tally Ho at 3:12pm 03.24.23 213974 Happy Friday :beer: Greg
Winch sizes Tally Ho at 3:08pm 03.24.23 Probably a small plastic winch handle shaped device with a hole in the middle of the socket. The ha
I thought I should post this warning. Tally Ho at 3:02pm 03.24.23 Definitely crusty and bad! Good thing you noticed it. Greg
I thought I should post this warning. Captain Larry-DH at 2:58pm 03.24.23 Glad you didn't have a fire. That doesn't look like heat damage. Maybe just age, maybe the PO had a
Looking for a day 23 mast around providence RI rgranger at 2:43pm 03.24.23
300A T Fuse 12V dlochner at 2:42pm 03.24.23 Maine Sail has a good article on circuit protection. It would be worth a read by all of us. https:
A/C system maintenance MyDragonflyB331+ at 2:37pm 03.24.23 Great info Mates! Thank you both.
I thought I should post this warning. dlochner at 2:33pm 03.24.23 Are you planning to use the LFP battery as a start battery? Most LFP batteries can not be used as a
300A T Fuse 12V smokey73 at 2:18pm 03.24.23 @Rjm st.petersburg Sorry if you felt we were "pouncing on your head." That was certainly not my int
Looking for a day 23 mast around providence RI Mario Elias at 1:05pm 03.24.23 The original mast broke in two. I don't think it can be solder.
37c holding tank questions, please help dlochner at 12:57pm 03.24.23 A cubic foot is just under 8 gallons.
Winch sizes All U Get at 12:45pm 03.24.23 The guy on a M/V next to us used his 3D printer to make a stripper ring on a self tailing winch for
Repair water damaged wood. Newport 30 MK III Project_Mayhem at 12:42pm 03.24.23 There looks like water damage to the wood up against the hull as well. Replacing a bulk head is pret
M25xpb Dipstick Mike Mc at 12:37pm 03.24.23 Thank you Mark, no rush, I'm a month away from floating here so the to do list is still growing, muc
Looking for a day 23 mast around providence RI Project_Mayhem at 12:32pm 03.24.23 What's wrong with the original?

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