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Can anyone help identify this boat (2) KevinSeise at 4:12am 04.28.13 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2192 I bought and old project boat off of Craigslist. I am missing a few parts to assemble the mast/boom
How to install a spinnaker pole michel06440 at 1:01am 04.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/2208 My Hunter 33 has a gennaker and I would put a spinnaker pole, but nothing is planned on the mat to h
Macgregor transom? wayne nicol at 10:47pm 04.27.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1915 Does anybody know what the core material on the Mac 26 x and M transoms are. Shapes look too comple
macerator pump replacement csavage at 10:44pm 04.27.13 Catalina 30 2/1181 if anyone has experience with this please share your insights. the shaft looks like it's threaded;
Old diesel Engines and Modern Day Fuel??? steveebryant at 5:04pm 04.27.13 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1524 Dear Sailors: I have a newly acquired 1989, 2GM20F 18hp Yanmar diesel engine. I do not know what th
Quarterberth size Coty137 at 4:08pm 04.27.13 Pearson 2/1669 Good day to all, i am considering the purchase of either a 28-2 or 31-2 Bill Shaw design,and was won
e36 bowsprit/furling asymmetrical Sailbaum at 4:04pm 04.27.13 Big Boats 12/4412 I am considering a cruising code 0 type sail with a continuous line furler (Doyle UPS or similar fro
Heeling in a H240 Caribbeanknight1 at 2:35pm 04.27.13 Smaller Boats 17/3410 How much is too much when it comes to heeling in this boat? I have to admit I chickened out and had
New Anchor Knot StressN at 1:34pm 04.27.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2148 I am looking for a new anchor and sail on Kentucky Lake, which has a mud bottom. I was looking at th
Best sailing lakes in northeast Texas? longterm at 1:34pm 04.27.13 Destinations 8/11948 I'm planning to move to north Texas in the summer of 2015, but am already looking at the local lakes
H37C Fuel Tank FredV at 1:30pm 04.27.13 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1928 Either I'm just not using the right keywords to search on, or this is a topic most want to avoid, be
Our boat was featured in an article! RECESS at 1:00pm 04.27.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1870 I stopped in to get some fuel and ice and a friend says he read about our boat in Southwinds magazin
Replacing Centerboard Cable - 25 Macgregor capecodtechmeister at 12:58pm 04.27.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/6129 I purchased a '78' 25 Macgregor and have begun the restore. This is great! Centerboard cable is brok
Coronado 15 Sommersetwom at 12:03pm 04.27.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1056 I've got a C15 that had its mast step torn out and need to find a replacement, but I've had no luck
The Best Diesel Fuel for an Old engine steveebryant at 11:41am 04.27.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/684 Dear Sailors: I have a newly acquired 1989, 2GM20F 18hp diesel engine. I do not know what the prev
Hunter 340 Dorade vent collars sailcapt340 at 10:02am 04.27.13 Big Boats 5/1485 I am looking to replace the Dorade Vents on my 2000 340. The replacements come with the collars to
inner forestay CharMel at 9:20am 04.27.13 Bavaria 0/4935 I have a Bavaria 46, 2006 . Purchased in Mallorca, sailed to Puerto Vallarta. Am slowly gearing up
Wet Boat to Dry Boat Ward H at 6:46am 04.27.13 Day Sailers 1/914 Earlier this winter I posted the topic "Water Water Everywhere". I had found many I kept finding man
H 356 mast base plate sailmaster39 at 6:35am 04.27.13 Big Boats 2/906 Anybody have experience with the base plate of the mast............Finally stepped the mast yesterda
Roller furling condition and batteries Flyindiver at 6:00am 04.27.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/996 Another newbie question relating to servicability of a roller furling and battery installation. S

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Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity jviss at 7:15am 04.20.23 I completely understand the OP's view and request. I think it's prudent to go out with someone expe
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity MikeHoncho at 6:51am 04.20.23
Water in rudder? dmax at 6:48am 04.20.23 To add to what Shemandr said: in 1989, Catalina used a stainless steel rudder post but they welded a
Is BoatUS membership worth it? cymeyer at 6:03am 04.20.23 ok, thanks for the replies. I will keep renewing!
Water in rudder? shemandr at 5:32am 04.20.23 It can't hurt. I remain skeptical that drain holes work to dry a wet rudder but you may get some wa
Navpod Doesn't Fit (Close) - Options? (1) dmdiehl64 at 5:17am 04.20.23 Here's a picture of the back for reference, including my janky method for mounting the Vulcan 7 last
Is BoatUS membership worth it? kloudie1 at 5:11am 04.20.23 I have been a member since 1991. I continue because of their advocacy for us with the government. On
Pumpin up those fenders! Project_Mayhem at 5:01am 04.20.23 I have the same question. Exactly how tight are you trying to tie up your boat @Project_Mayhem ? :y
Is BoatUS membership worth it? glanrock at 4:56am 04.20.23 Many years ago we had a steering failure, cable pulled out on a different boat than we have now. Any
Is BoatUS membership worth it? dlochner at 4:45am 04.20.23 I've been a member since 1984. Never used the towing until a couple of years ago, then used it 4 tim
Reinstalling Catalina 30 windows xavpil at 4:44am 04.20.23 Catalina 30 windows? I've removed and refurbished all of mine but reinstalling the C30 window kit
C22 sliding hatch danooxnard at 3:53am 04.20.23 Nice work it looks great! Thanks for sharing. Dano
Hunter 326 Compression post finish stuendan at 10:50pm 04.19.23 Thanks for the suggestions, I especially liked the pole dancing idea but I need to polish the pole f
Rust color in Antifreeze Ralph Johnstone at 9:45pm 04.19.23 That was one of the first things you would do with an old car take it out and see what happens .
Hunter 326 Compression post finish Ken13559 at 9:14pm 04.19.23 You know, if you clean up and polish your h326 compression post nicely, you could lift the table all
Rust color in Antifreeze buddybear at 9:13pm 04.19.23 The thermostat my be stuck in closed position. Remove and see what happens to the engine temp. I w
Rust color in Antifreeze JoeWhite at 9:09pm 04.19.23 The thermostat my be stuck in closed position. Remove and see what happens to the engine temp.
What is this plug on the transom? stickinthemud57 at 9:01pm 04.19.23 Any reference to it at the circuit board? This is a socket, or in other words a female connection.
Yanmar 3YM30 mystery: I can turn the engine over by hand Ken13559 at 8:51pm 04.19.23 When will we know your findings? We await with bated breath :)
Yanmar 2GM20F Fuel Lines, High or Low pressure? (5) Ralph Johnstone at 8:37pm 04.19.23 The question is, do I need HIGH pressure 1/4" lines, or will LOW pressure hose work OK? Certified

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