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Cam Cleat Location TJM8187 at 9:00am 05.02.13 Catalina 22 11/6921 Looking to put in cam cleats for the jib sheet. Does anyone have photos of where they placed them on
Stanchion Rebedding Just Looking at 8:59am 05.02.13 Big Boats 2/2072 After the shrink wrap came off, I have a few stanchions that are loose at the deck. Is there a set o
New Yanmar installation ... (4) Scott T-Bird at 7:38am 05.02.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1437 It's a little later than I planned, but the installation has got me excited! Stepping up from the 1G
Port vent screens-need help Jimongee at 7:28am 05.02.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/724 Hello, I have a 2002 Hunter 356. We are planning on sailing the summer in Mosquito Land . The plasti
Can modern 3-stage chargers actually boil a battery? tkanzler at 7:09am 05.02.13 Musings With Maine Sail 12/4743 I've had large, expensive chargers on larger boats, and small, cheap chargers on small boats, and I'
Cabin curtains (2) ShotgunSlim at 6:57am 05.02.13 Catalina 22 2/1588 I got tired of looking at expensive cabin curtain kits for the C22 and finally just did it with some
Evinrude Etec 50 help needed foursail22701 at 6:34am 05.02.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2999 We have a Mac 26m with the Etec 50 outboard. The Mac is a 2005 model but new to us last summer. We g
Mast Step Ajay73 at 3:02am 05.02.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1993 How is the mast step connected to the deck on the C27? I've only had the mast down once for another
absolute newb questions CCrane2299 at 9:16pm 05.01.13 Catalina 22 16/1498 Background.... My Dad wants to go sailing. He taught me how to sail the sunfish as a kid. I think hi
Looking jameslui at 8:31pm 05.01.13 Ask All Sailors 0/34 Please advice
Finally warm eoungh for projects! (4) willsnow at 7:58pm 05.01.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 50/5821 its finally warm enough here in my ski town to start working on the projects ive been getting suppli
Hunter 35 Mystery jsgonz at 7:25pm 05.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1149 I have a question that may have a simple answer. Because I am interested in a larger boat, some
MacGregor 36 - Help to find out if it is the right boat for lobo at 7:19pm 05.01.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/4067 Hello everyone, I am looking for my first sailboat (to buy it) and found one that could fit m
2gm20f cca minimum needed? Dan Hill at 6:35pm 05.01.13 Musings With Maine Sail 6/6925 Searched many forums and sites but would like your experienced opinion MS. Due to space limitation
looking jameslui at 5:40pm 05.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/82 If anyone knows of an autopilot please contact:cussing:
Lubrication for Marelon Ball Valve Rusty36 at 5:25pm 05.01.13 Ask All Sailors 11/8968 Hi, I am new to this site and have a question for you guys. My Ball valves are Marelon and original
Ljungstrom Sail merlinuxo at 3:29pm 05.01.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2382 Anyone here ever use a Ljungstrom sail? How did it work out for you and what boat did you use it on?
tohatsu 9.8 ElP jwadd at 3:14pm 05.01.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/996 Does anyone know how to lock this OB in a straight position? It is on a Hunter 27, due to the fact t
Strut casting number ptroman at 2:17pm 05.01.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/790 I have a 1989 Hunter 30 and the strut is broken. I need the casting number to get a new one. the num
Oday 23 Outboard motor OutsideTransent plate joeyd29676 at 2:17pm 05.01.13 Ask An Oday Owner 0/825 Looking for a Transient outside rear plate for my Oday 23. This plate forms against the outside re

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Urgent warning to genset owners artboas at 11:52am 05.07.23 the other lesson to note, all thru hulls should work. a stiff or locked up thru hull is very danger
Life's Most Infuriating Moments Rick Webb at 10:56am 05.07.23 Another idea, If you have a Dremel Tool grab some "toilet shims" or something similar and make your
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter? (1) CowboyWay at 10:56am 05.07.23 I was unaware of the check ball assembly on the primary fuel filter, but I do see the slotted screw-
Finding Stuff After Re-buying Stuff jviss at 10:53am 05.07.23 Keep that stuff on the boat.:beer: Well, here's the thing. When I grease the prop the boat is on
Finding Stuff After Re-buying Stuff rgranger at 10:51am 05.07.23 Keep that stuff on the boat.:beer: Yeah! go buy a decent storage box and intentionally fill it wi
Mast Electric Connector danooxnard at 10:37am 05.07.23 Here is a link to the post you made back in 2022 with pretty much the same question. Lots of good ti
Finding Stuff After Re-buying Stuff kappykaplan at 10:32am 05.07.23 Keep that stuff on the boat.:beer:
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter? capta at 10:17am 05.07.23 Before getting too deeply involved in the fuel system, on a lark, check that the throttle cable has
Ducks in my backyard! (3) Tally Ho at 10:07am 05.07.23 215432 Greg
Lost the job roller furler halyard LloydB at 10:00am 05.07.23 "Lowering the mast is not practical in my slip" Nonsense a simple challenge and a six pack as the wa
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter? JoeWhite at 9:40am 05.07.23 Here is my experience. I hope it helps you. http://mei1970.org/saillavie/fuel-starvation
Lost the job roller furler halyard jviss at 9:38am 05.07.23 I lost both of them. "Lost" is not really descriptive enough for people to help you. Do you mean
Finding Stuff After Re-buying Stuff jviss at 9:28am 05.07.23 So, now I own three mini grease guns, and one big one. I don't know where the big one and one of th
Propane tank rectertification MikeHoncho at 8:42am 05.07.23
Lost the job roller furler halyard (1) RitSim at 8:13am 05.07.23 I lost my genoa halyard into the mast. A friend offered to go up the mast but was unable to drop a
Life's Most Infuriating Moments Hayden Watson at 8:07am 05.07.23 I went looking on the Jobsco Amazon page and found something interesting. On the Jobsco pumps, the
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter? Tally Ho at 8:06am 05.07.23
1984 Catalina 27 floor board under the stairs. Mine is missing. Ideas for replacement? Thanks. Tally Ho at 7:57am 05.07.23
1984 Catalina 27 floor board under the stairs. Mine is missing. Ideas for replacement? Thanks. (2) BTC1984 at 7:53am 05.07.23 The companionway doors need a new finish. Should I strip the inside even though its fine and redo b
1984 Catalina 27 floor board under the stairs. Mine is missing. Ideas for replacement? Thanks. Tally Ho at 7:51am 05.07.23 Also the floor board (I think sole is the same term as floor board?) in the photo which is about 5

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