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Tall rig? Jwhy at 9:37pm 04.03.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/5471 Does the tall rig on the Catalina 30 make a significant difference? I'm looking at used boats and w
Airconditioner pump lbd at 9:12pm 04.03.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/2168 Hi all, Appreciate any assistance. Aircon issue on Hunter 33 2004 although I suspect same unit used
New To Sailing, Just picked up a 1974 MacGregor V2-22 (11) Hillbillybuddha at 9:05pm 04.03.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/7290 My girl and I have been talking about learning how to sail and the other night she was looking over
Prop for Yanmar 2gm Doons60 at 8:12pm 04.03.13 Engines and Propulsion 7/12981 We're looking to get a bit more oomph out of our little tin genny by upgrading our prop. The engine
Furling Main Sail Question erseddie at 5:37pm 04.03.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2681 I am new to my 2006 343 Beneteau and want to drop the main, thinking about maintainance of the top s
holding tank replacement jimtraskos at 5:06pm 04.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1868 I am new to this forum. I have a vision 36 1995 and I am having a lot of problems with the holding t
Cushions...making Lost Parent at 4:45pm 04.03.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2175 When making new cushions has anyboby done away with the vinyl on the bottom of the cushions and used
Changing the exhaust hose on Hunter 31 with a Yanmar engine CompassRose2 at 3:44pm 04.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1807 Do I have to haul the boat?
Halyards wire vs rope BillTucker at 2:18pm 04.03.13 Ericson 0/2328 Have a Ericson 35-2 can I change halyards from wire to rope . Has anybody been up to top of the mast
1988 Hunter Legend Hull Construction GJDA at 11:51am 04.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1318 Has anyone any specific information on the type of hull construction that was used for 1987/1988 Hun
repowering Yamaha 30 Johnthesailor at 10:29am 04.03.13 Yamaha 5/3512 My 1981 YSM12 has seized and requires either a rebuild or replacement. I am based in Vancouver, BC.
K & N for Yanmar 2GM wufibugs at 10:00am 04.03.13 Ask All Sailors 20/6055 I was looking at the discussion on the Catalina forum about different filter setups. After noting th
Standing Rigging Matros at 9:58am 04.03.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2123 So now that the spring is finally here in New England its time to start rebuilding my Mac26D. Befor
Mustang 22 and PlasTrend 22 (PT-22 1/4) (2) Mustang22Liberty at 8:58am 04.03.13 Other Sailboats 0/4667 Hi: Looking for other owners of the Mustand 22 sailboat (also known as a PlasTrend 22 or PT-22 1/4).
Mac 25s Trailer KC135Driver at 8:22am 04.03.13 Trailer Sailors 16/5222 Just bought a Mac 25s and need to get a trailer. How long of a trailer do I need from winch to the
New To sailing light12pdr at 8:13am 04.03.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1070 I would like to learn to sail. I would like to connect with someone in the Annapolis area so I may l
Rattle can touch up paint suggestions? kito at 7:38am 04.03.13 Catalina 22 8/52809 I am in the process of fixing a bad spot on the hull of my 84 c22. The area is fixed and sanded and
rigging the 26M Benutc at 7:23am 04.03.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/894 HELP! Rusty at sailing. Got used 26M this Jan '13. Rigging is not like my old 1978. 26M came with a
They think it's funny, but it's not. Jackdaw at 7:03am 04.03.13 Ask All Sailors 72/9271 Manifestly Unsafe Voyage?? http://www.newsherald.com/news/stranded-sailors-find-solace-in-pcb-1.1
Glass layup of coaming Brian S at 6:58am 04.03.13 Day Sailers 2/983 Does anyone know what the layup schedule for the top of the cockpit coaming is in a 192/222? I wi

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What is this? rgranger at 1:39pm 02.27.23 Out of sight and out of mind through hulls make me nervous. Next time you haul out... see if it is
Wind generators, yay or nay? (4) rgranger at 1:34pm 02.27.23 Great, now I can start a new discussion to tell you why you are wrong to do it that way ;)
Engine oil drain hose adapter Ward H at 12:32pm 02.27.23 Sounds like a good plan to me!
Engine oil drain hose adapter jonelli at 12:26pm 02.27.23 Here's my plan... I have to travel this week, then I can work on it next weekend: - Buy a plain ol'
Leak in water tank: what are my options? Richard19068 at 12:02pm 02.27.23 Peggie, What's your opinin of trying something like this? https://www.rainharvest.com/poly-welder-
Replaced all my sanitation hoses Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:01pm 02.27.23 Type I treatment devices (Raritan ElectroScan, PuraSan...I recommend the PuraSan)) are legal everywh
What is this? Richard19068 at 11:59am 02.27.23 Yes, it is old and brobably not servicable.
What is this? Apex at 11:58am 02.27.23 i see markings for 20A 20 amps....assuming the center circle is the old wiring, cut and or filed flu
What is this? D. Inscho at 11:55am 02.27.23 Depth sounder transducer? ry rubbing it on the sides. -Will That looks right. No wiring though.
Leak in water tank: what are my options? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:53am 02.27.23 Replace it. There is no sealant that will bond permanently to polyethylene. Ronco Plastics in Tust
What is this? D. Inscho at 11:52am 02.27.23 "Looks like it could be a depth tranducer" That seems like the answer. Since it's not wired perhaps
advice on auto chart plotter Ward H at 11:48am 02.27.23 I've found Navionics does depths well, but does not even remotely do air draft correctly. Probably
Engine oil drain hose adapter Ward H at 11:46am 02.27.23 The mfg. drawing shows two washers (parts #23) at $22.30 ea. :yikes: ! Your photo shows only one ga
VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels tfox2069 at 11:37am 02.27.23 Many thanks for this. $20 is a lot more reasonable than $450 to get it fixed! Its so cheap if you
What is this? (1) Will Gilmore at 11:27am 02.27.23 Depth sounder transducer? t might be more right, an ancient Arabian oil lamp. Try rubbing it on the
Engine oil drain hose adapter Richard19068 at 11:25am 02.27.23
What is this? Richard19068 at 11:19am 02.27.23 Looks like it could be a depth tranducer
Catalina 315 Isoterm Refrig Question CaptBob at 11:16am 02.27.23 Skipper John, Can you hear the fan running? CaptBob
bottom paint Dalliance at 11:12am 02.27.23 1.5 quarts was used to apply two layers on my 25 footer. It's a strange paint to apply but you'll f
Catalina 315 Isoterm Refrig Question CaptBob at 11:11am 02.27.23 Thanks John, This is what I've suspected. The fan may not be working properly or not at all. I to

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