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broken steering rod. Hunter 310 peterb2 at 1:38am 04.18.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/2148 The connection rod between my edson steering column and the rudder is broken. I checked all edson ca
Cat22 swing keel question gmattiello at 10:39pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 5/1278 I just purchased a 1974 Catalina.... Not sure whether or not it's a Capri or not. The keel is in the
Pop Top Questions stobbeco at 10:36pm 04.17.13 Smaller Boats 1/1719 I have a Catalina 25 and need a pop top. I have been contacted by someone who has a Pop Top for a Ca
Good Marine Surveyor--Wickford, RI MollyMaguire at 9:31pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 10/5294 Can anyone recommend a good marine surveyor near Wickford, RI (Newport area)? Found what I think is
Any C320s to Barkley Sound? Ladybug at 9:19pm 04.17.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/988 I've sailed inland waterways from Olympia to the Broughton for past 10 years. This year I hope to g
Cabin cushions CCrane2299 at 9:18pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 7/2081 My cushions are in useable condition, but, I would like them In pristine condition. I am a camper in
Cement in front hull. S25 1978 (1) Seamon at 7:56pm 04.17.13 Seidelmann 9/8581 Does somebody knows if the cement has been installed by the manufacturer? I'am currently removing a
Filling in 1/8" rudder winter drainage hole Robert1224 at 7:48pm 04.17.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1189 Hello, Drilled a 1/8" hole in bottom of rudder last fall to allow water to seep out if accumulated.
Watermaker water Safe? capta at 7:48pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 2/936 Oh boy, we've now got a watermaker and we love it! But, yes there is always a but, isn't there? Anyw
give me a list, please beast at 7:36pm 04.17.13 Bristol 0/3356 should have my title for my boat before too much longer, id like to know what you people that do thi
Catalina 22 Restoration Project (14) cobis2798 at 5:29pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 11/11806 Let me preface all of my thread with this; my friends and I are teenagers and have no experience wha
Hunter question for Crazy Dave (or anyone that knows answer) M and M at 5:19pm 04.17.13 Smaller Boats 6/1812 Hi Dave,(i dont know you enough to call you crazy yet!) it appears that you know a lot about hunter
Clevis pin material Carver at 4:58pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1317 Hi all, Inherited a Harken furler from a friend and need the bottom pin set for the clevis pin to a
Eyebrow Trim dennisv at 4:54pm 04.17.13 Bigger Boats 10/5242 The teak (I believe) eyebrow trim on my "new to me" O'Day 28 is missing. Has anyone had to replace i
Packing gland mr c at 4:49pm 04.17.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1580 1984 hunter 31. 1" shaft. Does anyone know the size of the packing material. I found some on the boa
Sprite Turnbuckle Info lwoodman1 at 4:18pm 04.17.13 Day Sailers 3/948 The turnbuckle disappeared on my 1964-ish Sprite. Does anyone know what size/type is needed?
Keel Smile ..not funny cstrenholme at 4:13pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 4/1211 I have a 1984 Catalina 22 Fixed Keel which I bought May 2012 just after launch. Shortly afterwards
What is this thing? (4) pearsoncommander251 at 4:06pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1875 I think this is for an awning/bimini... Any ideas?
Need advice on locking Set Screws Solstice at 3:57pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1399 Looking for some advice on locking set screws in my fiberglass stern tube. This is for the Cutless B
Beneteau Pedestal lansing at 3:49pm 04.17.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1041 We're in contract to buy a 1995 Beneteau 42s7. The pedestal was wobbly so the owner had it checked

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Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 (2) jssailem at 2:11pm 04.28.23 215099 Just turn the center threads to extend the ends tightening the belt. Then secure the alternat
How close is too close to shore? Tally Ho at 1:59pm 04.28.23 I once anchored pretty close to shore (Lake Michigan, so no tide), winds were cross ways to the shor
Solo Sailing ... for your enjoyment (or not) shemandr at 1:52pm 04.28.23 Sailing the Northwest passage and working on her PhD? Again I ask: What was I doing at that age?
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? mermike at 1:42pm 04.28.23 Never say never, but that's the least likely.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? Leeward Rail at 1:41pm 04.28.23 Guess which will happen first. Getting a new boat ?
1972 Pearson 30 Bow Chocks? dlochner at 1:35pm 04.28.23 Chocks need to be sized to the mooring line. If they are too small the line won't fit in the chock.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? mermike at 1:32pm 04.28.23 There's one place in the stern I haven't investigated yet. Need to either drop 40 lbs or hire a smal
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? Justin_NSA at 1:27pm 04.28.23 Like my 103 year old house, I've been every place on my boat. Waiting for better weather to apply my
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? (5) Tally Ho at 1:15pm 04.28.23
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? capta at 12:51pm 04.28.23 We know her very, very, well however, after three years we were still finding things we hadn't notic
1993 Catalina 18" Battery? Monsterfish at 12:49pm 04.28.23 Thank you!
How close is too close to shore? capta at 12:45pm 04.28.23 Its pretty simple really, how deep is your boat and how shallow is the water at what distance off th
Will a Raritan fit? Hunter 31 (1) bonkle at 12:35pm 04.28.23
Solo Sailing ... for your enjoyment (or not) Joe at 12:00pm 04.28.23
The very best memories Ralph Johnstone at 11:42am 04.28.23 I am so sorry to hear about your husband and offer my condolences. We have sailed in those same wat
1972 Pearson 30 Bow Chocks? jssailem at 11:42am 04.28.23 Yes Chocks are a great tool to help keep your lines in one place and reduce chafe of your lines. The
1972 Pearson 30 Bow Chocks? jssailem at 11:40am 04.28.23 Sorry Fred... It was just too good of a set up not to respond.
1972 Pearson 30 Bow Chocks? (1) jssailem at 11:38am 04.28.23 google sleeve chicks I tried that
Advice on interior paneling repair Calif. Ted at 11:26am 04.28.23 I once heard Gerry Douglas tell a bunch of owners "You should just plan on rebedding chainplates eve
How close is too close to shore? jssailem at 11:26am 04.28.23 Thinking about the OP's query, with no granite shore line to tie to, he could take a line to shore a

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