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Suggestion for flooring instead of carpeting catealley at 4:15am 04.18.13 Mid-Size Boats 8/4563 I have a 1983 catalina 27. boat came with carpet down below that I want to replace. any suggestions
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 1/1720 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 10/5243 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 3/949 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 5/1400 Looking for some advice on locking set screws in my fiberglass stern tube. This is for the Cutless B

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DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? Siamese at 3:17pm 04.28.23 I'm gonna say, yes! I do 99% of the maintenance, and have crawled into every spot that could possib
1979 Yamaha 33 bilge pump Riptide33 at 3:16pm 04.28.23 On mine the tee is for the forward bilge pump located under the v berth
1979 Yamaha 33 bilge pump sailmandan at 3:09pm 04.28.23 A pic would be great I have the tee below deck Not sure how the pump attaches Thanks Dan
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? Leeward Rail at 3:09pm 04.28.23 Never say never, but that's the least likely. In my case... No small kids around.. and losing 40 l
Help With Bilge Pump Wire Connection - Solid Wire to Stranded Wire? jssailem at 3:05pm 04.28.23 I suggest the pump choice to be less than satisfactory if you get a serious leak. One must understa
1979 Yamaha 33 bilge pump Riptide33 at 3:01pm 04.28.23 Would anybody have a brand name or picture of how the manual bilge pump is hooked up. Mine is missi
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 Ralph Johnstone at 2:33pm 04.28.23 Made a perfect belt tensioner under the advice of @Ken13559. @Ken13559. Uses a turnbuckle with flatt
40.5 Fridge drain access and foam (1) Rich Stidger at 2:17pm 04.28.23 @baycloud , the picture below shows the refrigerator drain crossing the under sink area and exiting
Will a Raritan fit? Hunter 31 Ralph Johnstone at 2:15pm 04.28.23 What's the height on your PAR. hat your pump is a PAR. From the shots you first posted, I was sure
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? jssailem at 2:15pm 04.28.23 hire a small child. Equip the child with a camera and a retrieval rope. On the camera. Or the chil
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

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