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hey guys looking for some help or ideas rickdanger27 at 2:13pm 02.20.13 Trailer Sailors 31/7452 im thinking about buying a catalina 22 and it has no trailer. so im wondering if any one in the wil
Icom IC-7200 For Sale Forrest15112 at 11:24am 02.20.13 SSB and Ham Operators 1/18934 My amateur radio club is selling a brand new, in the box, full warranty, Icom Ic-7200. We had our an
Hunter 260 measurements needed dockeradz at 11:03am 02.20.13 Trailer Sailors 8/3112 Hello, I'm considering a Hunter 260 but need some measurements. Hopefully someone is trailered right
sailing in stronger winds newsailor72 at 10:42am 02.20.13 Ask All Sailors 20/4380 I want to get some sailing-in-stronger wind (say 15 knots ) experience under my belt. what are some
H-30 Mast Base / Boom Vang (1) newage1461 at 10:23am 02.20.13 The Cherubini Hunters 15/5138 Well, my first year with my 81 H-30 is officially done, and am hoping to have a second year but the
C34 Tabernacle Mast? SimiSAilor at 10:14am 02.20.13 Big Boats 2/1913 I found a 1988 C34, that I may make an offer on, that has a tabernacle mast. It appears to be a fact
Columbia 26 portlights willhamlin at 8:19am 02.20.13 Columbia 2/1668 Hello Everyone, I have acquired a 1964 Columbia 26 and am in the beginnings of a total refit. I
Cruising Posts to Resume Roger Long at 7:58am 02.20.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 9/3741
Keys trip 2013 THECUSCUS at 7:40am 02.20.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1385 We just returned from a 3 week sailing adventure in the Keys. Here are afew video clips to view. I
Ultra-Ever Dry PERCHER at 4:35am 02.20.13 Big Boats 0/1262 Has anyone tried this on their boat, mainly the stainless/aluminum parts? http://www.youtube.com/wat
3GM30F temperature gauge Bob 04 H260 at 2:41am 02.20.13 Engines and Propulsion 16/12941 My 3GM does not have a temperature gauge. I bought a VDO gauge with the metric to SAE brass adapter
question on mast gates.... centerline at 9:08pm 02.19.13 Ask All Sailors 12/3350 for the mast used on my macgregor, they used the Dwyer extrusion DM6..... what is there for availabl
Engine Transom Height Adjustment CaptFred51 at 8:57pm 02.19.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1301 I have the boat in a certified Honda shop for the first time with gear shifter/control cable problem
1983 Hunter 31' Rubber Seat Bumper (4) davejet at 8:42pm 02.19.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1088 I am looking for some new rubber seat bumpers to replace missing and old ones. These rubber seat bum
8.0c shaft log replacement markstv at 8:37pm 02.19.13 S2 6/1599 Does any one know where to get a 10" 1" shaft log with cutlass bearing for a s2 8.0c.Having trouble
mast and boom trainmanjess at 7:29pm 02.19.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/3848 hello all i have finally identified my mast and boom.. they are made by dwyer.. is this normal for
Alcohol Stove Gimbaled Cabinet? ScottNeely at 7:04pm 02.19.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/2904 Has anyone seen or own a Catalina 30 or any Catalina that came with a gimbaled alcohol stove cabinet
bolt, screw, or rivet? inarathree at 6:14pm 02.19.13 Ask All Sailors 20/10117 How do I know when to use a bolt (either nut/bolt, or drill and tap), self tapping screw (or regular
Is my waste system gravity fed? galynd at 5:07pm 02.19.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1970 On my Beneteau 36 I do not have a macerator. The toilet will dump into the top of the holding tank
oday 22 trailer TrevorL at 3:24pm 02.19.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1204 looking for trailer plans for 1979 22' oday sailboat or possibly if anyone has a trailer in norcal w

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Boat Smells! Don S/V ILLusion at 6:41am 12.10.22
Boat Smells! Breezy1 at 6:18am 12.10.22 I'm not sure if I'm supposed to reply to each comment but I am "liking" them and posting a reply for
Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt sailme88 at 4:57am 12.10.22 IF you haven't bunged up the Philips slot, try an impact driver..
Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt garymalmgren at 3:31am 12.10.22 Hi QCI Thanks for coming back with your result. Will help someone else out down the road. gary
Catalina Capri 18 jib size? Joe at 12:49am 12.10.22 Hello, I have a question. Would this size jib fit Catalina 18? NO, absolutely not. It is the w
Boat Smells! Ralph Johnstone at 9:04pm 12.09.22 . I'll probably check the waste line for seepage and replace that in the spring. That holds a str
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling? Leeward Rail at 8:39pm 12.09.22 Here you are... And it is your thread @HeelBoy ..:biggrin: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/thread
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:29pm 12.09.22 Your comment about alignment is interesting I'll look at it more closely to see if I can determine
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling? Leeward Rail at 8:20pm 12.09.22 I'd like to take credit for this but l can't. @rgranger is the resident chemist. I only play one on
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling? dlochner at 7:50pm 12.09.22 I believe @dlochner was the member who recently posted a DIY formula for removing hull paint. I ha
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose jaysweet at 7:49pm 12.09.22 My opinion: I think it's fine that so many people like their dripless seals. I have nothing bad to s
Evergreen jaysweet at 6:42pm 12.09.22 This is our home waters, right outside of Rock Creek. It was really interesting to read the Coast Gu
CDI FF2 Crazy Dave Condon at 6:33pm 12.09.22 The front of the drum should be facing towards the stern with the furling line led aft along the sid
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling? Project_Mayhem at 5:07pm 12.09.22 @Project_Mayhem has it right. Since its living on a trailer, I don't see bothering with antifouli
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose dkinzer at 5:04pm 12.09.22 Is this the area on the shaft you're referring to It is. Your comment about alignment is interesti
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose Ralph Johnstone at 5:04pm 12.09.22 I had been thinking of replacing the stuffing box with a dripless seal. However, after reading more
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose (2) Ralph Johnstone at 4:59pm 12.09.22 When repacking a stuffing box, has anyone found a wear groove or scoring on the shaft Is this the
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling? Leeward Rail at 4:55pm 12.09.22 @Project_Mayhem has it right. Since its living on a trailer, I don't see bothering with antifoulin
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose dkinzer at 4:55pm 12.09.22 I had been thinking of replacing the stuffing box with a dripless seal. However, after reading more
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose Rick D at 4:40pm 12.09.22 If you are going to the trouble of replacing the hose, have you considered a dripless shaft seal? Pe

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