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Catalina 27 Outhaul Car, Loose-Footed Main philwsailz at 8:07pm 02.07.13 Parts Search 7/4342 I am looking for an outhaul car for my '75 Catalina with new loose-footed main. This would be for a
Is Hunter 39 seaworthy choice? (1) Makeleko at 7:23pm 02.07.13 Big Boats 8/4792 I'm retiring and would like to move my 2012 Hunter 39 from inland Oklahoma lake water to Florida for
Blue water, open ocean anchorclanker at 7:19pm 02.07.13 Ask All Sailors 65/11918 For most of the last year since acquiring my boat, Ive done a ton of reading. More than I have ever
O'day 25 wiring upgrade (3) Ward H at 5:46pm 02.07.13 Musings With Maine Sail 8/7472
internal halyards bobcat at 5:41pm 02.07.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1365 have older catalina 30 with internal halyards. my question is how do i upgrade or repladce halyards
New Paint and Battle Wound repair hercguy at 4:51pm 02.07.13 Smaller Boats 9/1742 I just bought my first sailboat, a 1994 Hunter 23.5. It is stored on a boat lift but I am planning o
comparison of the 423 vs the 43 Hanrahan1 at 4:41pm 02.07.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/4816 We are looking to purchase either an oceanis 423 or an oceanis 43 and wondered if we could get some
See You At Havasu! CaptDon01 at 4:06pm 02.07.13 Catalina 22 0/740 It will be nice to put a face with the names of folks from the internet. We'll be flying a big yell
keel crank trainmanjess at 2:59pm 02.07.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1361 hello all i got my Mac25 into the shop the other day. having some fiberglass work done on the hull
Reef Lines betzhunter at 2:33pm 02.07.13 Big Boats 5/1089 Could someone tell me or show me (picture) on how to run the reef lines(double lines) on my h34. wh
AIS + other data from USB to Wifi Hello Below at 1:28pm 02.07.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2871 I have an ACR AIS Nauticast 2675 (receive only with a built in multiplexer). The output of the ACR
water erupting from centerboard trough tamarin50 at 12:38pm 02.07.13 Smaller Boats 7/1181 The seals that flank the centerboard when it is lowered are missing. Anyone know how to fix/replace
Hunter 34 Deck step Arichat at 10:52am 02.07.13 Big Boats 5/2325 I have a 1984 Hunter 34 and am having a problem with the deck stepped electrical wires. I want to re
Living on a boat at your lot on PineIsland videorov at 10:22am 02.07.13 Sails Call Lounge 1/5584 I see a large number of people that own lots on Pine Island, Fla and just have a motor boat on a lif
O'Day 28 Cockpit Manual Bilge Pump? Rag Doll at 7:28am 02.07.13 Bigger Boats 2/2072 I have a 1986 O'Day 28 and would like to know what make manual bilge pump origanally came with the b
pop top canvas Capchas at 4:15am 02.07.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/10078 Looking for a 25C pop top canvas. Anybody selling theirs? Any ideas?
Raymarine e7 Serena1 at 7:35pm 02.06.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/694 Has anyone mounted a Raymarine e7 by the helm of a Hunter e33 or similar? What pod did you use?(p
Cockpit Table Selection adelboat at 7:32pm 02.06.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/4036 Hi - We just purchased a 2001 MKII 36 and about the only thing it does not have is a cockpit table.
23.5 Anchoring technique Hugh Straub at 6:54pm 02.06.13 Smaller Boats 5/1490 I am puzzled about the 23.5 anchor locker design and molded in "chock" on the starboard bow. The bo
Introducing the old Mac26M finding41 at 5:24pm 02.06.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1053 The new Tattoo yachts. https://www.facebook.com/TattooYachts Have to say I thought this was coming w

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Bilge Pump breaker George Braun at 12:27pm 03.30.23 Sounds like a float switch with a medium resistance short. The pump runs all the time but slowly d
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Captain Larry-DH at 12:26pm 03.30.23 @GrandPaw Welcome to SBO. I conclude from what you described your wife needs to be treated more l
Lazy jacks kappykaplan at 12:25pm 03.30.23 wondering what the smallest line I can get away with is. Slightly bigger Pearson . . . my lines ar
Bilge Pump breaker ggrizzard at 12:14pm 03.30.23 George, Have you looked in the bilge with the pump making "a faint noise", or are you hearing it thr
Legend 40.5 - Refrigerator and Freezer manuals fero at 12:07pm 03.30.23 Thanks, useful but this is for newer models with evaporators, our were with cold plates and older co
Lazy jacks fred1diver at 12:05pm 03.30.23 Hello Below, yes I did read it, great article, I guess I am just looking for more info, I did source
H37C Main sail reefing Paul356 at 12:02pm 03.30.23 Similar to what Hayden said. On my 356, the single line reefing works great, from the cockpit. To
Electrical Question (Advice Needed) rlongfield at 11:34am 03.30.23 Pulling this thread out of the basement. I have a question for USB/12V power outlets. From what I'v
Catalina 320 exhaust water hose lengths Black_Dog_Sailing at 11:16am 03.30.23 The exhaust water hose coming out of the muffler is leaking. It's the original hose from 1997 so w
How tight is too tight on a holding tanking fitting install? JoeWhite at 10:45am 03.30.23 Can you install the connections while tank is outside and fill with water and let it sit overnight t
Damper plate? jssailem at 10:41am 03.30.23 unless someone knows of a lower cost source. Would be pleased to check, but will need parts detail
Bilge Pump breaker JoeWhite at 10:30am 03.30.23 Yes, I agree with Rich, you can disconnect the float switch wires and connect them together to test
Bilge Pump breaker Rich Stidger at 10:10am 03.30.23 Sounds like a float switch with a medium resistance short. The pump runs all the time but slowly du
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Captain Larry-DH at 10:00am 03.30.23 @GrandPaw Welcome to SBO. I conclude from what you described your wife needs to be treated more li
Bilge Pump breaker George Braun at 9:40am 03.30.23 (Edit) Cut the power wire to the pump, the faint noise stopped.
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? sailme88 at 9:18am 03.30.23 my experience with barrier coating is that there are 2 colors.. White and gray. If you are at white
Legend 40.5 - Refrigerator and Freezer manuals Don S/V ILLusion at 9:05am 03.30.23 https://www.dometic.com/assets/27/43/installation%20and%20operating%20manual_62743.pdf
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? rgranger at 9:02am 03.30.23 There is a very easy way to get all of the old bottom paint off... I post on this a few times each s
How tight is too tight on a holding tanking fitting install? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:03am 03.30.23 The "rule of thumb is is "no more than 1/2 turn past hand tight." Reason: Threaded tank and hose f
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 Jacktar at 8:02am 03.30.23 Yep sure was, looking forward to exploring further under different wind conditions.

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