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rgranger at 10:01am 10.23.12
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I ran across this online... probably not practical on my small boat but what do you think about some
Rodd at 8:41am 10.23.12
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Maine- I have not had my boat out hauled for several years now. Now that I am on the hard, I noti
SailMaster at 8:28am 10.23.12
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Our painter is wanting to do a clear coat over Awlcraft 2000 job that he is about to apply. It was m
seadaddler at 8:01am 10.23.12
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I finally got the panel on my 07 Hunter-36 yesterday and in the process of finishing the wiring of m
Yuletide at 7:47am 10.23.12
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I need to store my 7.0 outside this winter, (Wisconsin). Is it acceptable to use the mast, laid on
tommygp at 7:38am 10.23.12
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My 1984 Catalina 27 does not have a sea water strainer as fitted.... I am thinking of doing. Is that
dziedzicmj at 7:01am 10.23.12
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Hi, I am a new owner of a 270 and this is my first time winterising it. I was wondering... I put so
Blue Pearl Captain at 6:47am 10.23.12
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I'm looking at a Sunforce 5 watt Solar trickle charger versus a Sunforce 15 watt battey charger to k
Harleyreef at 6:16am 10.23.12
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Hi all, I just purchased a 2004 22' swing keel and it has the mast raising system from Catalina. I
RIOday88 at 5:50am 10.23.12
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I recently purchased an O'day 23 on the water and I need to take it out with my trailer very soon (f
NYSail at 5:32am 10.23.12
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Hello all.... I have a 1986 3HM35F. Engine runs good however I have not done a value job in the 6 ye
centerline at 10:32pm 10.22.12
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the bulkhead compass on my boat is a plastimo contest. it is an older compass but it has been covere
WestIslandJohnny at 7:49pm 10.22.12
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After the first trip with my best friend, on a pretty calm day (for Beavertail), I realized that sai
Euphoria2011 at 6:03pm 10.22.12
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Cabin picture 57493.vB ST4000 Remote control 57494.vB Xantrex 1KW inverter with Remote p
Chris Patterson at 5:42pm 10.22.12
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C30 stuffing box info please. Hello esteemed 30 owners. And Stu. I've gotta go look at a badly leak
dumas103 at 5:06pm 10.22.12
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Just purchased a Catalina 22- but it has no rudder. Looking to build one or if another user has a u
shogue1253 at 4:21pm 10.22.12
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we recently purchased a 2000 macgregor X. Been fun sailing but since we live in a temperate climate
Keel Damage   (2)
joker460 at 4:12pm 10.22.12
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With the low water levels in Lake Ontario over the last few months I actually hit something in the b
riverdogdoug at 3:19pm 10.22.12
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I have a Hunter 216 on a boatlift on a river off the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Is it ok to leave
gregorybross at 2:33pm 10.22.12
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I have a 1996 Catalina 30 mkIII standard rig. I have owned the boat for 1 year and not sure if the

Recent Replies

Engineless....
garymalmgren at 4:05am 11.14.22
There's a famous sailor(he's name escapes me) that has been sailing almost forever without an engine
Freezer repair, 2015 Oceanis 48
Baby Sea Wolf at 2:31am 11.14.22
I end up taking the entire unit out. So I can fix that condensation problem because of poor build q
Another Lithium conversion ... Hunter 49 Schematic
Maine Sail at 2:12am 11.14.22
I would suggest startin* your research here: https://marinehowto.com/drop-in-lifepo4-be-an-educated
Engineless....
Joe at 1:12am 11.14.22
Josh Slocum sailed around the world without an engine or a watermaker. More recently, so have the Pa
Garhauer sale
Dalliance at 11:42pm 11.13.22
Another Lithium conversion ... Hunter 49 Schematic
artboas at 10:29pm 11.13.22
Similar to Maverick I plan on making the change to lithium lifepo4 this winter. To help with my pla
Engineless....
jssailem at 10:29pm 11.13.22
Choices are between a rebuild diesel or a desalinator. Why do you need either of these selections?
560Ah LiFePo4 Battery   (1)
Hayden Watson at 8:48pm 11.13.22
I have my 108Ah Ample Power alternator setup so that it outputs 60A max and on my two 10-days cruise
560Ah LiFePo4 Battery
Ralph Johnstone at 7:52pm 11.13.22
I've looked into it and the cost would be around $1700 with alternator, regulator and replacement p
Selden self tacking jib system
MaryEllaRose at 7:51pm 11.13.22
Thanx for all the input... I think a little more research is in order as to the length of the track
560Ah LiFePo4 Battery
mermike at 7:46pm 11.13.22
I suggest you replace the ANL fuse with a Class T. The ANL does not have sufficient interrupt capaci
C22 Pop Top Assist
pcharn01 at 7:35pm 11.13.22
Thanks! Added to the list of projects to prioritize. Since this is topside, will wait till in the
C22 Pop Top Assist
Leeward Rail at 7:15pm 11.13.22
Stingy Sailor also sells a kit. He may be able to help. If you buy a kit, get his. Better quality
C22 Pop Top Assist
Leeward Rail at 7:14pm 11.13.22
Great, will see if I can find that. Here ya go: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/pop-top
Westerbeke 42b coolant questions
Syversens at 6:21pm 11.13.22
Sounds good, I'll take a few measurements, and try out some containers. Thanks!
Mystic to Quincy
Hello Below at 5:36pm 11.13.22
Here is a link to an old post in reverse direction. Maiden Voyage - Quincy, MA to Mystic, CT
Mystic to Quincy
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:13pm 11.13.22
Been through the canal many times, always timed to coincide with the favorable tide. Lots of options
Water Does not Come out the Exhaust   (1)
priopel at 4:50pm 11.13.22
I couldn't attach this pic to the above message so am posting it here.
Water Does not Come out the Exhaust
priopel at 4:48pm 11.13.22
Hurray! After installing a 12v pump, I now have water coming out the exhaust. Because the water
Question about repair of fold-down swim step on Hunter 36
chuckwayne at 4:35pm 11.13.22
good ideas... I also drilled 3/8" holes in the seat back - the lowest point of the inside of the sea

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