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stereo / speakers for the cat BJW at 8:56am 09.08.12 Catalina 22 2/1216 I had debated for a bit of time on installing a marine quality radio/cd player and marine speakers f
Fridge hookup? dutchy at 8:19am 09.08.12 Big Boats 9/1892 I would like to change the cooler on my '83 Hunter 34 into a fridge run by a solar panel. Somebody
Engine box top cracked kenreed at 8:02am 09.08.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 2/1436 Duet is now 6 yrs old and we stay on it about half the time from May to September, so we are up and
Backstay adjustment -time saving question Kestle at 8:00am 09.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2598 With it now being Fall, and kid stuff going full tilt, I'm asking for suggestions on backstay adjust
DIY Powder Coat toddco at 7:19am 09.08.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1668 Hello All, I had another project that I thought might help in sail boat repairs. I traded a hunti
Used parts art696 at 6:32am 09.08.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2296 Is any place to buy used sail boats parts, (back ralling, BBQ,.....) ? I do live in Ontario Canada.
Sewage treatment plant troubles New Venture at 8:40pm 09.07.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/4295 I have installed a Raritan Managerm sewage treatment system and I'm having a terrible time with the
Oday 31 main sheet rigging jeagles at 8:20pm 09.07.12 Bigger Boats 3/1700 I removed my main sheet on newly purchased ODay 31 to clean it. Now don't know how to route it. Th
GE Battery Lantern seamansg at 8:12pm 09.07.12 Catalina 22 5/1857 Hi, I was shopping and came across an 8D cell battery lantern with a 3 setting LED bulb, for $25 plu
Catalina 22 1980 - Missing the Life Line Post alabamaranger at 8:06pm 09.07.12 Parts Search 2/7633 Bought a 1980 Cat-22 and it's missing the 4 life line post (2 on each side). Alos missing the cable.
Missing the Life Line Post alabamaranger at 8:02pm 09.07.12 Catalina 22 6/1597 Bought a 1980 Catalina 22 a few weeks ago and it's missing the 4 life line post (2 on each side). Do
Put your thinking caps on (2) Bill sanders at 6:50pm 09.07.12 Trailer Sailors 29/5732 Need any and all suggestions! Redoing my n17,inside and out. Need to come up with ideas how to make
battery Randy Thron at 6:41pm 09.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/1705 Need help with the selection of new batteries for a 2001, Hunter 320. Anyone using AGM batteries? I
What to look for when buying a 1959 Daysailer wayrider at 6:28pm 09.07.12 Day Sailers 0/1045 I am going to look at a 1959 Daysailer (a "1" I think) and was wondering what areas of the boat that
Vibration when using outboard acox271929 at 6:27pm 09.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2185 1984 McGregor 25 with 9.9 hp Tohatsu. When under increased power, there is a loud vibration at the r
bilge pump Randy Thron at 6:25pm 09.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1295 Need help on what size bilge pump for a 2001 , Hunter 320. What would the correct size and amps?
22 ' Catalina Drain Crystal Beach Fl at 4:18pm 09.07.12 Catalina 22 13/2400 Has anyone installed a drain at the rear of the Catalina 22 below the tiller? The boat has two drain
Trottle Asjustment dennisv at 4:16pm 09.07.12 Bigger Boats 2/1100 Been spending the last 2 weeks getting use to my new (to me) ODay 28. Love it. My previous boat (
little car, big boat walt at 3:15pm 09.07.12 Trailer Sailors 13/6415
Big boat c_witch at 2:39pm 09.07.12 Trailer Sailors 12/4012 Well I've been doing some thinking and I hope to have our future 'home' boat in 3 years time. I'm fi

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What's the Best Sailing Watch / Race timer out there? Davidasailor26 at 3:43pm 11.02.22
Fender covers- Yes or No? Siamese at 2:28pm 11.02.22 Yup, the fuzzy stuff from Sailrite is great stuff. I sewed mine on my 1972 Kenmore home sewing mach
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? Captain Larry-DH at 1:41pm 11.02.22
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? Davidasailor26 at 1:22pm 11.02.22 Thx for the input I would also think they serve a structural purpose but the way they are built tel
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? dlochner at 1:20pm 11.02.22 I'm afraid the deep scratches will need to be repaired with new gelcoat and the 2 year old gelcoat t
4.108 winterizing SailingLoto at 12:54pm 11.02.22 Anyone ever bother to read their service manual regarding this topic? I'm a marine mechanic by prof
New Legend 35 owner here. flightlead404 at 12:43pm 11.02.22 Boats, like rv's and vehicles do not have a checklist. Start by making an inventory of all your equ
Chocks for Danforth-style anchor on pulpit flightlead404 at 12:38pm 11.02.22 I store my fortress on my second roller next to my #25 Rocna. Could send you a pic if you like. P
Fender covers- Yes or No? wpatch at 12:31pm 11.02.22 you boys ever use fender boards? they are a must at pilings and double so when transiting a lock.
Slip Unavailability Brian D at 11:50am 11.02.22 If I remember correctly, the further south you go in San Diego Bay, the better slip availability inc
Fender covers- Yes or No? shemandr at 11:37am 11.02.22 ...It'll be hard to get those images out of my eyes... My wife made fender covers from the Sailrite
Slip Unavailability AlastairLC at 11:06am 11.02.22 Scorpion Bay Marina, AZ, where I am, has a 500+ name waiting list. This is a recent phenomenon. I go
Dyneema for furler line dLj at 10:30am 11.02.22 Two known issues are the forestay is a bit loose and the lead block closest to the drum has a broke
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? markwbird at 10:24am 11.02.22 I am also an engineer and you should not remove the bulkhead. It is a structural member by design.
Dyneema for furler line rgranger at 10:12am 11.02.22 I'm aware that Dyneema does not feel good on the hands and it will take some experimenting/measuri
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 10:11am 11.02.22 Two known issues are the forestay is a bit loose and the lead block closest to the drum has a broke
Slip Unavailability rgranger at 10:05am 11.02.22 Also, advise that waiting lists are often lost or compromised. I got on three lists when I first
What do you have at the top of your mast? rgranger at 9:59am 11.02.22 Cameras are becoming popular. Kewl! I had not thought about that but a wireless bluetooth cam w
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? Hollyberry at 9:49am 11.02.22 I'd say the forward 'walls' of the closet and head might be non essential (but may also support the
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 9:48am 11.02.22 Two known issues are the forestay is a bit loose and the lead block closest to the drum has a broken

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