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mac 25 boom vang connection?... preventor? centerline at 12:47pm 08.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/7357 on my 25 the vang connection to the boom is only about 18 inches from the mast.... is this the norma
Widgeon Rudder robin61210 at 12:43pm 08.31.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2846 I aquired a Widgeon but it's missing a rudder. I fabricated one that works for the time being, but
Pak a potty jetlag at 12:25pm 08.31.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/976 Hi I saw someone made a shelf and put in a pak a potty in The lav area and was wondering how they
Discharge hose - tank bottom or side? Bill Gladstone at 11:26am 08.31.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/4202 We are installing a new holding tank and have the option of installing the exit hose on the lower si
2012 Yamaha-26-2EX SH jnovie at 11:20am 08.31.12 Yamaha 3/3517 I have been enjoying sailing my Y26 tall rig on San Francisco Bay and have often wondered how nice i
Deck pitting/chipping D Hardman at 9:36am 08.31.12 Catalina 30 4/2121 Good day all, I have utilized the discussion forum in the past and have had good success so I tho
Friday Morning Fun -Sailing a 310 to the Caribbean JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 9:32am 08.31.12 Catalina 310 18/7475 So I have been dreaming of sailing away. Sell almost everything I own, fit out the boat and head sou
Fuel tank replacemnt C30 1989 topman at 8:16am 08.31.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/5346 HI any hints/tips would be great for replacing the tank in a 1989 C30 Cheers
Safety railing mjmercer19248 at 8:01am 08.31.12 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1274 Some of the tops of the safety rail stanchions have broken. This is the piece on top where the cable
1979 Hunter Spinnaker Rig dwyermj at 7:01am 08.31.12 The Cherubini Hunters 1/983 I'm looking at buying a 1979 Hunter 27 right now. One of the first things I'd like to do to the boat
Need help choosing a used weekender model 3sheetstothewind at 6:38am 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 14/5196 Hello all, Greetings fellow sailors! I'm new to the forum as of today and would welcome some exper
control panel mystery mortyd at 6:32am 08.31.12 Catalina 30 13/1685 on my engine control panel there is what seems a female pin connector that even seaward doesn't unde
Hunter 36 differences wdeluna at 6:23am 08.31.12 Big Boats 7/1906 I currently own a 1995 Hunter 29.5. I am going to buy a Hunter 36. Does anybody know what the diff
Hunter 27 Spinnaker Rig dwyermj at 6:10am 08.31.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/2110 I'm looking at buying a Hunter 27 right now. One of the first things I'd like to do to the boat woul
Strange Electrical Voltage Drop Jim Seamans at 4:28am 08.31.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1410 I have a factory installed refrigeration on H356. Wires from the DC panel to the refrig is 8 awg. I'
Dexron.... Dexron VI NYSail at 4:15am 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1748 Hello Going to change trans fluid today. Manual says use Dexron ATF fluid. I understand that over
Outhaul Carl.Lee at 3:54am 08.31.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1400 I sail my Beneteau 34 single-handed much of the time in Singapore waters which are known for prevale
Installing Impellers chasmoyer at 10:26pm 08.30.12 Big Boats 16/2826 I just completed dismantling my Yanmar driven Kohler 8 Kw generator to get at the heat exchanger whi
Fresh Water Engine(s) Flush Valve chasmoyer at 10:16pm 08.30.12 Big Boats 20/3391 I was recently advised to install a Y-valve on my engine and generator thru hull elbows that would
exhaust flap assembly csavage at 9:57pm 08.30.12 Catalina 30 9/2519 I'm about to replace the exhaust flap assembly and wanting advice on the best sealant to use at the

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Single handing kappykaplan at 1:48pm 12.08.22 there are only two types of wind, what are. they? Gradient and thermal . . . :beer:
Newbie. Catalina 18 (2) Monsterfish at 1:39pm 12.08.22 Suggest a CDI roller furling which I use to put on the 18 as a dealer now retired. Probably the F
Replacing control cables. karellen at 1:27pm 12.08.22 I replaced both cables on our boat a few years ago. One of the cables was secured such that the stee
Raymarine Axiom karellen at 1:20pm 12.08.22 Yes you will have to buy additional sensors. I have tach feed coming off the altenater . I had to
Winterizing the A/C George Braun at 12:45pm 12.08.22 I just disconnected the inlet and exhaust at the unit and used a shopvac to pull and push all the wa
tank sizes catalina 30 Stu Jackson at 12:27pm 12.08.22 You should find a manual for your boat. All of Catalina's boat manuals are excellent. For your boa
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior shemandr at 12:26pm 12.08.22 On my 2002 356 I was referred to the Mohawk line of products.
Oh no, not that sticky! (1) Leeward Rail at 12:16pm 12.08.22 I guess I'd have to apply a piece of tape 120 inches long. Hmm. That appears correct. The image a
Insurance Cost Reduction FastOlson at 11:59am 12.08.22 What Peggy said. :) After our major refit Geico/BoatUS refused to raise our coverage. With some guid
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior Roland5048 at 11:26am 12.08.22 If the teak interior hue is dark like mine, a '77h, try rosewood stain. I needed to stain some mi
Single handing (1) jon hansen at 11:19am 12.08.22 211466 if you enjoy reading about sailing buy this book. great for beginners. it will help you dia
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior Ralph Johnstone at 11:01am 12.08.22 I am doing some miner repairs, not using teak, Question #1. Are you doing paneling or solid wood
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior fconmass at 10:23am 12.08.22
Oh no, not that sticky! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:12am 12.08.22 Can someone help me with the math here ? holds 1 pound for every 2 inches of tape. So, if I'm app
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior Terry Cox at 10:10am 12.08.22 I am doing some miner repairs, not using teak, What kind of material?
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior fconmass at 10:01am 12.08.22 Hi thanks for the responses . I am doing some miner repairs, not using teak, Would like some kin
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior Don S/V ILLusion at 9:43am 12.08.22
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior Ralph Johnstone at 9:38am 12.08.22 For 1999, I can tell you there was no stain used on teak paneling. I have done small alterations an
Insurance Cost Reduction Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:17am 12.08.22 My insurance agent is not very knowledgeable regarding marine insurance. Auto and property insura
Sarasota Bay Returning stickinthemud57 at 9:12am 12.08.22 When I sleep on the boat for a nap I sleep on the long seat. When I sleep on the boat overnight I

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