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Refrigeration and Battery Banks kwilson1033 at 2:35pm 08.15.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1734 As I said in a previous post thread, I am a new owner of a Catalina 320. For the first time I not o
Fisher Panda Genset problem CaptainLulu at 1:59pm 08.15.12 Ask All Sailors 19/12366 I am the proud new owner of a Catalina 350 / 2004 model. The boat was never used by the P.O and the
Hello coach4111 at 1:36pm 08.15.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1463 I have a 1980 C-13 Chrysler Pirateer day sailer..I need some help on how to put the mast up myself..
Fuel pick-up NYSail at 1:35pm 08.15.12 Pearson 2/1304 Hello all.... Was wondering if any P36-2 or other similar vintage Pearsons (assuming tanks are simil
V22 Cockpit Drain SeamanLou at 12:32pm 08.15.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1936 Refitting a trashed '70 V22 (hull 315). Solved most of the problems from neglect, manufacture, desi
CS 30 Winter Tarp Frame 2 OLD PIRATES at 12:24pm 08.15.12 Ask All Sailors 7/5297 Well rather be too soon than to late. I'm looking at building a frame for a tarp for winterizing. Th
CS30 Potty Replacement 2 OLD PIRATES at 12:17pm 08.15.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1149 Hi all ....... having a great summer I hope!!! Anyone here who has a CS30 and has replaced a Head
Suggestions for boomvang HillbillyWanderer at 12:09pm 08.15.12 Catalina 22 11/1878 Bought a cat 22 last fall but just now making plans to take her sailing. Did not notice at time of s
traveler car removal thetone at 11:57am 08.15.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1010 Does anyone have instructions on how to remove the rutgerson traveler car from a 28.5? The nylon bea
Re chromed winches lgcorsetti at 11:00am 08.15.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1326 Anyone have any luck or advice re chroming a winch? I have been told that they become slick.
Using Stainless below the waterline? bechelt at 10:48am 08.15.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1105 I am asking all sailors whether, or not it is a valid idea to use stainless hardware below the water
Freshwater Boat in Saltwater? karlwm at 10:23am 08.15.12 Trailer Sailors 10/4786 Hi All, I am thinking of buying a used Macgregor 26M. It is a 2008 with a Suzuki 70 hp motor and
sailing with the trans locked? patman70 at 10:11am 08.15.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1564 Just been reading the recent post on stuffing box seals ' noted that everyone seems to sail with the
IceBox Insulation Oston at 10:06am 08.15.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 5/3047 Does anyone know if the icebox on a 2004 Cat28Mkii is insulated. And, if not any suggestions on how
topside oil canning fix? paulcampbell at 9:41am 08.15.12 Seafarer 1/7517 Greeting's I have a 34 SF sloop above the waterline under the uper and lower stanchune (on freeboard
Catalina 27 -- Vintage 1979 -- Wiring rework (1) Maynestay at 9:09am 08.15.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/3196 Hi fellow Catalina owners: Does anyone on the list have a wiring diagram for the vintage of our "Ta
Looking for "Bryan" in Sandusky Stargazer3 at 8:55am 08.15.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1332 I also have an "intermittant starting" problem on my 2000 Hunter h410. I talked to my dealer, Bruce
Keeping things cold Jack at 8:51am 08.15.12 Ask All Sailors 49/8367 Just curious about how everyone keeps there 'non' powered coolers cold for extended voyaging, 4-8 da
It's National Rum Month! merlinuxo at 8:46am 08.15.12 Sails Call Lounge 3/4245 I just found out that August is National Rum Month.:thumbup: I never heard of this before but am ove
Electric Main Halyard Winch bobcat30 at 8:46am 08.15.12 Catalina 30 6/2270 Just curious if anyone has converted the winch for the main halyard to electric? I want to do this

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Considering a Catalina 27... David in Sandusky at 12:40am 01.11.23 We have sailed our similar Hunter 27 on Lakes Erie and Huron for 23 years, and chartered twice on a
Need a new boom for Hunter 336 Kiwidrew at 12:39am 01.11.23 Its a 1995 fortunately not. It would need a sleeve or would always be a weakness.
C310 Spreader boots, cleaning and masthead maintenance? Clydo at 10:35pm 01.10.23 Was that TV antenna mounted up high on the mast? I have one just like it, but I keep it stored on
Installing a Spinnaker (1) Hayden Watson at 10:29pm 01.10.23 I recently bought a boat that came with a brand new asymmetrical spinnaker that, so far as I know,
Reefing Sail Trim Hayden Watson at 10:02pm 01.10.23 but once you do you're stuck with the SET of the sails you have because one of the mainsail adjustm
Mast light wiring - Catalina 27 Joe at 9:06pm 01.10.23 Mast wiring is imbedded in cabin ceiling between liner and deck, same as interior lighting. The co
I fixed my GPS Rollover issue Rick Webb at 8:45pm 01.10.23 Rick, if you need to software, it is here. You will find it at the bottom of the page and is called
Oceanis 55 110v Main Breaker Location? brockfromwa at 7:07pm 01.10.23 Welcome to the forum, and good find! Pretty typical to have breakers within a few feet of the shore
Bearing Cap rusted tight sbrogden at 7:01pm 01.10.23 Brand new grease gun, slipped onto the fitting, grease came through before attaching. Gun would NOT
Bearing Cap rusted tight rgranger at 6:42pm 01.10.23 Metric or imperial :biggrin::ass:
I fixed my GPS Rollover issue Richard19068 at 6:06pm 01.10.23 I don't think I need my old Garmin units to tell me what the date is do I ? What I would like to s
I fixed my GPS Rollover issue Brian D at 5:52pm 01.10.23 I've still got a machine running Windows 3.1. I drag it out on occasion just to thrill kids who wer
I fixed my GPS Rollover issue Leeward Rail at 5:38pm 01.10.23 A converter could be a lot cheaper then trying to find a Windows XP version pc. Unfortunately you
Oceanis 55 110v Main Breaker Location? Davidasailor26 at 5:26pm 01.10.23 Welcome to the forum, and good find! Pretty typical to have breakers within a few feet of the shore
I fixed my GPS Rollover issue jssailem at 5:25pm 01.10.23 A converter could be a lot cheaper then trying to find a Windows XP version pc.
Winterize wash down NYSail at 5:21pm 01.10.23 I take the hose off the thru hull fitting and put it in a bucket. I first flush with fresh water to
OEM water heater for 1997 oceanis 400? NYSail at 5:18pm 01.10.23 I replaced my 11 gallon OEM tank which I think was a seaward at 16 years old (still worked fine but
Beneteau 373 (2007) rig tension/tuning specs NYSail at 5:12pm 01.10.23 If you have the original blue binder book that came with the boat, it has all the specs for your rig
Beneteau house-starter battery switches NYSail at 5:09pm 01.10.23 I am ignorant when it comes to Lithium batteries as I have too many projects ahead of this, however
Looking for expert Bene opinions! NYSail at 5:04pm 01.10.23 Not sure if you are still considering this vessel. I have a 2005 423.... similar crazing in the deck

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