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Air Conditioning medominique at 6:04pm 07.18.12 Catalina 30 30/5682 I own a 30' 1988 catalina. I am giving serious thought to having an air conditioner installed. I a
Headed to Maine Jim Seamans at 5:12pm 07.18.12 Ask All Sailors 8/1680 By Car that is... July 21st I will be headed to Portland and then on up to Augusta and Bangor. Will
Have you ever been asked... Slow Mo^cean at 4:48pm 07.18.12 Ask All Sailors 31/5406 I know some places of the country are slower than most, so maybe you havent been asked this question
Port Holes? Slow Mo^cean at 4:25pm 07.18.12 Catalina 22 2/1161 Has anyone, or is there an easy way to retrofit the windows in pre-86 C22s to port holes? The forwa
Jib Halyard treeman at 4:21pm 07.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1766 Yesterday afternoon we were blessed with some decent wind here in SE Pennsylvania. I got my 222 out
11.0A Vent on waste holding tank patrscoe at 4:09pm 07.18.12 S2 5/1567 While resolving a clogged issue with our head, we discovered that the holding tank or piping has no
Southern California Marinas for Liveaboards RTB at 3:38pm 07.18.12 Destinations 24/23420 I had luck here before, finding a marina for this same friend in Puget Sound (thanks Phil Herring).
Dinghy leak due to tear near seam, suggestions/advice? (1) Paladin27 at 2:11pm 07.18.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1847 I bought a used dinghy on Craigslist and the starboard chamber is getting soft after about a day. I
How do you use the Refir and Frig? therobesons at 12:36pm 07.18.12 Big Boats 6/1938 The Galley on the 420 is so small that it is hard to get anything in and out of the freezer and the
Whisker pole for a 40 O'Day jtallen2489 at 12:15pm 07.18.12 Parts Search 0/1876 Looking for a used whisker pole for a 40' O'Day. Allenj27@gmail.com
Plexiglass companioway doors bffatcat at 11:42am 07.18.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1300 My mahogany compainway doors on my vintage Pearson26W have seen better days. I would like to replac
Boom Tent SEAHAWK56 at 11:38am 07.18.12 Catalina 22 8/7224 I am looking for a n easy to make boom tent. Currently using a plastic tarp over the boom secured wi
Mantis from Pro-techt.com Trial and Error at 11:29am 07.18.12 Catalina 22 2/1573 Does anyone have experience in using Pro-techt's Mantis as a alternative to a bimini?
New Hunter 23.5 Owner - missing equipment - rookie sailor Cape Charles at 11:13am 07.18.12 Smaller Boats 3/1572 I just bought my first boat, a 1993 Hunter 23.5, and want to prep for first sail...but missing some
I Want to Paint My Hull BLACK - Advice? JoelHoover at 10:47am 07.18.12 Ask All Sailors 33/23469 I love the sleek, regal look of a black hulled boat. My past vessels have been in good shape and the
Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning Paul and Judy at 10:04am 07.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1538 I am considering installing a EnviroComfort reverse heat/cool air conditioner. This unit draws wate
Notice the boats on the cover of Michigan's 2012 State map dlandersson at 8:57am 07.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/903 Notice the boats on the cover of Michigan's 2012 State map :D - available at any Michigan Welcome
Overnight beaching (1) al4b at 8:57am 07.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1584 In area of large tides, safe anchoring can be difficult as you have to be fairly far from the shore.
Out haul question Fronk5 at 8:56am 07.18.12 Catalina 22 11/3868 Newbie here, have gone out sailing the boat twice now. Not much for an out haul on the boat, just a
Hunter 23.5 Swing Keel grcccw55 at 8:52am 07.18.12 Smaller Boats 15/6852 I've just purchased a 92' Hunter 23.5. When I launched the boat for the first time, the keel did not

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engine: belt too much slack and water drop JoeWhite at 3:42pm 10.16.22 The video was from the manufacturer and is NOT a good way to do it. After you watch the video then r
engine: belt too much slack and water drop xavpil at 3:33pm 10.16.22 Did you read my link in post #7? All done with no special tools. Sheez... Ahaha. This reply was lo
Winter Cover (1) Apex at 3:32pm 10.16.22 found this a good way to prevent tarp grommets from tearing out......and if you have a dog, a much n
Emergency engine shut off? xavpil at 3:31pm 10.16.22
engine: belt too much slack and water drop Stu Jackson at 3:28pm 10.16.22
Anyone re-rig OUTHAUL using low friction rings? Apex at 3:26pm 10.16.22 good info: found an article excluding outhaul as a use for LFR. I should have some blocks kicking
Emergency engine shut off? xavpil at 3:25pm 10.16.22 This is from the manual for the 5411 and re. Thanks a lot just not too sure but what they mtn by i
Emergency engine shut off? xavpil at 3:20pm 10.16.22 . Hold the switch down. which switch ?
engine: belt too much slack and water drop xavpil at 3:19pm 10.16.22 Dunno why not. You've been given two excellent links with photos showing How To Do It. As I menti
Leaking thru hull JoeWhite at 3:12pm 10.16.22 87Jayhawk, you have not mentioned where it is leaking into. If it is leaking into the toilet, as in
Anyone re-rig OUTHAUL using low friction rings? (2) jssailem at 3:11pm 10.16.22 @Apex, I am a :plus: with Thinwater. I find the value in LFR's when the path of the line is less th
Emergency engine shut off? jssailem at 3:00pm 10.16.22
J 24 winter storage (2) jssailem at 2:57pm 10.16.22 I am afraid inside the mast is something we all live with. Some of us have deck stepped masts. Then
Emergency engine shut off? (1) Richard19068 at 2:52pm 10.16.22
engine: belt too much slack and water drop (1) JoeWhite at 2:43pm 10.16.22
Anyone re-rig OUTHAUL using low friction rings? thinwater at 1:51pm 10.16.22 I am in process of rigging a new outhaul. C&C30mkII. I searched this forum, and googles but found
J 24 winter storage papa_goat at 1:39pm 10.16.22 Thanks for your insight. I have a1984 J24. No delamination apparent. I believe the water is coming f
Emergency engine shut off? Davidasailor26 at 1:27pm 10.16.22
Electric motor for Highfield dinghy dlochner at 1:23pm 10.16.22 We also have a Torqeedo. For distances under a mile it will have plenty of pep. Over a mile and the
Winter Cover Dalliance at 1:06pm 10.16.22

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