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X-5 autopilot, P70 control head, & ST60 instruments Pat T at 7:16pm 07.24.12 Ask All Sailors 9/4860 Replacing my old (SeaTalk) ST4000 autopilot with X-5 AP and P70 (SeaTalking) control head. I must so
First 38 engine mounts? jgurley at 6:45pm 07.24.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/837 Anyone know if there's a part number for the motor mounts for the 4-108 in a First 38? My boat is f
Water Pump Location oneeyedcoach at 5:54pm 07.24.12 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2485 Can anyone tell me where the water pump is located on my 1980 Cheribini?
Capri 25 parts J. Perry Davis at 5:12pm 07.24.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1321 I have recently purchased a 1982 Capri 25 and I cannot find a complete owner's manual with a parts l
HELP ! Centerboard broke off my 23.5 Mike in Cape Cod at 5:07pm 07.24.12 Smaller Boats 9/2206 Somehow the centerboard of my 23.5 broke off the boat while it was moored. I believe the bolt broke
Bosuns Swing vtquail at 4:45pm 07.24.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1721 Can we swing by the halyards in our Bosuns while underway on our Catalina 27
Outboard Mount Spring Repair econnors at 4:45pm 07.24.12 Engines and Propulsion 0/1904 Looks like the photo upload is disabled right now. try later.
Irwin Citation 32 JRWyble at 4:36pm 07.24.12 Ask All Sailors 10/11977 Considering a purchase of an 1987 Irwin Citation 32...any experiences, good and bad, with this boat?
Anchor Locker Leak mcbenjamin at 4:27pm 07.24.12 Catalina 30 2/2755 Hello all. I've finally taken possession of my 87 Catalina 30 and have accumulated a rather large t
Solar Panel (1) Don Crowther at 4:14pm 07.24.12 Big Boats 13/4547 I would like to attach my solar panel to my backstay and run some supports up from the stern rail. H
Installing raymarine st 1000,any tips on mac 26s (1) dglindaman at 3:27pm 07.24.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 28/5412 http://maps.google.com/maps/api/staticmap?center=37.077753,-93.298463'zoom=14'markers=37.077753,-93.
Sirius Fun! (3) rspeers at 3:26pm 07.24.12 Sirius 21/22 1/2855 Hope you are all having as good a season as we are. Here are some picutures. Cheers
seating hatch rails on a '76 Catalina 22 JA Mokres at 3:23pm 07.24.12 Catalina 22 7/2229 I have removed my hatch rails to do some bright work. Some material was stapled to the bottom of ea
Replacement parts for a Severn inflatable? AaronL at 3:18pm 07.24.12 Ask All Sailors 0/1268 I just picked up a used tender and trying to find some new oarlocks and valve caps. I've searched a
Anchor Roller for Hunter 260/270 jimfrankelly at 2:41pm 07.24.12 Smaller Boats 8/3085 My 2002 Hunter 270 does not have an anchor roller. I need a roller 1.5 inches wide ' having difficu
Scheduled to look at this 310...opinions? swampcreek at 2:20pm 07.24.12 Catalina 310 17/3884 As Catalina 310 owners, do you have any advice, concerns or comments on this boat? I know not to go
interior finish? cooler at 2:06pm 07.24.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/2993 Does anyone know the finish used on the older Catalinas? I have a 1986 Catalina 30, and some of the
Stuck in reverse graphicmaniac at 1:37pm 07.24.12 Big Boats 2/1280 This past Saturday I backed my 1984 Legend 40 out of the slip, shifted back to forward, then again i
1984 Hunter 34 Bilge Pump brian3820 at 1:26pm 07.24.12 Big Boats 6/2263 Hello all. The (AUTOMATIC) hot wire to my float switch on the bilge pump died. The manual switch on
2008 Hunter 41 Additional Fuel Tank Shaun21366 at 12:46pm 07.24.12 Big Boats 3/1072 Has anyone considered adding a fuel tank to their 2005- current date 41? I have the standard 50g ta

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Replaced all my sanitation hoses jdrutten at 6:44am 02.17.23 Congrats on the accomplishment! I've been fighting a boaty smell and have to assume that my 20-year-
Is there any safety issues with boats not having backstays? rgranger at 6:41am 02.17.23
Thoughts on New Design Interior Cushions ...3TacksontheWater at 6:37am 02.17.23 Thank you all for the replies so far. Gene: That's an interesting observation on the foam. The port
can you mix winch and winch handle brands? (5) rgranger at 6:32am 02.17.23 Unlike @dlochner , I have had a winch handle go overboard ...twice. Both times the jib sheet caught
Dockside water connection jssailem at 6:12am 02.17.23 The perceived convenience of having shore line water and its pressure in your boat has complications
thru-hull size needed for bilge jssailem at 6:01am 02.17.23 This is an interesting question. :clap: I do not recall it being asked before. There is a basic assu
Thoughts on New Design Interior Cushions Leeward Rail at 6:00am 02.17.23 Custom foam... That way you can make them as firm as you wish
Dockside water connection George Braun at 5:26am 02.17.23 we go into our slip stern first, so the exterior connection line will only need to be about 8' long,
Cleat backing plates? rpludwig at 5:24am 02.17.23 Guys, so the fix seems to be G10 from Jamestown, thinking below and above glassed in....what do you
can you mix winch and winch handle brands? RoyS at 5:13am 02.17.23 I also abandoned the locking type for the non-locking and have never had an issue. However, I lost t
Internet and telephone while off-shore in Canadian Pacific Northwest Leeward Rail at 5:11am 02.17.23 Define offshore. Sailing along the coast isn't that. Cell service is short range really meant for
Internet and telephone while off-shore in Canadian Pacific Northwest jssailem at 5:09am 02.17.23 While your ability to use the internet will vary depending on where you sail, equipment you use, and
Is there any safety issues with boats not having backstays? jssailem at 4:52am 02.17.23 I have sailed Dinghies and small sailboats without back stays. Each was safe and secure. I now sail
Yanmar 2GM Tune Up Kit RoyS at 4:49am 02.17.23 Yes, fair point about hydro-lock. Remember to always race your engine for a second to blow coolant w
Replaced all my sanitation hoses Terry Cox at 4:44am 02.17.23 Hi Art. Sorry to hear about your head hose project. Had a similar issue a few years ago with a 16 fo
can you mix winch and winch handle brands? Parsons at 4:20am 02.17.23 Sure, they are all interchangeable - never seen a handle that would not fit whatever winch, except r
3jh5e impeller replacement Terry Cox at 4:13am 02.17.23 All right, all right, I concede it's your clean living that has kept them from leaking One could o
Is there any safety issues with boats not having backstays? shemandr at 4:13am 02.17.23 Great pic of the trimaran, Thinwater! I note how close the main comes to being the shape of an airp
Replaced all my sanitation hoses artboas at 3:56am 02.17.23 Why didn't you tell me before you started ? I replaced all of my sanitary hoses a couple of years
Replaced all my sanitation hoses (2) Ralph Johnstone at 10:37pm 02.16.23

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