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Hoyt Jib Boom KCPilot at 5:04pm 07.11.12 Catalina 22 12/6143 Last year at the end of the summer I bought a 2001 22' Capri. Nice boat with a lot of toys. One thin
basic chart question (1) newsailor72 at 3:33pm 07.11.12 Ask All Sailors 22/3631 I just started learning to read charts using whatever I could find online. I learned some of the ba
Which Mariner to get? mjp83 at 3:27pm 07.11.12 Day Sailers 6/1946 Hi, new to forum. Looking at two Mariners 2+2, one is a 1970 with the bumped cabin top and no mast
Replacing hoses to holding tank and pump out McZube at 3:12pm 07.11.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/5202 I realized when I opened the companionway this morning that the smell from the head is getting worse
Need Ballast for my Mariner curtcarie at 2:32pm 07.11.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1082 Where is the best general place to source lead for ballast? I've checked the local dive shop and me
Need a good surveyor on C&C sailboats in Toronto, Ontario Jaglover at 2:19pm 07.11.12 C&C 5/2315 Hi all, Just new to this forum (a 1986 C'C 27 owner) and have an urgent need to find an independe
Zinc on props therobesons at 1:42pm 07.11.12 Big Boats 1/1047 I have been looking at feathering or folding props. Some allow you to install a zinc right on the pr
Stove Cabinet Dimensions H33CRich at 12:53pm 07.11.12 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1596 Does anyine have the dimensions for the opeing in the cabinet where the Kenyon Alc stove goes on the
Mast Boot ? What size for the H37c Rovic at 12:47pm 07.11.12 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1459 Does anyone know what the correct part from RigRite is for a regular mast boot for a H37c, on their
deep-cycle battery left on charger? audiolofft at 12:41pm 07.11.12 Mid-Size Boats 8/4579 Hi all, When I leave my boat for up to 2 weeks at a time, is it better to leave the deep-cycle bat
Help Capri 13 ldorsey at 12:34pm 07.11.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1149 I have a Capri 13 and need help in rigging the boat. I do not have any manuals. I have look on the i
pro furl furlers bffatcat at 12:16pm 07.11.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2220 My CDI furler has failed It wasnt that old rather than fix it I have decided to buy a new furler
Replacement marine toilet priced at 11:26am 07.11.12 Ask All Sailors 12/3136 Need to replace my Jabsco on a 1991 26' Catalina Capri. I can't find a toilet as small as the presen
Progressve Insurance Sailm8 at 11:09am 07.11.12 Ask All Sailors 22/4900 Several months ago the was an insurance threat in which various insurance companies were discussed.
Engin Control Panel (1) Tantor at 10:04am 07.11.12 Big Boats 11/2137 On my H410 is this control panel and I can't figure out what is this push button for? Any ideas? In
H25 Swim Ladder Options ChiTownSail at 8:45am 07.11.12 Smaller Boats 2/1205 I have a 78 H25 and I am wondering what people use for a swim ladder. I currently have some ropes r
Adler / Barbour cold machine door seal RWSlater at 8:24am 07.11.12 Big Boats 6/3762 I've kind of perused the internet for Adler Barbour cold machine door gaskets (seals) to no avail.
New Guy (1) StanFM at 7:51am 07.11.12 Catalina 22 21/3369 I've been lurking for a bit and am enjoying all of your posts! Just recently bought a '74 Catalina
There is always one wflowe2 at 7:45am 07.11.12 Ask All Sailors 22/3170 On a nice day sail yesterday with a friend. Winds were 15 to 20 and there were only 4 sailboats on t
cost of 10year old 2gm20f Ken13559 at 7:25am 07.11.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2048 I'm thinking of selling my 10year old 2GM20F with 1300hrs but don't know how much to ask for. Any i

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Hunter 240 Sail Size & Other Options Sailavie1 at 11:33am 02.11.23 Dave is spot on as usual. No need for a larger jib due to the power already available in your main.
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Dalliance at 10:46am 02.11.23 Does anyone just feel the wind, watch the water, look for navigation aids, and sail anymore???? dj
3jh5e impeller replacement Ralph Johnstone at 10:09am 02.11.23 Haven't bothered on a Yanmar 2GM20F. Has always come out easily for inspection. Check you impellor
Newbie installing a new thru hull transducer Ralph Johnstone at 10:02am 02.11.23 You do not need any cloth between the two but use one of the dense fillers for thickening. 406 Coll
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Hayden Watson at 9:55am 02.11.23 Yes. We are exploring the idea. Especially now that the PSS dripless has a reinforced silicone bell
Newbie installing a new thru hull transducer Ralph Johnstone at 9:53am 02.11.23
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles Sail22Capri22 at 9:49am 02.11.23 Was thinking of getting the wrap pins for my Capri 22 they work ok?
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Ralph Johnstone at 9:29am 02.11.23
Stale Forum jssailem at 8:41am 02.11.23 Technology is sometimes baffling. Search out a 12-15 year old they are likely to know the answer and
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Scott T-Bird at 8:41am 02.11.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't JamesG161 at 8:40am 02.11.23 The improvement in the bellows is what nudged me to the PYI product. 10 year warranty. However ins
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 8:37am 02.11.23 There are many options. Difficulty is filtering the marketing from the performance. Looked also at t
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (1) JamesG161 at 8:33am 02.11.23 Especially now that the PSS dripless has a reinforced silicone bellows. Best seal to use for Zero
1984 Hunter 31 Floor Board (1) JamesG161 at 8:21am 02.11.23 bring it to his shop (in tact) You can also trace template of the FRP section too, on your boat. _
1984 Hunter 31 Floor Board (1) JamesG161 at 8:17am 02.11.23 For reference... s the piece above. Jim...
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 8:16am 02.11.23 Given the V drive and poor access are you going to go with a dripless seal this time around? Yes.
1984 Hunter 31 Floor Board (1) JamesG161 at 8:13am 02.11.23 This is back side of the Floor in my other post. ... PS: I will post another section that had wa
mooring pendants Alansails at 8:04am 02.11.23 I equate the lines to insurance and the value of what your boat is worth-would you use clothes line?
mooring pendants dlochner at 8:03am 02.11.23 Does the new ball does have a steel shaft that connects the pendant to the anchor chain? Mooring pe
Newbie installing a new thru hull transducer Hayden Watson at 7:59am 02.11.23 Makes sense. What type of consistency would be best for the epoxy? (mayonnaise, ketchup or peanut

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