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Which way to go patmacdonald at 9:51pm 05.19.12 C&C 2/1975 I have stripped ' prepared bottom for applying anti-fouling. I will be applying Intrelux 2000E follo
Blue sea battery combiner dkaplan308@aol.com at 8:06pm 05.19.12 Engines and Propulsion 2/2387 I have a Catalina 400. A Blue sea battery combiner charges my house bank and starter battery off of
wiring a gps chartplotter james295 at 7:54pm 05.19.12 Mid-Size Boats 14/5577 installing a gps at the helm on a hunter 29.5 1994 whats the best way to hook up power sorce ? have
Boat on Blocks (1) Gilligan and mate at 6:50pm 05.19.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1228 Finally got JBUG up in the air. Gonna clean her bottom, clean the keel, repair the trailer, new kee
Fuel tank vent question fox islander at 6:29pm 05.19.12 Catalina 30 9/5069 This might be a dumb question but I'll ask it. A leak in one of the seals of my racor stalled my eng
mounting swim ladder fiestaMojo at 6:27pm 05.19.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1508 I removed my swim ladder to repaint the stern. . . any thoughts on the best way to remount it - shou
Faulty fuel shut off relay. Butch23065 at 6:01pm 05.19.12 Big Boats 1/992 I have a problem with a relay in the circuit that activates the fuel shut off when you push the kill
seacocks Bristol22Caravel at 5:42pm 05.19.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1613 So I am currently overhauling my first boat (75 Bristol 22 Caravel) and I am replacing the seacocks
Securing Anchor Rhode Don Guillette at 3:57pm 05.19.12 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/4435 I noticed this thread on the Catalina site. My slip in Long Beach, Ca was 3 from the end of the gang
How to charge my battery yellowood at 3:34pm 05.19.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/2386 I own a catalina 27, 1984. What is the best way to charge my 4 batteries. I have shore power...wil
1989 legend 35.5 wet decks question Bodhi65 at 3:15pm 05.19.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1472 I am looking to buy a 1989 hunter 35.5 legend. My moisture meeting peaks on the starboard side from
What is the longest crusie you done on your Mac? JasonC at 3:15pm 05.19.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2119 Was just wondering what is the longest cruise people have done on there Macs, time and distance.
New anchor allen-deckard at 3:06pm 05.19.12 Catalina 22 4/1326 Currious what type of anchor people are using. Had a danforth but simply don't like it so I gave it
think prop hit something; bent shaft? Jared1048 at 2:50pm 05.19.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1356 about a week ago I heart a loud "thump" while motoring and turned off motor to check things out and
furler problem javelin at 1:42pm 05.19.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1308 Have a Catalina 30 1982. Here's my problem. I read the manuel on how to hoist the jib. Feed the s
stepping the mast madison7175 at 1:09pm 05.19.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/837 I have recently purchased a 1982 Hunter 25. I am looking to trailer the boat back to North Carolina
BWY Mainsail Conversion Kit Bobglas at 12:46pm 05.19.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2797 BWY's Mainsail Conversion kit, is it worth it? How difficult to do?
1986 H34 Opening the Merriman Pedestal for X5 Autopilot (1) PGIJon at 12:02pm 05.19.12 Big Boats 15/3163 Hi Everyone. Ok... I finally received my new straight wheel and the X-5 Attachement is now perfect
Selden in mast furling John6176 at 8:57am 05.19.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1056 Im wanting to use the winch located at the mast to furl, unfurl the main. Something however is preve
Stuck Halyards DougM at 8:57am 05.19.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1399 Anybody have a tried and true method for unjamming halyards? We had a lot of wind last winter and a

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Replacing Battery in RayStar 125 GPS Unit dlochner at 6:41pm 11.28.22 or Bed-It tape if it becomes available again https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?55717 http
Miracle Rescue of MOB BigEasy at 6:37pm 11.28.22
Watermaker desodave at 6:32pm 11.28.22 There's lots of watermaker threads on the Cruisers Forum and some very knowledgeable people : https:
New crew Gene Neill at 6:28pm 11.28.22 Short of winning the lottery, I'm never gonna own anything bigger than that 27' Albin Vega project s
New crew Leeward Rail at 6:05pm 11.28.22 Dogs are a great reason to get a bigger boat. The Admiral and pup would likely love to sleep in the
New crew Gene Neill at 6:00pm 11.28.22 I wish I could shrink her, and train her where to do her business onboard. (The dog, not the wife.)
Balmar alternator on Yanmar 3ym20 SycloneDriver at 5:53pm 11.28.22 Yes, he was lots of help.
Miracle Rescue of MOB Leeward Rail at 5:53pm 11.28.22 Once had a very large student in a swim class who could float for days, could barely Makes sense.
Balmar alternator on Yanmar 3ym20 jssailem at 5:40pm 11.28.22 Is that a picture of your helper there?
Miracle Rescue of MOB (1) Calif. Ted at 5:37pm 11.28.22 Wouldn't it take some effort to fall off a cruise ship? I'm certainly not familiar with them but tho
Side Stay Tension Calif. Ted at 5:27pm 11.28.22 Doug, We like to call those side stays "shrouds" and reserve "stay" for fore and aft, we know what y
Looking for a captain to sail my boat SFS at 5:08pm 11.28.22 Sending you a PM.
Replacing Battery in RayStar 125 GPS Unit kappykaplan at 4:56pm 11.28.22 What would be a good sealant to use when re-seating it to the deck? 4200 or 795 get my vote in thi
Winterizing SailDrive in water Dr. D at 4:47pm 11.28.22 Staying in the water this season. On the hard next winter.
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke NYSail at 4:27pm 11.28.22 Looks like great finger piers... why not find a guy with a 50 foot ladder and prop it up and go up.
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke JoeWhite at 4:23pm 11.28.22 Yes, you can replace the old line by tying to the new line. Pull about 6" of the core out and cut it
New crew Leeward Rail at 4:15pm 11.28.22 The Admiral is displeased that the dog gets my attention before she does in the morning. :biggrin:
New crew Leeward Rail at 4:14pm 11.28.22 ushions in the v berth on a C22 !
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke RKMCCORKLE at 3:46pm 11.28.22 I've replaced all the rigging with new and the line didn't break,the messenger line broke But I ma
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke RKMCCORKLE at 3:45pm 11.28.22 Or you could simply lower mast like a TRAILERABLE sailboat is designed for. Why spend money and t

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