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Fuel tank vent question fox islander at 6:29pm 05.19.12 Catalina 30 9/5087 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 3/1516 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 1/993 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 3/1620 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 5/4438 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 6/2405 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 3/1479 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 7/2121 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 4/1327 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 4/1360 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 1/838 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 7/2801 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 2/1062 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
murphy's law Freedom77 at 8:56am 05.19.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1455 TimeBandit mentioned in a post that the ripple on the water at Paris Lake was caused by a child wadi
Strange Stories Of The Sea Sail123 at 8:22am 05.19.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1755 Do you have a strange story from your yacht? A ships log from the three ships that made the 1492 tr
Improving H34 Ice Box Insulation Joe Mullee at 7:50am 05.19.12 Big Boats 4/1443 Last year I added a Norcold unit to my ice box and it's been a great addition. After a few weeks I d
outboard zinc removal Bob 04 H260 at 7:43am 05.19.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1135 I have a new to me, 2010, 6 hp Tohatsu outboard. It has been used in salt water. The zinc appears to

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It's never easy. Autopilot install. SycloneDriver at 5:07pm 12.05.22 If have no idea about a pivoting wheel pedestal. If I have one it's news to me. The previous owner
House battery recommendations Tally Ho at 5:06pm 12.05.22
Lateen Sail Question, I'm Sure There's a Reason stickinthemud57 at 5:03pm 12.05.22 LOL
folding wheel issue sail sfbay at 5:02pm 12.05.22 A photo would help. Suggest contacting Lewmar and downloading installation manual.
It's never easy. Autopilot install. Dalliance at 5:00pm 12.05.22
It's never easy. Autopilot install. SycloneDriver at 4:58pm 12.05.22 Does the 343 use the same pivoting wheel setup that is on the 373? I have never seen a Wheel Pilo
It's never easy. Autopilot install. Apex at 4:54pm 12.05.22 Here is my pedestal installation Sealant is failing....otherwise nice install
It's never easy. Autopilot install. (1) Mark Maulden at 4:51pm 12.05.22 Here is my pedestal installation
It's never easy. Autopilot install. Tally Ho at 4:46pm 12.05.22 I started installing a Raymarine autopilot on my 2008 Beneteau today. The 1st thing I ran into wa
It's never easy. Autopilot install. SycloneDriver at 4:39pm 12.05.22 Good news. I went to the boat today and discovered that I have a GOIOT pedestal and 22mm spokes. T
Replace Lifelines Dalliance at 4:33pm 12.05.22 I used a good local rigger to make my new lifelines. Price was very reasonable. Did not want to ha
Hunter 386 freshwater tank sending unit help (1) BroncoJohn at 4:09pm 12.05.22 Would the white block that came unglued from the tank cause the sensor to malfunction? Hopping I can
Buying an overseas vessel...Registration Questions dLj at 3:58pm 12.05.22 The UK is no longer part of the EU. Bear that in mind. There will now be notable differences purchas
Boat yard suggestion smokey73 at 3:40pm 12.05.22 You might try Marsh Harbor Boat Works in Beaufort SC. You might also try the marina on Dataw Island
Help me understand my DC charging/depletion Davidasailor26 at 3:33pm 12.05.22
Boat yard suggestion Davidasailor26 at 3:22pm 12.05.22 Paging @rgranger who might have some insight for that area.
Replacing control cables. Justin_NSA at 3:18pm 12.05.22 I replaced both cables on a 1994 33.5. Had to take out steering chain to get cables in and replaced
Boat yard suggestion JamesG161 at 3:13pm 12.05.22 The further South you dry dock it, the less winterization needed. Many spots in Florida. Jim...
Hood Seafurl 700 Parts SFS at 3:13pm 12.05.22 Sent you a PM.
Can anyone identify this pump? (1) JamesG161 at 3:04pm 12.05.22 this one is a bargain on E-Slay....

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