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Rehabilitating cockpit mounted throttle/shifter Impulsive at 6:05pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1236 On my 1984 Cat 27 (tiller steering) with Universal inboard diesel I am rebuilding the cockpit, sidew
Solar powered vent location on '81 C22 Milton.Audas at 6:02pm 04.29.12 Catalina 22 16/4629 G'day guys. Recently purchased a solar powered vent fan from CD. Question is ideal location. Initial
Braided 12v copper wire Scott at 5:51pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 20/3949 Need to make a good conection for a temporary repair on 12v 16-18 gauge braided copper wire. Cut the
anchor locker bow 430 (1) Navicula at 5:47pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 1/908 where the hell does this access hole go...................what is its purpose thanks
Marine suppliers :( c_witch at 5:34pm 04.29.12 Trailer Sailors 9/3031 What is it with suppliers these days? I was attempting to order Quick Attach eye fittings to shorten
Proper LS Outboard for a 27' 1981 Catalina? JRGresham at 5:31pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 26/17933 All, I just bought a beautiful 1981 27 footer with the open rear transom. The OLD 8 HP outboard t
Dodger/bimini recommendation Dima at 5:29pm 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1177 I'm looking to add doddger/bimini to my 1991 Legend 35.5. Could you please recommend somebody in the
Which battery to buy? sailsail at 5:28pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 11/1927 Would like some recommendations...... going to replace my old 'mismatched' batteries and not sure w
Helm Seat (1) Witzend at 5:27pm 04.29.12 Catalina 310 6/3877 Think'en on using one of these attached to the stern railing so that I can see over my instruments.
Finally under sail (1) TomB228 at 4:53pm 04.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1646 Hi Back again. Ok I put a keel winch on, had the outboard repaired, made the mast raising system (n
Throwable PFD bigpapaporsche at 4:47pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 21/4826 We have a Buoy - Horse Shoe type Collar mounted on our stern rail of our Seaward 23 sailboat. My qu
Changing Hull Stripe color Skywalker at 4:22pm 04.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/10370 I'm a new owner of a 2002 Beneteau 361 and want to change the hull stripes to Navy Blue from Green.
need hunter 28.5 used mainsail thetone at 4:17pm 04.29.12 Parts Search 2/5001 I am looking for a good condition mainsail for my 1987 hunter 28.5.
Split Aft stay dtwofoot at 4:08pm 04.29.12 Smaller Boats 6/1932 Greetings, new to forum and My 1986 Hunter 23. The turn buckle w/1/4 in. cleavis pin doesn't fit ove
hunter 28.5 mainsail thetone at 4:07pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1636 I am looking for a used mainsail. Does anyone have any sugestions?
Need port side fender rack for 2008 45cc kcbacher at 3:52pm 04.29.12 Parts Search 2/2076 I damaged the fender rack that attaches to the stern rail and to e underside of the port side stern
main sheet blocks (2) Bristol22Caravel at 3:52pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2775 So I need to replace the mainsheet block attached to my boom (no tracker - 1975 bristol caravel 22 -
What color gel coat for 2008 45CC? kcbacher at 3:43pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 2/857 Does anyone already know the color (say from West Marine or another supplier) needed or do I have to
Solar Charger Help Gilligan and mate at 3:40pm 04.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1334 85 Mac 25. We will be attempting to moor our boat this summer. Will a 18 watt solar charger keep m
Electrical gremlins djleav at 2:53pm 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/810 I have a problem with Battery 1 that does not happen on Battery 2. Both batteries have a common gro

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STEEL RAILS JamesG161 at 6:17am 12.23.22 You can also connect the keel bolts to the same Zinc , with an insulated wire. You might consider
STEEL RAILS JamesG161 at 6:13am 12.23.22 Another option is this, as I mentioned earlier. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Flat-Cold-Gray-
STEEL RAILS Rick.johnson at 6:12am 12.23.22 Well i can give it a try when i rebuild the rails an the engine mounts i can attach a battery cable
Pricing on older Catalina 1984 27 in decent upkeep and shape ? Kingjim91 at 6:06am 12.23.22 Check sailboatlistings.com and yachtworld.com for boats currently for sale. Region is also an impor
STEEL RAILS JamesG161 at 6:05am 12.23.22 Well it may not work for the eating away of the engine rails is do to rust This is true. Did you
Bilge Pump Kingjim91 at 5:50am 12.23.22 Here in Wisconsin, I take the batteries home for the winter. I charge them monthly, more or less. B
STEEL RAILS Rick.johnson at 5:45am 12.23.22 Well it may not work for the eating away of the engine rails is do to rust the Zinc is used to prev
Happy Festivus... kappykaplan at 5:24am 12.23.22 I got a lot of problems with you people! And your point is??
STEEL RAILS JamesG161 at 4:56am 12.23.22 Would it make sense to bolt a zinc to the rail? Someplace low so the zinc would be in contact with
STEEL RAILS rgranger at 4:47am 12.23.22 Would it make sense to bolt a zinc to the rail? Someplace low so the zinc would be in contact with
Bilge Pump rgranger at 4:40am 12.23.22 A trickle charger will keep your batteries topped off.... and they are under $50 For example.... h
Pricing on older Catalina 1984 27 in decent upkeep and shape ? Joe at 2:06am 12.23.22 It's all about condition, retrofits and equipment upgrades. I know quite a bit about this classic
Pricing on older Catalina 1984 27 in decent upkeep and shape ? jssailem at 10:01pm 12.22.22 Price is a number you are willing to pay for a boat you believe it is in a better condition than it
Marlow Hunter 33 2014 Egovos at 9:24pm 12.22.22
Searching for articulating table legs. Brian D at 8:21pm 12.22.22 You can always think outside the box. Find some heavy duty telescoping speaker stands and use them.
Searching for articulating table legs. Tally Ho at 7:40pm 12.22.22 Greg and Claude, thank you. Both of those are good ideas. The word articulating was confusing. I h
Marlow Hunter 33 2014 jssailem at 6:53pm 12.22.22 NIce summary Len.:biggrin:
Marlow Hunter 33 2014 Hello Below at 6:40pm 12.22.22 I drove through Barnegat this summer while visiting my son. A very quaint and interesting seaside c
Depth sounder for Niagara 26 dlochner at 6:34pm 12.22.22 If the plan is to resurrect the old DS, it is important to know the difference between really old DS
Marlow Hunter 33 2014 jssailem at 5:17pm 12.22.22 Looking at your sailing ground, you may prefer the "shoal draft" boat at 4'6" over the deep draft bo

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