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Teak Rejuvenation Options (4) Sail123 at 10:53pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 12/2775 Teak is over 35 years old. My 1976 Clipper Marine Aft Cabin 32 has always been a saltwater yacht. Fo
New boarding ladder (2) paulj at 10:09pm 04.29.12 Catalina 310 2/1518 Just can't make that one foot up on deck and bent knee jump any more.... Modification # 1 shown.
Vinyl stripe over Gelcoat stripe Skywalker at 9:42pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 3/2212 I want to change the hull stripe color on my Beneteau. The waterline has a factory Gelcoat stripe th
Realized I left my water pump on Bigjer40 at 8:59pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 10/2152 I am leaving town for the week and realized I didn't shut off all the swithces on my DC panel. The
Proposed sailboat rewire project (1) gray_penguin at 8:47pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 17/3241 Hey, I have been researching and studying how to redo the 12V system on my 78 Hunter 33. If I could
Single-hand cast-off Joel H. at 8:07pm 04.29.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 23/4496 I need to hear some new solutions to casting-off single-hand. Last year I was fine using a midship s
Velcro-like door stopper pipes111 at 7:21pm 04.29.12 Ask An Oday Owner 14/2654 In building new bulkheads, I somehow misplaced "the device" that holds my cabin door open against th
Need Advice (8) grtsct at 6:47pm 04.29.12 S2 21/3684 I am looking at a S2 9.2C that I would like to buy, I know the boat needs some work but I feel that
First Mishap Bigjer40 at 6:37pm 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 29/3696 So I didn't account for the windage while docking and side swiped my neighbors outboard. Little blac
Passage 42 pulpit,pushpit source Tropicalmark at 6:37pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 1/993 Hi guys, Need to replace my pulpit and pushpit on 1991 Passage. anyone know the best source for t
Replacement holding tank-black water Endurance2010 at 6:24pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 11/3694 Has anyone replaced their holding tank in a 1984 Hunter 34? I have several leaks. Apparently clean
Rudder Post bushing / Gasket on a 1984 Catalina 30 Catalina3394 at 6:07pm 04.29.12 Catalina 30 7/4508 I am trying to find a replacement for the nylon bushing /gasket that sits onve the rudder post insid
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 16/4631 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 1/909 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 9/3032 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 26/17940 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

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Boat shopping. Too heavy? Too light? heritage at 5:28pm 12.25.22 Lighter is faster and heavier is more comfortable. Is your desire for speed greater than your need
disconnect headstay turnbuckle to replace CDI flexible furler interior halyard Crazy Dave Condon at 2:23pm 12.25.22 Are you replacing your FF 2 CDI furling system with a different brand or repairing it? Former Hunter
29.5 Overall Length Crazy Dave Condon at 2:12pm 12.25.22 I would suggest temporarily removing the anchor placing it in the anchor for now and anything that h
QUESTION Davidasailor26 at 2:07pm 12.25.22
Fuel Gauge Ralph Johnstone at 1:47pm 12.25.22 I'd assume that any manufacturer worth their salt would add some resistance to dampen motion. It'
QUESTION (1) twodzusfittings at 1:33pm 12.25.22 My knot meter impeller is broken and I'm looking to replace it. I have found images of the unit, how
Fuel Gauge Project_Mayhem at 1:23pm 12.25.22 Imagine how the articulating arm is rocking and rolling in rough seas. :puke: ce to dampen motion
QUESTION Clutch Cargo at 11:31am 12.25.22 My best guess is Datamarine as it looks original on my 1985 O'day 28.
Merry Christmas Crusty Ol Salt at 11:27am 12.25.22 Although a few years old, the video that follows depicts last evening's Christmas Eve Mass at our l
Where's the Party? sail sfbay at 10:21am 12.25.22 Party is at Pismo Beach, CA.........80 F yesterday and 70 F today with blue sky.
Where's the Party? (1) rgranger at 9:08am 12.25.22 211833
Its funny Friday! Ralph Johnstone at 9:01am 12.25.22 Indubitably! :wink3:;):huh::plus: And of course, undeniably :wink3: !
Merry Christmas to all Kings Gambit at 8:54am 12.25.22
Metal Compression Post Support Jacktar at 8:46am 12.25.22 Probably a wood cored fiberglass block if like the earlier wood posts. Catalina yachts should be abl
Merry Christmas Terry Cox at 8:17am 12.25.22 Merry Christmas, Marcus. On this most wonderful day of the year, I share your life's observations. H
Merry Christmas jssailem at 7:58am 12.25.22 Merry Christmas Crusty... May you find the wind at your back and fair seas too sail.
Hunter 460 Anchor locker sail sfbay at 7:50am 12.25.22 Welcome to the forum!! One potential issue is the anchor locker drain hole may not be flush or slig
Legend 35.5 Interior Cushions Tally Ho at 6:33am 12.25.22 Thank you for your suggestions. It was not theft, I purchased the boat from the marina this way. T
Merry Christmas Tally Ho at 6:17am 12.25.22 Amen, Crusty. Merry Christmas. Greg
Its funny Friday! 31seahorse at 6:13am 12.25.22 Speaking English is apparently what kills you.:facepalm: :beer: Does knowing a few choice phrases

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