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Transmission Problems? bobtigar at 10:05am 03.19.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1063 Has anyone ever had a velvetdrive transmission fail on them? If so, was there any warning before i
Catalina 250 wb for sale never registered until 2011 mspiers at 9:39am 03.19.12 Smaller Boats 0/12 Ive got a nice little write up for the boat on my website with photos. http://spiers-saddlery.stor
Rub rails? D Hardman at 8:20am 03.19.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 13/3171 Good morning, I'm new to the site and see that there is a lot of information shared and I'm hopin
selling your boat Ginger80 at 7:52am 03.19.12 Ask All Sailors 20/3604 the time has come that every sailor dreads. I have to sell my boat. Any advise would be apprechiated
What kind of Fiber glass cloth should I use? (1) Gary_H at 6:58am 03.19.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1692 OK, I'm repairing a hatch cover and so far I have cut out the bad section and dug out all the rotten
The Mast is up!! ewoden1 at 6:35am 03.19.12 S2 7/2620 So long, not so cold winter, with sole and cabin top repairs. Stepped the mast this past weekend.
Hunter 376 Running Rigging Fareleeds Dave Sullivan at 6:34am 03.19.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1464 Can anyone tell me if there is an easy way to accomplish maintenance on the runnig riggine fairlead
tachometer recommendations (1) bugbitten at 6:04am 03.19.12 S2 11/2747 Folks, I'm big on engine instrumentation. My 9.2A came with zilch. I've added a temp gauge and now
Peukert Exponenet for Deka DC27 kielboatsa at 5:53am 03.19.12 Musings With Maine Sail 12/4497 Does anyone know the peukert exponent for a deka marine master DC27 (flooded group 27 deep cycle). I
Roller furling for a 1976 24'C&C patmacdonald at 12:09am 03.19.12 C&C 2/1643 I folks, Does anyone know where one would be able to find a decent used roller furling for a 1976 24
Bahamas Dismasting (1) BWagner at 9:41pm 03.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2044 See the attached photo. This is the sailing vessel Fair Winds which suffered a dismasting off Eli
Universal M-18 HX - what the... (1) Skipper at 8:46pm 03.18.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1450 I found an earlier post from someone with an M-18 who couldn't figure out how to get the port-side e
Light coming through Costy at 8:05pm 03.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1530 So I got below in 21' Mcgregor and I am seeing light coming through the front lower V shape part of
Sailed to Fort McRea for the weekend RECESS at 7:46pm 03.18.12 Pearson 0/1207 I sailed down to Fort McRae from Chico Bayou in Pensacola yesterday, spent the night and sailed back
340 Halyard Blocks Andy1237 at 7:07pm 03.18.12 Big Boats 3/1477 Need to replace one of the halyard blocks at the base of the mast. Owners manual says "Rutgerson Se
How do these sail? (2) rpwillia at 6:59pm 03.18.12 Ask All Sailors 12/6313 Saw this in the boatyard in Ft Washington, MD. Don't see these too often and wonder how they handle.
Has anyone replaced the "Grease Cup" on their water pump? jrowan at 6:51pm 03.18.12 Catalina 30 11/7842 Hello all, I decided to do some more spring maintenance chores today, and after changing the oil I r
Replace rubber rail on stern sugar scoop mrinkel at 6:48pm 03.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/5001 I have a new to me Beneteau Oceanis 370 (1991). I would like to replace the rubber rail on the ster
Brookhouse NMEA 0183 Multiplexer Crane man at 6:43pm 03.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/6653 Can any one verify if Brookhouse is till in business:doh:. I'm currently trouble shooting a Brookhou
Why pan head screws on the toe rail? Nelsonhow at 6:06pm 03.18.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1196 I finally decided to chase down several toe rail leaks on my old H-30. I started from the stern and

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Pricing on older Catalina 1984 27 in decent upkeep and shape ? Scott T-Bird at 2:19pm 01.04.23 I think it's worth $10K or a little more if everything is in good shape. I'd prefer to see new stan
Trying to find matching Mahogany plywood Oday to Gallivant at 1:51pm 01.04.23 FYI speaking to Bobby L from Greenlineforest, he sold Hunter the veneer for my boat and many oth
Dingy conversion rgranger at 1:29pm 01.04.23 Yes, but then you end up with old Hypalon inside which is useless mass. At least the foam serves a
Teak Trim Cleaner John Marrone at 12:49pm 01.04.23 Cascade gel dishwasher , rub on , scrub with soft brush and rinse. El cheapo main ingredient is oxa
Teak Trim Cleaner Jacktar at 12:07pm 01.04.23 Cascade gel dishwasher , rub on , scrub with soft brush and rinse. El cheapo main ingredient is oxal
Dingy conversion DArcy at 11:57am 01.04.23 Or use the existing tubes to create a mold...???? Yes, but then you end up with old Hypalon inside
Dingy conversion rgranger at 10:43am 01.04.23 You could make templates based on the current tube shape before cutting them off. Or use the exi
Newbie. Catalina 18 Monsterfish at 10:30am 01.04.23 Thank you! Good point about painting. Also thanks for the video. Very useful!
Trying to find matching Mahogany plywood Oday to Gallivant at 10:14am 01.04.23 replying to marmalade I have that in my book too but it doesn't help in the replacing a panel questi
Trying to find matching Mahogany plywood TomY at 10:09am 01.04.23 We could check in with our resident expert. @TomY any thoughts on the above would grain question, h
Trying to find matching Mahogany plywood Hello Below at 10:06am 01.04.23 Does anyone know where i can get some plywood or veneer to match the interior wall panels of a 2006
Trying to find matching Mahogany plywood DArcy at 10:04am 01.04.23 We could check in with our resident expert. @TomY any thoughts on the above would grain question, ho
Trying to find matching Mahogany plywood (1) Marmalade at 10:03am 01.04.23 According to the owners manual for the 2005 H-36 (page 30) it should be teak. They actually give a
Dingy conversion dLj at 10:01am 01.04.23 When considering these kinds of projects, one must wonder what one's time is worth. Could be a case
1984 C22. Questions and best websites LakeShark at 9:59am 01.04.23 Thanks so much. Hope I can strike a fair deal for seller and me in Saturday. All the best! Jack
Pesky Otters higgs at 9:56am 01.04.23 Thanks Higgs. what was this gizmo called and where to get it? Amazon? I think it is referred to as
Newbie. Catalina 18 higgs at 9:51am 01.04.23 Since you will be sitting on a mooring, you will need to paint the bottom. If it not painted I woul
Trying to find matching Mahogany plywood Oday to Gallivant at 9:45am 01.04.23 they couldn't help me Guess I'm pooched
Yanmar 2GMF cold starting (1) SycloneDriver at 9:38am 01.04.23 There is a throttle lever at the controls and it needs to be opened. The air flows through the ai
Newbie. Catalina 18 Monsterfish at 9:36am 01.04.23 Hello, I see you are on lake Champlain too. Yes, it would be very useful if you have links to YouT

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