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Small Rust Spots On The Toerail Joe Mullee at 8:43am 03.08.12 Ask All Sailors 11/1572 I had a metal "U" bolt (unknown material) temporarily attached to a stanchion last season. I removed
Impact Screw Driver or Freeze Spray? Ducati at 8:37am 03.08.12 Ask All Sailors 24/4109 I'm trying to remove the oil drain screw on my sail-drive. I was thinking of buying one of those
Fasr bottom paint clublunasea at 8:31am 03.08.12 Big Boats 3/1090 Faster bottom paint I own a 1984 Hunter 34 that we have entered into a few local long distance race
Test IMG Ed Schenck at 7:46am 03.08.12 The Cherubini Hunters 0/2 I think on this BBS you only use http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/images/gallery_thm/11/078f5
main sail shape casey at 7:38am 03.08.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1265 I have a 1980 Catalina 25 tall rig and the main sail seems odd to me. When I fully raise the sail an
RJ45 on a boat? Bob S at 7:21am 03.08.12 Musings With Maine Sail 11/3848 I installed Standard Horizon GX1600 last season and I love it! I made the mistake of hard wiring the
Want to swap a fixer-upper Thistle for a Sunfish? luvs2sail at 6:21am 03.08.12 AMF 0/4299 Near Lake Lanier in Georgia. I want to swap an old Thistle fixer-upper for a Sunfish I can teach my
interesting side show gettinthere at 5:08am 03.08.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1589 http://www.panbo.com/forum/2012/03/innovation-the-future-of-nmea-2000.html
Never Assume (Photos) (3) Roger Long at 3:36am 03.08.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 3/2659 I just missed the opening of the Centerville Bridge last night before the afternoon closure so had t
Getting a Boat from Portland to Seattle kwilson1033 at 10:06pm 03.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/17608 In a previous forum I have asked about transporting a 32' Catalina from Portland to Seattle. I was
navigation lights abruzzi at 9:49pm 03.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/3106 28 years in the desert haven't been kind to the nav lights on my Mac 25. A lot of the plastic is cr
Does a Cal 28 1968 vintage have the steal beam mast support whilehewill at 8:38pm 03.07.12 Cal 0/2944 I was wondering if anyone knew if the cal 28 mention in title would have the steel beam under the ma
For someone who consistently drops a "Maximum Load". . . Cool Beans at 6:51pm 03.07.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 23/7958 A maximum load. . . A "5 pounder". . . A food baby. . . A "Giganticus Turdicus". . . A "Mr. Poppers
Catalina 320 skipper65 at 5:58pm 03.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1937 Just purchased a 1996 320. Any advice on maintenance, sailing, overnighting, ownership? About to t
Anchorage Video and Updatge Roger Long at 5:44pm 03.07.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 1/2618 Bearing in mind that photos and videos always make conditions look about half as bad as they felt an
What wood finish to use above deck roriol at 5:19pm 03.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1866 On my 2005 Hunter 46 LE I'm refinishing the wood that is on the rear seats. I'm thinking I want to
Deisel Tank Replacement 27 (1) DoctorYankee at 5:14pm 03.07.12 Bigger Boats 4/1738 Dear All. Has anyone replaced the fuel tank. If so how did it go and where did you get the new tank?
Engine area and generator RECESS at 5:06pm 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 12/2544 I want to install a generator stand (pad?) area in the cockpit lazarette of my Pearson 323. When the
H34 galley sink replacemrnt Pheidingsfelder at 5:02pm 03.07.12 Big Boats 2/947 I'm looking for a galley sink replacement for the original stainless unit. Looks like I've got some
Shaft razor questions. DAVA390 at 4:09pm 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2709 While flipping pages in a marine supply catalog that just arived, I spotted something that really in

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Pricing on older Catalina 1984 27 in decent upkeep and shape ? sail sfbay at 8:35am 12.23.22 Newer engine is a PLUS. Price depends on condition of engine, sails, electrical, plumbing, rigging,
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... JamesG161 at 8:33am 12.23.22 I have a charged up "Jump Start" just for such a time. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Schumacher-Electric
Its funny Friday! (1) dmax at 7:20am 12.23.22 And in the news today: ng the article, what do you think that might be ;)
Mast stepping JBP-PA at 6:47am 12.23.22 But I Rx a crane to safely get the mast up. The Pearson 303 has a keel stepped mast. A crane is n
Happy Festivus... Crusty Ol Salt at 6:41am 12.23.22 And a Happy Festivus to you
Happy Festivus... Timm R Oday25 at 6:27am 12.23.22 Festivus for the rest of us !
STEEL RAILS Rick.johnson at 6:23am 12.23.22 Yes i like the idea of if needed remaking it or cleaning it up really well an using the cold galvani
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

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