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Help with Porta Pottie Install (3) Sea22 at 9:03am 01.25.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/2664 I have just installed a new MSD porta pottie in my Catalina 22, but am unsure about the best way to
45 passage propeller Heart_of_Gold at 7:10am 01.25.12 Big Boats 5/1273 I have a 1998 45CC Passage with a Yanmar 4JH2-HTE, 76hp. I need to replace my 3 blade prop. Can an
Return of the Handy Cat Soundbounder at 5:48am 01.25.12 Trailer Sailors 13/17101 Catboat fans may remember the Handy Cat, a fiberglass, gaff-rigged 14-footer designed by Merle Halle
new Garhauer davits (1) SBinNSB at 5:16am 01.25.12 Catalina 310 4/3856 I finally got around to installing our new Garhaurer Davits and engine hoist...very happy with the q
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Sailing the Hull...Hunter 36/356's..in high winds? deacm at 3:36am 01.25.12 Big Boats 6/2278 Has anyone with a Hunter 36 or 356 been in strong enough winds such that they had their sails down a
the newbies jdzwahlen at 12:26am 01.25.12 Ask All Sailors 50/7301 My wife and i have decided to try our hand at sailing. Were wanting a easy to handle ( for a first t
looking to purchase Chuck Creel at 5:16pm 01.24.12 Big Boats 1/1845 looking to get a bit more room and larger boat . not live aboard but short trips 2-5 days for couple
1812 "Our Flag Was Still There" Gunni at 4:49pm 01.24.12 Ask All Sailors 12/2796 This year we Americans commemorate the beginning of the War of 1812, an unpleasant final chapter i
1812 "Our Flag Was Still There" Gunni at 4:48pm 01.24.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1249 This year we Americans commemorate the beginning of the War of 1812, an unpleasant final chapter in
Taps Cool_Change at 4:23pm 01.24.12 Big Boats 15/2701 So question (and our boat is covered for the winter otherwise I'd just go look), are the taps for th
Roller Furler Lines twodzusfittings at 12:46pm 01.24.12 Smaller Boats 2/1208 On my 25.5 the line to roll in the Furler is set up in a most uncomfortable way. It comes down the p
New Rigging rjarrell at 12:46pm 01.24.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/984 It.s time to replace the running rigging. How do I determine the correct working load for block repl
New Catalina 315 BoxedUp at 12:37pm 01.24.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1919 Looks like an updated 309, what do you think? http://catalinayachts.com/yachts.cfm?act=model'id=296
racing hunter 28 imre berecz at 12:35pm 01.24.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1334 Does anyone race a hunter 28 in PHRF ? If, yes, under what rating and what is the headsail size. Als
baby needs new glasses scott j at 11:52am 01.24.12 The Cherubini Hunters 21/4047 Hi all! My H37c was built in 1978, and the port lights (being plastic) are all worn and broken. and
Used boat checklist gleninst at 10:05am 01.24.12 Sirius 21/22 3/2859 I am looking to buy a Sirius 21 and would like to know what I should be looking for specifically. A
Deck crack repair? Hunter 140 phblum at 9:30am 01.24.12 Day Sailers 10/7003 I have multiple deck cracks and a soft deck under the mast step of my Hunter 140. There are multiple
Group hopes it can right the Amistad's Finances Soundbounder at 9:25am 01.24.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2351 A dozen years ago the recreation of the Amistad was launched at Mystic Seaport to great fanfare.

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Looking for expert Bene opinions! Ralph Johnstone at 10:49am 11.23.22 What is that thing about not getting attached to a boat when shopping... Almost as bad as buying
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Don S/V ILLusion at 10:36am 11.23.22 Good to know. Thanks. Broker made it sound like was that was golden! another mistake boat buyers
Painting over sanded non-skid surface CharlieCot at 10:22am 11.23.22 That's what I am thinking......
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 10:22am 11.23.22 I am going to try and unwarp the old rudder. If that doesn't work, I'll build one. Many thanks for y
Warped Rudder JBP-PA at 10:20am 11.23.22 Yea, it's difficult if you have to buy wood at the big box store. You can use red oak, but you have
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Syl at 10:12am 11.23.22 and (lack of) rust or soot are not good indicators of anything. Good to know. Thanks. Broker made
winterizing puzzle George Braun at 9:57am 11.23.22 thanks to all for the suggestions and input. The guy hired to winterize the 3YM30 has gotten it don
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Don S/V ILLusion at 9:53am 11.23.22 What is that thing about not getting attached to a boat when shopping... the biggest mistake boat
Racing rule questions Scott T-Bird at 9:52am 11.23.22 Oh boo! ;) That's not winning like a man ... that's scurrying around the track like a rodent in a
winterizing puzzle Terry Cox at 9:30am 11.23.22 Hi George. Had a similar problem with our Onan Genset Kubota diesel awhile ago. Would start, but onl
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Syl at 9:06am 11.23.22 Engine was in great condition. Low hours. Almost no rust and no black soot in the compartment. Y
winterizing puzzle Claude L.-Auger at 8:51am 11.23.22 Easy way to check if problem lies with fuel pump, air or contaminated fuel filter is to get a jerry
De-powering water heater for winter D. Inscho at 8:49am 11.23.22 Thanks everyone. It's clear I need to install a proper breaker that switches off.
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Ralph Johnstone at 8:48am 11.23.22 What are the chances? Virtually nil. I'll second, third, and fourth that. Stick with the simple
De-powering water heater for winter dlochner at 8:46am 11.23.22 On my C30, I have the push-on/push-off breakers but do not like to use them for a switch because th
De-powering water heater for winter Hayden Watson at 8:42am 11.23.22 On my C30, I have the push-on/push-off breakers but do not like to use them for a switch because the
Bent Roller Furler / Storage for winter (1) Claude L.-Auger at 8:42am 11.23.22 As others have said, I would just change the bent extrusion. Trying to straighten it might work but
Racing rule questions jssailem at 8:24am 11.23.22 Of note... In the races leading up to this final race, the tactics were different. Ainslie had finis
Racing rule questions Davidasailor26 at 8:07am 11.23.22 There must have been controversy over this, no? Ainslie had a chance to win gold by winning that r
De-powering water heater for winter D. Inscho at 7:52am 11.23.22

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