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Solar panel delema sailor5017 at 8:52am 12.16.11 Ask All Sailors 7/8686 I am in the process researching solar panel set ups for my boat (H 41DS) .I looking on Ebay and fou
Keel Bolt tightening on the hard (3) simmonct at 6:55am 12.16.11 Ask All Sailors 7/11115 Hello, I recently picked up a 1979 C'C 34' and am in the midst of getting her back into shape. As w
Stuffing box size 31-2 toby too at 5:48am 12.16.11 Pearson 1/1783 Hi - I have an 1987 Pearson 31-2. What is the size of the packing and how many rings will I need ? W
Inverter Long Story at 4:40am 12.16.11 Catalina 310 4/2311 Has anyone added an inverter to replace their charger? Is it pretty straight forward on the 110v si
Newbie saying hello(Mod Alert- help needed) CPseudonym at 12:09am 12.16.11 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1768 Newbie saying hello Note to Mods: I searched to no avail to find an introduction page for new membe
Non skib colors kwilson1033 at 11:41pm 12.15.11 Catalina 30 4/1801 I am in the final stages of buying a catalina 30 1990. It has a red color scape. I do not want a r
YSM12 Yanmar Vibration texasprinter at 9:04pm 12.15.11 S2 3/2354 I installed a rebuilt YSM 12 in my S2 8.5. It seems to vibrate especially in idle. Is this due to be
Electrical Panel shanker at 7:14pm 12.15.11 Smaller Boats 4/2481 I am in the process of designing a new electrical panel. My boat is buttoned up and put away for the
hank on jibs redlegsmoke at 5:26pm 12.15.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1592 I am changing my catalina 27 tall rig from a foil jib system to a hank on jib system, what would be
31-2 stuffing box size toby too at 4:39pm 12.15.11 Precision 0/2046 Hi I have an 1987 31-2 Pearson What is the diameter of the stuffing-- or packing ? How many rings wi
Roller Furling SHADS at 4:20pm 12.15.11 Smaller Boats 5/1785 Just trying to decide on going with one with bearings or not. My guy says bearings. Anyone with a co
toll free phone from Mexico larryfbrn at 3:15pm 12.15.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1593 I am in Mexico. To call an 800 number from Mexico one must dial 880 instead of 800. I want to orde
Blue-Waters jho11381 at 2:56pm 12.15.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 16/11842 At how many feet do Catalina's start becoming suitable for blue water (blue-water boats)?
Mac 25 on a lift Shaun19 at 11:49am 12.15.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/3744 Does anyone keep a Mac 25 on a lift? I just bought my first sailboat this week, and I want to put i
raising the mast - backwards (1) MrBill_FLL at 10:38am 12.15.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2276 just saw this pic on sailnet, and thought its unique... nothing new to buy, and looks like it shou
Ups and downs. jho11381 at 6:09am 12.15.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1521 I'm trying to really find out the limitations of a Catalina 22 with a swing keel. Sometimes I feel a
Hatch Parts Source for Legend 37.5 mckendym at 5:36am 12.15.11 Big Boats 10/1504 The strut which opens and closes the hatch in my main salon (approx 10 X 16) has broken. Does anyon
Boat carnage this morning (1) Tim R. at 5:19am 12.15.11 Ask All Sailors 21/4768 Some folks thought it would be a good idea this morning to move a 56ft. 58 gross ton power boat to t
Beneteau 411 vs 423 + Other 40's Ducati at 5:06am 12.15.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/11773 Seasons Greetings I like both the 411 and 423 and would like to hear from owners who can comment
Where to mount new grill? Doc Nixon at 4:58am 12.15.11 Catalina 22 8/2506 I have a new to me 1972 Catalina 22 #905 and am wondering where is the best place to mount my new m

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Insurance for older boats Barnacle Bill at 9:26am 11.15.22 Henderson insures old classic boats that most other insurance companies won't. Of course they requi
83 HUNTER 31 BOOM INSERTS Barnacle Bill at 9:23am 11.15.22 How about a picture so we know what you are writing about?
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? Barnacle Bill at 9:22am 11.15.22 Your gelcoat is in poor condition. Lots of porosity as well as the scratches we see in your photos.
Selden self tacking jib system PaulK at 9:15am 11.15.22 The self-tacker on a bridle is a good idea, but doesn't provide the same adjustments as one with a t
Questions About Bottom Paint Barnacle Bill at 9:08am 11.15.22 Whatever paint you choose, read the can's label and it should tell you how long to wait between coa
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320 Dave Groshong at 9:02am 11.15.22 SeaFin teak oil has garnered great reviews over many years: https://www.fisheriessupply.com/dalys-pa
O'Day 30 Barnacle Phil at 9:02am 11.15.22 Thanks so much for your comprehensive reply. This will help me quite a lot. I think that I'm somewhe
Black Widow vs VC-17M? Barnacle Bill at 8:56am 11.15.22 The Black Widow product, besides being pricey requires a ton of hours to apply. It simply doesn't m
Selden self tacking jib system Barnacle Bill at 8:48am 11.15.22 Get your rotator cuff fixed. I had mine done and I'm good as new.
"Temporary" way to start the engine with two dead batteries? Barnacle Bill at 8:46am 11.15.22 There are ways to start an engine without battery power. Most diesel and Atomic 4 inboards have a p
Engineless.... dlochner at 8:41am 11.15.22 The OP did include: "I do have a portable power plant to use on whatever electric need arises."
Engineless.... jssailem at 8:26am 11.15.22 it's obvious that you wouldn't be silly enough to head out without enough water in the first place.
Hunter 240 in mast shroud holes hunter240 at 8:21am 11.15.22 Great idea, I think all us sailors are MacGyvers
Engineless.... LloydB at 8:16am 11.15.22 Go for the engine it's obvious that you wouldn't be silly enough to head out without enough water in
Timidly rebedding stanchions (3) rgranger at 8:11am 11.15.22 rgranger has more hair. -Will I wish..... The things you don't think about when you are young....
Buying used C22. Fresh vs salt water boat? Jacktar at 8:06am 11.15.22 Mine is an ex, very expansive severance package
O'Day 30 dmax at 7:54am 11.15.22 It looks like the range of pricing for an O'Day 30 is in the $10,000 - 20,000 range, with the price
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320 Don S/V ILLusion at 7:45am 11.15.22
Timidly rebedding stanchions Crazy Dave Condon at 6:06am 11.15.22 @StuckinReverse Never use a torque wrench on those screws on your Hunter 260
Timidly rebedding stanchions Will Gilmore at 5:39am 11.15.22 Dude! Is that a self portrait? Looks just like you!!! rgranger has more hair. -Will

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