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Mast support littlescoop at 9:04am 11.06.11 Catalina 22 30/8998 When my mast is down on my boat the end is in a craddle at the back of the boat and the front hangs
Sequitur Blog - New Post Sequitur at 8:25am 11.06.11 Ask All Sailors 0/958 I have just added a new post to Sequitur's blog: High and Dry in Puerto Montt. While not yet about s
Cruiseair unit (1) BillyK at 7:33am 11.06.11 Parts Search 1/2401 9000 btu Free, come pick it up
Free galley oven (1) BillyK at 7:32am 11.06.11 Parts Search 1/1903 45170.vB Come pick it up.. It's out of a Catalina 30. Mays landing, nj
New Mainsail or Repair brians2628 at 5:53am 11.06.11 Lancer 4/1688 I was out sailing yesterday and ripped my Mainsail. The rip is fairly large, wondering, since I am
Close quarters manouvering sba55 at 5:05am 11.06.11 Day Sailers 20/4159 I am interested to hear some techniques on close quarter manouvering (like coming into or out of a c
Thanks Hunter Marine seadaddler at 1:27am 11.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1633 Well my shoulder surgery back in August is coming along slower than I wish it would only because of
Yanmar transmission repair bommers at 1:20am 11.06.11 The Cherubini Hunters 2/2994 Hi - I am looking for a good reputable repair shop for my Yanmar 2gm, Kanzaki KM2a transmission f
New motor, batteries, and charger - help! (1) Brian D at 1:46am 11.06.11 Ask All Sailors 16/3555 As the subject line says, I am getting a new motor, new batteries, and a new charger for my Lancer 2
Coast Guard rescues sailor 160 miles off San Diego Brian D at 10:25pm 11.05.11 Ask All Sailors 13/3155 The Coast Guard on Saturday located a sailor and his damaged sailboat about 160 miles southwest of
Water ballast freezing? Mark H at 9:23pm 11.05.11 Trailer Sailors 7/5478 I own a water ballasted boat. I was told recently by a local sailor that many of these WB boats are
cracks in deck ? (1) Bob 04 H260 at 6:17pm 11.05.11 Big Boats 6/2803 I am looking at a Hunter 356 sailboat for sale. The deck has a few places with what appear to be cra
Manual head to electric head jmce1587 at 5:34pm 11.05.11 Mid-Size Boats 5/1644 I want to change out my old Jabsco manual head with an electric head. Has anyone done this on a H31
Windrose sailboats voltzwgn at 4:40pm 11.05.11 Ask All Sailors 2/7158 I'm considering taking a look at a windrose 24 ft, except I know nothing about them anyone have info
replacement of cutlass bearing newboatowner at 4:08pm 11.05.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1527 Good evening everyone: I suspect that I will have to replace the cutlass bearing on my 1980 Catali
Recore side deck in winter? Cool Beans at 2:27pm 11.05.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2080 Is it possible? I have already recored. . .well, the deck isn't really cored but just has 3/8" plyw
Yanmar digital hour meter intermittent manus at 2:02pm 11.05.11 Engines and Propulsion 4/4382 Have a Yanmar 3JH4E diesel engine with a Type C instrument panel. The digital hour meter on the tac
H34 Wiring (3) Ed Schenck at 12:56pm 11.05.11 Big Boats 12/2600 Brian beat me to the keyboard. But I had to drive home, he was already there. I took these pictures
Thanks To Ed... brian3820 at 12:39pm 11.05.11 Big Boats 2/1242 I want to take time and thank Ed Schenck for spending time today helping to get my engine winterized
leak above shelf in aft head jpswoope at 11:39am 11.05.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1032 We have a 1994 hunter 42 center cockpit. the aft head leaks seemingly from a seam above the upper s

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Anyone re-rig OUTHAUL using low friction rings? thinwater at 4:15pm 10.17.22 I have trouble believing that LFR are lower in friction than a suitably chosen block with bearings
Electric motor for Highfield dinghy Mark Maulden at 3:42pm 10.17.22
Raytheon Autohelm ST4000 Overhaul jssailem at 2:10pm 10.17.22 I3DGear business closed. Not a good omen... I like his stuff and his described mission for why he ma
engine: belt too much slack and water drop jssailem at 2:01pm 10.17.22 It is time to play nice fellows.
Raytheon Autohelm ST4000 Overhaul Stu Jackson at 1:43pm 10.17.22 Ralph, https://www.i3dgear.com closed for business. Drats.
engine: belt too much slack and water drop xavpil at 1:39pm 10.17.22 That's because I did not post the video. In the link I provided are embedded links to at least thr
Passage 456 saloon upgrades discovery at 1:27pm 10.17.22 Kent Kraft 303 902 5909
engine: belt too much slack and water drop Stu Jackson at 1:26pm 10.17.22
Opinions on Rigamanti anchor chain Stu Jackson at 1:11pm 10.17.22 I bought 50 feet of chain from Trotac in Victoria, BC, three or four years ago, and like John's use,
Passage 456 saloon upgrades artboas at 12:04pm 10.17.22 There 2 inch battens with rounded edges..milled from white ash boards..3/8 inch thick. Had same woo
23.5 interior/navigation light bulbs kloudie1 at 12:03pm 10.17.22 Those are "Festoon Bulbs" .. For in the cabin you'll want a "Warm White" and 90 or so lumens. You'll
Opinions on Rigamanti anchor chain capta at 11:20am 10.17.22 I did a lot of research into chain a few years back and could find no chain that is actually "hot di
Raytheon Autohelm ST4000 Overhaul Tally Ho at 10:57am 10.17.22
Sink in C&C 30 MK I? jssailem at 10:39am 10.17.22 Still not sure if I'd want to have to remember to close the seacock every time I'm on a port tack.
Diesel tank gauge not working jssailem at 10:31am 10.17.22 Eon... An eon is a very long time by human standards. It can be any length of time, just as several
Loading boat on trailer sesmith at 10:07am 10.17.22 What everyone else said. One thing to add. If you installed a set of Surfix bunk slides on the hul
Raytheon Autohelm ST4000 Overhaul BigEasy at 9:54am 10.17.22 Met a fellow living on Salt Springs Island. Makes his own 3D parts for the AutoHelm wheel. Through
Electric motor for Highfield dinghy nitrogenase at 9:53am 10.17.22 Perfect - thanks everyone!
engine: belt too much slack and water drop JoeWhite at 9:14am 10.17.22
Raytheon Autohelm ST4000 Overhaul Ralph Johnstone at 8:53am 10.17.22 Raymarine was spun off from Raytheon. Can't tell who begat whom without a program :banghead: !

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