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Hurricane Preparation observations Gunni at 6:52am 08.30.11 Ask All Sailors 17/4339 Having over-prepared our boat for the passing of H. Irene up the eastern US seaboard this past weeke
Beneteau 361 - what propeller? Philip_Oceanis 361 at 5:43am 08.30.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1602 I would like to replace my radice 2-blade 16X11 fixed propeller with a 3-blade one. Of course I will
Swim Ladder gpd955 at 9:38pm 08.29.11 Catalina 310 9/3939 Went stern-in today to give it a try and I'm liking the access to the boat, especially since my boy
Javelin mast crutch Fimpowde at 8:01pm 08.29.11 Ask An Oday Owner 3/3187 Have a 1978 oday javelin that I bought in not so good shape, but now have it back in the water saili
tiller for Hunter 26.5 jebertsch at 7:45pm 08.29.11 Smaller Boats 2/1292 I'm looking for a replacement tiller for my Hunter 26.5. The tiller is 46 in long, a 9" rise, and th
deltaville, va to Charleston, SC NEW sailboat owner Lance Baxter at 6:39pm 08.29.11 Columbia 3/2616 New sailboat owner. Just given a 28' Columbia sailboat that needs to be brought to Charleston, SC.Ne
wheel steering on mac 25 kenyon at 6:28pm 08.29.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2028 Looking At A Mac 25 With Wheel Steering ... Steering Is Kocked Is There A Un Locking Pin Or Is The S
oil cooler help-yanmar MitchM at 6:23pm 08.29.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2690
Seeking help - Hurricane damage Chris Blubaugh at 6:15pm 08.29.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1273 Hi - I just posted a question over on trailersailor.com about problems with my forestay chainplate o
Serious damage to fiberglass under seat area herbvogt at 6:06pm 08.29.11 Day Sailers 1/1566 I have a 60-70's vintage Javelin which has a serious split under the seat area (about 30 inches). Th
Lost Zinc on Cruise, what would you do? Lee Coller at 4:53pm 08.29.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2622 This situation happened to me last week. On a week long cruise California's Channel Islands, diving
H 34: 1984 Neeed New Rub Rail Steven1984 at 3:10pm 08.29.11 Big Boats 1/1356 Looking for a source for rub rail for 1984 H 34, Have seen posts from 2001 referencing this topic, b
dripless shaft seal bearing 83hunter 34owner at 3:07pm 08.29.11 Big Boats 5/2373 Hello, I am a "new owner " of a 1983 Hunter 34, and the shaft seal is dripping when engine is starte
What would you buy first? tjar at 2:59pm 08.29.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 37/11309 So, my new (to me) 26D has gone 25 years with just the rigging that Macgregor put on it. But, I'm l
H376 folding ladder Gillfowdy at 2:54pm 08.29.11 Big Boats 7/1979 Hello I have a 1997 Hunter 376 and would like to replace the stock fold up ladder on the swim platfo
NorCold SCQT-4407 Keith13315 at 2:36pm 08.29.11 Ask All Sailors 6/7874 Below is an email I set to Thetford Contact Us on their web site They said call a service guy. Can a
$400 to replace exhaust hose; quote seems high Jared1048 at 2:23pm 08.29.11 Mid-Size Boats 9/1799 2' hose is around $14 a foot and it doesnt look any longer than 4-5 feet and an hour labor. I dont m
Little leak, little problem?? Stephen Trapani at 2:07pm 08.29.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2352 Of course, most little leaks in boats are little problems, but some of them are big problems and I
Little leak, little problem? Stephen Trapani at 2:04pm 08.29.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/3550 Of course, most little leaks in boats are little problems, but some of them are big problems and I w
bent chainplate in cabin Olivia at 11:44am 08.29.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1339 Please remember rule #5...be kind to newbies (basically). We have noticed in the old/new to us C36 t

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Diesel tank gauge not working xavpil at 9:47am 10.16.22
Winter Cover Tally Ho at 9:30am 10.16.22 I would never even consider leaving my boat uncovered through a Chicago winter. Way too much chanc
Sails capta at 9:26am 10.16.22 Looking for set of used sails for 1988 Catalina 22 WK . Helping a friend get his boat in the water.
engine: belt too much slack and water drop capta at 9:20am 10.16.22 You are right, too much slack in the belt. The leak is the seal in the pump and there may be a kit t
Diesel tank gauge not working Calif. Ted at 9:06am 10.16.22 That is not an electric gauge, it is mechanical and the needle is driven by a direct connection to a
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 8:39am 10.16.22 210099
Sails sail sfbay at 7:58am 10.16.22 Do an internet search on "Catalina 22 used sails" and "used sailboat sails" to find lots of supplier
Anodes, test cell, fresh water & hull potential. SycloneDriver at 7:20am 10.16.22 Jim, The new shaft anode, it's really a prop nut anode, will have to wait until next summer. The w
Anodes, test cell, fresh water & hull potential. JamesG161 at 7:07am 10.16.22 Aluminum in a beer can maybe coated. Aluminum Anodes are an alloy. Time to get a Steady reading is
Hunter 23.5 rain water leak Crazy Dave Condon at 6:36am 10.16.22 Pictures of hole please
Loading boat on trailer (1) Tater at 6:17am 10.16.22 I built guides for my Hunter 170. They are not pretty but very functional and cheap.
Hunter 23.5 rain water leak rgranger at 6:12am 10.16.22 Thanks for posting those pics
Winter Cover JBP-PA at 5:51am 10.16.22 One of the advantages I like about canvas over shrink wrap is that you can open up part of the canva
Winter Cover sailme88 at 3:43am 10.16.22 Location, Location, Location... It really depends on where you are.. Sounds like you are either at
Winter Cover Dalliance at 10:31pm 10.15.22 I would never even consider leaving my boat uncovered through a Chicago winter. Way too much chance
Gel Coat Spider. Ralph Johnstone at 9:55pm 10.15.22 I guess I got a little derailed when the original post was about spider cracks and we were now drift
Its funny Friday! (5) Will Gilmore at 7:46pm 10.15.22 210080 Two hunters wanted to go hunting on a remote island where they had been successful the previ
Anodes, test cell, fresh water & hull potential. SycloneDriver at 7:24pm 10.15.22 I goofed off a little today. I dropped my test cell in the water in approximately the same location
Hunter 23.5 rain water leak (2) Orbweaver at 7:21pm 10.15.22 I was finally able to get the boat sealed up and go to finding the leaks. It turns out I have 5 diff
Alternator Bracket SycloneDriver at 6:58pm 10.15.22 I measured the distance from center to center today I need to be able to shorten it down to at least

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