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9.2A baby bimini idea for the helmsman (1) BobM at 10:28am 08.05.11 S2 1/1848 I was sailing Wednesday and an older gentelman went by me on the opposite side of the channel in an
Need line diameter for Schaeffer drum furler -222 Igetit at 9:41am 08.05.11 Day Sailers 8/2917 I have an 84 O'day 222 that came with the original jib and Schaeffer drum furler in a sail bag. The
Capri masthead cover FluidDrive at 9:39am 08.05.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1253 I just bought a 1987 Capri 14.2 and there's no cap on the masthead. Is this normal for this boat and
Can't find a mast sail stop semperfiflyer at 9:36am 08.05.11 Catalina 22 8/2685 Just bought a Capri 22 (2002). It is missing a mast sail stop device. I keep the mail sail engaged f
Service Manuals coming online (1) Phil Herring at 8:37am 08.05.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1799 Heads-up that Hunter Marine is starting post service manuals, including detailed system schematics,
Xantrex Freedom SW 2000 Bill1565 at 7:25am 08.05.11 Ask All Sailors 17/5380 My SW 2000 has been installed about a year. Too much dock time, but several months cruising and it h
Mast Trailering Support Tsatzsue at 7:12am 08.05.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/5797 I have a 1977 Mac V25. When I got it it had no mast support. I put one together out of PVC pipe and
A/C pump for H36 2009? Spcharby at 5:30am 08.05.11 Big Boats 9/2687 My air conditioner raw water pump (Cal Pump) is making lots of noise and leaking oil :( I am thinki
screens for hatch and companionway PopeyePete at 5:02am 08.05.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2370 1) I'm looking for a screen for the forward hatch above the V-berth of a '01 26X 2) I'm also lookin
Bowl Fills gpd955 at 4:10am 08.05.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 15/6449 Hi Peggie: Got to the boat yesterday and found that after 3 days away the bowl of my Wilcox Critten
Antifreeze in tolding tank - Cause of odors? Tally Ho at 8:16pm 08.04.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/3687 I pumped out the holding tank on my new-to-me 1996 Hunter 280 today. I took delivery of the boat fro
Raymarine ST-6001 jorgefife at 5:58pm 08.04.11 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2285 Does anyone out there know if a Raymarine auto pilot ST-6001 is compatible with the ST-4000? Because
H37C boom mods for reefing. Ed Schenck at 5:45pm 08.04.11 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1843 I am having no success finding the thread regarding modifying the H37C boom for reefing. I am mainl
Outboard Electrical scruffy95 at 5:33pm 08.04.11 Ask All Sailors 8/2953 So I started off with 2 deep cycle batteries that I alternated plugging into a battery charger that
Anchor light LED replacement. C320 MK2 Brahmany at 5:08pm 08.04.11 Mid-Size Boats 0/1800 I am going up the mast (Selden) for a rigging check and want to fit a LED anchor light. Are there an
Replacement Westerbeke Instrument Panel SVPassage at 5:01pm 08.04.11 Pearson 3/3006 Y instrument panel has died and is pulling away from the hull. I need to replace but can't find one
Help with Spinnaker for Catalina 22 and 25 allantodd at 4:37pm 08.04.11 Catalina 22 1/2075 What is minimum and maximum size of assymetrical cruising spinnaker I should buy for my Catalina 25.
Catalina 25 Spinnaker Help! allantodd at 4:35pm 08.04.11 Smaller Boats 0/1842 What is minimum and maximum size of assymetrical cruising spinnaker I should buy for my Catalina 25.
2000 Yamaha 9.9 4 stroke question Lee Hunter at 4:26pm 08.04.11 Ask All Sailors 6/4408 We have a 2000 Yamaha 9.9 4-stroke outboard on our 1986 Catalina 25 sailboat. It has become very di
Best weather forecast jfrench at 3:46pm 08.04.11 Catalina 22 4/1865 What's the best source for a good sailing weather forecast?

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Buy now or wait for recession? capta at 4:27pm 10.04.22 I'd had enough of the way I was living (not about the depression) so I liquidated everything and los
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Crazy Dave Condon at 4:04pm 10.04.22 The motor should never be tipped when trailering. If it slip could cause damage. If you have to tip
Buy now or wait for recession? Kings Gambit at 3:34pm 10.04.22 Widespread inflation inflates the price of boats just as it does cars and other durable goods not ne
Pleasant Surprise/Docking h2o_snow at 2:09pm 10.04.22 at. Downside is that its a bit of a reach. Folding is good as we step there a lot: grab a winch a
Buy now or wait for recession? shemandr at 1:40pm 10.04.22 Trying to time a sailboat purchase to align with the economic cycle will leave you boat-less. You'r
Buy now or wait for recession? NYSail at 1:38pm 10.04.22 With the two boats I have sold, I was never insulted by a low offer....... buyer gives it a shot as
Harvest Moon Regatta 2022 HMT2 at 1:32pm 10.04.22 Have a good race Simon! Looks like great weather for this early in October,
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping Scott T-Bird at 1:31pm 10.04.22 or when one of the diaphragms wears out. Keep that strainer clean too. Jim... Yes, I replaced the
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping JamesG161 at 1:26pm 10.04.22 The only instance it fails to pick up water is when the strainer gets clogged. or when one of the
Buy now or wait for recession? dmax at 1:22pm 10.04.22 You can always offer what you are willing to pay. If they feel insulted it is their problem. Avoi
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? Scott T-Bird at 1:16pm 10.04.22 Hello, Here on the Long Island Sound EVERYONE uses mushroom anchors for moorings. When I had a 22'
Cruising Water and Land (2) JamesG161 at 1:13pm 10.04.22 I would never back a Bentley in the water... But note the Grey Poupon and the Back seat does have
Berth headroom 36 vs 38 SummerCruiser at 1:05pm 10.04.22 the vent for the aft air conditioner is in the forward facing panel of the berth towards the port s
Wobbly Fixed Keel Scott T-Bird at 1:04pm 10.04.22 There have been several listed over the last two months in in Southwest (Vegas to San Diego) in the
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? JamesG161 at 1:04pm 10.04.22 For reasons that are not well understood, concreate inhibits the rusting of iron What did you say,
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? BarryL at 1:01pm 10.04.22 Hello, Here on the Long Island Sound EVERYONE uses mushroom anchors for moorings. When I had a 22'
Buy now or wait for recession? JohnShannon at 12:56pm 10.04.22 You can always offer what you are willing to pay. If they feel insulted it is their problem. Avoid
Buy now or wait for recession? Scott T-Bird at 12:52pm 10.04.22 The trick is in being just patient enough to find the right boat. You can't hesitate on the "right"
Buy now or wait for recession? kappykaplan at 12:51pm 10.04.22 Obviously the answer is get a boat! :plus:
Buy now or wait for recession? dLj at 12:48pm 10.04.22 I really want to get on the water too.What do you guys think? Jump on the first available or be pat

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