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Catalina 30 measurements blackbear at 3:53pm 07.12.11 Catalina 30 3/1896 I am planning to purchase a Catalina 30. Probablly an earlier sailboat built between 1978 to 1980. I
Beating Problem alfine at 3:14pm 07.12.11 Day Sailers 3/1862 New to my Hunter 146. Frustrated by not being able to hold course beating in strong wind. Boat hea
What is this? Falconer at 2:43pm 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1569 I have a little sail in a bag that cam with my boat. It's called a "steadying sail" I think. What is
Sirocco C-13 lost masthead. LarsSkorge at 2:14pm 07.12.11 Parts Search 0/4203 I just purchased a Sirocco C-13 very inexpensively on ebay. It was made by Sirocco Boatworks and F
One battary terminal corrosion, seven not Seattle Scott at 1:26pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2022 I have 4 battaries in my house bank. 7 of the terminals are always corrosion free but the pos termin
Yanmar 4JH-2E using coolant Tim R. at 12:41pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2926 Here is what I know: - Engine runs very well with ample power at all rpms - I have to top off the o
What's comparable to a V2-22? spearfishlaketales at 11:47am 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/6531 I know this might not be exactly the right place to ask this, but I'm looking for a boat that might
Adding House Batteries Brad Hoff at 11:46am 07.12.11 Big Boats 13/4037 I am planning on adding two more 6v Trojans to my existing two 6v. I think I will get four new batte
How to not snap off manifold bolts? Stephen Trapani at 11:11am 07.12.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/2870 I'm not sure if it's a good idea to reproduce this question here as well as in Ask All Sailors. Some
Demographics Tim R. at 10:17am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 11/3416 How come you do not see many folks around here or SN or SA who own a Hinckley, Morris or other high
It's time to play "Coach the Newbie" (10) jfmid at 10:05am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 17/5311 Hello all, I am in the process of adding a steaming light to the front of my mast, swapping out th
Electrification oreana123 at 10:05am 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/5322 I am converting to an electric motor as my auxillary. I selected the largest motor that still uses 1
Why I don't trust boatyards Tim R. at 8:45am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3454 I tend to do everything myself. I only use a boatyard for hauling and mast stepping/unstepping and
Checklist timebandit at 8:38am 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2461 I found this list here in the info section and had not seen it before so I thought some might find i
VacuFlush options? FourPoints at 8:33am 07.12.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 15/10207 Peggy - I currently have a SaniPottie that I really would like to replace with something more pleasa
Serpentine Pulley Kit For M-25's - Any Interest? Maine Sail at 8:11am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1807 Hi All, I am working with a company called Electromaax to try and source a serpentine belt kit for
Tiller Master dickrett at 8:11am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1694 I need the electronics card or a complete unit for an old Tiller Master. Or failing that I am in the
transducer placement for H28.5 1986 mombojerry at 8:07am 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 3/1826 i bought a used lowrance 334i gps fishfinder to replace non-functioning depth and knot meters. wher
Wax options for older boat? slofut at 7:45am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2544 My P26 is a '74 and the deck and hull isn't glossy but it's in remarkably good shape for such an old
Cruisair Carry-on 5000 gpd955 at 7:44am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 2/6846 Does anyone have the owners manual for the Cruisair Carry-on 5000? If so can you scan and send? It i

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Boom kicker or topping lift? Tally Ho at 7:11pm 09.27.22 Greg, is it catching the topping lift or the back stay? There are some boats, I think 6 Meters are
Boom kicker or topping lift? jon hansen at 6:35pm 09.27.22 the tupping lift on my main boom is wire cable. strong like bull old school. and my sails are cut
Boom kicker or topping lift? dlochner at 5:56pm 09.27.22 The topping lift is easier and cheaper and more budget friendly if the mast is down. A line down fro
New Boat - 1988 Wing Keel! Leeward Rail at 5:09pm 09.27.22 @...3TacksontheWater I apologize. I finally got a chance to do some searching. On the Catalina Di
Boom kicker or topping lift? dLj at 5:06pm 09.27.22 Better to have a sheeve at the mast head, but I used to have a boat that didn't, the mast head was f
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 4:59pm 09.27.22 In this regard,,, I am in on the "MeTo" team.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't dLj at 4:58pm 09.27.22 . I sure hope that's how it works! dj
Boom kicker or topping lift? jssailem at 4:58pm 09.27.22 Simple... depending. It is all about what you have at the top of the mast and what you do not.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 4:56pm 09.27.22 It has been 2 weeks since my last update. Spoke with my Mechanic today. Status: The block and hea
Boom kicker or topping lift? DayDreamer41 at 4:45pm 09.27.22 Adding a topping lift may involve adding a sheave to the masthead if there isn't one where a kicker
Question about water heater setup on Hunter 36 Hello Below at 4:29pm 09.27.22 If the pump stops immediately, no accumulator OR the accumulator has failed. Which the fix to the
Boom kicker or topping lift? Hayden Watson at 4:14pm 09.27.22 It just takes a trip up the mast (or bring the mast down) so you can attach the top end to the masth
Boom kicker or topping lift? fred1diver at 4:06pm 09.27.22
Question about water heater setup on Hunter 36 (3) jssailem at 3:53pm 09.27.22 expansion tank It is not called an "expansion tank"... it is known as an "Accumulator" Two exampl
Whisker pole for a Catalina 27? jssailem at 3:43pm 09.27.22 :plus: What Dave said.
33.5 swim ladder jssailem at 3:42pm 09.27.22 it would be lower in the water making it easier to climb up. That would be a beneficial action.
Happened again - Yami T9.9XPA jssailem at 3:40pm 09.27.22 When struggling with an mechanical problem... Get a bigger hammer... or in this case a Marine's Foot
33.5 swim ladder sail sfbay at 3:28pm 09.27.22 Here is are couple of options: Ladder extension BOAT BOARDING LADDER EXTENSIONS \| CLR Marine Replace
Happened again - Yami T9.9XPA kappykaplan at 3:20pm 09.27.22 Good news! :beer:
Happened again - Yami T9.9XPA Brian D at 3:01pm 09.27.22 Well, it has been solved. I was only able to get the relief valve open by a total of about 1/3 to 1/

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