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Rub Rail P-38 profmurphy at 5:59pm 06.15.11 Pearson 2/1871 looking to replace damaged rub rail. Any help is appreciated in locating manufacturer. Prof Murphy S
Outboard wont turn over Fly_H23 at 5:48pm 06.15.11 Engines and Propulsion 13/6401 Just acquired a 9.9 hp outboard with a Hunter 23. It's been sitting a few years and won't turn over.
Calling the Coast Guard sailaway78 at 5:46pm 06.15.11 Ask All Sailors 19/4381 I just got back from a nice sail across the gulf, from New Orleans, over to Clearwater and St. Pete
Rub Rail P-38 profmurphy at 5:42pm 06.15.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1142 Looking for rub rail for a P38. Any suggestions?
Cotter pin or cotter rings? jfrench at 5:27pm 06.15.11 Catalina 22 3/1921 I just purchased new standing rigging from Catalina Direct. It came with extra cotter pins and rings
Battery cable sizing. c_witch at 5:16pm 06.15.11 Musings With Maine Sail 8/5750 Hiee, I'm just wondering what size cables to run from our house bank to the battery switch. We'll
Mast Deck/Steaming Fixture Help Required (3) joker460 at 4:57pm 06.15.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1681 The Mast Deck/Steaming Light Fixture just above the first set of spreaders has been damaged when the
Transom flex from motor bracket drumbeater at 4:56pm 06.15.11 Smaller Boats 4/2760 My transom seems to flex from the weight and thrust from the outboard motor. Does anyone else experi
New Keel hangers pdxagent at 4:52pm 06.15.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1556 Hey All, I've got the swing keel clunk and do not want to damage my trunk with the klunk. I am goi
Historical Power Short LABoroviak at 4:32pm 06.15.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1625 During the last four years I've been experiencing an irregular electrical short in the boats DC powe
28 Out Island project boat in MN merlinuxo at 3:42pm 06.15.11 Morgan 2/2194 This would be a heck of a project. ebay #360373517456 I'm not associated with this at all, just pass
I need advice with wire rope halyards allantodd at 3:34pm 06.15.11 Catalina 22 4/1728 I have a 1985 Catalina 25' (regular not tall). It has external wire rope and rope halyards. I want t
QUICK Outboard motor question CNein001 at 2:08pm 06.15.11 Musings With Maine Sail 3/3341 I currently have a 1988 Force 9.9hp 2 stroke outboard on my 27 foot Cal. It is on its last leg, so
Acetic acid - How strong? Joe5917 at 1:53pm 06.15.11 Musings With Maine Sail 2/3617 Spotless Stainless, the brush-on/rinse-off goop that removes topical rust from stainless steel, work
Small Engine Flush - options Rob19574 at 1:43pm 06.15.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1957 Hi All - I have a small 3.5 Tohatsu 2-stroke on my dingy that I use in salt water and wanted to ask
LED mast lights Leftfield at 1:28pm 06.15.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/16307 I've searched and seached but when I check sites thier catalog is thin, they're out of stock, want m
Cessna reids at 12:50pm 06.15.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/11 Hello from Alaska. We are wondering if there would be any interest in a partial trade. We have a nic
Booklet Charts on NOAA site rgranger at 12:46pm 06.15.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2270 Hey All I've been using these booklet charts and really like them. Have not seen them mentioned he
Venture 25 Trailer modification (1) pmeyers at 11:57am 06.15.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1533 I have a late 1970's Venture and I am preparing the bottom to be painted. While it is separated from
Engine throttle control setup on my pedestal advice needed inquiztr at 10:08am 06.15.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/1773 I am wondering if anyone could give me some advice on how the engine controls of the pedestal should

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H49 washing machine install Zencra at 10:59pm 08.01.22 thanks Art, I was waiting your reply. yes I will make sure to fasten in place, should be easy as mac
H49 washing machine install Zencra at 10:54pm 08.01.22 Few things
Fuel Vacuum Gauge Ralph Johnstone at 10:06pm 08.01.22 Praying for John's Diesel engine now. OMG I had not realized John's diesel had passed . I'll li
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 10:05pm 08.01.22 My son and I went to visit Luna today. I ran the 2 hardest of the AC cables today, the main input an
swing keel will not drop on Santana 21 rgranger at 9:42pm 08.01.22 Please post pics of the keel trunk from inside the boat
Catalina 30 winter storage Sanfelice at 9:12pm 08.01.22 Congrats on your new boat. Two suggestions: Don't use the mast as a backbone for the cover. Not to
What Brand and Size Battery Charger should I buy? LouisMK at 9:01pm 08.01.22 Your 15A charger is way undersized for a 200A battery bank. I have had excellent luck w/ both Pro-Ma
Winch replacement FastOlson at 8:24pm 08.01.22 On the subject of winch ratios in general, keep in mind the old adage that No One ever returned to t
Doyle stack pack dlochner at 7:59pm 08.01.22 Sails have to be trained to go into any of the stack packs. I have a Mack Pack and a new heavy stiff
New owner of neglected 1986 Capri 18 scottscotty at 7:37pm 08.01.22 Stdilbert... I am up the chowan river. Perhaps one day we will run across each other. G'day
Tools thinwater at 7:31pm 08.01.22 Keep the boat drier. If the tools are rusting, the humidity is too high.
The Verdict David in Sandusky at 7:18pm 08.01.22 I understand your loyalty to Catalina. We have chartered the 30, 34, and 36 models. But friends who
H49 washing machine install artboas at 7:00pm 08.01.22 Hi everyone, we are now in our 4th year living aboard and full time cruising. we have survived thu
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar SycloneDriver at 6:52pm 08.01.22 My smart shunt was showing 98% with a 5 amp load at 12.0 volt. They are probably shot or I have a b
Seawater pump for A/C 4Winds at 6:48pm 08.01.22 If you pump more water you may be able to remove more heat, after all that's where the heat is goin
Doyle stack pack Tally Ho at 6:45pm 08.01.22 I have a Mack Pack, but pretty similar. My main sail is pretty new, and pretty stiff. I have to st
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar Davidasailor26 at 6:42pm 08.01.22 Took the boat out yesterday and with only 5 amps load my house bank fell very quickly to 12.0 volt
Anyone have this drawer fridge? berner73 at 6:35pm 08.01.22 Quick question, though: can I trial run the fridge here in the house (it's a 12V only) by using a s
Victorian BMV-712 vs Balmar SG2000 Johann at 6:21pm 08.01.22
Seawater pump for A/C SycloneDriver at 6:10pm 08.01.22 If you pump more water you may be able to remove more heat, after all that's where the heat is going

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