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Wiring - ignition does not turn off Mechanicalmike at 5:47am 04.05.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/3496 Hello, I just bought a 1981 Catalina 27 with a universal diesel. Great boat but I have a wiring bu
1983 Catalina 25' Poptop/ swing keel Mary and Joseph at 5:16am 04.05.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/6850 Hello, everyone. I have been looking to buy a sailboat (and learn how to sail) this season, and I ha
Looking for Windows Jkenny13 at 4:54am 04.05.11 Parts Search 3/2650 I would like to know the best thing to do for my 27 its a 1978. the windows leak. Have you replaced
How far have you gotten thus far? Bad Obsession at 4:17am 04.05.11 Ask All Sailors 38/5619 How much work have you been able to accomplish this spring? Are you ready to hit the water? Are yo
Sanitation Hose windward54 at 10:06pm 04.04.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/4239 Hi Peggy, I have a good one for you... Recently, I had to haull out and replace a broken holding t
Propagation Software windward54 at 9:54pm 04.04.11 SSB and Ham Operators 1/3256 Hey, just a fast question for the group. I've been looking at various software programs for propagat
GM 4-71 - Crankcase breather - smokey! Deepdraft at 9:16pm 04.04.11 Engines and Propulsion 8/7558 At idle and warmed up, there is white smoke pouring out of the breather, additional white smoke and
Can anyone tell me about Sovereign 16? dogcatcher at 9:11pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 1/2094 I am shopping for a starter boat and found a nice looking 1991 Sovereign 16 at a dealer. I can find
What is this antenna (1) rpwillia at 6:35pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2538 I helped a friend bring his Beneteau 49 home to Quantico and when we stopped for the night in Point
Pedestal steering range of motion Phil McCall at 6:31pm 04.04.11 Catalina 30 7/2300 Alright went to work on new to me 70 Catalina 30 trfk. I turned the wheel lock to lock. It only rota
Anyone done this handrail on the dodger thing? (1) rpwillia at 6:11pm 04.04.11 Catalina 310 12/6840 Helped a friend bring his 49' Beneteau home to Quantico this past weekend, Noticed on his dodger rea
Racing Programs higgs at 6:02pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2500 As I stated before, I am now the Fleet Captain at my club. I am really not a serious racer, but des
Keel Bolt Configuration Confusion (1) HarryBrown at 5:42pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 6/5540 Problem: Keel Bolt Configuration Confusion I have recently purchased a Model 1980 MacGregor 25; Hull
Notice regarding my old threads Roger Long at 5:41pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1228 I am reorganizing my web site in preparation for retirement and extensive cruising. An unfortunate
The Flying Pig has landed! Skip Gundlach at 5:20pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 3/4205 Hi, Y'all, (I get to talk that way from having lived more than thirty years in GA), Roger Long c
33-2 Repower IG33 at 5:03pm 04.04.11 Pearson 3/2213 Well, the time has come to repower Island Girl, my 1987 33-2. I think deciding whether to get marrie
Imron Paint Issue rajhnsn at 4:43pm 04.04.11 Bigger Boats 6/3354 I have tracked down the previous owner of Graceful-lee and found that the boat was painted with auto
Side Cabin Windows simpsoned at 2:27pm 04.04.11 Newport 3/2860 Does anyone have information on a source for the rectangular side cabin windows for a Newport 30?..
Electric Winch Handle Experience stephen Penny at 2:07pm 04.04.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2974
Barnacles sailaway78 at 12:48pm 04.04.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/3150 I recently solved a problem I think many have had, or will have. Had to boat out last weekend for a

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Boat Fenders kappykaplan at 10:19am 12.20.21 As the Admiral says, they are just plain tacky. :plus::plus::plus:
Boat Fenders Tom J at 10:17am 12.20.21 Amusing that, as sailors, we are so concerned about stowing fenders, yet a lot of powerboaters do no
Tiller connection to rudder assembly RSegado at 10:08am 12.20.21 Do not overtighten the bolt or you will deform and even crack the pulley.
Russian GPS Satellite Issues DArcy at 10:04am 12.20.21 What's The Differences Between the 5 GNSS Constellations? GPS is just one of 5 systems available fo
Boat Fenders JoeWhite at 10:02am 12.20.21 I leave mine tied up. I bring them in from below the lower lifeline and flip them outside over the u
Am I crazy to buy a 23.5 project boat kappykaplan at 9:59am 12.20.21 Do you want to sail or just work the project?
Solar Generator versus 100Wh battery Prices LloydB at 9:53am 12.20.21 Same as calling it a portable extension cord which then could be sold in places that have banned mot
Yanmar Stalling on Citation 35 Alan Gomes at 9:53am 12.20.21 When you shift from F to R and R to F, do you pause briefly in neutral?
Should I add fiberglass Johnb at 9:31am 12.20.21 My 1976 Clipper Marine 23 developed a bunch of blisters starting in about 1989. None were bigger tha
Pick one... rgranger at 9:11am 12.20.21 All right! I need y'all to help me finish this. So a guy walks into an internet cafe and posts a p
Single handing WI Rigger at 8:56am 12.20.21 @WI Rigger Sent you a private message if you want my help. Hey folks verify who I am crazyv dave
Boat Fenders jssailem at 8:26am 12.20.21 When heading out to sail, I clear the decks for action, and stow the fenders in the lazaret. Fender
I made a major mistake, I chopped off the cable to the control head of my Autopilot. kappykaplan at 8:21am 12.20.21 @jssailem beat me to it!
I made a major mistake, I chopped off the cable to the control head of my Autopilot. kappykaplan at 8:21am 12.20.21 Is this thing fixable, or should I just install the new EV-100 I just purchased? From what I've re
I made a major mistake, I chopped off the cable to the control head of my Autopilot. jssailem at 8:20am 12.20.21 Well these Avatar Descriptions... Beginner sailor, minimal experience. Insanity Are no longer releve
Pick one... rgranger at 7:56am 12.20.21 That is what the "non-fat" creamer does. Non-fat, meaning there is no fat in the creamer, but doesn
P42 rear window gaskets DRhoads at 7:05am 12.20.21 Be sure to check the site SailboatOwners.com store
Pick one... Brian D at 7:04am 12.20.21 ... and sugar to make me fat. Greg That is what the "non-fat" creamer does. Non-fat, meaning the
PacificNW weather update. jssailem at 7:02am 12.20.21 You sneaky BC Sailors... You slipped one in on to us. Exporting your heavy rainfall. Filling our cre
New Catalina 250 Owner Looking for Guidance fvaughan57 at 7:01am 12.20.21 Hi All, We recently purchased 2002 Catalina 250 K. I was told by the boat broker this model does no

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