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Hunter 54 update two (14) CharlieCobra at 8:52pm 06.22.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2891 It's been a while since the last update so I thought to let you guys see what's up with the boat. Th
Sail repair/replace Mark H at 8:31pm 06.22.11 Smaller Boats 6/1954 Sailing today with friend who accidentally tore most all the the slide main sail guide out of the ma
New Mast Step w/Spacer...sealant suggestions? MGoBoat at 8:13pm 06.22.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1925 So after an entire Sunday of trying to step the mast in the driveway, we found out the step is broke
New catalina 22 owner, new sailers, many questions! aimcat at 8:12pm 06.22.11 Catalina 22 14/4326 Hi guys! Well where to start! My husband and I are new to sailing - we are in our late 20s and just
Engine Cover Insulation Christa Griffin at 7:53pm 06.22.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2596 Engine Insulation and Overheating We have added 1" engine cover insulation to our 2001 Catalina 320
Flag Halyards Falconer at 7:14pm 06.22.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/7397 Does anyone have or can anyone explain how they fixed their flag halyards? I'm completely green to s
How many Guests? Falconer at 6:59pm 06.22.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1363 I just got this mac25 and I haven't seen any weight or people restrictions anywhere. How many peopl
Rubber hose for centerboard line on 222 peterbud at 6:45pm 06.22.11 Day Sailers 4/1320 Has any one changed the rubber hose that connects to the swing keel trunk? and can it be replacedwhi
MacGregor Venture 25 Rudder Question David M at 5:44pm 06.22.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2561 I am new to my 1976 Venture 25 and am in repair status yet, and I was wondering if anyone could shar
Refridgeration for my Pearson 365 johnl at 5:15pm 06.22.11 Pearson 1/1630 I'm looking to install a refridgeration system into my 1973 Pearson 365 icebox and would like to kno
Hunter 27 (89-94) Mainsheet swivel cam cleat Charles94 at 4:41pm 06.22.11 Mid-Size Boats 0/1249 I'm replacing the stock single-sheet bridle mainsheet system on my '89 27 with a double sheet system
Macerator Replacement CliffC at 2:35pm 06.22.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/8844 I have to replace the macerator pump on my 2005 Catalina 310. The current one is a Jasco model 18590
Macerator replacement CliffC at 2:32pm 06.22.11 Catalina 310 7/3202 I have to replace the macerator pump on my 2005 Catalina 310. The current one is a Jasco model 18590
ST6000-Puzzling Problem PrincessoftheLake at 1:49pm 06.22.11 Ask All Sailors 10/3957 Those of you with flawless memories may recall that I have posted ad nauseum about the ongoing probl
mold underneath side of my light beige bimmini Alan and Lindy at 1:26pm 06.22.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1799 Can anyone help me get this stuff off I have tried neat vinegar but to know avail :-) :confused:
Is it resin? rpell46 at 1:04pm 06.22.11 Catalina 30 6/2518 Just discovered two rain leaks coming in under the shroud deck plates on the port side. One is ins
US Aids to Navigation System LuzSD at 11:33am 06.22.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1796 Happened upon this and thought it might be of interest to new and old sailors that might want a refr
Swing Keel Noise? Happy Dolphin at 11:31am 06.22.11 Day Sailers 12/3876 Just returned from a short day cruise on Lake Erie. While on reach (10 - 20 MPH wind with 2' to 3'
More Boat Names Freedom77 at 11:10am 06.22.11 Ask All Sailors 31/9249 Having been attached to a number of different clubs over the years, I recently found a couple of old
looking for some help speedy at 11:07am 06.22.11 Big Boats 2/1302 looking for a mast for my 39' Oday keel stepped 57' double streight spreader also double life line s

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Pleasant Surprise/Docking Don Guillette at 3:59pm 09.29.22 Nothing more to add about docking than what has already been said but how cool is that to be invite
Sail cover identification help please sail sfbay at 3:55pm 09.29.22 Spinnaker sock.
Pleasant Surprise/Docking Leeward Rail at 3:46pm 09.29.22 midships springline should be mandatory on every boat. :beer::beer::beer::beer::waycool::biggrin:
Wobbly Fixed Keel shemandr at 3:18pm 09.29.22 Here I'm the contrarian: Why are we assuming it's the keel bolts. Have we ever watched a hauled boa
Wobbly Fixed Keel dlochner at 3:14pm 09.29.22 This is really what has me scratching my head. Its been meticulously maintained and upgraded so I
Wobbly Fixed Keel Nunami at 3:05pm 09.29.22 With a bilge that spotless you'd think the rest of the boat would be in fine shape, and if it is,
Water Does not Come out the Exhaust (1) jssailem at 2:55pm 09.29.22 I like the Groco ARG 750 esigns of basket. Plastic, Stainless Steel, or Monel. I like the monel mod
Freshwater Pump Runs Continuously Justin_NSA at 2:51pm 09.29.22 My water supply line to the pump got plugged and did the same thing. Most likely yours is starving.
Wobbly Fixed Keel dlochner at 2:48pm 09.29.22 How often should the keel bolts re-torqued? Depends. At least every 2 or 3 years or more often if
Wobbly Fixed Keel Stu Jackson at 2:48pm 09.29.22 Not too many folks here have owned Catalina 25 fixed keels. I have from 1987-98. You said the owne
Wobbly Fixed Keel dmax at 2:47pm 09.29.22 That's a good question. Some manuals say the torque should be checked prior to every launch. Some pe
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks robm at 2:47pm 09.29.22 Hi all. Hope your Fall is going well. Quick update: Had to defer the proper repairs until later th
transmission when sailing Tally Ho at 2:45pm 09.29.22 Gotta be careful here, Greg. I posted that once years ago and got banned, so now I say: RTFM, F st
transmission when sailing Stu Jackson at 2:43pm 09.29.22 to RTFM Gotta be careful here, Greg. I posted that once years ago and got banned, so now I say: R
Wobbly Fixed Keel Scott T-Bird at 2:42pm 09.29.22 How often should the keel bolts re-torqued? I think if you are thinking about it, it's time to do
Wobbly Fixed Keel Nunami at 2:35pm 09.29.22 Agree with dlochner, wobbling keel is bad... How often should the keel bolts re-torqued?
transmission when sailing Tally Ho at 2:31pm 09.29.22
Pleasant Surprise/Docking dmax at 2:30pm 09.29.22 Nothing more to add about docking than what has already been said but how cool is that to be invited
Leroy Somer windlas repair jssailem at 2:28pm 09.29.22 When you clean up the collar on the shaft, is there a set screw under the dirt or grease?
Wobbly Fixed Keel Scott T-Bird at 2:24pm 09.29.22 Wobbly keel is a red flag for sure. If everything is fine, why in the world would he disclose this?

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