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1977 Yamaha 25 MKII Restoration (4) JBSailsSD at 6:44am 04.05.11 Yamaha 13/10465 I am making pretty good progress on my 1977 Y25 MKII acquired a month and a half ago here in San Die
Asymetrical Cruising Spinnaker (ASC) shoeless at 6:35am 04.05.11 Big Boats 3/2073 I am considering buying an ASC for my 2004 Hunter 386 (914 sq. ft.). Has anyone had experience fitt
Wiring - ignition does not turn off Mechanicalmike at 5:47am 04.05.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/3824 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 6/7160 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 3/2824 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 38/6088 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 5/4389 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 1/3456 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 8/8530 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 1/2154 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 6/2583 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 7/2507 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 12/7590 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 7/2576 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 6/5796 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 0/1263 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 3/4406 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 3/2543 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 6/3920 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 3/3049 Does anyone have information on a source for the rectangular side cabin windows for a Newport 30?..

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New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 8:18am 08.30.22 That would be great time to not have a schedule. When the conditions conspire against you it is tim
Hunter Europa transom bung martx007 at 8:18am 08.30.22 Thanks! Will get hold of a bung for when I go up at the weekend.
Mast lights AaronD at 8:16am 08.30.22 :plus: I too went through a couple of those connectors. See this thread: Deck to mast electrical con
Why do we bother rant Scott T-Bird at 8:13am 08.30.22 Like a sail, sometimes you need to trim the forum to get the results you desire. Love the analogy
New Catalina 30 Owner jssailem at 8:02am 08.30.22
Practice?? jssailem at 7:57am 08.30.22 Practice landing at various guest docks That is a great statement. If you cruise up here in the Pa
Why do we bother rant jssailem at 7:53am 08.30.22 I have come to understand that this forum provides a venue for all to "Pay It Forward". While resp
Link 2000 amps function Maine Sail at 7:40am 08.30.22 Gents- My ancient Link 2000 has been pretty reliable for 20 something years, but recently I have an
Hunter Europa transom bung sail sfbay at 7:21am 08.30.22 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Transom drain hole below the waterl
Forward portside fixed port leak RitSim at 7:10am 08.30.22 I've resealed fixed ports on at least 2 boats. The first mistake that people make is the sealant is
Why do we bother rant tfox2069 at 7:01am 08.30.22 Agree that its the polite thing to do to thank people for taking the time to provide a meaningful an
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? kloudie1 at 6:54am 08.30.22 With it stuck so soundly, I might just pull the cylinder head then you can see pretty quickly if it
Why do we bother rant Scott T-Bird at 6:49am 08.30.22 From my old Coast Guard small boat days, that omission seemed to be the primary cause of most of t
Why do we bother rant Scott T-Bird at 6:43am 08.30.22 I like to think of a thread more as a conversation between people sitting around chatting, rather
Weird Electrical Experience All U Get at 6:27am 08.30.22
DC electric panel troubleshooting Scott T-Bird at 6:26am 08.30.22 If the shower switch is in the off position then each of the bilge pump and water pump switches wor
Weird Electrical Experience jviss at 6:20am 08.30.22 Grounds where not required in 1925 and cords didn't have polarized plugs. I have seen houses where
GPS Antenna Removal H49 dlochner at 6:16am 08.30.22 I used fishing line to cut through the adhesive. Then I pried it off with a putty knife. There are
DC electric panel troubleshooting Scott T-Bird at 6:05am 08.30.22 In the case of the water pump and shower sump, maybe the logic was -the shower sump is only neede
Hunter 30 and prop walk RoyS at 5:49am 08.30.22 A few years ago I replaced my pedestal mounted dual lever engine controls with a single lever/dual f

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