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If anyone out there has any good ideas about where I might get a new Sliding Cover for the Companion
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I have concerns about my nav lights. Specifically, the 120 degree white at the stern. It is mounted
JBSailsSD at 6:44am 04.05.11
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I am making pretty good progress on my 1977 Y25 MKII acquired a month and a half ago here in San Die
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I am considering buying an ASC for my 2004 Hunter 386 (914 sq. ft.). Has anyone had experience fitt
Mechanicalmike at 5:47am 04.05.11
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Hello, I just bought a 1981 Catalina 27 with a universal diesel. Great boat but I have a wiring bu
Mary and Joseph at 5:16am 04.05.11
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Hello, everyone. I have been looking to buy a sailboat (and learn how to sail) this season, and I ha
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I would like to know the best thing to do for my 27 its a 1978. the windows leak. Have you replaced
Bad Obsession at 4:17am 04.05.11
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How much work have you been able to accomplish this spring? Are you ready to hit the water? Are yo
windward54 at 10:06pm 04.04.11
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Hi Peggy, I have a good one for you... Recently, I had to haull out and replace a broken holding t
windward54 at 9:54pm 04.04.11
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Hey, just a fast question for the group. I've been looking at various software programs for propagat
Deepdraft at 9:16pm 04.04.11
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At idle and warmed up, there is white smoke pouring out of the breather, additional white smoke and
dogcatcher at 9:11pm 04.04.11
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I am shopping for a starter boat and found a nice looking 1991 Sovereign 16 at a dealer. I can find
rpwillia at 6:35pm 04.04.11
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I helped a friend bring his Beneteau 49 home to Quantico and when we stopped for the night in Point
Phil McCall at 6:31pm 04.04.11
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Alright went to work on new to me 70 Catalina 30 trfk. I turned the wheel lock to lock. It only rota
rpwillia at 6:11pm 04.04.11
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Helped a friend bring his 49' Beneteau home to Quantico this past weekend, Noticed on his dodger rea
higgs at 6:02pm 04.04.11
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As I stated before, I am now the Fleet Captain at my club. I am really not a serious racer, but des
HarryBrown at 5:42pm 04.04.11
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Problem: Keel Bolt Configuration Confusion I have recently purchased a Model 1980 MacGregor 25; Hull
Roger Long at 5:41pm 04.04.11
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I am reorganizing my web site in preparation for retirement and extensive cruising. An unfortunate
Skip Gundlach at 5:20pm 04.04.11
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Hi, Y'all, (I get to talk that way from having lived more than thirty years in GA), Roger Long c

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Ideas to reinforce outboard bracket for trailering
Thaniel at 9:00am 08.30.22
Like someone said eons ago: "Just Don't." Freeway?!? What are you thinking? Even if you're only
Mast lights
kclancy at 8:59am 08.30.22
Thanks for all the great tips everyone! I will do a little sleuthing this weekend. My sailing grou
Ideas to reinforce outboard bracket for trailering
Thaniel at 8:53am 08.30.22
Can that bracket be adjusted more so the engine is closer to the transom? There is quite a big mome
Mast lights
Jacktar at 8:33am 08.30.22
Try a jumper from your battery to the mast end of the connector to make sure all bulbs are ok before
New Catalina 30 Owner
Hayden Watson at 8:33am 08.30.22
Do you have a conventional packing because if so, it should have a small leak because that is what c
Ideas to reinforce outboard bracket for trailering
AndyVS at 8:31am 08.30.22
I purchased my mount at the same time as the new motor. The mount needs to be rated close to the mot
Beneteau 323 holding tank - is it full??
nitrogenase at 8:29am 08.30.22
Is that plastic tank translucent? Mine is. I hold a flashlight (turned on) over the top and I can s
Beneteau 323 holding tank - is it full??
Dr. D at 8:28am 08.30.22
Is that plastic tank translucent? Mine is. I hold a flashlight (turned on) over the top and I can se
Low oil indicator fading in and out
jonelli at 8:23am 08.30.22
And you'll be sure to let us know if that solves the alarm problem, Right? UPDATE AS PROMISED: It
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage?
ConceptKreator at 8:21am 08.30.22
Excellence ad ice. Thank you.
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

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