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Sink and ice chest drian Warren Singleton at 10:02am 04.04.11 Mid-Size Boats 3/2194 Can anyone tell me where the sinks and ice chest drain to on a Catalina 270LE
Anchor rode size H33 Sylvain at 9:56am 04.04.11 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2196 I just acquired a 35 lbs Manson Supreme anchor for my H33C. I'm debating what size of rode I should
cheap s in CA MrBill_FLL at 9:30am 04.04.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2966 http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/boa/2296376450.html no affiliation.
Prop Size sandpiper10471 at 8:43am 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3065 I need a new propeller for my H37C. Will be a three blader, either a feathering or a folder. Flex-i
purchase a Hunter 216? DCL at 8:18am 04.04.11 Smaller Boats 8/14244 I'm looking to purchase a sailboat that I can trailer easily but is stable and large enough (especia
Streamstay Two furler RvrSailor at 8:15am 04.04.11 Big Boats 1/2243 Does anyone have advice or expeariance with rebuilding a Hyde Streamstay Two roller furler? My first
lapper jib montville524 at 7:56am 04.04.11 Pearson 0/1592 I still have a lapper jib (never used) from my 1982 Pearson 303 that i sold 8 years ago, came new wi
Need ideas for outboard motor lift... wpage at 7:38am 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 7/5459 Looking for ideas or better yet pics of solutions to the backbreaking problem of pulling up my 10 HP
My boat buying story Stephen Trapani at 7:35am 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 18/4188 Inspired by yzfr1's question, here is my boat buying story. The short version. After months of sear
Practical Sailor Justin_NSA at 6:48am 04.04.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1493 Anyone else subscribe to their publication? They had a nice article on the Venture 21. If you get th
Anybody for circumnavigation? Ed Schenck at 6:43am 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 30/6718 Sitting here reading Roger's "Decision" thread reminds me of a question that I have been meaning to
Topsides painting higgs at 6:34am 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 14/5603 I am going to paint my cabin top and am planning to use Interlux Perfection, though I am concerned t
Head Sail or motor a better cheaper for Catalina 22 yzfr1 at 6:33am 04.04.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1859 Head Sail or motor cheaper for Catalina 22 I am new to buying a sailboat. I am looking at 2 differ
Electrolysis on keel nahshell33 at 5:03am 04.04.11 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2829 My wife is the sailor. I am the researcher for her. We have a 1984 O'Day 28. The keel seems to be
What are these for? (2) geehaw at 1:23am 04.04.11 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1756 There are two wood blocks with some lashing ropes run threw them. Anyone know what the may be for?
The work has started finally (4) geehaw at 1:00am 04.04.11 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1534 Well started to fix the crack on the transom. It was hard to dive in and grind a big hole in the boa
Replacing Lexan Ports on 23.5 Forrest15112 at 8:45pm 04.03.11 Smaller Boats 3/1898 I have a '91 Hunter 23.5 and recently noticed the large ports on both sides are not sealed for sever
Daggerboard line capt cargo at 7:46pm 04.03.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/4651 The line that hoists/lowers my dagger board is getting frayed and I want to replace it. But, I don'
Hunter Wiring Compass MLampner at 7:24pm 04.03.11 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2145 Got back my compass after a rebuild by Viking. They did a great job no way would you know its the sa
Sucia Island moorings paulj at 7:11pm 04.03.11 Catalina 310 0/1281 Kevinmac Here is how I moored my Catalina 310, not much tidal effect here. https://picasaweb.go

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2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks (4) robm at 7:11pm 08.25.22 Hi @Crazy Dave Condon and @Ralph Johnstone. Sorry for the delay in getting the photos ready to post
Seawater pump for A/C DeniseO30 at 7:00pm 08.25.22 EDIT! I wasn't planning on going back to refrigerant School on the eve of selling my boat but I do
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 6:55pm 08.25.22 So sad! Someone is going to get a very nicely started refit. I know all that is left really is th
Convert Ice to Fridge Hayden Watson at 6:48pm 08.25.22 I have gotten mine down to less than 50 Ah per day without changing the factory insulation on my 198
Convert Ice to Fridge SycloneDriver at 6:06pm 08.25.22 I converted my old Beneteau 285. It wasn't that difficult and I loved having cold beverages waiting
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 6:06pm 08.25.22 I am very proud of the work I have done, but life has a bad habit of kicking me when things start g
Seawater pump for A/C SycloneDriver at 6:00pm 08.25.22
Convert Ice to Fridge Stu Jackson at 5:48pm 08.25.22 60+/- amps per day 60 AMP HOURS per day is what Don meant. Better insulation can reduce it. A fr
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 5:36pm 08.25.22 Mike, you must be very proud of your work. She will be a shiny new penny when done. Cheers, Mike
Hunter 466 - Floor layout Mikem at 5:07pm 08.25.22 Why does the deck need replacing. I have a 2003 H466 and the deck is perfect.
New Catalina 30 Owner Mikem at 5:05pm 08.25.22 Mike, you must be very proud of your work. She will be a shiny new penny when done. Cheers, Mike
Convert Ice to Fridge Don S/V ILLusion at 4:36pm 08.25.22 60+/- amps per day is the conventional wisdom depending on efficacy of insulation. Add cost of addit
Convert Ice to Fridge sail sfbay at 4:34pm 08.25.22 Do an internet search on "converting a sailboat icebox to refrigerator" like this one: Conversion Ki
What bimini top works with a 1976 MacGregor Venture 222? sail sfbay at 3:51pm 08.25.22 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Simple......take measurementsjust m
Sail modifications Siamese at 3:08pm 08.25.22 Does this client have an aversion to sail makers?
OMG I may have bought a piece of junk :( :( brockangelo at 2:47pm 08.25.22
OMG I may have bought a piece of junk :( :( jon hansen at 2:46pm 08.25.22 https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/learn_the_ropes brock used the term correctly
Sail modifications fred1diver at 2:39pm 08.25.22 I can't help but wonder if it would be more cost effective to simply trade your sail for one that
Sail modifications kappykaplan at 2:28pm 08.25.22 Maybe call Bacon Sails or one of the other used sail lofts and ask them that question. :plus:
OMG I may have bought a piece of junk :( :( Thaniel at 2:01pm 08.25.22 You mean "lines". :tongue: Makes me think of this: Qf1q1Gex-2M:56 .....And before you know it yo

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