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Sailrite sewing machine -I need pictures and help building a table (5) Hermit Scott at 4:39pm 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 25/23081 I cut out a recess so the machine sits IN the hole, but the edge still sits ON the table top. I am c
Granddaughter's first sail PotomacDaysailer at 3:41pm 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 4/1699 Took my granddaughter out for her first sail. She is nine and has been out on ski boats and a cabin
S2 Decals texasprinter at 2:17pm 09.29.10 S2 31/13218 I just purchased an S 2 and are having graphics made. I am in the printing and graphics business. If
Sunk in a fathom (1) PotomacDaysailer at 2:02pm 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2985 This Catalina 25, a rental boat, hit a snag at low tide on his way back in, filled and sank in 5 or
manual kevin 22 at 12:57pm 09.29.10 Catalina 22 5/2612 does anyone have a owners manual that covers a 1982 catalina 22?
Outrageous! Alan at 12:56pm 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 15/3705 At the end of season I discovered the swim platform shower faucet was leaking. I set about looking
How many coats of Cetol? Mike G. at 10:53am 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 5/7250 Been working on my bright work and applied three coats of Cetol Natural. Then followed with three c
How do older analog instruments work? (1) RobertLangdirect at 10:28am 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1905 Thanks to everyone who has helped me as I recovered, restored, refurbished, and redid various parts
Need suggestio on installing new head. caguy at 9:19am 09.29.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1155 I planned to install the Thetford 465 MSD toilet in my Cat 27. I may have to do some juggling with
Battery - Winter Storage Ducati at 7:52am 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 14/3522 After our boat has been taken out of the water for the winter where should batteries be stored? O
Question on Rudders Mick at 7:05am 09.29.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1942 I have noticed that the name "IdaSailor" rudders pops up on occasion. My question is >> do they impr
Owners Manual RichS at 4:27am 09.29.10 Bristol 2/3168 Does anyone have a copy of either printed or electronic that they could share for the Corinthian? I
Need advice on rebedding tabernacle sinnettc at 11:34pm 09.28.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2798 I have a bit of a leak under the tabernacle on my Capri 22 so I'll be pulling it off and rebedding i
Engine-Loss of Power slocatalina at 10:40pm 09.28.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1495 I just bought a 1985 catalina 30. It has been cared for well and has only 925 hours on the engine. I
Best layout for leading lines aft Chad at 8:06pm 09.28.10 Mid-Size Boats 6/2840 I bought a Catalina 27 1980. With its large campanionway, there does not leave much room on deck to
Fresh Water Pump Location Spanish Dutchman at 6:45pm 09.28.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2106 Does anyone know where to find and access the fresh water pressure pump on a 1981 Hunter 30?
depth finder - for 21.6 dckids at 6:40pm 09.28.10 Smaller Boats 6/2077 we wondered if anyone has added a depth finder (temporary or permanent) to the 216. we have no power
And so it begins (1) 25yearslater at 5:14pm 09.28.10 Bigger Boats 755/150831 So begins perhaps the most quixotic endeavor thus far. What might that be? An undoing of 34 years
Several General Maintenance/Fix-it questions XPatriot at 4:08pm 09.28.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1511 I recently purchased a 1977 Hunter 25. 1) There are no cleats amidships making any kind of spring l
Sailing while on Anchor Mariner356 at 3:17pm 09.28.10 Ask All Sailors 47/10298 I've got a 2000 410 which has a fractional rig. ( No backstay) It sails quite a bit while on anchor

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Add midship cleat to Vision 32? Stu Jackson at 6:01pm 04.18.22 The tracks are inboard on the Vision 32 and 36. It's just a toe-rail on the gunwale. If only I had
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? (1) DArcy at 5:49pm 04.18.22 Depending on your dock arrangement you could use a stern bridle. I use this arrangement for docking
In support of the shop brockangelo at 5:49pm 04.18.22 A generality about boats, often not understood by newer owners. Boats are different than cars. Whil
Sealant for a dirty deck hull joint kendyoozed at 5:45pm 04.18.22
water leak in side deck window, what would be best to seal the surface mounted glass Crazy Dave Condon at 5:43pm 04.18.22 Thanks guys
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted jmczzz at 5:42pm 04.18.22 great furler info and photos thanks. jmc
Need Water Ballast Valve New or used for Sailboat Hunter 23.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 5:39pm 04.18.22 Already on top of this sending him a private message
Need Water Ballast Valve New or used for Sailboat Hunter 23.5 twalker H260 at 5:33pm 04.18.22 I suspect this from the 240 should be similar https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/export/Model
Sealant for a dirty deck hull joint DArcy at 5:32pm 04.18.22 When I did mine I used an oscillating tool with a rasp to clean out the old sealant. The old sealant
What is this number on the sail? Davidasailor26 at 5:32pm 04.18.22 Probably a racing sail number. Regional sailing organizations issue numbers like that for unique ide
Obendorfer sea water pump - 1989 Catalina 30 with M25 XP diesel jonelli at 5:18pm 04.18.22 Puller, can you share the dimensions and source of the bushing and seals? All the parts for the 20
Two-battery LiFePo4 system? jviss at 5:13pm 04.18.22 Yes, the inrush will shut it down. Depending on your engine, you'll need +/- 180A to run it, plus 3
Burning insense on a boat dLj at 5:09pm 04.18.22 well I would have to say it it for him..... how about one of the things priest swing around? You c
Two-battery LiFePo4 system? jviss at 5:08pm 04.18.22 The info is all there on the Victron site, both data sheets and manuals for all of the items. You c
Obendorfer sea water pump - 1989 Catalina 30 with M25 XP diesel JoeWhite at 5:06pm 04.18.22 Puller, can you share the dimensions and source of the bushing and seals?
Burning insense on a boat MikeHoncho at 5:06pm 04.18.22 Why? Is incense that important to you? well I would have to say it is for him..... how about one
Air Conditioner Failing buddybear at 5:05pm 04.18.22 Mark, there are some very simple things you can do to determine if it actually needs to be replaced
Need Water Ballast Valve New or used for Sailboat Hunter 23.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 5:04pm 04.18.22 They have the build list for the hunter 23.5
Lowering mast on Hunter 26 Crazy Dave Condon at 5:01pm 04.18.22 Wrong attachments as he is looking for mast/lowering instructions. govto boat information/ Hunter
C310 anchor light ( Top of mast ) light specification (1) valcour at 4:48pm 04.18.22 I pulled down a new wire and replaced mine with a Hella Marine white NaviLED 360 2LT 980 960-0-xxx.

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