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The internet as a source of information. Ross at 8:13am 10.30.10 Ask All Sailors 25/5023 We often have discussions here about products or methods related to boats and boating. I have found
yanmar YSB8 Manual pdrheat at 3:41am 10.30.10 Cal 2/5443 I just bought a 1978 Cal 25 MK 2 with a Yanmar YSB8 diesel. Would anyone out there have a manual for
Mr Beneteau, Tear Down That Wall! Been Jammin at 12:47am 10.30.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1806 Hi All, I recently acquired a Beneteau Oceanis 430. It is the charter version with two forward cab
The Smell Oh My!! (3) wwag at 9:37pm 10.29.10 Catalina 30 11/2961 Hey everyone. I just purchased a SWEET 1992 Catalina30'. I was a Catalina owner in the past and ha
O 30 CB difficulty 31seahorse at 8:26pm 10.29.10 Bigger Boats 6/2531 Hello Members, (1) CB will not fully retract on 1979 Oday 30. Entire "leading edge" of the board
Lightning and static electricity Bing at 8:00pm 10.29.10 Bavaria 3/2637 We had a fierce electrical storm a couple of weeks ago. Our Bavaria 31 was in her pen in the marina
cradle for Hunter 270/260 (1) Bob 04 H260 at 4:36pm 10.29.10 Smaller Boats 11/2243 Jim Kelly and I finished the cradle for his 270 today. Jim was able to salvage alomost all the steel
Autopilot Reviews & Price Range -- 33' Wheel Sailboat Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 3:18pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 17/17666 We find ourselves in the market for an autopilot for our 33' 1981 Hunter (wheel steering). Although
diesel smell fiestaMojo at 1:40pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2732 so I'm taking all the cushions off the boat for storage at home, I didn't smell anything 'til they w
What size Ac unit do I need C Pate at 1:17pm 10.29.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/2074 I just purchased 36 catalina and I would like to install an ac unit. What size do I need? One dealer
Kudos to Dometic ggrizzard at 1:17pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2049 More than a month ago I noticed a small leak coming from my Dometic MSD. As It was 'charged' but no
Question on interior wood species philwsailz at 1:17pm 10.29.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2032 Okay, maybe a silly question, but I am curious. On the real wood parts on the interior of a Catalin
Question on interior wood species philwsailz at 1:14pm 10.29.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/3 Okay,
Want a new poptop. Want a Sirius at 12:54pm 10.29.10 Sirius 21/22 0/2848 I am considering a Sirius 21. However, the boat in question does not have the poptop canvas. There i
What in the world are these? Davits or something? (2) Sailor Scotty at 12:35pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1895 I work at a marine consignment store in Portland Oregon and recently pulled two of these from the de
What in the world are these? Davits or something? (2) Sailor Scotty at 12:35pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2325 I work at a marine consignment store in Portland Oregon and recently pulled two of these from the de
What Type of Engine Sensors for Aftermarket Guages? rardiH36 at 10:33am 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 7/3211 Finally getting around to a "to-do" list item three years after purchasing my boat. The PO did a v
Stackpack/sailpack (2) med2463 at 8:49am 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 3/327 Finished sailpack, was kit from Sailrite with minor changes. Added pulley at top of both ends with c
good old boat swapping (2) emergpa1 at 8:33am 10.29.10 Ask An Oday Owner 16/2414 I want sailing yesterday morning, then later in the afternoon I went mountain biking near my home.
CB vs keel Quoddy at 5:42am 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 8/4444 I have heard it said in many places that a centerboard will never go to weather as well as a keel.

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Dramatic Increase in Assessed Value of Watercraft sail sfbay at 4:13pm 07.22.22 I feel your pain!! Contra Costa County (adjacent to Alameda County) appraised my sailboat at signif
It appears that I'm collecting boats. Will Gilmore at 3:32pm 07.22.22 I wasn't aware that a 26D was ever available cat rigged? I doubt it ever was. I wasn't thinking a
Marshall Cat 22 1965 (3) Frank Speranzo at 2:54pm 07.22.22
It appears that I'm collecting boats. Orbweaver at 2:53pm 07.22.22 I wasn't aware that a 26D was ever available cat rigged? Anyhoo, the mast definitely has some rake t
shaft/coupling hassles changing damn Volvo shaft seal.??"? Ralph Johnstone at 2:40pm 07.22.22 i bought a $660,000,000 Mega millions ticket today on the way home Surely you could spare $1,000,
Hunter 356 -- What the heck is this? (1) karellen at 2:23pm 07.22.22 And here it is on our 356 holding spices...
Funny Friday!!! Tally Ho at 1:54pm 07.22.22 MATHEMATICS..... This comes from 2 math teachers with a combined total of 70 yrs. experience. It has
shaft/coupling hassles changing damn Volvo shaft seal.??"? Tally Ho at 1:50pm 07.22.22 Every once in a blue moon ya get lucky. Now get out there and buy a Lottery ticket :p . Since I g
shaft/coupling hassles changing damn Volvo shaft seal.??"? Hollyberry at 1:39pm 07.22.22 ..... Now get out there and buy a Lottery ticket :p . Too late! Any luck used up already! :)
ATTACHING SHEET CLUTCHES Don S/V ILLusion at 12:44pm 07.22.22 I'll have to check when I get back down to the boat. So it's on hold till then. I think you are be
Sanitize/Clean Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:05pm 07.22.22 Do I make the mixed solution and manually pump it out? First time I've run into someone who wants
Tips for moving the boat forward on the trailer Will Gilmore at 11:55am 07.22.22 You can try securing the boat to your garage with a could of spring lines and back the vehicle and t
shaft/coupling hassles changing damn Volvo shaft seal.??"? Ralph Johnstone at 11:15am 07.22.22 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand VOILA1 with just arm strength helper John pushed it home and we bolted coupling
ATTACHING SHEET CLUTCHES twodzusfittings at 10:55am 07.22.22 how are the mast mounted winches secured? I'll have to check when I get back down to the boat. So
ATTACHING SHEET CLUTCHES Don S/V ILLusion at 10:49am 07.22.22 how are the mast mounted winches secured?
Shore power battery charger isn't charging? SoSound at 10:26am 07.22.22 Thanks for the replies! I am waiting for some sort of reply from Sterling-Power USA. Warranty is
shaft/coupling hassles changing damn Volvo shaft seal.??"? georgetheleo at 10:16am 07.22.22 FIXED IT!! Appreciate your comments. Wet back this morning pulled shaft back out with a spanish w
ATTACHING SHEET CLUTCHES Davidasailor26 at 10:16am 07.22.22
It appears that I'm collecting boats. (1) Will Gilmore at 10:12am 07.22.22 it seems weird to have that plate in the forestay. Yes, weird. What's the rake of your mast set a
Hunter 356 -- What the heck is this? SummerSchoolSailor at 9:55am 07.22.22 I have one almost the same design on my 340. It goes (on my boat) on the shelf over the galley sin

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