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MOB ( ME over board ! ) tasdevil at 2:23pm 10.11.10 Ask All Sailors 21/4286 I've always had reservations about the MOB procedures taught at sailing schools , especially when it
New Genoa purchase... 120 or 150? pprusak at 2:23pm 10.11.10 Day Sailers 4/2221 Since I am still in the deciding stages, I am interested in hearing your thoughts and preferences on
Genoa track location pprusak at 2:09pm 10.11.10 Day Sailers 4/3733 Hello! I am getting new sails made for the 1977 O'Day 25. Had a new main made last year, this year
Fiberglass repairman needed bffatcat at 2:08pm 10.11.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1415 While trailering my boat home to my driveway one of my stancions hit an overhanging branch and the
Swing keal datch37 at 12:36pm 10.11.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2331 I would like any infomation on refinishing my keal the fiberglass is sweeled and split and the metal
Compatability:Polyurethane & Polystyrene rgranger at 12:16pm 10.11.10 Ask All Sailors 10/9337 So I'm planning on some modifications to the general layout of my boat. And this will involve consi
H34: How Is The V-Berth Sole Attached Joe Mullee at 11:41am 10.11.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2530 I'm in the process of fixing a leaking port over the vanity (among others). After that job it's on t
How to clean holding tank overflow on hull wgkenney at 11:30am 10.11.10 Ask All Sailors 9/7398 Hi All, I need some advice. I recently discovered that the pump out station we use "times out" aft
NorthU - Worth it, best way rpwillia at 11:23am 10.11.10 Ask All Sailors 4/1928 North Sails has what they call NorthU where they have CD (I guess you can watch) as well as book in
Roller guides Kokanee at 11:19am 10.11.10 Catalina 22 1/1349 I want to have roller guides installed on my Catalina MkII's Trail Rite trailer. Any suggestions fo
Plexiglass hatch replacement rjarrell at 11:12am 10.11.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/4937 Time to replace the sliding hatch on my H37.5. Cannot find a supplier for the thickness and shade I
Solid Teak or Teak Veneer? BoxedUp at 10:04am 10.11.10 Catalina 309 Group Forum 5/3001 From the US Sailboat show in Annapolis this weekend, a Catalina owner commented that the 309 @ the s
Toe Rail sloopdonb at 9:43am 10.11.10 Ask All Sailors 1/2069 :eek: I'm looking for a aluminum toe rail Goiot 811 for my O'Day 322, about 36". Rig Rite sells it i
Papamills papamills at 8:48am 10.11.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1469 1986Mac25: In order to see under my 130 Genoa I plan to raise the top of the forstay 12 inches on my
Fuel Tank replacement GreenLight at 8:38am 10.11.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/2200 I have to replace the 18 gal. fuel tank on my 1992 Catalina MK II. Any suggestions as to where to
Tides Marine Rudder Bearing on Freedom 40/40 (1) geoffschultz at 7:50am 10.11.10 Ask All Sailors 3/4649 During our trip through the Great Lakes I could feel a thump when the boat was rolled. It felt lik
Refinish wood cockpit table GWG at 7:40am 10.11.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2112 The wood cockpit table on my 361 is showing lots of wear so it's time to renew the original finish.
Boat buying help. Marc Bergmueller at 7:11am 10.11.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1770 I'm looking for another sailboat and am wondering if it would be appropriate to post some sale listi
Black Mast Paint Touch-Up Ducati at 5:15am 10.11.10 Ask All Sailors 5/3598 For the life of me I don't know why they manufactured my mast with black paint. I'm guessing that th
Non-Yellowing Sunscreen? Ducati at 4:25am 10.11.10 Ask All Sailors 2/2013 Are there any suggested brands of sunscreen that won't stain clothing? The stuff ruined all of o

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The Verdict w4swk at 4:28am 08.02.22 I understand your loyalty to Catalina. We have chartered the 30, 34, and 36 models. But friends who
Fuel Vacuum Gauge JamesG161 at 11:10pm 08.01.22 What seems to be the problem with yours ? This... Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta
H49 washing machine install Zencra at 10:59pm 08.01.22 thanks Art, I was waiting your reply. yes I will make sure to fasten in place, should be easy as mac
H49 washing machine install Zencra at 10:54pm 08.01.22 Few things
Fuel Vacuum Gauge Ralph Johnstone at 10:06pm 08.01.22 Praying for John's Diesel engine now. OMG I had not realized John's diesel had passed . I'll li
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 10:05pm 08.01.22 My son and I went to visit Luna today. I ran the 2 hardest of the AC cables today, the main input an
swing keel will not drop on Santana 21 rgranger at 9:42pm 08.01.22 Please post pics of the keel trunk from inside the boat
Catalina 30 winter storage Sanfelice at 9:12pm 08.01.22 Congrats on your new boat. Two suggestions: Don't use the mast as a backbone for the cover. Not to
What Brand and Size Battery Charger should I buy? LouisMK at 9:01pm 08.01.22 Your 15A charger is way undersized for a 200A battery bank. I have had excellent luck w/ both Pro-Ma
Winch replacement FastOlson at 8:24pm 08.01.22 On the subject of winch ratios in general, keep in mind the old adage that No One ever returned to t
Doyle stack pack dlochner at 7:59pm 08.01.22 Sails have to be trained to go into any of the stack packs. I have a Mack Pack and a new heavy stiff
New owner of neglected 1986 Capri 18 scottscotty at 7:37pm 08.01.22 Stdilbert... I am up the chowan river. Perhaps one day we will run across each other. G'day
Tools thinwater at 7:31pm 08.01.22 Keep the boat drier. If the tools are rusting, the humidity is too high.
The Verdict David in Sandusky at 7:18pm 08.01.22 I understand your loyalty to Catalina. We have chartered the 30, 34, and 36 models. But friends who
H49 washing machine install artboas at 7:00pm 08.01.22 Hi everyone, we are now in our 4th year living aboard and full time cruising. we have survived thu
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar SycloneDriver at 6:52pm 08.01.22 My smart shunt was showing 98% with a 5 amp load at 12.0 volt. They are probably shot or I have a b
Seawater pump for A/C 4Winds at 6:48pm 08.01.22 If you pump more water you may be able to remove more heat, after all that's where the heat is goin
Doyle stack pack Tally Ho at 6:45pm 08.01.22 I have a Mack Pack, but pretty similar. My main sail is pretty new, and pretty stiff. I have to st
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar Davidasailor26 at 6:42pm 08.01.22 Took the boat out yesterday and with only 5 amps load my house bank fell very quickly to 12.0 volt
Anyone have this drawer fridge? berner73 at 6:35pm 08.01.22 Quick question, though: can I trial run the fridge here in the house (it's a 12V only) by using a s

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