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cat.27/1994 routing bilge hose! pethia at 8:34am 08.09.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1489 own a 1994 Catalina 27. the bilge pump hose that sucks water out of the small bilge area has lost i
Working on a boat - Observations Bob Poff at 8:07am 08.09.10 Ask All Sailors 19/2346 I've been doing some rehab/remodeling on my H34. Here's a few of my observations. 1. When planning
Painting Catalina fiberglass interior radioguy at 7:37am 08.09.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/34860 Hey guys! I'm in the process of painting my entire boat inside and out. I've spent the last few d
Weatherhelm PARAMOUR at 6:06am 08.09.10 Pearson 2/1774 Here's a suggestion that may help someone out there with weatherhelm issues. I have a 1987 k/cb 33-2
Under the floor Qoheleth at 5:48am 08.09.10 Day Sailers 6/2488 Does anyone know what is under the floor? Has anyone removed the floor for repairs? I have noticed
Fuel Tank Increase Rambunctious at 5:37am 08.09.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1029 I have a 2004 Hunter DS 44 and wish to add 100 gallon fuel tankage. Any suggestions on where to ins
Sail Pack Construction... (3) Sumner at 5:29am 08.09.10 Ask All Sailors 9/3713 Ruth and I just finished the construction of a ...... http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macg
CA Taxation geoffschultz at 4:57am 08.09.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2101 I'm planning on shipping my boat to San Diego in October and then relaunching her in March to begin
So..What are some budget improvements planned for next year's season? 1977oday22 at 9:03pm 08.08.10 Ask All Sailors 14/3634 So far it's been a great summer of sailing, and thanks to all the folks here, It's been safe and I'v
First sailboat - General Questions... cnsmith at 7:48pm 08.08.10 Ask All Sailors 11/3341 Hello all, I bought an Irwin 30 sailboat recently and am looking to convert the tiller to wheel. M
please read :Sail Live Laugh Love emergpa1 at 7:48pm 08.08.10 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1943 Sail Live Laugh Love hey Guys, I buried my Dad today. He was a hard working, plain speaking coun
Need gelcoat repair advice....Please! (picture) (3) gwp at 7:16pm 08.08.10 Ask All Sailors 10/9247 ready to jump in this week and patch some ugly spots on my C34. I have ground them out as little as
what type of knot for jib halyard troutsmustang at 7:09pm 08.08.10 Smaller Boats 5/5459 I just got my H26 and I am replacing the jib halyard. I bought the red line from West Marina but di
changing jib on Hunter 216 homak at 7:05pm 08.08.10 Smaller Boats 7/3426 The jib ripped on my 216 ... the boat was delivered to me rigged and I store it on a boat lift ... s
H26 Capsize in PA (1) Ron20386 at 6:06pm 08.08.10 Smaller Boats 7/3580 Came across this capsized Hunter 26 while at the fuel dock on Lake Wallenpaupack in Pennsylvania Sat
help me explain "Opti part patent pennant holder" Elaine at 5:26pm 08.08.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1797 what is "Opti part patent pennant holder"which part of the op? can you send a image? help...
Mast cover/pad John at 5:21pm 08.08.10 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/1646 Pad that covered keel-stepped mast below deck on a Catalina 36 with roller furling main. I'll give i
Question for the Ham Radio guys..? Maine Sail at 4:24pm 08.08.10 Ask All Sailors 17/2897 I am thinking about adding a cell phone amplifier to our boat as many areas have a weak signal that
Anyone going to be in the San Juans this month? truckman at 4:02pm 08.08.10 Catalina 310 5/2249 Going up to the San Juans, Gulf Islands for a couple of weeks anyone heading up. It would be fun to
Sail Repair Question Ducati at 2:08pm 08.08.10 Ask All Sailors 15/9858 My hi-tech mylar laminate sails (Quantum) are starting to show their age. There are a few holes +

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Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues Nodak7 at 2:24pm 06.28.22 Nodak7, what did you use to grind the old bearing out? Ive got the exact same issue. I was also won
1983 Hunter 34 port side water tank removal Artey1 at 2:12pm 06.28.22 I've noticed you asked us a few times you know there is room in there for a non custom-made tank it
Spinaker sock Belgian Chris at 2:02pm 06.28.22 Congrats on the new boat - and that's quite a windfall to find it came with a sail the PO didn't kn
WERE TO INSTALL EXTERNAL ALTERNATOR REGULATOR H41 ? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 1:40pm 06.28.22 Have you installed this electronic part inside the engine room, Any place you want. Just don't c
Sensors Needed for obtaining TWD so I can display wind shifts on B&G Vulcan 9. Davidasailor26 at 1:27pm 06.28.22 I would like to do this, I'm an automation integration engineer, so it's up my alley. I wasn't awar
Sensors Needed for obtaining TWD so I can display wind shifts on B&G Vulcan 9. Davidasailor26 at 1:24pm 06.28.22 Amazon has them. Unfortunately for a pretty significant markup. The resellers buy up any available
Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues Sgrmagnolia10 at 1:20pm 06.28.22 Nodak7, what did you use to grind the old bearing out? Ive got the exact same issue. I was also wond
WERE TO INSTALL EXTERNAL ALTERNATOR REGULATOR H41 ? Stu Jackson at 1:16pm 06.28.22 Do not put it inside the engine room. RTFM. Where? Outside the engine room. I've seen them under ad
Sensors Needed for obtaining TWD so I can display wind shifts on B&G Vulcan 9. Davidasailor26 at 1:15pm 06.28.22 I'm sure its possible, but couldn't you get heading from the fancy 6 axis accelerometer that is in
1983 Hunter 34 port side water tank removal DeniseO30 at 1:10pm 06.28.22 Any particular reason you are taking your tank out? If you are getting rid of it and its not destro
Sensors Needed for obtaining TWD so I can display wind shifts on B&G Vulcan 9. justin.hendo at 1:06pm 06.28.22 I'm sure its possible, but couldn't you get heading from the fancy 6 axis accelerometer that is in y
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven shemandr at 12:57pm 06.28.22 I guess we need to know if it is a canister type (Sterno) or pressurized with an external fuel tank.
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven SSchneck at 12:56pm 06.28.22 I'm concerned about fire. Is propane safe for a boat? I've had propane gas grills at my house
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets justsomeguy at 12:55pm 06.28.22 Does anyone have any experience using this type of replacement? No, but aren't jib sheets usually
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven tfox2069 at 12:53pm 06.28.22 Mine has a tank for the alcohol and a hose running to the stove and oven. I did a bit of Google-Fi
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven SSchneck at 12:45pm 06.28.22 Mine has a tank for the alcohol and a hose running to the stove and oven.
Is there a shutoff valve for 1974 ODay 27 with Atomic 4 twodzusfittings at 12:37pm 06.28.22 If there is fuel leaking out of the fuel line, then there is opportunity for air to come in at the s
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven (1) tfox2069 at 12:19pm 06.28.22 I can help with part of it. What you're looking for is denatured alcohol. You'll get it in a gallo
Sensors Needed for obtaining TWD so I can display wind shifts on B&G Vulcan 9. jviss at 12:15pm 06.28.22 Thank you for this. I agree, I get my head in the boat quite a bit, sailing to VMG sometimes instea
Catalina 22' MK II Bilge Delamination Stringer leak captcoho at 12:14pm 06.28.22

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