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reverse gear javelin at 6:31pm 08.12.10 Catalina 30 5/2534 Just bought a 1982 Catalina 30 with 30HP gasoline engine. Here is my problem. When I put the trans
3QM30F with JH mounts? (1) sail_4_me at 6:05pm 08.12.10 The Cherubini Hunters 20/7547 I'm looking into replacing the mounts on my 3QM30F ( 1983 37 cutter ) because I'm getting a lot of n
buyers/sellers-market gmeyerga at 6:04pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2611 Here's the dilemma: Should one trade with the convenient local store and its prices, or should one g
New Mac Owner alaskan mainer at 5:38pm 08.12.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1654 Just purchased a 1983 Mac 22 to sail on Sebago Lake Maine. Boat has been well cared for and my saili
Should the swing keel be primed? Jim Eller at 5:30pm 08.12.10 Catalina 22 3/1529 I recently purchased a Catalina 22 -1987 Mark 1. It was left sitting in the water for about three y
DC Service On lamp replacement (1) abyssal at 3:35pm 08.12.10 Catalina 310 3/1844 On my AC/DC distribution panel, the "DC Service On" light just recently stopped working.From what I
cabin lights question squansteve at 2:55pm 08.12.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2923 Hello all. :confused: Does anyone have advice concerning DC cabin lights on a 34' MKII? When i swi
Battery Charger Replacement butchrobbins at 2:20pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 10/3272 :confused:I need to replace my battery charger. However, it is a 30amp and I can't find one. I was
H22 keel inarathree at 2:18pm 08.12.10 Smaller Boats 2/1190 I bought an H22 three weeks ago. The po stated that it needed bottom paint and should have the keel
Hand Held VHF Radio connected to Mast Antenna? estopa at 2:08pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2347 Is it possible to operate a handheld VHF connected to a full size antenna located on the mast? I kno
auto-pilot location butchrobbins at 1:45pm 08.12.10 Catalina 310 3/1972 I have a Raymarine autopilot and it looks like lightning got it. :cussing: Where does the "brain" fo
Hunter 41 AC roan at 1:38pm 08.12.10 Big Boats 6/6546 Hi: I am thinking of upgrading my H 33 2006. It has vertical battans and shoal keel. I am thinking o
Help! I need measurements Fogcutter at 1:34pm 08.12.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1066 Hello, Is there anyone out there that owns a 1966 or 67 O'Day Ospray 16 footer. I need to know the e
Campbell 3 blade prop Andr� R. at 1:12pm 08.12.10 Big Boats 9/2289 I'm in the process (actually it's getting higher in the chain of things to do) to get a 3 blade prop
1993 Port Screens Jeff at 12:54pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1477 I'm reading from the archives and the Lewmar website that ports made pre 1996 can't use the newer st
building a mast raising system barryheath at 12:14pm 08.12.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2077 I have a 26C (1989) and am now unable to raise the mast myself. I know there are raising systems ava
Stick it to the Man per the Man! Fnovak at 11:45am 08.12.10 Sails Call Lounge 4/5575 Free! (almost) Florida Boat Registration Stick it to the Man per the Man! I just renewed my sailboa
Bread for cruisers Ross at 10:35am 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2666 If you enjoy fresh baked bread and if you have an oven you can do this with minimum mess: Mix 1 1/2
Rudder thickness and design lbyonkers at 10:26am 08.12.10 Smaller Boats 5/3635 What is the maximum thickness of the Idasailer HDPE rudder below the water line? Also, what if you
Spreaders... tgrace at 10:00am 08.12.10 Ericson 2/3568 Greetings.... I noticed yesterday that the spreaders on my Ericson 35 (76 vintage) were coming off

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Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? jssailem at 12:20pm 07.11.22 I have used the technique described by David. It works. An perhaps is a little easier to tie than th
A tale of Engine Harness Maintenance - 87 mkII Stu Jackson at 12:17pm 07.11.22 Well done! Thanks for reinforcing the danger of those trailer plugs.
House Battery Recommendation Davidasailor26 at 12:16pm 07.11.22
A tale of Engine Harness Maintenance - 87 mkII kappykaplan at 12:09pm 07.11.22 Some awesome detective work, @jonelli !!! :beer:
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? Davidasailor26 at 11:59am 07.11.22 I have some extra Dyneema! A bowline is the height of my knot-tying repertoire. How does one tie a
Port flange screws loose odaydokay at 11:58am 07.11.22 Yes, when I told my wife, she asked that same question: Your's or the boat's?
H41ds steering lube sail sfbay at 11:52am 07.11.22 Have you tried a penetrant oil like PB Blaster to loosen the bolt?
What size headsail do I have? sail sfbay at 11:44am 07.11.22 Do an internet search on "Hunter 38 specs" to find the stock sail. Likely 282 sqft. Measure it to be
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? stickinthemud57 at 11:44am 07.11.22 Tie a soft shackle out of 40" of 1/4" or 3/16" dyneema (less than a tall Starbucks Latte) , and it
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? stickinthemud57 at 11:42am 07.11.22 I agree this is the way to go for a boat sailing offshore but by the time this is all set up @stick
Re-leather the Wheel? jonelli at 11:39am 07.11.22 It's not hard to do yourself if you buy a kit. My wheel was slightly off on the exact size too. I b
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options fstbttms at 11:24am 07.11.22 In December 2020 we had Micron CRC installed on a new to us sailboat at an Anacortes WA yard which
Replacing a WC Headmate shank at 11:22am 07.11.22 That sounds good. Thanks so much
Replacing a WC Headmate Alan Gomes at 11:20am 07.11.22 Another vote for the MSD. Alan, did you just mount the new MSD in the same closet where the old hea
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options (2) Ralph Johnstone at 11:15am 07.11.22 Bottom paint is a tough one to deal with. Very area specific. For years I also use Micron CSC (no
Replacing a WC Headmate shank at 11:03am 07.11.22 Another vote for the MSD. Alan, did you just mount the new MSD in the same closet where the old head
Re-leather the Wheel? tfox2069 at 10:56am 07.11.22
Replacing a WC Headmate Alan Gomes at 10:49am 07.11.22 Thank you, Peggy. I'm certainly open to the idea of a MSD. I really like the idea of low maintenanc
Raw Water Pump Inspection - Oberdorfer odaydokay at 10:48am 07.11.22 Now I know why there is a video of a guy pulling the whole shaft out of his Oberdorfer. Might be ea
Replacing a WC Headmate shank at 10:37am 07.11.22 Thank you, Peggy. I'm certainly open to the idea of a MSD. I really like the idea of low maintenance

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