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reverse gear javelin at 6:31pm 08.12.10 Catalina 30 5/2535 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 10/3273 :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 4/2350 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 3/1973 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 4/5576 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 2/3569 Greetings.... I noticed yesterday that the spreaders on my Ericson 35 (76 vintage) were coming off

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What size headsail do I have? (1) Stu Jackson at 1:58pm 07.11.22 I meant, its it 110%, 115% or something else. I cannot find THIS information in the manual Measur
45DS mainsail furling buddy0 at 1:58pm 07.11.22 Hi Ralph. Thanks for the info. Sounds like it is something that could, and should, be fixed. Glad I
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM Milan at 1:55pm 07.11.22 The first thing that I noticed on the photo of your alternator is that you have the original altern
Navigation light not working - probably shorted out - H240 Crazy Dave Condon at 1:48pm 07.11.22 Look on the back of the panel and is the color coding of wires is different. Advise please
Hunter 326 Microwave (1) Quasimotor at 1:46pm 07.11.22 207219
Leaks at the Hatch Crazy Dave Condon at 1:42pm 07.11.22 Remove that piece and clean old caulk. Caulk all the way across the side of the teak and screws.
Ignition Switch Boomer2it at 1:38pm 07.11.22 Fixed the issue, took my time and took a close look at the wires on the back of the key switch, AC a
Port flange screws loose 31seahorse at 1:38pm 07.11.22 On the serious side.....Perhaps a dab of caulk like BoatLife would hold the screws against vibrating
Help! Crazy Dave Condon at 1:37pm 07.11.22 In my former life , I was an experienced investigator well respected besides being a sailboat dealer
House Battery Recommendation tfox2069 at 1:34pm 07.11.22 You can replace 400 ah AGM with 300 ah LiPo due to the ability to discharge to 75% - 80%. The weig
45DS mainsail furling (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:32pm 07.11.22 After I lock down both in and out, I tension the outhaul. Has anyone else had this problem? Yo
45DS mainsail furling buddy0 at 1:31pm 07.11.22 Thanks for the reply sail sfbay. Just one note, the rope clutches on the cabin top do not slip. I am
What size headsail do I have? kappykaplan at 1:29pm 07.11.22 If the J is 10 and the LP is 11 then the size is 110. @flightlead404 , Joe has answered your quest
High Water Alarm - Oceanis 45 (2012) kappykaplan at 1:25pm 07.11.22 @toddbecker , the OP hasn't been seen since Oct 2020.
Im pretty proud of this so posting it here too SailingLoto at 1:21pm 07.11.22 Who cares about the boat... I would be more proud of the shed :beer::dancing::biggrin: Man... the
Im pretty proud of this so posting it here too (1) SailingLoto at 1:20pm 07.11.22 Looking good. Paint or polished gel coat? :biggrin: Wetsanded and buffed, bottom stripped, 6 coats
What size headsail do I have? flightlead404 at 1:13pm 07.11.22 Sorry I was unclear in my initial question. I'm not asking for specific measurements. I've gone a
Im pretty proud of this so posting it here too Leeward Rail at 1:13pm 07.11.22 Who cares about the boat... I would be more proud of the shed :beer::dancing::biggrin:
What size headsail do I have? Joe at 1:10pm 07.11.22 The very easiest way to determine sail size is to compare the headsail's Luff Perpendicular (LP) wit
45DS mainsail furling sail sfbay at 1:02pm 07.11.22 buddyO.. ....you are doing everything right. However, I would look to replace your furlin / out line

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