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cat.27/1994 routing bilge hose! pethia at 8:34am 08.09.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1490 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 19/2349 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 6/34964 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 2/1795 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 6/2501 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 0/1031 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 9/3720 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 8/2105 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 14/3640 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 11/3343 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 10/1947 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 10/9286 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 5/5475 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 7/3429 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 7/3581 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 1/1804 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 0/1653 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 17/2900 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 5/2281 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 15/9930 My hi-tech mylar laminate sails (Quantum) are starting to show their age. There are a few holes +

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I remove broken evaporator and find I need to replace the panel on which food rests MikeHoncho at 8:05am 07.04.22 Your could buy all the saw you need, do it yourself and have a saw left over for the next project
Music Problems - Help kappykaplan at 8:01am 07.04.22
How to connect a depth sensor to my Samsung tablet and phone? jssailem at 7:56am 07.04.22 Nice find Barry :wow3:
Newport 28 mk2 masthead fittings Tally Ho at 7:54am 07.04.22 So yes my 'solution' is affront to all engineers but it does mean my estimates/ calculations/ sheer
How to connect a depth sensor to my Samsung tablet and phone? BarryL at 7:54am 07.04.22 Hi, I believe the Airmar DST810 will do what you want https://www.airmar.com/productdescription.ht
How to leak-proof a split sliding aluminum frame Catalina window Jacktar at 7:54am 07.04.22 Check out local rubber specialty outlets that stock gaskets for vehicles and RVs, they may have some
Music Problems - Help jssailem at 7:51am 07.04.22
Swing keel delrin rod stuffing box Tally Ho at 7:50am 07.04.22 I agree with @ggrizzard, there should be packing material (usually about 3 rings) inside the large p
Tying up at the dock (1) jssailem at 7:49am 07.04.22 <p>
Galley Stove (Part 2) -2003 36MKII jviss at 7:48am 07.04.22 I hear you, John, but the puzzle is that there are valves at both ends of the hose. How does the ga
Galley Stove (Part 2) -2003 36MKII jssailem at 7:40am 07.04.22 IMPROBABLE>>> Imagine that the hose is in a vertical position above the burner. You shut off the ga
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it? jviss at 6:40am 07.04.22 I confess that I don't use mine, because it doesn't work, the switch (which I think is the blower sw
I remove broken evaporator and find I need to replace the panel on which food rests NoReverse at 6:30am 07.04.22 Take your cardboard template or the old acrylic piece to your local acrylic provider they will make
Music Problems - Help dlochner at 6:28am 07.04.22 We have an older stereo receiver that we seldom use. Now we use a portable Blue Tooth speaker that w
Music Problems - Help (1) Tally Ho at 6:23am 07.04.22 One of my solutions is to play music from my phone, through the stereo using Bluetooth. I get the mu
Music Problems - Help kloudie1 at 6:23am 07.04.22 I feel your pain, Roy.. When I bought my boat in 1991, it had no stereo so I installed a din1 AIWA (
Ignition Switch Boomer2it at 5:44am 07.04.22 I agree with @Tally Ho , either you didn't wire the new switch exactly as the old or the new switch
knot ID JBP-PA at 5:44am 07.04.22 I call it the modified halyard knot. I tie a regular halyard knot, and then tuck the free end under
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it? LakeOntario270 at 5:21am 07.04.22 It was put there for a reason so I use it.
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it? DougM at 4:59am 07.04.22 My Beneteau was wired so that the blower runs when the engine runs. Both the intake duct (no blower)

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