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Galley Stove (Part 2) -2003 36MKII EdWard3 at 7:34pm 05.17.22 Big Boats 18/4135
Galley Stove Manual EdWard3 at 7:30pm 05.17.22 Big Boats 1/950 Any one have a stove manual for a 2003 36 MKii?
silly question on gas detector (1) sunlover at 4:24pm 05.17.22 Ask All Sailors 23/3299 I was going to install this in the aft cabin which is next to the galley and where the propane line
Free O-rings for 41DS Deck Plate Caps (1) dkinzer at 2:53pm 05.17.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/512 I removed the O-ring from one of the deck plate caps on our 2007 41DS for inspection and found that
Installing a kicker backplate on a 26M (2) David B. at 1:06pm 05.17.22 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1720 I'm looking for advice on where to install a kicker backplate. I've included a couple of pictures o
Bottom Paint? RichardSprince at 11:59am 05.17.22 Ask All Sailors 11/3044 Hi, Still in the procewss of buying my boat, pricing out costs. I saw some posts on doing your own
Trailer for a Fin Keel? RichardSprince at 11:52am 05.17.22 Trailer Sailors 8/2238 Hi, Looking at purchasing a Catalina Capri 22 with a fin keel. It's already in the water, and does
MRBF Fuse Required (1) Nichole340 at 11:27am 05.17.22 Ask All Sailors 4/739
34 Hunter install Raritan Hold n' Treat System with Electro Scan and 15 Gallon Tank and Raritan Four Gallon Salt Feed Tank with fetterswr at 11:14am 05.17.22 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1316 I just purchased the following items Raritan Hold n' Treat System with Electro Scan and 15 Gallon Ta
Asymmetrical spinnaker sheets catch on bow pulpit. (1) Hayden Watson at 8:56am 05.17.22 Ask All Sailors 14/3002 I typically set my Asymmetrical spinnaker sheets to do an outside gybe with the lazy sheet going out
Port hatch on Hunter23 help (3) Billleathen at 8:13am 05.17.22 Trailer Sailors 9/1859
'73 Javelin Rotting Cuddy Floor NeilboBaggins at 7:31am 05.17.22 Day Sailers 4/1311 Hey there O'Day fam. I bought a '73 Javelin last year. All in all it's in pretty good shape but, as
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC jim01749 at 7:12am 05.17.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/562 Hi, Was hoping someone can offer some advice or thoughts on what is a good boom break for 45 CC and
Is this a terrible idea (1) dannoz at 8:21pm 05.16.22 Ask All Sailors 25/1960 I'm pretty handy and enjoy a good project. I found this on our lake, it's been sitting there over t
Snark Mayflower Restoration Questions Purple Kawasaki at 7:28pm 05.16.22 Trailer Sailors 0/967 I started restoring a Snark Mayflower today. I've found a good amount of info on Snark restoration o
Jib catches on bow pulpit - port tack only (1) Dave96734 at 6:11pm 05.16.22 Catalina 30 6/1280 When I am on port tack, the foot of my jib catches on the bow pulpit (as pictured). Curiously, when
Boat sinks unexpectedly (1) Brian D at 5:59pm 05.16.22 Sails Call Lounge 14/2199 An investigation is persuing. No explanation. What do you guys think?
An Announcement About Catalina Parts. A Big One. Phil Herring at 2:34pm 05.16.22 Ask All Sailors 15/10185 Frank Butler, the late founder of Catalina Yachts, had a fondness for spare parts and a keen eye for
Need a new furler for B310 rbzymek at 2:32pm 05.16.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/816 I would appreciate a recommendation for a new furling system for a 1992 B310. The existing unit has
Table up inside when sailing 23.5 waterman30 at 1:47pm 05.16.22 Smaller Boats 5/767 Hi - Just wondering if it's ok to sail with the table up in the cabin. Could people grabbing it as a

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Ratchet block recommendation. jssailem at 9:47pm 07.04.25 On my 390sqft foresail I use the Harken a 57mm ratchet block that was included with my MKIV 1 furler
Release outhaul when not using boat? FastOlson at 9:45pm 07.04.25 Regarding the reef ties, with a loose foot it's easy to tie them properly (to reduce harm to the sai
Solar controller overcharging batteries FastOlson at 9:41pm 07.04.25 I guess the lesson is buy a reputable brand from a dealer who will handle warranty issues without a
Electric Furler jssailem at 9:17pm 07.04.25 If I was sailing a 60 footer with massive sails, maybe such an expenditure might be considered. But
the 4Th jssailem at 9:08pm 07.04.25 Thanks Mark.
the 4Th Mark Maulden at 7:45pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat? shemandr at 7:26pm 07.04.25 On another thread I suggested keeping the outhaul all on for a blown out sail. I'll stick with that
Tropical Depression 3 Kermit at 7:11pm 07.04.25 Happy Forth Kermie Happy 4th backatcha!!!
Ranger 12 - rescue (1) rhsc912 at 6:38pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat? BAD ORCA at 6:01pm 07.04.25 Thanks Kappy. I assumed there is more to keeping the sail on the boom. I have cringles across the
Release outhaul when not using boat? BAD ORCA at 6:00pm 07.04.25 There might not be a bolt rope since it was designed to be loose footed. I agree with the others -
Release outhaul when not using boat? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:58pm 07.04.25 Same as one that isn't loose-footed. There are reefing points on the leach and the luff. Ease the
Tropical Depression 3 jssailem at 5:48pm 07.04.25 Happy Forth Kermie
No priming after filter change on M25XPA DaveJ at 5:38pm 07.04.25 Yes, it is a spring return to run position. You have to hold it. Hope this helps Cheers
Ranger 12 - rescue Michael Davis at 5:23pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat? kappykaplan at 5:05pm 07.04.25 Off topic so I apologize in advance but have never had a loose-footed main so - how does one reef i
Tropical Depression 3 Kermit at 5:01pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat? Don S/V ILLusion at 4:59pm 07.04.25 There might not be a bolt rope since it was designed to be loose footed. I agree with the others -
Merit 22 owners Digger1 at 4:55pm 07.04.25 Sadly sold the Merit 22 on May 16th....but bought the Catalina 22 two spots down from mine on the 22
Release outhaul when not using boat? Davidasailor26 at 4:47pm 07.04.25 There might not be a bolt rope since it was designed to be loose footed. I agree with the others - c

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