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Bottom Paint for 1969 Sailboat raja612 at 4:26pm 07.26.10 Other Sailboats 1/1605 Looking for suggestions on bottom paint ideas for a 23' 1969 Kittiwake Sailboat. The boat will be ke
sea era lectra san problem Luke1817 at 3:48pm 07.26.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2292 Hi There, I have a Sea Era head w/ sea water pump that goes to a lectrasan system through a Y valve
Burning candles in the boat Romagic at 3:11pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 11/9273 I was always taught that open flame and boating are a bad combination. Reading through the forums
Oil Vacuum Pump To Change Oil, Filter Wrench? sigbear at 2:07pm 07.26.10 Catalina 309 Group Forum 3/2918 Can you recommend a good oil pump for the Catalina 309 oil change? and what about the filter wrench?
Magnetic Compass Alignment wgkenney at 1:30pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 31/9242 Hi all, We recently purchased a 2006 Beneteau 473. Boat is in great shape. But I have an issue w
Uniseal - How to use - For adding Vent Fitting Tartan34C at 1:08pm 07.26.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/5345 First, wow, I came upon this ask an expert forum after reaserch on improving my sanitation system, a
Help Me Pick A New Hand Held GPS Maine Sail at 1:03pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 14/3817 I want.. Good sunlight visibility Large screen (similar in size to my 176C) Ability to plug into th
How do you paint the bottom of the keel? robertsapp at 12:53pm 07.26.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3629 We've had our H336 almost a year, and before long we're going to need to do a bottom job. So here's
mcgregor 26X trailer teddybear at 12:35pm 07.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1876 Where would you suggest I look for a trailer for my 26X? Thanks
Harken Reefing Kit....yeah or nay? highdesertM26 at 12:33pm 07.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/10035 Anyone have an opinion on the Harken Single Line Reefing Kit (#430)? In researching my long term goa
Motor Mounts Needed palmettoess at 12:27pm 07.26.10 Big Boats 3/2167 ... for a Hunter 34. Any sources out there? Thanks.
Door County Sailing atwhite2 at 12:27pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1871 Good Afternoon All... Just soliciting some quickie advice, I am planning on sailing in the Door Cou
Perkins M30 Parts John1534 at 12:06pm 07.26.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1967 Seems all my favorite marine store are all closed. I'm looking for a place in Los Angeles area, for
35.5 Legend Fuel Tank Issues gersailor at 11:37am 07.26.10 Big Boats 9/3982 Hello Fellow Hunter Owners, I have owned our 1994 35.5 legend for four years and really like the
Modifications To ODay 28 - Traveler Location - Anyone have some advice or have tried to do this? Pennman at 11:27am 07.26.10 Bigger Boats 2/1893 My ODay 28 is an 83, launched in 84 that I have had for the past 11 years and sail it on the Long Is
Hand Held VHF navis at 11:22am 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 14/2765 We have been trying to get decent reception on a Hand Held VHF ICOM radio. It appears that they are
Used boat inspection questions Chilidog at 11:19am 07.26.10 Trailer Sailors 5/3069 Hi All. A new poster here with all the same usual questions. I am looking to upsize from a waterlogg
Edson Wheel adjustment primerate84 at 10:35am 07.26.10 Catalina 30 0/2139 I was working on my boat this past week-end and checked the steering because there seemed to be a po
Head info Tellertale at 10:29am 07.26.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2272 I have a 1986 31ft whose head needs to be refurb'd. Does anyone know the maunfacturer/model head for
hay nice n easy!!!! zeehag at 10:29am 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1456 how did the launch go ?? did you get pix??? did ye get the mailed thing yet?? did ye get pix of

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Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 7:10am 06.29.22 Ahhhhh the bliss of ignorance.... A 1946 ad.
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets chriscampbell at 6:56am 06.29.22
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets chriscampbell at 6:55am 06.29.22 No, but aren't jib sheets usually handled with winches? Seems those clam cleats might be a possible
DOWNWIND Don Guillette at 6:54am 06.29.22 With your background, I am afraid to post anything to go against what you have stated, for fear of
Cabin recessed light wiring diagram sail sfbay at 6:53am 06.29.22 Refer to pages 60+ for electrical circuit diagram in the manual in this link: GENERAL 12V SCHEMATIC
should I be concerned ? jviss at 6:50am 06.29.22 I personally wouldn't mess with that, I'd get a quote from a competent boat fiberglass guy. That du
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven SSchneck at 6:44am 06.29.22 So do they make stove and oven combos that use the small, portable, propane canisters?
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven tfox2069 at 6:32am 06.29.22 Propane can be reasonably safe if installed and used properly. The largest danger with propane is t
should I be concerned ? (1) jssailem at 6:21am 06.29.22 :plus: On the issue. Tabbing. Failure. It happens. As pointed out by @nightowle multiple possible ca
should I be concerned ? shemandr at 6:21am 06.29.22 I don't think there is an immediate danger. Tabbing can lift off like that from a variety of reason
Replacing datamarine transducers with Raymarine? FulmarCT at 5:53am 06.29.22 Thanks, I need to do a quick haul this summer to replace the cutlass bearing so I'll try that. Nothi
Looking at a 1987 MacGregor 26D Justin_NSA at 5:25am 06.29.22 They are easy to tow assuming the trailer is in good shape. You could comfortably expand your search
Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues Sailgunner at 5:11am 06.29.22 Thanks Nodak7. The orange grinding wheels for Dremel? I would love to know what model number your f
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven RoyS at 4:45am 06.29.22 My 1980 Hunter 33 still has the original Kenyon pressure alcohol stove. I have used it for over twen
Looking at a 1987 MacGregor 26D Kenflyet at 4:22am 06.29.22 As a 26S owner, I can see a definite and obvious advantage to the swing centerboard over the dagger
Loose Strut Repair Question Dave Groshong at 4:18am 06.29.22 Deal killer for me, looseness not so much, cracking and looseness, no thanks
should I be concerned ? dlochner at 4:14am 06.29.22 The tabbing is separating and should be replaced. The most challenging part of the job will be getti
Loose Strut Repair Question jviss at 4:12am 06.29.22 Talk to people who've had the strut break loose while underway under power.
Loose Strut Repair Question Claude L.-Auger at 3:44am 06.29.22 That would be a deal-killer for me unless the PO agreed to get it fixed. Cracked fiberglass around t
Push button switch for starter Claude L.-Auger at 3:31am 06.29.22 These push-start buttons rarely fail. If not done already, you could start by cleaning the contacts

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