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Raritan PHII question - Wet/Dry Selector PKFK at 9:32pm 07.04.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2563 The new Raritan PHII LBA conversion in our boat has been getting good reviews from the admiral, but
Did Catalina ever build a swing keel 25,27,28 biiggd at 9:13pm 07.04.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/6933 I am actively interested in buying an older Catalina 25,27,or 28 foot boat. I HAVE to have a swing
sailing clothing recommendations? themadscientist at 9:07pm 07.04.10 Ask All Sailors 8/3370 I will soon have my little boat and getting out on the water is longer an "if" but a "when." My life
Heeling rayhow at 8:57pm 07.04.10 Ask All Sailors 19/4987 How much heeling is too much heel for my O'day 192. My partner gets pretty stressed out at 15 degre
Drive Line Knocking morgantheship at 6:17pm 07.04.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2628 First some background. I have a 27' Hunter. It originally had a Renault 8 Hp engine in it. At the be
Get on board higgs at 5:56pm 07.04.10 Ask All Sailors 4/1681 Had an opportunity to test my "get on board after falling over" system. It worked - even for me -
Jib furler works hard som1335 at 5:11pm 07.04.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2123 I have a 2008 Hunter 33 bought new last year. Jib furler is a Furlex and worked fine last year and
Wing Keel Trailer teacher63 at 5:04pm 07.04.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2195 I just bought a 1987 Hunter 23 that is good shape. However, I have 2 issues one worse than the othe
split tiller (1) dlewis812 at 3:38pm 07.04.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2634 suggestions? glue and clamp?
Need a mast for 25 ft macgregor jrale at 3:15pm 07.04.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1517 Macgregor boat owners, I need a mast for my 1981 25 ft macgregor sailboat. My original mast is dama
how high jib piedpiperIII at 2:05pm 07.04.10 Catalina 22 18/4015 I have the factory jib on my 1989 cat22. and I was wondering how far up the mast I should hoist it??
Some oil spill humor sailaway78 at 12:59pm 07.04.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1786 Check out this you tube spoof of BP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AAa0gd7ClM
rub rail leaks tdaulton at 12:55pm 07.04.10 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2121 We have a 22 ODay and I noticed that we have some places along our rub rail where it looks like ther
transducer installation 22 oday tdaulton at 12:52pm 07.04.10 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1769 I hope to install inside hull but only have access ( I think ) to the stern 1/3 of the boat.The uni
Progress Before and After (5) sailaway78 at 12:22pm 07.04.10 Ask All Sailors 6/1811 Progress on the rudder and other problems are progressing, SLOWLY. All parts and pieces needed ar
Bilge access???? Hobie1 at 12:21pm 07.04.10 S2 2/1707 I have an 83 S2 and cannot find any access port to the bilge. I have check every storage locker and
mast MB Ramsey at 11:50am 07.04.10 Catalina 22 1/1571 How do I walk the mast for a Catalina 22 sailboat? Is there a video available to watch this process
Food for thought and dessert Ross at 11:39am 07.04.10 Ask All Sailors 3/2811 This recipe divided by 3 makes a single 8 inch layer. It can be modified with spices to make a spice
sailing chigago... biorapper at 11:19am 07.04.10 Trailer Sailors 6/3039 thinking about pulling boat to Chicago to sail/walk round the city. From what I have read it is hard
Macerators mgchalos at 9:49am 07.04.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1642 My two Macerators (forward and aft heads) on a Benetau 46 have gone out at the same time. I suspect

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Covers for Dock Pilings? jssailem at 6:30pm 06.28.22 Leather pathes for the section of line circling the pilings. Our you could break out a sander and g
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 6:06pm 06.28.22 If you are motoring rather than sailing it is a very easy day trip. I helped another C30 owner del
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven mikeracca at 6:05pm 06.28.22 If you use propane make sure to have all proper systems in place. My Cat 30 has a propane stove/oven
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 6:01pm 06.28.22 I got a haul out date! Woohoo. She is coming out of the water on August 22. Now I just need a crew
Hunter 26 taking on water Crazy Dave Condon at 6:00pm 06.28.22 At the base of the compression post is a two part beige cover plate held in place with silicon. C
Low oil indicator fading in and out mikeracca at 5:52pm 06.28.22 So far, I've tried replacing the oil pressure switch with a new one. No change. Went on a long mot
WERE TO INSTALL EXTERNAL ALTERNATOR REGULATOR H41 ? Valerio at 5:50pm 06.28.22 ANY OTHER IDEAS ?
1975 Cat 22 Chainplate Location Jacktar at 5:41pm 06.28.22 Contact catalina yachts technical section, may be able to help with template, wrong locations will m
2008 Oceanis 43 cabin eyebrow windows NYSail at 5:31pm 06.28.22 Love to see a picture of the windows you're speaking of. Greg
Invest 95L jssailem at 5:18pm 06.28.22 It looks to be bringing a bit of water. Landing somewhere between Brownsville and Houston. Moderate
Do you use checklists? odaydokay at 5:13pm 06.28.22 Yep, laminating is a must. Our is two sided, one for depart and one for arrive. We found a piece pf
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) jviss at 5:09pm 06.28.22
Low oil indicator fading in and out JoeWhite at 5:01pm 06.28.22 Janelle to confirm the problem is due to sensor circuit, disconnect the 2 wires from the sensor and
Invest 95L WayneH at 4:49pm 06.28.22 Bring it! My cactus is dying, here in Central Texas.
Air conditioning issue Capt Robbie at 4:48pm 06.28.22 1) possibly air locked on that unit only and no water flow through the coil? can you disconnect the
Not sailing but I thought interesting with Independence Day approaching Mikem at 4:42pm 06.28.22
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) Tally Ho at 4:17pm 06.28.22 just spoke to Grant Coney at Coney's Marine in Long Island, a long time Catalina dealer. He said t
Grounding plate..... NYSail at 3:29pm 06.28.22 Thanks guys! As I said, it was only attached to the genset and I have had no issues electrically eve
Hunter 26 taking on water American Girl at 3:29pm 06.28.22 Hi Crazy Dave, We purchased the boat May 2021 and sailed it all last summer and fall with no proble
Cordless power tools: best for boat? SailingLoto at 3:28pm 06.28.22 I use 20v dewalt drill/impact/oscillating tool. Get a 3/8 and 1/4 socket adapter for the little imp

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