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Rubber glazing channel for windows?? SailingWebGuy at 7:18pm 04.20.10 Catalina 30 8/3117 Hello! Does anyone know of a supplier for the U shaped rubber glazing channel for catalina ports (b
How to paint my boat e714753 at 7:06pm 04.20.10 Smaller Boats 1/1660 OK, I am preping my 1977 catalina 22 for new paint. I have stripped all the hardware and will start
Cracked Skeg reapir H30inDC at 7:03pm 04.20.10 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1767 The port end of our skeg is cracked. Wondering if anyone has experienced this and how you fixed it.
Sail Shape Jonny PIP at 7:00pm 04.20.10 Mid-Size Boats 1/1506 HI I bought a new sail for my Roller Reffing and the foot is a little higher then the original sail
Diesel engine warm up and cool down? mseifert at 6:41pm 04.20.10 Ask All Sailors 9/5606 I was just reading a previous post about how long a diesel engine will last. Several of the respons
Cleaning out diesel tank? mseifert at 6:37pm 04.20.10 Ask All Sailors 20/10685 I sail on Lake Michigan and towards the end of last season had an unfortunate incident where my dies
Rigging a 1990 Hunter 27 asymmetrical spinnaker (2) tsbabcock at 6:07pm 04.20.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/5268 Can anyone help me figure out how to rig a 1990 Hunter 27 for an asymmetrical spinnaker. Pictures wo
Replace the rigging? Endurance2010 at 6:05pm 04.20.10 Big Boats 12/3320 I just bought a 1983 Hunter 34. The rig seems OK and some of it looks like it was replaced within t
D.I.Y. roller furling joemama7 at 5:52pm 04.20.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/24931 just a quick question about making your own roller system, I understand the concept of the pvc pipe
Wheel Helm Steering Cable Anne21009 at 5:29pm 04.20.10 Smaller Boats 0/1038 I had to replace my steering cable a few years ago and had it done "professionally". The steering h
Beneteau 50 Sailboat, pump service mikerzonca at 5:22pm 04.20.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1155 I have a Beneteau 50 Sailboat, 1996, built in France. It has a SeaLand VacuFlush pump and holding t
Hunter 18.5 sail slugs LTDARR at 4:10pm 04.20.10 Smaller Boats 3/1328 I broke off five sail slugs off my main sail this Monday. What would be the best replacements to buy
Folding propellers geocadd at 3:53pm 04.20.10 Catalina 309 Group Forum 3/2146 We would like to exchange our propeller for a folding propeller. Does anyone know the shaft size on
Cleaning stains in cabin lining for O'Day 302 Michel16055 at 3:14pm 04.20.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/57 I've tried searching for links but am unable to find one. I want to properly clean stains on the lin
Rudder Post in 27' Hunter Cockpit doninct at 1:33pm 04.20.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1233 I have just agreed to take ownership of a 1975 27' Hunter - (I convinced myself it would be great f
Whisker pole wanted skratch98 at 1:25pm 04.20.10 Big Boats 1/1247 I am looking for a 13-27 ft. line controlled whisker pole. Anyone know of such an animal? Steve '87
4-JHE seawater impeller KandD at 12:37pm 04.20.10 Big Boats 8/2427 I can't get the cover plate off to change the raw water impeller. It's on the lower right if your f
Thanks Oday20 at 12:24pm 04.20.10 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1869 I'd like to thank everyone that gave me ideas on raising my mast by my self. It's done and it works
saturn/delphinus dinghy dlewis812 at 11:44am 04.20.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1746 need to get new dinghy; for the moment have decided on inflatable. that being said.. realize the
blue jay mainsail !HELP! mbjmsx7 at 11:33am 04.20.10 Ask All Sailors 6/6031 I have recently bought a used blue jay sailboat. I am new to sailing and having some troubles. i was

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B41S5 Mainsheet control georgetheleo at 8:51am 03.05.22 I have decided to leave the mainsheet as is and have a single piece of canvas made that will run be
Replacing portlights with screwless, VHB tape mounted windows d-marko at 8:43am 03.05.22
310 Ahr 3.2V Li batteries; too good to be true? Maine Sail at 8:37am 03.05.22 #1 You are buying from an unknown Chinese vendor(BE CAREFUL) #2 With the rate of LFP cell productio
BOLT BROKE OFF jibes138 at 8:23am 03.05.22 A machine shop will likely have an EDM machine (electro discharge machining) to burn out the broken
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? dlochner at 8:17am 03.05.22 Your general assessment of Irwin's is consistent with what I have heard. I've only sailed on one and
New Catalina 30 Owner Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:03am 03.05.22
Any known concerns with this specific motor? Jacktar at 8:02am 03.05.22 In order to verify the battery is being charged you have to check at the battery posts while engine
Its funny Friday! mikeracca at 7:48am 03.05.22 rty. 203157 -Will you forgot rules 9 and 10 9. Bring her home on time, I will be here cleaning
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Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? mikeracca at 7:43am 03.05.22 Rebedding anything that goes through the hull is easy and usually a normal maintenance item. Even th
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Defender Warehouse Sale FastOlson at 7:18am 03.05.22 When a store/business is bought out, the new owners usually(always?) make changes. Sometimes good ch
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New to us Hunter 40.5 smokey73 at 6:40am 03.05.22 I did all my access for installation of the rotary drive through the lift out cooler. I don't think

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