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Lowering the mast on a C30 TR (1977) Mark J at 6:07am 03.21.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1761 I need to step my mast to replace OEM wooden spreaders. Does the C30 mast step like the C27? If not
Cabin table finished Roger Long at 6:07am 03.21.10 Ask All Sailors 27/3512 Except for varnishing trim edges. http://www.rogerlongboats.com/images/CT4.jpg http://www.rogerlon
Need new Gib jackhobbs88 at 6:00am 03.21.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1120 Need help to find a good value on a Gib for my 2002 240?
Azores cruising sailboat race allan3670 at 1:59am 03.21.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1404 I am looking into sailing to the Azores in 2011. I have heard there is a race to the Azores which is
Swan 371: installing holding tank allan3670 at 1:46am 03.21.10 Other Sailboats 1/1711 Hello, I need some advice on where and how to install a holding tank in a Swan 371. All help appreci
Yanmar ysm8 prop rotation markstv at 11:20pm 03.20.10 S2 1/2673 I am getting ready to purchase a new prop for my yanmar ysm8 and would like to know if it takes a ri
Top lift mccauley13 at 8:10pm 03.20.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1789 My Mac 25 does not have a topping lift - all I have is an attachment point on the backstay when I st
28 MKII owners and A/C paiscool at 7:34pm 03.20.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/1848 I am very tempted to buy a 1995 28 MKII.But here in Texas I would need to install A/C. I would like
1979 L25 Headliner Steve22116 at 7:32pm 03.20.10 Lancer 1/1635 Good evening all. With the time change I decided to tackle removing my headliner so I can inspect ha
Beneteau First 38s5 Bow Pulpit w/rollers rajens at 7:18pm 03.20.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1676 Need a source for a cast alum. bow pulpit with anchor rollers for a Beneteau First 38s5. During Cyc
Cambridge to Cape May Marc Bergmueller at 6:59pm 03.20.10 Ask All Sailors 30/4690 I have a friend planning a trip North from Cambridge Md to the Deleware canal and down to Cape May o
Two three way valves one head ffharry at 6:28pm 03.20.10 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1215 I have a hunter 37 cherubini cutter with one head... From the head it goes to a three way valve. Fro
O'day 20 Leak Around Centerboard Pin sbranin at 5:52pm 03.20.10 Day Sailers 18/8951 I purchased a 1975 O'day 20 last fall. I found when taking it out for the first time that it takes o
Where would you hide a course computer for an ST6000 PrincessoftheLake at 5:39pm 03.20.10 Big Boats 10/2108 I am sure that the course computer on our Raymarine ST6000 has failed and the skipper and I drove 22
New Cabin Carpet lingarner at 5:17pm 03.20.10 Ask All Sailors 24/13000 I am going to attempt remodeling the interior cabin of my 26' San Juan. Starting with the floor. I d
Refurbishing exterior cabin/cockpit/deck OldDedHed at 5:16pm 03.20.10 Catalina 22 15/3644 OK another dumb question for a new boat owner. My '86 22 pop-top needs a good polish and mildew remo
Seeking current information regarding Marquesas Key Mark Major at 4:42pm 03.20.10 Destinations 4/4112 I sailed to the Dry Tortugas 8 years ago taking the northern route, anchoring west of Marquesas. Thi
Feedback needed on Aquagardpaint jybiom at 4:28pm 03.20.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1414 Has anyone used Aquagard brand Bottom Gard ablative paint? I am considering using on my Catalina 30.
Downwind, ease the backstay? Ducati at 3:16pm 03.20.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/6668 As we round the mark and prep for downwind, we should ease off the backstay correct? If so how mu
Looking at a 76' ODay 25 tpothen at 3:01pm 03.20.10 Day Sailers 2/1552 Hello all, I am going to look at a 76' Oday25 tomorrow. Can anyone educate me on the common pla

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LiFePo4 Refresh Johann at 6:45am 02.24.22 Interesting, indeed. I'm new to the topic of LFPs, but I have some thoughts. I thought one of the
Tow Vehicle Question. Crazy Dave Condon at 6:37am 02.24.22 Once a VW brought in a large catamaran to be repaired into my dealership
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered Rick Webb at 6:32am 02.24.22 What laws exist and what laws are enforced are two separate questions. It is a very minor inconveni
Expanding Hardening Foam Ben4195 at 5:54am 02.24.22 Thinwater, can you explain why you're not a fan of deck injection? Not to hijacka thread, but I hav
New Catalina 30 Owner jssailem at 5:52am 02.24.22 Oh the joy of finding Previous Owners were not really boat savvy and that boats some how survive. @
BRASS THRUHULL VALVES CORROSION jssailem at 5:33am 02.24.22 Bronze valves are generally tough units. The corrosion most often is a result of surface dripping.
Legend 40.5 (and others ?) - wine glasses fero at 5:29am 02.24.22 Where did you get it Jim? I found only one on ebay (need 2) , others, looking same would not ship to
New to us Hunter 40.5 SV Maverick at 5:15am 02.24.22 How are you planning to do that? I originally was thinking the same thing but.....
Lift arm for freezer- Legend 40.5 fero at 5:05am 02.24.22 I just replaced mine. 15" 40lbf. What lbf did you use? Ken 30 lbf 20in extended, 12in compressed.
BRASS THRUHULL VALVES CORROSION twodzusfittings at 4:05am 02.24.22 Daaah, my bad. I meant Bronze. Its a Groco Valve (I've changed the title)
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered dlochner at 3:57am 02.24.22 All states have that it's called the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and it protects peo
USCG Registry versus State kappykaplan at 3:43am 02.24.22 Now it's time to merge the two threads . . .
USCG Registry versus State Rick486 at 2:41am 02.24.22 Interesting comparison chart, and thank you. Gotta say, while my state, Oregon, looks pretty good,
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered Rick486 at 2:35am 02.24.22 Don't forget to register your dingy if you have one, and it has a motor, even electric. IIRC, even
New Catalina 30 Owner kappykaplan at 2:02am 02.24.22 Here are some numbers I found under the V berth. That looks like a Coast Guard documentation numbe
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 10:38pm 02.23.22 Mike, Do NOT connect it at either end. Here's why: https://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,5078.msg4315
New Catalina 30 Owner Stu Jackson at 10:06pm 02.23.22
New to us Hunter 40.5 baycloud at 9:52pm 02.23.22 Update. I have been working on the boat a little at a time. I have been cleaning bilges and cleanin
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 9:24pm 02.23.22 You mentioned using Simple Green for cleaning the exterior. One word of caution. If you have any
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered Stu Jackson at 8:56pm 02.23.22 What is "reasonable" may be debated but without probable cause your person, home, car, boat cannot

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