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Fuel flow problem remo7e at 3:23am 12.07.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2262 My Yanmar YSM 12 just died on me last week. I have a Yamaha 30 and I admit it is a bit on the old s
Small Microwave Installation Suggestions Ducati at 3:19am 12.07.09 Ask All Sailors 10/6927 Hi The galley in our 36.7 is very small and we're looking for ways to squeeze in a small microwav
Doghouse Wire (1) Albanach at 2:05am 12.07.09 Catalina 310 4/2189 In response to a recent query I meant to show attached picture with just a little hook that keeps th
'Sail' Help Styrbjorn at 6:53pm 12.06.09 Ask All Sailors 12/2253 Using the Sailmaker's Apprentice I have made a giant rectangular 'sail' out of hemp canvas. The ide
Of interest to some: swaging a cable txtowman at 6:51pm 12.06.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1971 thought would be good to have on hand in case you can't find a pre made cable or to make an interim
Product Review - Good Crimper Value (4) Maine Sail at 6:06pm 12.06.09 Musings With Maine Sail 12/5725 Hi All, Some of you may have read the ripping I gave the Harbor Freight Tools ratcheting crimper ba
Electric Toilet In 2 Cabin 393 bilgolabands at 6:00pm 12.06.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1639 Hello All, We own a 2 cabin, two bathroom Beneteau 393 and wish to convert one of the the manual Jab
Beneteau Line Holders nofd843 at 4:55pm 12.06.09 Ask All Sailors 2/5501 OK, so we went to the boat show this weekend and saw a Beneteau that had line holders on the cockpit
To zinc or not to zinc Squadron at 4:17pm 12.06.09 Smaller Boats 2/1163 Hey guys, I've got what could possibly be a dumb question, but as I am still new to sailing and use
Port Lights/Hatches gasket replacements ChrisNJ at 3:42pm 12.06.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1538 First I want to thank everyone that has answered so many of my questions. As a new boat owner I seem
Looking for centerboard - 95 Capri 16.5 Majkut77 at 2:05pm 12.06.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1557 I need a centerboard for a '95 Capri 16.5. Does anyone have any idea about where I can get one? Th
Cal 28-2 water heater Pouledad at 11:08am 12.06.09 Cal 0/1834 Hi. I'm trying to replace the water heater for my Cal 28-2 "Morning Star." You'd save my life if you
Interior wall fabris stains peterdinunzio at 8:50am 12.06.09 Smaller Boats 10/2017 Interior wall fabric stains Hello Again Hunter Owners; I've been busy cleaning and polishing my r
Engine Oil jorgefife at 6:51am 12.06.09 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2001 What engine oil should I use on my Yanmar 2GM, H33, 1982? Owners of similar boats, please tell me if
Chain plates Patrick Stump at 5:44am 12.06.09 Lancer 10/2915 Bought boat and sailed couple of times but now taking a closer look I see hair line cracks in the hu
CDI furler Quoddy at 4:52am 12.06.09 Ask All Sailors 12/3126 CDI warns that if your fairlead is aft and not pulling equally on leech and foot the furler may lift
Going offshore tomorrow for the first time. any advice? luvitt at 11:41pm 12.05.09 Ask All Sailors 32/8572 Charleston, SC. wind = 15-20 knots, waves = 1-4 feet, visibility = 10 mi. havent really been to
I guess it's time to take the canvas off :( (1) Manny at 8:06pm 12.05.09 Ask All Sailors 9/1854 It was around 60 degrees last Sunday, but today was a different story :doh: Manny
Missing anchor on columbia 32 lightshaft at 7:42pm 12.05.09 Columbia 0/1631 I am going to look at a columbia 32 for sale. The owner has sent me pictures and there appears no pr
Anchor missing lightshaft at 7:27pm 12.05.09 Columbia 0/1515 I am going to look at a columbia 32 the owner has sent some pictures but looking closely the boat do

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Cleats Benny17441 at 8:49pm 08.20.21 One last thing before you start cutting. The backing plate may be threaded or the nuts may be imbe
Sheer vs steering currents Benny17441 at 8:19pm 08.20.21 I think you mean "SHEAR" like break off or cut off. There are winds aloft that will shear the top
Need source for boat plumbing parts Ralph Johnstone at 8:07pm 08.20.21 They aren't my concerns: Sorry about that ..................... to many he saids, that she said
South and middle Puget Sound Ken Cross at 7:44pm 08.20.21 Penrose is a great stop. We bypassed Penrose on the way south. I agree it's a nice stop. We may en
Main sheet rigging shemandr at 7:21pm 08.20.21 Leave it? Again I'm not Catalina versed but should releasing the main sheet be as far forward as th
Need source for boat plumbing parts Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:18pm 08.20.21 might I be so bold as to propose a solution to address several of your concerns regarding hose runs.
South and middle Puget Sound MikeHoncho at 7:05pm 08.20.21 Penrose is a great stop.
Chainplate Caulking DArcy at 7:02pm 08.20.21 I just re-bedded mine with butyl tape. Easy to do, works well.
Raymarine ST4000+ Seatalk Fail message Good Vibes at 6:40pm 08.20.21 Thanks all. Quick update. New EV100 installed with seatalk to seatalkNG converter. All old instrumen
Main sheet rigging SeaDogRun at 6:39pm 08.20.21 I am new to this form and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all of your opinions and wisdom. U
Main sheet rigging Joe at 6:25pm 08.20.21 The simple answer is that some one decided they didn't like the original set up and decided to impro
South and middle Puget Sound Stu Jackson at 6:03pm 08.20.21 Hi Ken glad you're having a great time, hi to JoAnne.
Main sheet rigging Tally Ho at 5:09pm 08.20.21 Looks like it has the same purchase as the diagram, just using some different style blocks. Also, t
Midship cleat on toe rail? Tally Ho at 4:55pm 08.20.21
356 in boom reefing -need options Tally Ho at 4:50pm 08.20.21
Replace Dorade with Solar Vent ramoore at 4:35pm 08.20.21 Thanks! Those look really nice. The soft plastic on my original one looks pretty sad at this point.
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water? Ralph Johnstone at 4:32pm 08.20.21 If you DIY, buy two. One to drop. :) Buy two boats ? ? ? One with a clean hull for when the othe
Midship cleat on toe rail? heritage at 4:31pm 08.20.21 I have not used one of these but have read good reviews. Should be perfect for single handed dockin
Main sheet rigging SeaDogRun at 4:21pm 08.20.21
Main sheet rigging shemandr at 4:19pm 08.20.21 I'm not versed in Catalinas but that mainsheet system seems overly complicated. While it gets good

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