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Nuteak Deck (1) Great_Lakes_Crosswind at 2:44pm 03.25.10 Catalina 30 2/2067 Does anyone know where I can find deck plans that show shape and deck layout? I want to cover my wal
Spring may be here (4) JWH2050 at 2:08pm 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1754 We are leaving tomorrow on our journey down the Arkansas River that we started in 2008. We started a
What's the story with heeling? Newbie Sailor at 1:58pm 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 39/11255 We just started sailing last summer for our first time. It was amazing until we got caught up in a
Concrete Docks All U Get at 1:01pm 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 25/8628 Hi all, I was recently talking to our marina owner about the winter storms and damage to the docks.
Suggestions for OB motor for 14' Javelin sailingtrouble at 12:44pm 03.25.10 Day Sailers 1/1360 I'm looking for some suggestions for an OB motor for our 1967 Javelin. We need a bit of help getting
New rudder for my H260 pfchenier at 12:25pm 03.25.10 Smaller Boats 2/1262 Hello, I'm in the process of changing the foss foam rudder (H260) I have to a Idasailor.I'm not s
outboard or Rudder Steering?? rod1029 at 12:15pm 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 15/7961 So here is the Question at hand: does one control the vessel with the rudder, or with the direction
VC-17 thinner Pat T at 11:42am 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 7/10794 It's that time again. Finally. I read in a previous post that VC-17 can be thinned using isopropyl a
Hunter 23 Sliding Hatch Question MrUnix at 10:35am 03.25.10 Smaller Boats 6/4300 First off, I'd like to say hello to everyone and introduce myself as this is my first post here. T
Stuffing size? Steelshooter at 7:33am 03.25.10 Catalina 30 5/1644 Hi all, I'm getting ready to get my 1977 30 ready to put her back in the water and thought I would r
shaft coupling for hunter 35.5 minvan91 at 6:18am 03.25.10 Big Boats 7/1995 I am trying to separate the coupling from the shaft on my 1992 hunter 35.5. I'm sure that many othe
23.5 Questions Spiderjohn69 at 4:00am 03.25.10 Smaller Boats 8/2251 I've just purchased a 1993 23.5 that was part of an estate sale. The family was not familiar with t
A Rich H tank Roger Long at 3:33am 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2370 By the end of the day, I should have installed one of the better ideas I've run across to increase r
First Trip to Catalina Island rohare at 8:55pm 03.24.10 Destinations 10/5193 Hi all, I am preparing to make my first long (I guess that's relative) trip; from Long Beach harbour
Valiant 40 paint progress, for those interested. (5) CharlieCobra at 8:07pm 03.24.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2364 Finished the prep the other day. http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Beth/005-1.
A neat idea sailaway78 at 7:53pm 03.24.10 Ask All Sailors 14/2407 For me at least. While back was wandering around in a dollar store. I know, but it's really OK to
Hood roller furler issue (1) oldjags at 6:07pm 03.24.10 Big Boats 2/1381 I'm getting ready to re-step the mast on my 1994 Legend 37.5 with the Hood roller furler and need so
Waxing bottom vs painting bottom seamansg at 5:51pm 03.24.10 Catalina 22 4/2815 Waxing bottom not a very good idea ect. Hi, I was told at the marine store that I can wax the botto
cutless bearing replacement. bobleeper at 5:23pm 03.24.10 Big Boats 1/1747 Looking to replace the cutless bearing on a 36 catalina when I haul out next month. Understand there
Hunter HIN deciphering fiestaMojo at 5:21pm 03.24.10 The Cherubini Hunters 2/5040 Hey all, my first post as a new owner of a 1981 Hunter Cherubini 33!!! I might have a slight problem

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Potable water system problem on 2013 Catalina 315 Bill Russell at 8:28am 05.15.22 Thanks all for your suggestions. It turns out the spherical water tank inside the water heater is a
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 8:27am 05.15.22
Edson brake install! Growl at 8:17am 05.15.22 Yep, I know, thanks for talking sense into me, but, Every time I turn something breaks or needs repl
Edson brake install! BOSSailor at 8:09am 05.15.22 Not sure about the throttle but yes you should absolutely clean the surface the brake shoes ride on.
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar (1) Davidasailor26 at 8:08am 05.15.22
AC voltmeter replacement (1) leo310 at 8:08am 05.15.22 I installed one of these as I can now see what is going on just like the battery monitor.
Edson brake install! Growl at 8:04am 05.15.22 I still have no idea where the Phillips socket went???
Edson brake install! Growl at 8:03am 05.15.22
Rearming an inflatable life vest All U Get at 7:45am 05.15.22 Buying rearming kits is like buying pantyhose, too many choices. You have to know the model of the
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 7:35am 05.15.22 When I need to make a hole bigger and if I have the correct size hole saw, I cut the desired hole si
New Catalina 30 Owner DArcy at 7:19am 05.15.22 For making a large hole a bit larger I have used a sanding drum in a drill. I have a kit with variou
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar SycloneDriver at 6:52am 05.15.22 I would love to add external regulation but I've never been inside a Hitachi like the one on my boat
AC voltmeter replacement Stephen M at 6:46am 05.15.22 Thanks for the help, Jim and Terry. i will see if the Hunter store has a drawing to confirm suitabi
Installing macerator on 2000 Beneteau 411 in forward head RitSim at 6:45am 05.15.22 On my B411, the forward "tank" is a rubber bladder under the forward cabin bunk. Don't think this c
AC voltmeter replacement Terry Cox at 6:41am 05.15.22 Different model boat here, but our DC ammeter was not working when we purchased our boat. The panel
Yanmar fuel problem: air leak? jaysweet at 6:31am 05.15.22 Try bleeding at the injectors as you crank. I think I need to get the air leak (assuming there is
Jabsco Sensor Max 14 ice breaker at 6:22am 05.15.22 https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--3gpm-freshwater-system-pump--13997960?cm_mmc=PS-_-Google
Where do you keep the booze? DougM at 6:21am 05.15.22 On my Beneteau 323, the longitudinal section of the cabin table between the drop leaves had a remova
Installing macerator on 2000 Beneteau 411 in forward head Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:16am 05.15.22 I think I am going to have to install a hose thru the top into the tank and then to a macerator and
AC voltmeter replacement JamesG161 at 6:13am 05.15.22 I bet this Voltmeter will fit perfectly... Hunter 420 panel meters Jim...

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