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Chain plate leaks and bulkheads Indysailor at 2:57pm 10.10.09 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2569 This afternoon I looked at an Oday 23 today to purchase. It's a pretty sound boat in most ways. We w
leaky boat franksears@comcast.net at 2:46pm 10.10.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/2042 I have an 2001 - H260... a nice sailing boat... it leaks! not sea water. but rain water. I've sealed
Solar Trickle Charger b.nelson at 12:43pm 10.10.09 Catalina 310 4/2945 Our 310 is on a mooring in the summer and outside both without power. I am considering adding a sola
350, 37, 38??? christianadams at 12:07pm 10.10.09 Big Boats 5/2845 Wonder what people thought of the various utility of three Catalina models if one wanted to coastal
How do you "unregister" temporary one at 11:44am 10.10.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1545 I have searched everything. Forums, help, control panels, site map, everything. "Contact us" link on
Single Handed Running Rigging deepfreezesailor at 11:09am 10.10.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1811 Can anyone provide me a diagram of how to rig a V25 for single handed sailing? At 63 with one leg in
LED Anchor Light crimminst at 11:02am 10.10.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1735 I would like to replace the incandescent bulb in my anchor light on my 2003 Catalina 34 MKII sailboa
Alcohol Fuel Russr at 10:59am 10.10.09 Ask All Sailors 15/4376 Hi, We have used an Origo 3000 alcohol stove for 3 yrs and loved it. Last season we had problems wi
Jibing alone Warren Milberg at 10:03am 10.10.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2080 At this time of the year, the winds are often up on the Chesapeake. When solo sailing and needing t
Stainless steel railings Don Bumgarner at 9:17am 10.10.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1509 The stainless steel starboard-stern railing was damaged beyond repair on my 1980 Islander 32. Does a
Mainsail reefing RvrSailor at 8:54am 10.10.09 Big Boats 6/4593 I would like to know how to attach my reefing lines to the mainsail leech reefing clews. I have port
Which New or Nearly New 25' Boat Would You Buy? Marcia at 7:41am 10.10.09 Ask All Sailors 70/18654 We are looking into the future and we are considering a 25' sailboat. We like the size for what we
Holding Tank Bladder? sbailey64 at 3:21am 10.10.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1916 Hi, I have been looking at used Hunter 27s and realize that most of them have a waste holding tank.
WC Stern Light (1) shorty at 3:16am 10.10.09 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/1479 1985 Pearson 34 I replaced this OEM Wilcox Crittenden stern light with an LED fixture this past summ
head flush water intake CRYSTALxxx at 3:01am 10.10.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1925 Hi This Jabsco toilet sys is new for me. When I use the pump there is no water comming in. How dose
head flush water intake CRYSTALxxx at 2:48am 10.10.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1004 Hi This Jabsco toilet sys is new for me. When I use the pump there is no water comming in. How dose
Where To Buy Seat Covers for 26d?? tommy m johnson at 9:41pm 10.09.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2340 Just got 26d, which has fraying seat covers. Where can one buy either same model seat covers, or an
Rudder Post blues raybirdfloats at 9:00pm 10.09.09 Ericson 1/2145 I have a 1977 Modified Ericson 29 that went around the world without me and now lies in Alaska under
First 45F5 O2Addict at 3:16pm 10.09.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1442 I have been offered a good deal on a 45F5. Anyone on here an owner of one of these? What is the verd
Owners Manuals wufibugs at 3:10pm 10.09.09 Mid-Size Boats 10/3075 The PO of my 86 31' said she had all the owners manuals to the boat, but disappeared without deliver

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best places to install vents on a H280? (1) Tally Ho at 3:32pm 08.10.21 My H280 had a vent on the front hatch, and there were 2 opening port lights (open inward IIRC). one
Bow Nav Light Bracket AaronD at 3:15pm 08.10.21 Welcome to the forum!! Catalina sells another option: Navigation Light Bracket - Clamp On (catalin
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Kings Gambit at 3:09pm 08.10.21 Thanks for this John. I was just using the web summary on Google, not the app, if there is a differe
Network Power Connection- SeaTlkng jssailem at 3:06pm 08.10.21 Before rushing forward with a smile check the number of pins in your motor. Assuming you are trying
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner (2) jssailem at 3:02pm 08.10.21 KG the weather station in Windy for Shelter Island reported 15knots wind 22 minutes ago. hourly esti
Below deck disassembly problem Jimongee at 2:54pm 08.10.21 Karellen, well we are sorta thinking alike. The PVC conduit I was observing ran from port locker th
Open valve (2) jssailem at 2:48pm 08.10.21 Yes. Several. But that would also require the hose attached to the valve to leak. Good to know wher
New owner sea cock question AwwShucks at 2:11pm 08.10.21 Is it possible something like a barnacle is jamming the seacock open a bit? Theory says you can tak
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Kings Gambit at 2:10pm 08.10.21 Just an example of earlier mentions about weather forecasts. Windyty is predicting 8 kt from the WNW
Below deck disassembly problem karellen at 2:10pm 08.10.21 I also have a 356 and a shiny new Balmar battery monitor that I've yet to install. The Hunter build
Topping lift set up Joe Blizzard at 1:51pm 08.10.21 Trying to set up a topping lift for my newport 17, just curious how I should go about it. Run an ex
best places to install vents on a H280? shemandr at 1:47pm 08.10.21 You should also consider exit vents on the aft end of the boat if one doesn't already exist. That c
pearson spreaders shemandr at 1:36pm 08.10.21 I had a Ranger 29 of that vintage and it had wooden spreaders - cedar I think. At any rate if you c
Network Power Connection- SeaTlkng Fred at 1:17pm 08.10.21
pearson spreaders Rick486 at 1:15pm 08.10.21 Ty all for the replies and info. you have given me a great start. Again I appreciate all the help.
Yanmar 3jh3e alternator upgrade NYSail at 1:12pm 08.10.21 I was having a similar situation with my Yanmar 4jh4e with an 80 amp dumb alt. Just could not charge
best places to install vents on a H280? matts997 at 12:48pm 08.10.21
Bow Nav Light Bracket (1) sail sfbay at 12:12pm 08.10.21 Welcome to the forum!! Catalina sells another option: Navigation Light Bracket - Clamp On (catalina
Hunter 26 Inspection Port Water Basin Thingy?? twalker H260 at 12:09pm 08.10.21 The access cover you show to the left of the ballast tank riser/step must have been added by a prev
Hunter 146 - Trying to figure out what goes here sail sfbay at 12:04pm 08.10.21 Measure the width between each pocket and add 8-12" for the bow to elevate the cover and pocket widt

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