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Extending Cable Throw on Transmission and Throttle Cables dlochner at 4:04pm 03.08.22 Ask All Sailors 12/1582 I replaced the single handle engine control on my Sabre 362. The new control seems to be a little di
Universal M3-20: Raw Water Exhaust out the Shaft Seal Argosax at 12:43pm 03.08.22 Engines and Propulsion 3/757 Hello fellow sailors, After my boat was hauled out last fall, I was winterizing the engine in the s
Steering quadrant loose. Beneteau 361 2001. Autopilot detached richpinto72 at 11:46am 03.08.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/564 Hi all, weird question. My AP (Raytheon type 1) stopped working just before winter layup. Last wee
Foresail pennant kclancy at 10:50am 03.08.22 Catalina 22 12/3490 Hi All - are any of you using a foresail pennant? I was wondering if you noticed any additional heel
Best anchor and chain NCBrew at 8:22am 03.08.22 Big Boats 15/5602 I have a Hunter Legend 35.5 and the previous owner has a large heavy anchor with a very heavy chain,
So, an East Orient 32, Sabre 28, and Hunter 27 walk into a bar... Blowboat at 5:14am 03.08.22 Ask All Sailors 14/3550 OK, so maybe it is a bad "dad" joke (or at least a feeble effort), but my wife and I are currently l
Headliner cleaning treating seadaddler at 4:41am 03.08.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/785 What have you found the best way to clean the newer Hunter vinyl headliner and after cleaning do you
H30 cutlass O.D Cocoa Beach Sailor at 9:25pm 03.07.22 The Cherubini Hunters 12/1471 Hello, I am dry hauling in a couple weeks and wish to make a press with threaded rod for the Cutlass
Fresh water leaking in to Jabsco Shorinsean at 7:36pm 03.07.22 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1405 Hi Peggie, I have a classic Jabsco 29090 or 29120 manual flush on my 1986 Cal 28-2. It's in pretty
Leak behind hard plastic headliner in head on 2004 H36 Rasselas36 at 6:13pm 03.07.22 Ask All Sailors 1/484 Can anyone tell me how to remove this hard plastic headliner? I have a leak pouring down the left s
Great Lakes Charter wanted? Capt Andy at 4:27pm 03.07.22 Ask All Sailors 10/1629 I am interested in chartering a 37'+ sailboat in Lake Michigan or Lake Huron, in summer 2022. I woul
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price vsfoster at 4:12pm 03.07.22 Ask All Sailors 53/4760 I am looking at a 1983 Newport 30 and just received the inspectors survey. The "current Market Price
Keel smile and 6 bolts Constantcraving55 at 3:13pm 03.07.22 Mid-Size Boats 11/1976 Anyone dealt with keel smile 1975 catalina 27 and bolts in bilge rusted and breaks in bilge can see
Catch 22 revisited (1) capta at 2:12pm 03.07.22 Ask All Sailors 1/584 Too many Catch 22s in this country. It all started when I was 16, trying to get my Merchant Mariner'
Fuel tank/sender Growl at 12:55pm 03.07.22 Mid-Size Boats 11/1633 Think I should just replace the tank with a shiny new aluminum one or bother with a new sender? Fuel
Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV (2) Dave96734 at 12:50pm 03.07.22 Catalina 30 20/4192 Wondering if anyone can suggest the correct placement of fairleads / blocks for furling line for a H
Hunter Passage 42 Holding Tank Sending Unit Bill Kahn at 11:55am 03.07.22 Big Boats 6/920 I need to replace the Wema holding tank sending unit on my holding tank. Does anyone know the part n
Alternator question - is this AC? Stator pic included (1) baycloud at 11:38am 03.07.22 Engines and Propulsion 10/1334 Hey there all, I have a non-regulated GM style alternator (with no regulator), and a Balmar ARS5 reg
Haitian refugee boat runs aground in FL (1) rgranger at 10:56am 03.07.22 Sails Call Lounge 9/858 203209 https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/boat-carrying-haitian-migrants-grounds-off-florida-keys-
Forum search kclancy at 9:48am 03.07.22 Catalina 22 5/499 Hey gang - I can't remember how to do a search just within the Catalina 22 forum.. How does one do t

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Catalina 23 Swing Keel Johnb at 5:22pm 05.22.25 What is the weight of the keel? If I was facing that job I would be planning to use 1/4" thick G10.
1985 Hunter hull Crazy Dave Condon at 5:12pm 05.22.25 no you are fine. How long has the boat been under water ?fresh water or sat water?
New Owner for Catalina Yachts Skipper J at 5:10pm 05.22.25 I just looked up Deadalus Yachts. Exciting stuff, and I'm sure the engineers know what they are doin
1985 Hunter hull Grumps at 4:33pm 05.22.25 Although you said visual inspection could not be done at this time, you should have told us the boat
Lake Michigan (and Huron) Delivery Cruise dlochner at 4:11pm 05.22.25 There are differences between going sailing, doing a delivery, taking vacation cruise and adventurin
Vent hose choice dlochner at 3:56pm 05.22.25
Catalina 23 Swing Keel Foswick at 3:54pm 05.22.25 I agree with Shawn except that I don't see a scenario where this is an easy job - at least not if th
Replacing the thru-hull and seacock for the marine toilet - Beneteau Oceanis 40 2008 BigEasy at 3:54pm 05.22.25 Very frustrating indeed, especially working under the lavatory cabinet. You will have to change the
Replacing the thru-hull and seacock for the marine toilet - Beneteau Oceanis 40 2008 Ralph Johnstone at 3:46pm 05.22.25 Seems to me that there is a discussion about Teflon tape, yes or no. I have seen it spec'd for re
Catalina 23 Swing Keel P0intnHold at 3:45pm 05.22.25 I appreciate the replies and suggestions. All will be considered during my planning attack. I am lea
Sunken Treasure Michael Davis at 3:25pm 05.22.25 I do have a sailboat that I sail currently, two different stories at the same time is possible. I
Catalina 23 Swing Keel ShawnL at 3:21pm 05.22.25 That is the stock Catalina 22 design (I have a '72). I suggest you post on the Catalina 22 forum --
New Owner for Catalina Yachts shemandr at 3:16pm 05.22.25 Seems like pretty big news. But I suppose after Butler's passing the status quo couldn't continue.
Memorial Day 2025 shemandr at 3:06pm 05.22.25 Thank you for posting this. I will participate.
Lake Michigan (and Huron) Delivery Cruise Foswick at 3:02pm 05.22.25 The second draft is definitely better, but just to set expectations, even that could get pretty grue
Replacing the thru-hull and seacock for the marine toilet - Beneteau Oceanis 40 2008 (2) miraculix at 3:02pm 05.22.25 I may go with this solution be the best. But ... I would have to deal with the stupid recess aro
Spring Cruise - San Juans pt 2 Hello Below at 2:55pm 05.22.25 No, no, no ! I meant the thing you hold with your fingers.
Replacing the thru-hull and seacock for the marine toilet - Beneteau Oceanis 40 2008 (1) miraculix at 2:49pm 05.22.25 Looks like a bit of a sticky wicket. If you are stuck with two screwed joints, in order to avoid
Vent hose choice beerlover at 2:43pm 05.22.25 That's exactly what I ordered! Thanks!
7+ years without bottomcoat Davidasailor26 at 2:39pm 05.22.25

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