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'78 H30 - Questions from a newcomer zipkruse at 11:53pm 12.30.09 Mid-Size Boats 7/3036 Me ' a couple of buddies may soon be given a 1978 Hunter 30. We've had only a cursory look at the th
Hunter 23.5 Hull Scott2 at 6:12pm 12.30.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/6994 Alas, poor Meva, my 1993 H23.5's water ballast tank leaked into the core and she is unfit to sail wi
Plumbing? Snotter at 3:08pm 12.30.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2932 The new heat pump is installed and the electrical upgrades will be finished soon. It is time to sta
My new to me C27 caguy at 2:23pm 12.30.09 Ask All Sailors 20/3565 I have been looking for a long time for a C27 on a trailer that I could afford and finally did. I w
Keel bolts/rudder autopilot? Scott C. at 12:35pm 12.30.09 Islander 2/2671 I am new to sailing, I have had my I28 for about 6 months and have noticed that my keel bolts are co
Legend 40.5 House Battery Survey / Questions Rick D at 12:06pm 12.30.09 Big Boats 18/2930 I don't believe there was a 'stock' area for house battery placement on 40.5's. I am a bit annoyed o
We're planning a Chesapeake Bay cruise and..... SVSeahawk34 at 11:56am 12.30.09 Destinations 8/5621 My wife and I own a 1988 Catalina 34 and are planning a spring (May 2010) cruise to Baltimore from o
Toilet Seat sailboat09 at 10:54am 12.30.09 Catalina 30 0/1429 I need a toliet seat for my Catalina 30 - it is a TUFFY J-9 - where might I purchase one? Lee
New sails: a few questions... sailingchefs at 10:17am 12.30.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1502 Hi All! I'm ordering new sails for my recently acquired '84 C-25 (SR-FK). I have not yet sai
"Scan" still camera shots from Colorado (6) walt at 10:02am 12.30.09 Sails Call Lounge 3/3153 This post is somewhat a test to see how these pictures show up here.. The pictures were taken with a
Boom Vang for 7.3 jetdrvr at 10:00am 12.30.09 S2 1/1514 Hey all, I am planning on getting a boom vang for my 7.3. Any suggestions on what to get? I have
"We always had(have) sailing...." Prime Time at 9:26am 12.30.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1380 Any one remember the scene in City Slickers where one of the actors says to Billy Crystal how growin
Jabsco head replacement Bob 04 H260 at 8:45am 12.30.09 Smaller Boats 0/1095 I am going to take Peggies advice and replace the pump on the Jabsco head in our 260 with the Rarita
Sea Era with smart control? S36_Osprey at 8:25am 12.30.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/3353 Hello - I'm thinking about a change to the head system on my Sabre 36. Currently I have a Lavac hea
Dry Storage, keel support nics0car at 5:11am 12.30.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/3938 I'm curious about storing your boat for the winter in the boat yard. When the boatyard operator had
sailing video thesailerdude at 9:55pm 12.29.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2248 the link to the brief video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sFAa28bPeg sorry guys you wouldnt
Main Sheet Attachment r.oril at 9:53pm 12.29.09 Ask All Sailors 4/2416 I am having a senior moment. I saw a upside down horseshoe device that you attach the main sheet to
Does anyone know what motor this is? (1) caguy at 8:41pm 12.29.09 Ask All Sailors 15/6068 It in a 1982 C-27 I am buying. The motor got wet from rain water and does not run. The PO says that
Blake's Victory yottyboy at 6:13pm 12.29.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/8723 No it's not a famous sea battle, it's a potty. If you have ever run across one, you will know that i
Northern Charters Tim R. at 5:23pm 12.29.09 Ask All Sailors 16/2687 I am sitting in Bar Harbor and it is 8 degrees blowing 20-30 and gusting to 50. It would be great t

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Legend 41 Forward Heads Hatch SirMichael at 6:34am 04.27.22 Question: Is the frame of your hatch damaged or unusable that you are replacing it, or is the plexi
Two-battery LiFePo4 system? Johann at 5:43am 04.27.22 Yeah, for 2-3 times more Lithionics will sell you snake oil. good luck. What exactly about a robu
New Catalina 30 Owner jssailem at 5:32am 04.27.22 I like the blueing of your metal. Like all coatings it a delay tactic. I have been using Lear Chem
Diesel heater install on Hunter 45CC jssailem at 5:12am 04.27.22 Hello Tony. My Cal35c is a little smaller than your boat. I installed a Wallas 40DT diesel heater.
Paddlewheel Protection senang at 4:55am 04.27.22 I pull it whenever not used for a couple of days. I have a glass jam/confiture jar filled half way w
Diesel heater install on Hunter 45CC Terry Cox at 4:43am 04.27.22 Hi Tony, different model boat here, but similar. Wrote an article some time ago about how I installe
Needing a new motor for my Catalina 22 Grotto at 4:36am 04.27.22
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues Grotto at 4:29am 04.27.22 I have the propane model and my choke is also persnickety 5min full choke another 5-7 1/2 choke. it
Replace mechanical rotary autopilot drive unit (ST4000Mk2) with linear drive unit? kappykaplan at 3:09am 04.27.22
Desperate leakinhg Davidasailor26 at 2:35am 04.27.22 Friend thinks possible that an extra low tide could have set her on the bottom with too much weight
Docking with a loop Ward H at 1:07am 04.27.22 Great video Greg. As Scott mentioned I do something similar using a Docking Stick to catch the pilin
Legend 41 Forward Heads Hatch KeokiV at 1:01am 04.27.22 Thanks for your input. main issue is that I am based in the UK so it is difficult to make use of a
Fischer Panda engine speed regulation Bogart at 12:40am 04.27.22 Thank you Rick 486. As no one else has come up with any solutions, I'll take your advice and call "t
Replace mechanical rotary autopilot drive unit (ST4000Mk2) with linear drive unit? skunther at 12:31am 04.27.22 What autopilot control unit have you? If it doesn't have a clutch output, then this is not a pract
ignition key cover Catalina 30 1978 vintage Richard19068 at 10:29pm 04.26.22 I have a similarly recessed / exposed panel and have not had a problem in 20 years. If it worries
Desperate leakinhg Richard19068 at 10:18pm 04.26.22 Anyone have an idea how I can find out what tension would be correct for the shrouds? I called Tiar
Seeking advice from any chemists, bottom paint related JamesG161 at 9:52pm 04.26.22 Mineral spirits :plus::plus: Add small paint amount into a container and add Mineral Spirts ounce
Desperate leakinhg Halvern at 8:38pm 04.26.22 Hayden, you are correct, it does have an encapsulated keel. Hal
Desperate leakinhg Halvern at 8:35pm 04.26.22 Anyone have an idea how I can find out what tension would be correct for the shrouds? I called Tiara
Another Battery Question..... JohnShannon at 8:30pm 04.26.22 If you want to do it, do it new to new and old to old. The problem with new to old is that now you

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