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Alder-Barbour CU-100 Air-Cooled Question jasonearlsmith at 7:55am 10.11.09 Ask All Sailors 2/2030 My 1984 Catalina 38' has a Alder-Barbour Cold Machine CU-100 aboard... problem is, ever since a rece
Need Stay Attach Fitting kriening at 6:40am 10.11.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1109 I am looking for an attach fitting for a 98 26X. There are two stay attach points on either side of
Very interesting video regarding the stepping of a mast! dserrell at 6:36am 10.11.09 Trailer Sailors 4/5522 1
Hull/Keel dimensions for 1979 O'day 28 skipperlenny at 5:18am 10.11.09 Ask All Sailors 3/2763 I am in the process of modifying a trailer to fit my 1979 O'day 28 tall rig. My search to locate th
Instruments - repair or replace sailfree at 4:43am 10.11.09 Catalina 30 1/1734 We have a 1980 Catalina 30 with Maretron speed, depth, and wind speed and direction instruments. Som
Maretron instruments sailfree at 4:34am 10.11.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1414 We have a 1980 Catalina 30 with Maretron speed, depth, and wind speed and direction instruments. Som
winter storage dasboot at 7:42pm 10.10.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1741 Hey now, Getting awful chilly up here in VT. Wondering what to do with the sheets and other lines
Rudder on 170 while moored... (1) BlueRunner at 6:16pm 10.10.09 Day Sailers 3/2712 I've had my new (to me) 170 moored in front of my home for about a week. I'll be pulling it out for
safe to work on trailered boat? bbgear at 4:05pm 10.10.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2032 I am new owner of used 22' MacGregor currently on trailer. Is it safe (for the boat and me) to work
Head options on small boat (2) Bonzai at 3:23pm 10.10.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/3346 Peggie, I'm looking for the best way to set up a head on a 25' Lancer currently utilizing a porta
Chain plate leaks and bulkheads Indysailor at 2:57pm 10.10.09 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2790 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 3/2186 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 4/3226 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 5/3163 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 4/1582 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 0/1854 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 2/1794 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 15/5446 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 6/2196 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 2/1547 The stainless steel starboard-stern railing was damaged beyond repair on my 1980 Islander 32. Does a

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Fresh water flush Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:56am 04.20.22 Uh-oh...I missed that. It did seem like an overly complex plumbing scheme. It should NOT have bee
Tahatsu 6hp Sailpro for my Hunter 240 waterman30 at 9:32am 04.20.22 I just traded my 9.8 for the 6 to save my back. It should work fine on the lake I think. I was think
Epic Fail Tater at 9:20am 04.20.22 So, there was an overhead power line near the boat ramp? This surprises me. I would think that wo
Fresh water flush Xstream at 9:10am 04.20.22 As per the first post: I have a Jabsco twist and lock manual toilet: # 29090-5000.
Fresh water flush Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:06am 04.20.22 I've never had a marine toilet and don't fully understand the procedure, but if my freshwater system
Air Conditioner Failing buddybear at 9:05am 04.20.22 Mark, there are some very simple things you can do to determine if it actually needs to be replaced
Newbie questions Xstream at 8:57am 04.20.22 I think you'll like your new Bene Bruce! I'm waiting for the lake level to come up before we put in
Epic Fail markwbird at 8:49am 04.20.22 So, there was an overhead power line near the boat ramp? This surprises me. I would think that wou
Fresh water flush Xstream at 8:47am 04.20.22 This boat has a freshwater pump just like an RV. With the water pump "on", energizing the solenoid
Looking for suggestions for a free Wordpress template for a sailing club website. Leeward Rail at 8:44am 04.20.22 Wordpress has many templates (Themes) available. Just pick one that has a format that you like. Yu
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted Hayden Watson at 8:41am 04.20.22 I did not see where you said what type of furler you have. Some are very reliable and give decent s
Tahatsu 6hp Sailpro for my Hunter 240 Johann at 8:39am 04.20.22 Great motor. I had the 6hp sail pro on my 23.5 and it was super. I got the high thrust prop which ma
Newbie questions Justin_NSA at 8:34am 04.20.22 I think you'll like your new Bene Bruce! I'm waiting for the lake level to come up before we put in.
Fresh water flush dlochner at 8:27am 04.20.22 At the toilet is a little "switch" that allows the pump to fill or drain the bowl. One pumps the b
Newbie questions (1) Xstream at 8:27am 04.20.22 Restored the Hunter 26.5 and sold it. Next boat over in the storage yard was a Beneteau Oceanis 281
Fresh water flush Xstream at 8:17am 04.20.22 At the toilet is a little "switch" that allows the pump to fill or drain the bowl. One pumps the bo
Looking for suggestions for a free Wordpress template for a sailing club website. Kingjim91 at 7:46am 04.20.22 Wordpress has many templates (Themes) available. Just pick one that has a format that you like. As
Looking for info on the head/toilet (3) brockangelo at 7:42am 04.20.22 You have a compact manual marine toilet. The brand is Groco...they make pretty decent equipment.
Fresh water flush dlochner at 7:28am 04.20.22 I've never had a marine toilet and don't fully understand the procedure, but if my freshwater syste
40.5: Replacing Clutches Rick D at 7:00am 04.20.22 Garhauer will rebuild those clutches for you.

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