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25' Lancer 1975 diamondtailslash at 6:49am 06.19.09 Lancer 15/4680 I am searching for the original manual that comes with the 1975 Lancer25'. If you have one, I would
heads cleaner? abdiel at 12:22am 06.19.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2110 I have found some 'ecological' stuff, which contains non-ionic surfactants, citric acid, citrate. W
Transient current Mark Major at 10:31pm 06.18.09 Ask All Sailors 27/3561 While going ashore a shoal island to tie my boat, another was already there settled in for the night
1984 cal 35 rudder dk8521 at 9:47pm 06.18.09 Cal 0/2176 Hi I am looking at a 1984 cal 35. It seems to have some rudder issues, bleeding rust and fiberglas
webasto fcf a/c and generator req's 1sttimeforeverything at 9:07pm 06.18.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1606 Hi all, I've got a lancer 30, 84 model that I recently purchased and I am going to add a webasto f
It's too Hot to use the Oven! KandD at 8:49pm 06.18.09 Big Boats 2/1041 I'm trying to come up with a way to vent the oven outside; has anyone else done this?? My first thou
1988 Hunter 28.5 JoeKuhl at 6:40pm 06.18.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/2054 I am looking for an owner's manual for a recently purchased 1988 Hunter 28.5. Anybody have one, or
Vertical clearance h34 Benny at 6:19pm 06.18.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1384 Would appreciate if any h34 owners out there could confirm the vertical clearence from the waterline
Anyone upgraded their holding tank vent hose? rpwillia at 6:18pm 06.18.09 Catalina 310 15/2991 I am thinking about doing this. I asked Peggy in the head forum and she recommended 1" hose. I would
Looking for good used or rebuilt engine for Oday 28 texasprinter at 6:00pm 06.18.09 Ask All Sailors 1/31 I am looking for a used or rebuilt diesel for my Oday 28. I would prefer a Yanmar 2gm. The boat had
Looking for good used or rebuilt engine for Oday 28 texasprinter at 5:57pm 06.18.09 Bigger Boats 0/1 I am looking for a used or rebuilt diesel for my Oday 28. I would prefer a Yanmar 2gm. The boat had
Looking for used or rebuilt diesel for Oday 28 texasprinter at 5:56pm 06.18.09 Catalina 30 0/2 I am looking for a used or rebuilt diesel for my Oday 28. I would prefer a Yanmar 2gm. The boat had
Are West Marine / Zodiac PVC Inflatables Ok? mcaswell at 5:53pm 06.18.09 Ask All Sailors 23/33731 We just got back from our 5 day trip. On the first day, after going ashore for a while then returni
Looking for good used or rebuilt engine for Oday 28 texasprinter at 5:53pm 06.18.09 Mid-Size Boats 0/6 I am looking for a used or rebuilt diesel for my Oday 28. I would prefer a Yanmar 2gm. The boat had
stanchions gon2sea at 4:40pm 06.18.09 Columbia 0/1707 does anyone know of any source for stanchions for a columbia 36...
Abs Bimini frame Krantz at 2:32pm 06.18.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2231 Anyone try using abs for a bimini frame? The stuff is tough and cheap.
Simrad wheel pilots discontinued? jviss at 2:31pm 06.18.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1859 I admit I haven't been paying attention, but could it be so that Simrad has discontinued all of thei
looking for Groco GF-376 or equivalent (1) Michel16055 at 1:44pm 06.18.09 Ask All Sailors 5/4374 looking for help. I need to replace my fuel filter and would like to know if there is an equivalent
Outboard Motor Mount Recommendation roguebear at 1:24pm 06.18.09 Trailer Sailors 2/7265 I want to replace the outboard motor mount on our MacGregor 21 The outboard is a Mercury 4hp 4-stoke
Manufacturing Defect with Hunter ACP Hulls wundrbar at 1:18pm 06.18.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/5961 My Hunter 170 mysteriously developed severe cracks in its hull over the winter. Some of the cracks a

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Peggy Hall - Vinegar sitting in toilet after pumping dry Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:35pm 07.15.21 Nope...The pump needs real LUBRICATION. There are two ways to do that: 1.The never ending job of fl
Replacing water tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:09pm 07.15.21 Ronco Plastics has been Catalina's OEM waste and water tank supplier for decades. You can buy direct
Sailboat as 'investment"??? Leeward Rail at 8:02pm 07.15.21 I always thought Beer was only rented. Only part of it is. The ratio depends on the beer. Coors
Introducing Myself Catalina 22 at 7:55pm 07.15.21 Hi Ted, thank you very much for your detailed info, that really helps!
Sailboat as 'investment"??? jssailem at 7:52pm 07.15.21 Time to invest in some beer. I always thought Beer was only rented.
Sailboat as 'investment"??? dlochner at 6:55pm 07.15.21 Oh well... Time to invest in some beer. Beer is never owned. It is only rented. Often for a time
Furler Twists Sirius Pete at 6:52pm 07.15.21 Group, First, my apology for my delay! So, I used the ideas for lubing the swivel (dry lubricant)
1987 Hunter 23 mast. Crazy Dave Condon at 6:14pm 07.15.21 Forum store has your build list of parts. Franc Spar has to be Z Spar. The other mast supplier was
A New Record! Scott T-Bird at 6:10pm 07.15.21 I never pay the winter bill until I get an invoice after the boat has been hauled out and the servic
Trailer Catalina Capri 22 (wing keel version) - to buy or rent Crazy Dave Condon at 6:08pm 07.15.21 Load range of the tires? How many supports on each bunk board? Brakes? Installation of a bow eye
Hunter 212 Spinnaker's Crazy Dave Condon at 5:56pm 07.15.21 @Dave Groshong Does the forum store offer that option? If so, can you advise
Retractible Keel Line Replacement Crazy Dave Condon at 5:46pm 07.15.21 @sullyd First, safety is a factor. Trying to save a buck is foolish. Have the boat lifted. T
Sailboat as 'investment"??? sail sfbay at 5:26pm 07.15.21 QUESTION??
Sailboat as 'investment"??? Tally Ho at 4:49pm 07.15.21
Sailboat as 'investment"??? Leeward Rail at 4:21pm 07.15.21 Even buying into a charter boat, where the charter company pays the mortgage for a few years and mai
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view sailcapt340 at 4:15pm 07.15.21 I do have plans to get back to transmitting. It's after this years sailing season. I'll definitely
A New Record! Leeward Rail at 4:11pm 07.15.21 I knew people in our marina had it good, but not this good. :dancing:
A New Record! shemandr at 3:59pm 07.15.21 ugh! I usually paid winter fees when my boat was hauled and spring fee when it was launched. Maybe
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 (2) Philly2DC2LBI at 3:57pm 07.15.21 Thanks, jssailem and shemandr. fantastic advice, really appreciate it. In the picture in reply #8
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view Brian D at 3:57pm 07.15.21 I would also recommend adding a Common Mode Choke to prevent RF from returning back to the transmitt

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