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Old Boat Parts htafe at 6:35pm 07.22.09 Big Boats 1/2208 So I have a 1987 Catalina 36. I'm trying to keep it in shape but I can't find parts like new pins an
Wiring Diagram/Main Panel for Catalina 25 scourge at 6:09pm 07.22.09 Smaller Boats 2/11704 Hi all, I am actually an Ericson owner, but I have a very good, elderly friend who bought an old boa
Dinius trial update sfgary at 6:07pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 4/2428 Here is an update on the trial of Bismarck Dinius trial in Lake Co. California. Thanks to John of Al
Main sheet rigging blocks JoeKuhl at 5:54pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1945 Which blocks are used on the boom and down to the traveler? I know the blocks that are on the trave
newbie 1978 Oday 30' zif001 at 5:23pm 07.22.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1131 I Am Considering Making A Purchase Of A 1978 O'day 30. Any Suggestions To What I Should Be Caref
12' Rib w/25hp on a C30? Hermit Scott at 4:14pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 19/2874 I am looking at a 12' avon rib with a 25 hp four stroke. It has a steering wheel and a seat that sit
H216 Mast Raising Electric Winch rangerpaul at 1:57pm 07.22.09 Smaller Boats 2/2360 This is a sweet deal. I have reported recently on my installation of an electric winch for raising
Need Boat Buying Guidance RobOH at 1:50pm 07.22.09 Catalina 22 14/2003 I have narrowed my boat buying search down to 2 Catalina 22's. Both are pretty equal in cabin, hull
1977 o'day 27 bulhead replacement james27 at 1:24pm 07.22.09 Bigger Boats 3/2739 1977 o'day 27 bulkhead replacement/ chain plate I just bought an o'day 27 (1977). When I bought her
What are the dimensions of a Pearson 31 fractionally rigged SPINNAKER? RobertLangdirect at 1:11pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1126 Yes, I can post this in the Pearson section but if you know a P-31, fractionally rigged owner, you c
How to install center board back into a 23.5? Scubajeep at 1:09pm 07.22.09 Smaller Boats 12/2632 Does anyone know how to install a centerboard (swing keel) back into a Hunter 23.5. ALso what siz
ST4000 Installation hramblerman at 12:50pm 07.22.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1160 For those with Hunter boats that have a console style helm-does the motor drive unit for the ST4000
Which Boat To Buy, Part II Morgan0505 at 11:06am 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 12/2176 I am a first time boat buyer, just completing my first season on the water in many, many years. Curr
Oday 22 mast base and hull construction ?? tasdevil at 10:53am 07.22.09 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1612 There are a couple of cracks int the cabin sole of my Oday 22 around the base of the mast post. Can
yanmar service manual Merry Prankster at 10:49am 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1253 Yesterday I did some routine maintenance on my single cylinder Yanmar. I spent at least half of my
Catalina 27 Hull #15 Tall rig (1) Buzzlovelace at 7:23am 07.22.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1416 I have a Catalina 27 Hull #15 I would like some historical info, and dont know how to find it. Any S
Do I need a winch (1) Buzzlovelace at 7:19am 07.22.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1243 I have an old Cat 27 and it has no winch for the Jib sail. The problem is when I pull up the jib I r
Fridge going out on '85 Hunter 40 KandD at 6:37am 07.22.09 Big Boats 10/2119 It needs to be replaced I think... I wanted to turn the in-counter cooler into a freezer down the
Sheeting in the Main on 40' KandD at 6:31am 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2083 I takes all my strength to get the main sheet out of the cam locks to adjust it... almost to the poi
Raymarine Smart Controller Remote Install MeJane2 at 6:24am 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1847 Has anyone had any experience with the RayMarine remote autohelm? Any gotcha's on the install? I've

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Winter Cruising Question Stu Jackson at 2:13pm 12.31.21 From that CF link: Georgia Strait Extended Forecast Issued 04:00 AM PST 31 December 2021 Sunday W
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric MikeHoncho at 2:02pm 12.31.21 that sure is a expensive way to eliminate prop walk
Paint looks horrible - contour sanding to look good? sunlover at 1:57pm 12.31.21 Another point.... using water to 'see' if you have highs or lows/check for fairness doesn't really w
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric dLj at 1:53pm 12.31.21 Blessingz has anyone swapped out their diesel yanmar engine out for an electric engine? If so where
Paint looks horrible - contour sanding to look good? Hollyberry at 1:52pm 12.31.21 Another point.... using water to 'see' if you have highs or lows/check for fairness doesn't really w
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric (1) DArcy at 1:52pm 12.31.21 More to do with the angle of the prop to the water surface. Most sailboats prop are not perpendicul
How do I take this apart? leo310 at 1:49pm 12.31.21 pop the cap off
Input on vent requested Hollyberry at 1:48pm 12.31.21 Do these portlights act as backrests when you're seated in the cockpit? Any vent mounted in those wo
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 1:48pm 12.31.21 201371201371
Winter Cruising Question (2) jssailem at 1:27pm 12.31.21 Patrons up in NW WA & BC, (and those above 1,000 ft) have plenty of winter issues still at hand. W
Winter Cruising Question Stu Jackson at 1:26pm 12.31.21 Here's a fella who just got a new 40 footer who is moving from WA to Vancouver. https://www.cruisers
Winter Cruising Question kappykaplan at 1:23pm 12.31.21 Don't look for a propane leak with a flame, it's not sensitive enough. Use soapy water. He tested
Winter Cruising Question Ralph Johnstone at 1:19pm 12.31.21 I am not sure how competent I am, but it also seems pretty straight forward. Use yellow gas tape
Winter Cruising Question Terry Cox at 1:13pm 12.31.21 As John mentioned, a good heater adds to the comfort of cruising. Temps here dropped to 15 this past
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric (2) jssailem at 1:12pm 12.31.21 Weighing the balance of being of being clean and green Please explain these terms. Are we talking
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Tom J at 1:09pm 12.31.21 Hull Speed and Prop Shaft RPM dictate charging amperage. Does that mean on a light wind cruising da
Headsail Length and girth kappykaplan at 1:06pm 12.31.21 Guess it means a trip to the boat yard unless the manual specs are sufficient.. Best to measure wh
Headsail Length and girth Chiriqui at 1:03pm 12.31.21 Oh well I had that listing but thanks for the verification. They do ask for my sail dimensions which
Winter Cruising Question Terry Cox at 1:02pm 12.31.21 Is there anything else I should consider before just going for it? Really wanted to do a Christmas
Winter Cruising Question jssailem at 12:56pm 12.31.21 I am all for adventure. But first trips can be tricky. You have two young children aboard. No time (

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