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Stove Dimensions ontherocks83 at 9:41am 02.19.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1599 Does anyone know the dimensions of the stove that originally came in a MK I Catalina 30? I got rid o
Need larger hole in hatch Dr. D at 8:21am 02.19.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 18/2794 The forward hatch on my boat has a passive ventilator. I want to replace it with a solar/battery act
1987 Cat 22Teak Refinishing John Marrone at 7:44am 02.19.22 Catalina 22 4/1255 I have a 1987 Catalina 22 with Teak issues inherited from the previous owner where 75% of the Varnis
I am looking to buy a boat at the end of 2022.. Wanting to so some sailing before that.. thevoyager at 3:11am 02.19.22 Ask All Sailors 8/976 I plan to visit some sailing schools and do all the relevant theory needed.. (already started some).
Sticky control cables Halvern at 9:19pm 02.18.22 Ask All Sailors 12/1551 Moved my new to me S2 from Berkeley, CA to Oakley up on the Delta. When we started it took a good am
I need cockpit table plans Jimongee at 8:59pm 02.18.22 Ask All Sailors 1/1357
Defender Sold dlochner at 5:58pm 02.18.22 Sails Call Lounge 26/4869 Defender has been sold. Wonder what changes will ensue. https://www.tradeonlytoday.com/industry-new
Replacing jib cars with Harken track? Davidasailor26 at 5:46pm 02.18.22 Ask All Sailors 20/3770 My Harken jib sheet cars have flat spots worn in the sheaves. I'd like to replace with something mo
Greatest knot tying in the world (1) Brian D at 4:57pm 02.18.22 Sails Call Lounge 16/2005 202743
Mariner 19 or Triton 21 Wing_Mechanic at 4:38pm 02.18.22 Trailer Sailors 7/2008 I'm new to the sailing world and have been shopping for my first sailboat. Right now I'm torn betwee
Precision 23 outboard power alcarr at 3:07pm 02.18.22 Precision 5/3283 Does anyone know the minimum HP the outboard should have for the P23. I currently have a Tohatsu 8 t
Newport 16, Mariner 19 or Ranger 20? Bob Kessler at 2:51pm 02.18.22 Trailer Sailors 2/1818 I'm in the market for something 16-19 feet. All three of these seem to be fairly seaworthy for coast
Balmar battery monitor and ACR Mark Maulden at 2:18pm 02.18.22 Ask All Sailors 11/1477 I am replacing all batts this spring. House bank is four 6V in one bank. Reserve (start) is one 12V
Chaos Theory and Weather Forecasting jssailem at 12:36pm 02.18.22 Weather and Forecasting 1/1132 Reading this subject heading may have you asking, has John taken up smoking some of that Oregon funn
2007 Hunter 41DS Autopilot Linear Drive Failure keepsmilin at 11:51am 02.18.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/937 The Raymarine linear drive on my 2007 Hunter 41DS no longer engages when Auto mode is selected. The
Luna, The Story of a Forgotten Catalina 30. (2) mikeracca at 10:15am 02.18.22 Catalina 30 366/52854 This is the story of my Catalina 30 I named Luna. Here you will find my progress of bringing a boat,
Selling used stuff here and fraud NYSail at 4:30am 02.18.22 Ask All Sailors 18/1808
Cockpit Water Hose Inlet (2) jdkusa at 11:41pm 02.17.22 Ask All Sailors 2/652 Looking to begin replacing the plumbing onboard. 1974 Sailboat. This connection is in the cockpit
Replacing Hunter 41DS Running Rigging (1) dkinzer at 5:36pm 02.17.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1955 I'm looking to replace the running rigging on our 2007 Hunter, beginning with the topping lift and t
Replacing Engine Mounts in a Hunter Passage 42 DennisL at 5:15pm 02.17.22 Big Boats 8/2644 I've looked at the video on the Ellebogen engine mount website for replacing the mounts, and without

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Catalina 22 Step bolt ...3TacksontheWater at 6:44pm 07.19.25 It might be better to fill the opening with epoxygoop (add fibers for strength) and then re-drill i
Low-Stretch Halyards actually worth it for cruising? colemj at 5:55pm 07.19.25 Dyneema is fine, but I think blanket statement is a bit evangelical. While Dyneema has superior s
Electrical charging problem Ted10028 at 5:46pm 07.19.25 I think the batteries will read low because they are not charging. They are new or almost so I'm thi
Electrical charging problem SycloneDriver at 5:30pm 07.19.25 Start with a volt meter at the house battery.
Electrical charging problem Davidasailor26 at 5:29pm 07.19.25 Start with a multimeter, measuring the voltage at the battery posts. When the shore power is on and
Catalina 22 Step bolt PaulK at 5:22pm 07.19.25 It might be better to fill the opening with epoxygoop (add fibers for strength) and then re-drill it
Low-Stretch Halyards actually worth it for cruising? Foswick at 4:14pm 07.19.25 There just isn't any reason anymore to use polyester double braid for running rigging. Dyneema is
Catalina 22 Step bolt ...3TacksontheWater at 3:06pm 07.19.25
Catalina 22 Step bolt danooxnard at 2:43pm 07.19.25 I would not drill it larger. There is not a lot of extra metal around the hole. Pictures would help.
SHROUD PLACEMENT Doug on Long Island Sound at 2:29pm 07.19.25 Lower shroud is forward and upper shroud is aft. Thank you.
Low-Stretch Halyards actually worth it for cruising? colemj at 12:21pm 07.19.25 Sail handling and dock lines likely will stay with PolyDB. Dock lines should probably be nylonDB
Block Island July 3rd 2025. (1) Michael Davis at 12:04pm 07.19.25 233048 I much prefer anchorages like this!
Strange grumbling noise behind engine DaveJ at 11:58am 07.19.25 Not sure if your boat has a damper plate, if this is faulty it is more of a chattering noise. It is
'82 Yanmar 2GM Overhaul Plan Clutch Cargo at 11:44am 07.19.25
Trolling motor for backup? patbratton at 11:38am 07.19.25 I went straight to an electric outboard to get rid of my starting anxiety with the previous Honda 5
'82 Yanmar 2GM Overhaul Plan Dalliance at 10:49am 07.19.25 I too replaced my OEM isolators w/ Ellebogen units and am very pleased with the product and the res
DC to DC charger size dlochner at 10:22am 07.19.25 The point is to understand the PS mode and realize that it is not a constant voltage. The selected
Low-Stretch Halyards actually worth it for cruising? jssailem at 10:11am 07.19.25 For me first there was Braided Nylon, then Polyester Double Braid. As the boat increased in size t
Trolling motor for backup? Project_Mayhem at 10:04am 07.19.25 It'll work in ideal conditions. Sail into the harbor and use it to dock if conditions pick up
Trolling motor for backup? SteveHughessails at 8:57am 07.19.25

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