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Interpreting "State issued MIC" boat model and year Bill O'Neill at 4:45pm 03.19.09 Catalina 22 3/1750 I just purchased what I think is a C-22. The PO told me it is a 1973 model. The title states it is
Spinnaker for 23.5 bsingleton at 3:42pm 03.19.09 Smaller Boats 4/1478 Has anyone used a spinnaker on the hunter 23.5? How does it perform? thanks! Brian
Towing weight 25 sunwindsea at 3:11pm 03.19.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/4156 I just bought a sweet 1982 Catalina 25 with swing keel. I have an F150 half ton, 5.8 L V8. It towe
eliminating the control head (1) Witzend at 2:55pm 03.19.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1806 Why do you need the control head for the Raymarine STXX wind? Configure it like this and see the win
Bilge pump revisited Roger Long at 1:35pm 03.19.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1252 I previously reported on the tiny little chip of plywood that stopped my Bosworth Guzzler manual bil
porthold replacement john a at 1:30pm 03.19.09 Bigger Boats 1/1254 I'm replaceing my portholes. on a 1979 37 ODAY. What type is the best and where can I purchase these
St70 Wind pod (1) Witzend at 1:24pm 03.19.09 Catalina 310 5/2567 Why do you need the control head for the ST60 wind? Configure it like this and see the wind data on
Dagger Board vs Swingkeel qcovefishing at 12:43pm 03.19.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/9953 What are the advantages and disadvantages between a daggerboard and a swingkeel. I am looking to bu
Dagger Board vs Swingkeel qcovefishing at 12:42pm 03.19.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/2 What
Check the simple things first - Alternator fixed garylinger at 12:13pm 03.19.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1343 I should have taken my own advice and checked the "simple" things first. The ground post on the alt
LCD TV with DVD Player (7) Rich Stidger at 11:00am 03.19.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2928 Due to the impending demise of analog TV over-the-air signals in June (unless the bozos in Washingto
O'Day 25 Centerboard Specs lsfrench at 10:39am 03.19.09 Day Sailers 5/8089 Does anyone out there have mechanical drawings or fairly accurate measurements of an O'Day 25 swingi
Ordering Dow Corning 795, How much is needed?? jdhohmann at 10:39am 03.19.09 Big Boats 6/1993 Can anybody tell me how many port replacements ,a 10.5 oz tube of sealant will do, on average.. I ha
Using Marykate On & Off gel RobG at 9:42am 03.19.09 Ask All Sailors 9/3171 I plan on cleaning up my '84 off white hull and have a few questions since I haven't used it before.
Mainsail Track capnron314 at 9:38am 03.19.09 Columbia 0/1795 Does anyone know if the standard mainsail track on the 8.7 is a square box plastic extrusion attache
Jib sheets whitehat5760 at 9:30am 03.19.09 Catalina 30 2/1661 Need to replace my jib sheets soon. Currently are 1/2" dia. Do I really need line this heavy? Wha
Edson wheel steering jeffmacdonald at 8:34am 03.19.09 Catalina 30 6/1826 I have recently purchased a 1981 Catalina 30 Tall Rig. The couple of times I have taken it out in T
Fiamma Bi-Pot recommendations delliottg at 8:29am 03.19.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/3733 We've decided to just purchase a new portable toilet for our boat instead of fixing our Thetford. O
Bimini Canvas Cover ghickman07 at 8:01am 03.19.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/9141 I was wondering if anyone could send a picture of their Venture 25 with their bimini canvas cover an
I like the new look CharlieCobra at 7:09am 03.19.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1370 Much easier to navigate and see what's up.:D

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What parts should I replace while my Hunter 240 is on slings for center board maintenance? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:51am 06.23.21 Please write up an article and post it on the Rally. Maybe one day I could attend but not this tim
H23.5 Centerboard parts Crazy Dave Condon at 7:47am 06.23.21 I am concerned when I read a 2x6 board is placed on two stands to hold up a boat. As a former inve
line diameter Hunter 49 sail sfbay at 7:34am 06.23.21 Ouch!! Ditto ice breaker ..........just to add, suggest a low stretch, high breaking strength lin
Catalina 380 engine 1999 to 2000 sail sfbay at 7:21am 06.23.21 I am looking at two Catalina 380s, a 1999 and a 2000. Main difference seems to be the westerbeak and
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water. (1) Wade Gizzy at 7:18am 06.23.21 Just tie them to the life lines when you need them. Keep them in a cockpit locker when you don't.
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase ! Zencra at 7:16am 06.23.21 Hi Folks and thank you in advance for your attention. I am very seriously considering the purchase
line diameter Hunter 49 ice breaker at 7:14am 06.23.21 https://support.seldenmast.com/files/1426855956/595-063-E.pdf This document says 10mm on page 7. L
H23.5 Centerboard parts Doug J at 6:59am 06.23.21 I Just completed an overhaul of the centerboard and mechanism, it was worn so stainless steel rods
What parts should I replace while my Hunter 240 is on slings for center board maintenance? Doug J at 6:44am 06.23.21 Thanks, Doug. I notice you are in SD. I am in Temecula. Let me know if you ever want to sail togeth
Catalina 310 Cabin Top sail sfbay at 6:42am 06.23.21 Might contact the Catalina 310 International Association: Catalina 310 IA - Home This reference Ca
H410 Start Battery (1) JamesG161 at 6:42am 06.23.21 An ACR is bi-directional so if someone feeds a charge source to the start battery On his H410 and
Looking for a new motor Crazy Dave Condon at 6:39am 06.23.21 Go find a good used two stroke 8 hp. The key is to keep the motor from bouncing up and down so ti
Help with diagnosing engine failing to start Terry Cox at 6:37am 06.23.21 Does not sound like a fuse. When fuses go, nothing happens until you replace them. A bad wiring conn
Boat leaning to port sail sfbay at 6:34am 06.23.21 Same issue came up on these threads: Listing to port \| Sailboat Owners Forums and Catalina 309 lists
23.5 mast centering baby stays while raising mast? Crazy Dave Condon at 6:28am 06.23.21 What many fail to recognize is attachment of any struts onto deck of the 23.5 as there are no metal
H260 Model Year Differences? Doug J at 6:26am 06.23.21 260 transom easier access to water. Secondly, new forward hatch on 260. Third, wheel steering now
Boat leaning to port Will Gilmore at 6:23am 06.23.21 Do you have a picture that shows how bad the list is? Since you just aquire the boat, I assume she
Stern light SFS at 6:14am 06.23.21 It has been my experience that time spent dealing with nav light function (running down a short, bu
Stern light Crazy Dave Condon at 6:09am 06.23.21 Follow @rgranger advice.
H260 Model Year Differences? Crazy Dave Condon at 6:05am 06.23.21 @caverun Can you confirm if your boat is one I sold.

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