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Calling Isotherm SP Owners . . . . Paul Cossman at 9:44am 05.01.09 Ask All Sailors 4/2108 I am ready to install a new refrigerator unit in my boat, and it's now down to an Isotherm SP unit o
When buying a Catalina, what should one look for? KwReis at 9:40am 05.01.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1372 Being my first post I would like to introduce myself as I might be spending alot of time of these fo
Holding/Water Tank Thru - Hull Vents Blitz at 8:30am 05.01.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/6794 Over the past few years, the thru hull vent fitting on my holding tank corrodes to a point I need to
Varnish over epoxy Nereussailor at 7:39am 05.01.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1373 I replaced the transom on my old Achilles inflatable. I coated it with epoxy first and then varnishe
catalina 27 4 in hole for electric carl6970 at 6:16am 05.01.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1228 I have a part missing from my 73 catalina toward the bow and it is a 4 in hole for access of electri
1978 Hunter 25 Rick Silverman at 4:59am 05.01.09 The Cherubini Hunters 6/5516 I have just purchased a 1978 Hunter 25 that needed a good home. This vessel needs quite a bit of wor
Dual Batteries rlrmystic at 4:35am 05.01.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1340 I've just purchased a First 285. I didn't inspect the batteries as well as I should perhaps. Now I'm
Detailed yacht drawings stewartkey at 3:31am 05.01.09 Bavaria 0/2072 Hi All I urgently need a set of engineering drawings for my July 2007 build Bav Vision 44 so I can
Sad news Phil Herring at 10:08pm 04.30.09 Ask All Sailors 7/3382 Passed along to us by Trinkka: "It is with great sadness that I report that Chuck Rothert, "Lucky B
Anchor roller Jerry75 at 10:03pm 04.30.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/5904 I have a 1990 MacGregor and wanted to add some type of roller for my anchor so the anchor line is no
Inflatable Dinghies... Manny at 7:59pm 04.30.09 Ask All Sailors 28/7522 Thinking of picking up an inflatable dinghy this season but I have a few questions. My intended use
mast step cabin roof low starlightventure at 7:53pm 04.30.09 Lancer 2/1707 I have a Lancer 36 1980. The mast step area on the cabin roof is sunken down about 1/2 inch around t
Freshwater pumps Cpt. Jon at 7:45pm 04.30.09 Ask All Sailors 15/2480 Hello, My recently purchased H30 came without a freshwater pump. The boat has a kitchen sink, sh
Considering my options (1) Manny at 7:35pm 04.30.09 Ask All Sailors 18/2359 Now that I have a brand new outboard I'm trying to figure out what to do with my cantankerous old Re
Soggy Core Blues (2) BobT at 7:20pm 04.30.09 Ask All Sailors 23/3666 Re-bed your deck hardware, don't put it off. Beg or borrow a moisture meter.This is a view of the ca
Heloise Hint (Water pumps) Roger Long at 4:07pm 04.30.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1961 I stopped at a boatyard to pick up this season's new RW pump impeller today and the mechanic had a g
rod steering on 450 passage mikepremiere at 3:07pm 04.30.09 Big Boats 1/1067 Anybody have any info on the rack and pinion steering on the Hunter 450 Passage. I have never had th
two battery chargers? Richard19068 at 2:39pm 04.30.09 Ask All Sailors 13/2004 If I have 2 five amp chargers and hook them both up to a single battery, will they work together as
need boom oday 25 sailinsouth at 2:11pm 04.30.09 Day Sailers 0/1072 Need boom for an oday 25 thanks Pat pacotacored@aol.com 3865278881
need boom oday 25 sailinsouth at 2:10pm 04.30.09 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1129 I need a boom for an oday 25. if you can help please email me pacotacored@aol.com Thanks Pat 386527

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Raritan PHII dry flush. Normal resistance, hose doesn't appear clogged. 18 months old. But pumping does little/nothing SFS at 2:53pm 12.01.21 Man, I love hearing from Stu, on any topic.
Comparing 30s jeepbluetj at 2:52pm 12.01.21 Most likely is a chainplate. Cure is correct. For that difference in price, the newer boat is an e
leaky boat capta at 2:52pm 12.01.21 Take heart. There is a wonderful book called "The Boat that wouldn't float". After reading it, nobod
Oday 34 Sliding companion way hatch removal (2) Tally Ho at 2:51pm 12.01.21 I think you are on the right track Scott. Heat and maybe the oscillating tool are good options to
Re-configuring lifelines on the MacGregor 26S (2) stickinthemud57 at 2:49pm 12.01.21 Another reason for relocating the back stanchion is illustrated in the attached photo. When closed h
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line capta at 2:46pm 12.01.21 I should imagine any well built spinnaker sock would do the same thing, only from the top down. I've
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line jssailem at 2:43pm 12.01.21 Mark it has been many years since I have seen a douser (that is what the skipper called it) for a sp
Its funny Friday! Rjm st.petersburg at 2:43pm 12.01.21 It looks like the proud parent did write it on the car window
Mounted VHF Radio F260SS at 2:38pm 12.01.21 If Catalina installed a VHF radio antenna cable could it be behind the galley close to where these
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit shemandr at 2:17pm 12.01.21 There was a yard, which Mainsail highlighted, that did complete refurbishments of older designs - su
Reefing Rig Change shemandr at 2:10pm 12.01.21 Personally I prefer two line reefing. They can both be led to the cockpit if desired. I have only
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit dLj at 2:04pm 12.01.21 Since the major work is wood work, I would look to Maine and a small company there. Plenty of good
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line shemandr at 2:02pm 12.01.21 My Bandit 15 had a spinnaker douse line. It attached to the center of the spinnaker and ran through
Oday 34 Sliding companion way hatch removal ScottMac at 1:58pm 12.01.21
Proper Course shemandr at 1:55pm 12.01.21 I haven't gone to the RRS so this response is from my working knowledge of the RRS or lack thereof:
Proper Course dlochner at 1:48pm 12.01.21 How close were you to the mark? It has been a while since I raced, however, I recall there are some
Reefing Rig Change Tom J at 1:44pm 12.01.21 You could have a true "all lines lead aft" system if you installed a jiffy reef. This would involve
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line dlochner at 1:41pm 12.01.21 It seems an unusual way to depower a sail because you would be pulling against the force of the wind
Oday 34 Sliding companion way hatch removal dlochner at 1:36pm 12.01.21 Use an oscillating tool with a scraper blade to separate the caulk from the glass. Much safer than h
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit dlochner at 1:29pm 12.01.21 Since the major work is wood work, I would look to Maine and a small company there. Plenty of good c

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