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Electric Windlass - recommendations? Patti at 3:17pm 02.16.09 Big Boats 3/2266 This is my first ever forum post, so I'll try to remember the rules and be very specific with my que
Catalina 27 Windows DennisV at 2:15pm 02.16.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/3104 I've read several entries about the aluminum windows on older Cataina 27's. In 1985 Catalina change
working life of anchor rode Don12480 at 1:17pm 02.16.09 Ask All Sailors 22/3389 Is there any guideline for chain and rode replacement. I have a combimation chain and rode which is
Mobile phone navigation Tim R. at 12:17pm 02.16.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1500 I just bought a new cell phone and unlocked the built in GPS. Can anyone recommend decent navigatio
Trade in question CAT 30 at 11:56am 02.16.09 Catalina 30 2/1200 I'm about to negotiate a trade-in: my '01 250 for an '84 30 with Catalina Yacht Anchorage in Marina
Main Sail Dimension kair at 11:23am 02.16.09 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1215 Hey guys, I am not sure if my main sail is of the correct dimension. The PO must have replaced i
Starter motor didn't shut off jamarohn at 11:14am 02.16.09 Mid-Size Boats 8/1540 Last week, I ran the engine while tied to the dock to flush stagnant salt water as I usually do once
Waterborne Varnish question Pat T at 10:47am 02.16.09 Ask All Sailors 11/1618 I had some old Target Coatings product in my basement for the past 3 years. I never opened it until
Anchor chain Bob S at 10:07am 02.16.09 Ask All Sailors 15/2317 Anchor threads tend to get really long and I have learned so much from them. I don't intend this to
fiberglass repair and caulk question rmilavsky at 9:37am 02.16.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1885 I own a 1988 O'day 240. I had the marina sandblast off years of bottom paint buildup late last fall.
Anyone Read Randy's "Nauti Duck" Article Jim at 9:15am 02.16.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1273 It is published in this month's Catalina MainSheet. Very well written, hold your attention, and
Miami to Key Largo Race (1) hogitz at 8:34am 02.16.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1353 Race is set for April 18th. For info go to miamiyachtclub.net The winner of the Catalina Trophy last
S2 8.6 Prop Type/Size/pitch Sailor Joe20802 at 7:37am 02.16.09 S2 1/1612 Have a Yanmar 2GM 15 HP @3600 with 2.62:1 trans. Martec folder not working well and want to put on
has anyone used this davit system ? Ron at 7:12am 02.16.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/2126 I am looking for a davit system that mounts to the swin transom of the 320. One company has what loo
356 Head Discharge Re-route shemandr at 6:09am 02.16.09 Big Boats 14/1630 I'm starting to plan a re-route of my head discharge. Those who know the 356 know it runs in the bi
Solar System On Hunter 310 Georg Leitner at 5:09am 02.16.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1320 Dear Hunter Owners, I have a hunter 310 lying in Ibiza, Spain. I am planing a sail trip to the Cot
Remove / rebed the strut???? NYSail at 4:39am 02.16.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2999 Hello all.... I just removed my waterlift/muffler due to small leaks in the aluminum (23 years old
assortment foggycape at 2:17am 02.16.09 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1504 :) Greetings,all O'Day 222 owners from Nova Scotia, Canada Is there an alternative to the facto
Rudder Dropped guest at 1:48am 02.16.09 Catalina 30 4/1251 Why whould the rudder on a C30 drop by about 1 inch?
Correct PSS Shaft Seal Size parrothead531 at 9:43pm 02.15.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1064 Does anyone know the correct PSS Shaft Seal size for a 1989 Hunter 30? My shaft is 1" but the stern

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tachometer not accurate Maine Sail at 4:55am 06.18.21 My tachometer Seems to hunt around even though the engine RPM's are not changing. What is the caus
Question about Jib Furling System StanleyJ at 4:51am 06.18.21 Good morning , an educated guess would be an FF4 model. You don't need to replace anything . There
Compound after wetsand, or straight to wax/polish? RoyS at 4:50am 06.18.21 Those pesky wives! I leave all my shoes and slippers next to my recliner where I put them on and off
O'Day 272 wiring issues StanleyJ at 4:41am 06.18.21 I do not recall seeing a wiring diagram, but my wiring was a mess when I purchased my 272 several ye
Anchor chain joiners Captain Larry-DH at 4:40am 06.18.21 Good points and all noted thankyou very much. I had not considered peening and how I would do it on
When 11 knots is really 25 knots RoyS at 4:39am 06.18.21 Years ago had a similar experience. I was sailing a 27' and the wind and seas were giving me a battl
Anchor chain joiners Screen Saver at 4:33am 06.18.21 Good points and all noted thankyou very much. I had not considered peening and how I would do it on
Chainplate adaptor separating from deck RoyS at 4:25am 06.18.21 You could shorten the rod to just clear a single elastic nut and not use the other nut or the lock w
Boat Explosion in Greenport sailme88 at 4:24am 06.18.21
When 11 knots is really 25 knots ShawnL at 3:33am 06.18.21 The 110 was really too large. I'll have to look for something smaller. I need to work on (practice
When 11 knots is really 25 knots Will Gilmore at 3:25am 06.18.21 Bottom line for me is that the C-22 Demands, even insists somewhat violently, to be balanced. Not
Anchor chain joiners Captain Larry-DH at 3:15am 06.18.21 I used a Crosby G-335 Missing Link "c-link" for about 3 years. Worked fine, and went through the gy
Beneteau 423 toe rail NYSail at 11:38pm 06.17.21
When 11 knots is really 25 knots pclarksurf at 11:19pm 06.17.21 Just did the very same on the Columbia River (exacerbated by current that never stops pulling you to
Solar Trickle Charger (1) ricksoth at 10:32pm 06.17.21 I was thinking about what you are dealing with this spring. I got a basic 50watt panel and 10 amp c
1979 Hunter 25 rudder for a shoal keel JamesG161 at 9:25pm 06.17.21 Former Hunter employee will advise. You might want to call Foss Foam or New Rudder in Florida and s
Hull Thickness JamesG161 at 9:13pm 06.17.21 You can remove it (built in check valve ro minimize water entry) and insert its companion plug. If
Replacing furling line on under deck furler Terry Cox at 9:11pm 06.17.21 Different model boat here, but ours came with a below deck Hood double line furler. The furling line
Sailing Brownsville TX Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 9:00pm 06.17.21 Padre Island to Port Isabel normally is a windward sail. Once at Port I , I'd go outside and sail fo
Mac 19 Prairiesailor19 at 8:57pm 06.17.21 Whoa, thanks for your reply, I'll have to look out for this. Previous owners fixed the motor in pla

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