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Anchor Roller Pin Dan at 7:49am 04.23.09 Ask All Sailors 11/5621 Both my anchor and anchor roller have holes that line up at the forward end. I want to find a large
Windlass Hubert at 6:55am 04.23.09 Big Boats 1/1504 I have a 1987 36" and would like to install a windlass - too much strength and energy to pull up by
Replace port light earlkeim at 5:55am 04.23.09 Smaller Boats 2/1056 I am replacing the port light in the head. I have ordered a gray port light that fits the opening an
depth sounder wcaime at 5:39am 04.23.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1558 I have mounted a new Raymarine ST 40 transducer in hull on sailboat, using silicone. Worked great fo
Guest safety and instruction briefing breweraz at 12:14am 04.23.09 Ask All Sailors 11/2180 We have recently purchased a MAC 26s. We came up through years of Hobie and Prindale on big water.
tiller problems stevestephens at 11:29pm 04.22.09 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 2/2799 I have a 74 ranger 33 with a lot of play in the tiller. I know for certain in needs a bushing or som
Non skid area paulj at 10:26pm 04.22.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1311 I've used 3M non skid cleaner for a couple years on my Catalinas decks non skid area and it's time t
Mac 26x Steering Cable in aft bed streetpilot at 7:04pm 04.22.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1641 When I bought my used 26X I noticed that the steering and gear cables came through a hole in the cei
Dinghy Goo Alan K at 6:11pm 04.22.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1426 Has anyone found an easy way to clean up and prevent the "goo" :puke: which some of the vinyl part
C309 #91 Hello from Florida zeesmurf at 6:10pm 04.22.09 Catalina 309 Group Forum 0/1991 New member from the Yahoo group, just wanted to say hello and how nice it is to have multiple sites
1981 H27 w/1GM - What size cutless bearing? SailormanDan at 6:02pm 04.22.09 Mid-Size Boats 6/1569 Hi, Does any one know the size of the cutless bearing in a 1981 H27? Not sure if I need to panic ah
1981 H27 Shoal Draft - How Much Bottom Paint? SailormanDan at 5:57pm 04.22.09 Mid-Size Boats 4/1575 Does any one know how many gallons of bottom paint I should get for my 3'3" draft H27? Gotta paint i
Mystery? Where does the "donut" go? (2) Jim Dort at 5:34pm 04.22.09 Big Boats 1/1152 While sailing, my outhaul separated from the main's clew and I lost a "donut". When the sail was re
Mystery: where does the "donut" go? (2) Jim Dort at 5:24pm 04.22.09 Ask All Sailors 10/3958 While sailing, my outhaul separated from the main's clew, and I lost a "donut" when it did so. When
New Member J in Mississippi at 4:50pm 04.22.09 Catalina 309 Group Forum 1/1955 Hi everyone. Things seem a little heated in the Yahoo Groups 309/ IC30A now. W have too few members
New Portlights for 1981 Hunter 30' sloop mike4751 at 4:35pm 04.22.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1312 If you have experience installing new portlights now available from SailboatOwners for my old Hunter
Remove pulpit captrick at 3:09pm 04.22.09 Bigger Boats 0/1194 I damage my pulpit, Oday 30 and need to remove it to be welded. Before I jump in just seeing if anyo
starting renault fnuttersny at 2:46pm 04.22.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1143 :doh::confused:Need a little help starting renault. I followed manual but??? First, after switching
Disposal of Outdated Pyrotechnics Jon6436 at 2:37pm 04.22.09 Ask All Sailors 15/2744 Over the years I've accumulated quite a few Red Flares and Skyblazers that have become outdated. Sur
Chainplates 48dodge at 1:57pm 04.22.09 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1145 I'm just looking for a source for the small Schaefer plates that are used in the cabin that attach t

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Trying to identify this boat Tater at 1:06pm 01.22.22 Coming in late on this, sorry. $3000 can buy a ton used boat fun. I sailed some in my early years an
Oil shortage Stu Jackson at 1:00pm 01.22.22 Motoring will get me hungry for Caesar salad. Reminds me of the days when biodiesel first came out
Oil shortage All U Get at 12:54pm 01.22.22
CENTERBOARD HELP (2) twodzusfittings at 11:53am 01.22.22 201969 This is a picture of my bilge with the up haul tube for the centerboard, after the rule bilg
Steering Wheel Replacement 1986 C30 TR Calif. Ted at 11:45am 01.22.22 Pull the wheel and look, just don't let the keyway fall out and bounce between your feet out the ope
Looking at a 81 cherubini 30 (1) Boomer2it at 11:33am 01.22.22 This is what my 1981 Hunter 30 tall rig Cherubini looks like, as far as what to look for? Like menti
Trying to identify this boat FastOlson at 11:23am 01.22.22
Oil shortage dlochner at 11:18am 01.22.22 When the term "organic" first came out as a synonym for "chemical free"... I about had an aneurysm
Oil shortage rgranger at 11:14am 01.22.22 When the term "organic" first came out as a synonym for "chemical free"... I about had an aneurysm.
What is it? justsomeguy at 11:09am 01.22.22 Thanks for the ideas, all. Will check these possibilities.
New Capri 18 Owner thedude at 10:54am 01.22.22 Your boom vang is pretty slack there. Haha, never said I actually know what I'm doing.
Second Battery F260SS at 10:52am 01.22.22 Also, since Catalina installed the largest battery switch known to man, you will need a filler panel
Steering Wheel Replacement 1986 C30 TR CaptainRed at 10:51am 01.22.22 Your point about being able to sit on the combing to steer is very valid but I almost never sit on
Second Battery Tom J at 10:51am 01.22.22 Unlike Cody, I'm looking to add just a single dual switch so I can use either battery to run off or
Fixing cracks Papafuego at 10:43am 01.22.22 You need to talk with me on the 140 repairs. Former dealer now retired. Send a private message t
Steering Wheel Replacement 1986 C30 TR CaptainRed at 10:43am 01.22.22 My '89 C30 had a 1" straight shaft (some are tapered), which is the most common size I believe. 20
Second Battery (2) F260SS at 10:35am 01.22.22 For my situation, day sailor, small lake, dual battery charger plugged in at the slip, I thought the
Trying to identify this boat LloydB at 10:27am 01.22.22 Choosing a happy life or free boat is a no brainer in my mind.
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 Jacktar at 10:27am 01.22.22 caution could mean a veneer on teak or a teak veneer on other wood, or maybe just many coats of poly
New Capri 18 Owner ErikVR at 10:11am 01.22.22 Good news, she floats and sails. Went out today and sailed for about three hours while figuring the

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