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Having trouble going potty (3) Hermit Scott at 4:20am 01.19.09 Catalina 30 3/1425 I have this old head in my C30. I See the rebuild kits are about $75. Does that usually do it on thi
Opening photos in new window an option? Napa Ed at 8:31pm 01.18.09 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1859 Sorry if this has been asked and answered; searched the site talk forum but no find. On the old si
tv antenna ajsail1 at 8:22pm 01.18.09 Ask All Sailors 11/2635 im planning to add a tv antenna on the boat this season. My port is beyond 30 miles from the city o
MPG, could i expect on say a 40' boat? Baja Will at 8:00pm 01.18.09 Ask All Sailors 19/20214 OK,(again Newbie question) been off here for a few months still narrowing my search for a boat. It
410 Leak Dave Long Beach at 6:57pm 01.18.09 Big Boats 7/1653 When it rains I get water on the front of the post that runs onto the table. I have looked on the b
Obama Express (4) Allan R at 11:27am 01.18.09 Sails Call Lounge 3/3686 While not sailing photos, they are nice pictures of a frozen Susquehanna River while President Elect
rudder problems Michael Diane Murr at 2:58pm 01.18.09 Smaller Boats 9/2093 Hello. I am the owner of a 1983 Hunter, purchased last April. It has been refurbished, updated, et
44 Yanmar pickled. want to "unpickle" it. luvitt at 2:36pm 01.18.09 Big Boats 3/1255 can someone give me a quick rundown on what steps to unpickle my engine? it took on water and was i
Obama Express Ross at 4:28pm 01.18.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1847 All of that ice will melt in a month and in two I can launch Bietzpadlin again.
Magic Splicing Tool Picture Reposted (1) jibes138 at 11:10am 01.18.09 Ask All Sailors 4/3632 Several of you have been asking me to repost a picture of my magic splicing tool. Here it is. This
Capri 22 48 quart icebox needed macklir at 11:10am 01.18.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1544 I am looking to replace my icebox for my catalina capri 22. If anyone knows where I might be able t
Stability? Roger Long at 11:00am 01.18.09 Ask All Sailors 90/9930 I'm stuck here this snowy afternoon babysitting a steambox, not something fiberglass boat owners do
Diesel Fuel bobtigar at 10:45am 01.18.09 Ask All Sailors 11/2253 Short of the color, is the diesel fuel purchased from a road fuel station any different from that at
Ft Lauderdale to Key West Glory Daze 443 at 9:00am 01.18.09 Racing 2/2698 Got back home yesterday after doing the Ft Lauderdale to Key West race. Crewed and helmed on my frie
Ice and bubblers (1) Warren Milberg at 8:47am 01.18.09 Ask All Sailors 11/3592 Its been bitter cold here on the East Coast -- worse in the midwest. Here is an interesting image of
Type of Chartplotter JOEPUT at 8:16am 01.18.09 Bigger Boats 0/1153 I need to replace mt chartplotter, Which is best Internal or external ant.
Inexpensive half hull Doghouse at 8:04am 01.18.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1540 I am looking to get a / some inexpensive half hull model(s). My wife is decorating a room and want
Streamstay Update td4321 at 7:37am 01.18.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1126 I was finally able to get the Streamstay furling apart on my Hunter 40 after three attempts. Thanks
Diesel Engine Removal / Replacement Bud22569 at 7:21am 01.18.09 Ask All Sailors 16/9810 I may need to remove the engine from my old 30 sailboat. No doubt I will attempt to minimize the ex
Water in Engine Bilge... Mystery? CaptPaul at 5:59am 01.18.09 Big Boats 3/1259 Here's what I have going on... I do sailing charters and go out for short sails about 5 times a w

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Do you BELIEVE... in Rogue Waves? JamesG161 at 5:49pm 06.13.21 The highest Rogue Wave recorded in 1933... USS Ramapo (AO-12) - Wikipedia 112 Feet :yikes: Oh My
Main sheet diagram (1) Johnb at 5:48pm 06.13.21 Hi Dan, mine is the same as above, John
Hunter 34 - Weeping Hull Topanga at 5:24pm 06.13.21 Here is a thread I found useful for Hunter 34 leaks Hunter 34 cabin leak
Solar Sailors-I need help... Jimongee at 5:18pm 06.13.21 Thank you jeepbluetj. I noticed you are in Dana Point. I lived in Sac for years but worked up and
Hunter 216 keel cable off the pulley... chuckwayne at 5:14pm 06.13.21 Re: Douglas 216 centerboard cable I was in the same boat last summer. I had to lift from the boat
Raymarine ST4000+ Seatalk Fail message Ward H at 5:13pm 06.13.21 Btw is your 310 Sun Dog? Ours hull 63 is Sundog lol I have a C30 but close enough! Not sure a
Hunter 34 - Weeping Hull jssailem at 4:19pm 06.13.21 Sam... The two items 1. the FRP repair - (or at least what looks like that) and 2. The brown water t
Steering Cable Fell Off Brian D at 4:16pm 06.13.21 In 1944, the USS Intrepid was struck by a Kamakazi and damaged the rudder. No emergency tiller avail
Do you BELIEVE... in Rogue Waves? Brian D at 4:09pm 06.13.21 Radar should detect a rogue, if one has radar and is watching it. But I too believe in rogues. So do
Good rigger on the Upper Chesapeake Bay Mike Oldak at 4:06pm 06.13.21 I just used East Coast Marine Rigging at Herrington Harbour North. Very happy with them.
Hunter 34 - Weeping Hull Don S/V ILLusion at 4:02pm 06.13.21 Leak(s) could originate from many places but what seems clear is that somebody did a really sloppy r
Do you BELIEVE... in Rogue Waves? shemandr at 3:51pm 06.13.21 There are too many accounts of vessels at sea who were overwhelmed by a huge sea to dismiss the noti
Albin Marin Vega 27 - Any Owners Input Appreciated twistedskipper at 3:46pm 06.13.21 Heavy and slow. Built like a tank and as with boats of that era, builders didn't know that they did
Can't Find HIN on 1979 Jouet 18 sail sfbay at 3:32pm 06.13.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Normally on the starboard stern. I
Do you BELIEVE... in Rogue Waves? dLj at 3:29pm 06.13.21 Very interesting read! Oh, and of you decide you need a survey - I've always believed... dj
Albin Marin Vega 27 - Any Owners Input Appreciated sail sfbay at 3:21pm 06.13.21 1973 with a trailer, diesel engine, etc. Albin Vega 27' - boats - by owner - marine sale (craigslis
Albin Marin Vega 27 - Any Owners Input Appreciated jssailem at 3:18pm 06.13.21 Here are some folks opinions... http://www.theadventuresoftarka.com/tarkaforsale http://www.american
Waste System - How does it actually work? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:16pm 06.13.21 The joker valve does NOT prevent water from running back downhill to the pump, it just keeps what w
reefing blocks for oday 322 BwWhisper at 3:16pm 06.13.21 Do you guys think I can put a balancing block inside my boom? Or does the boom need to be made for
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) shemandr at 3:13pm 06.13.21 If you're confused about the rules, read the appeals. They won't clear anything up for you but you'

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