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How Deep of a Reef? thisoldspouse at 9:57am 05.02.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1550 I've finally got the time to install my "Jiffy Reefing System". It will be used on a 77 Mac 222, the
Catalina 27 Tall rig peterkozup at 9:40am 05.02.09 Mid-Size Boats 19/15790 Greetings to all! I have recently signed the papers on a 1983 Catalina 27, so have joined this group
Topside Paint Step to the Rear at 5:01am 05.02.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1470 My wife and I were discussing our newly purchased Pearson 30 and maintenance we would like to do rig
Aft seat (2) paulj at 9:30pm 05.01.09 Catalina 310 5/2040 I always stand on the, original fiberglass, aft seat when I want to see while docking or looking for
H310 - Running a cable from companionway instruments mcaswell at 8:27pm 05.01.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1515 I need to run a Seatalk cable from the instrument location (companionway) back to the helm. If I ca
Electric Panel-Ground? Nelsonhow at 6:51pm 05.01.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/1578 I'm trying to figure out why the cabin lights on my H 30 aren't working. When looking at the back o
Windows need rebedding... anyone done it before? Mike Howell at 6:23pm 05.01.09 Smaller Boats 3/1537 The large window on my starboard side has loosened. I want to 'rebed' it. Has anyone done this befor
Replacing Ports John24307 at 6:03pm 05.01.09 Lancer 2/1654 I have a 1976 Lancer 25 with 4 fixed plexiglass ports. From the deck side, they appear to be simply
Returning to your slip Roy10289 at 4:25pm 05.01.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1801 I have had many problerms controling the boat in cross winds in my crowded marina. One thing that I
Hull Painting Step to the Rear at 2:59pm 05.01.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1650 My friend and I are both new sailboat owners as of this summer, my friend having just purchased a St
Ronnie bigman1 at 2:35pm 05.01.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1449 Hi all I'v bought a boat"seadog 30"it has a autohelm 3000 wheel pilot,but no drive belt the one i ne
Launch day weather. (1) Ross at 2:15pm 05.01.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1328 We woke up this morning to rain and gusting wind 15-18 MPH Hgh tide was at 3:45 pm. It was raining w
Upgrades?!?!?! Bad Obsession at 1:34pm 05.01.09 Ask All Sailors 31/4144 1. What is the absolute best upgrade that you have made to your boat? 2. What are some other up
head problems ScottD at 12:25pm 05.01.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2148 First time de-winterizing a head on my S2 9.2 I opened the seacock, started to pump water into it to
head problems ScottD at 12:22pm 05.01.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1062 First
Adding to boat modification page John23883 at 10:09am 05.01.09 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/2719 Phil, I haven't added to the boat modification page in a while and it's different. How do I add mul
The sailing bug bite hard (2) breweraz at 11:17am 05.01.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/3536 We recently got into mono hull sailing after coming up through the Hobie/Prindle line. (60 days ago)
Calling Isotherm SP Owners . . . . Paul Cossman at 9:44am 05.01.09 Ask All Sailors 4/2153 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 5/1448 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 9/7326 Over the past few years, the thru hull vent fitting on my holding tank corrodes to a point I need to

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Best anchor and chain jssailem at 9:01am 03.08.22 Good to see your posting again Chief. Your answer depends on how you see yourself using the Anchor
Best anchor and chain shemandr at 9:00am 03.08.22
Best anchor and chain Ralph Johnstone at 8:57am 03.08.22 has a large heavy anchor with a very heavy chain, How can you say what "heavy" is until you suppl
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 8:44am 03.08.22 It seems like this is an "Educated guess". the only way to be sure is to examine the sizes of the h
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Scott T-Bird at 8:38am 03.08.22
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Kings Gambit at 8:30am 03.08.22 So, there are some wet and delaminated areas in the area of the chain plate. how big if a deal is t
Best anchor and chain Don S/V ILLusion at 8:30am 03.08.22 Pretty much depends on where you anticipate anchoring and what the bottom conditions are there. Some
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price vsfoster at 8:19am 03.08.22 Absolutely correct! The chainplates are a hunk of metal, relatively cheap and not any real consider
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Kings Gambit at 8:17am 03.08.22 Thank you, and while I said inconsequential, there are a few item of serious consequence and a fail
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Don S/V ILLusion at 8:13am 03.08.22 Well, replacing the seacocks could cost $2,000 to $3,000, depending. New chain plates? Sir, that wo
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price vsfoster at 8:11am 03.08.22 Well, replacing the seacocks could cost $2,000 to $3,000, depending. New chain plates? Sir, that wo
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Kings Gambit at 8:02am 03.08.22 Well, the asking and inspectors prices are 4,800.00 different. The asking is fair and the repairs a
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Kings Gambit at 7:55am 03.08.22
Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV Ward H at 7:55am 03.08.22 From the overhead pic it looks like you'll have less friction running the line outside of the stanch
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price vsfoster at 7:53am 03.08.22 This is why. When you go to insure the boat, especially an older boat the insurer will want an inde
BRASS THRUHULL VALVES CORROSION Tin Kicker at 7:52am 03.08.22 Thx but really just trying to give some pointers to some who may not know what they are looking at.
Fuel tank/sender Calif. Ted at 7:48am 03.08.22 Yeah, that's a Moeller mechanical, usually easy replacement unless corrosion affects mounting, could
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Kings Gambit at 7:47am 03.08.22 Yes. What a restored boat might be insured for is ultimately a negotiation between the owner and the
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Scott T-Bird at 7:44am 03.08.22 I'm with Don ... the surveyor has done you no favor. You can do what you like, but the best way to
Haitian refugee boat runs aground in FL jssailem at 7:29am 03.08.22 Perhaps they were looking for a Golf Course to play or maybe some fresh Conch...

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