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Installing cam cleats ORCON at 1:34pm 04.14.09 Mid-Size Boats 5/5533 Guys, I have a 2004 Hunter 306, which I often sail alone. I hate the cleats for my jib, because I h
How much diesel in my tank 9.2C - 427 at 12:18pm 04.14.09 S2 9/2253 I have a 9.2C, and have a stupid question...How can I tell how much diesel is in my tank? My tank d
Reccomendation for Catalina teak interior dman535 at 12:16pm 04.14.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/2635 I am in the process of cleaning the interior of my Catalina 27. Was curious to hear what Catalina ow
Keel to Hull Joint Larry14133 at 12:10pm 04.14.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2490 The keel to hull joint on my O'Day 302 looks like it could use a little attention. It has been check
mast tabernacle hinge piece hunter 23 1988 cayugajim at 11:50am 04.14.09 Smaller Boats 2/1762 I need to replace this piece, the piece upon which the mast hinges while raising and lowering, abou
Clean the luff track on mast earlkeim at 11:37am 04.14.09 Smaller Boats 1/1939 HI, While the mast is down should I do anything to the luff track of the mast. What is the best m
New H33 Dodger?? BruceK at 10:59am 04.14.09 Mid-Size Boats 8/3941 Time to commission the boat and I have ordered a dodger...necessity in Maine...but need some opinion
Mast and Boom from 1960's dingy Clark at 10:52am 04.14.09 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 1/1260 I have a mast and boom from a 15' dingy that I think was a Rebel (?) Both are in good shape; the spr
Garhauer EZ-Glide Adjustable Genoa Car System (1) Rick D at 9:52am 04.14.09 Ask All Sailors 10/15002 I just installed one of Garhauer's car systems ( see at http://garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.c
Chart tips for Dead Reconing Writing device that erases without smudging Royal Flush at 9:31am 04.14.09 Ask All Sailors 14/5264 I'm graduating my Coastal Navigation class tonight and I'm ready to wear out my local paper nautic
Trucking a 38' boat Todd37 at 9:16am 04.14.09 Ask All Sailors 39/5215 I'm trucking my boat from LA to PDX and there's a question of how to transport the mast. On a boat t
Humminbird GPS Question rpwillia at 9:05am 04.14.09 Catalina 310 10/2250 I did something dumb last night. I got in my bracket for my Humminbird gps antenna and was trying to
removing peeling painted lettering from fiberglass transom Royal Flush at 8:49am 04.14.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1572 I'm mid project and am having a time at getting the illegible painted on name removed from my transo
Need New AutoPilot, what type is Best jdhohmann at 6:27am 04.14.09 Big Boats 8/2662 I have a hunter 40 legend, we currently have a 4000+ auto pilot with a wheel drive. This unit is to
Projects update with pics (9) Witzend at 6:21am 04.14.09 Catalina 310 1/1663 Since my river home is up on a hill, I was able to use a spotting scope and view the mast head. It w
I guess that it is time to replace the Fire X Mike G. at 6:02am 04.14.09 Ask All Sailors 8/1691 During the weekend I replaced all of the cabin fire extinguishers on my 1977 Pearson 323. While nos
Slide-out galley modifications? NCNoviceCouple at 3:51am 04.14.09 Catalina 22 4/4812 I am new C22 owner. It is an '85 model with a dinette and slide-out galley. The alcohol stove is mis
Sovrel sloop 36 or 37 footer David S at 10:53pm 04.13.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1636 Anybody have information on this boat, the Sovrel ( not sure if I spelled it correctly ) sloop 36 or
Another Radio Net Attempt??? windward54 at 10:00pm 04.13.09 SSB and Ham Operators 1/4124 Hey all, I'm headed out to Catalina Island for a long weekend. I should be tied up at a cozy moor
Stantions welder1456 at 7:55pm 04.13.09 Ask All Sailors 32/5265 I am replacing my stantions base plates. And I need to know the angle that it should be set at.

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Etiquette pet peeves rgranger at 8:21am 01.17.22 No good writing is presented in the syntax of disjointed speech (um um um), etc. Did you mean "no
Etiquette pet peeves rgranger at 8:18am 01.17.22 My grandchildren cannot even read cursive. :plus:
Water level Tally Ho at 7:27am 01.17.22 It sounds like you need to spend time sleuthing around your boat to learn where things are. I am n
New Pearson 303 Owner Cypressman at 6:53am 01.17.22 Hi! New owners of a 1983 Pearson 303 s/v Rahab Love the vessel, currently refitting with a Beta 20.
Tsunami warning zeehag at 6:41am 01.17.22 barra de navidad and banderas bay had current changes and rapid water flows but nothing mor
Water level RoyS at 6:19am 01.17.22 Purchase a simple battery powered in line water meter and reset it to zero when you fill the tank. C
Hi from new 23.5 owner waterman30 at 6:17am 01.17.22 Amazing how much harder to find boats now vs just last summer. I almost went with a really nice 260
Etiquette pet peeves Kings Gambit at 6:14am 01.17.22 If one is replying via phone and using Google dictate, then paragraphs and punctuation is extra wor
Etiquette pet peeves RoyS at 6:13am 01.17.22 If one is replying via phone and using Google dictate, then paragraphs and punctuation is extra wor
Looking for a Westerbeke 30BThree or 40B Four V-Drive RoyS at 5:49am 01.17.22 BigEasy, since you ask: Hydrolock in my case was caused in part by my fixing something that was not
Yanmar 3GM raw water pump upgrade (1) Charlie98117 at 5:42am 01.17.22 The only other comment I would add is that my solution to modify the original bracket into a back br
Seeking Tips for a Bareboat Charter Company in Southern California Joe at 5:12am 01.17.22 I'm sure you've searched google et. al. and found the same thing others turned up over the years....
Mercury 7.5 1982 Light air at 4:34am 01.17.22 I don't have a service manual, just the owner's manual and it doesn't show any wiring systems, but I
Seeking Tips for a Bareboat Charter Company in Southern California JoeWhite at 9:18pm 01.16.22 Years ago I chartered a bareboat for the day in long Beach. I do not recall their name. Due to insur
Yanmar 3GM raw water pump upgrade Ralph Johnstone at 9:12pm 01.16.22 I only check my impellor every two or three years but I agree, it's one &^%@!#$ of a backwards, u*
New tool :) justsomeguy at 9:05pm 01.16.22 I was Mr Safety Wire 1983 What, no pics? :)
Trailer Weight Benny17441 at 9:04pm 01.16.22 I think bathroom scales will work one wheel at a time. Maybe today. Thanks. Don't forget the tong
Etiquette pet peeves justsomeguy at 9:00pm 01.16.22 If one is replying via phone and using Google dictate, then paragraphs and punctuation is extra wor
Generator on a Hunter 326 (32') Benny17441 at 8:50pm 01.16.22 Don't think you have the room to install a generator. You could consider a gasoline powered portab
Its funny Friday! DArcy at 8:39pm 01.16.22 Typical Marital Conversation This would be so much funnier if it wasn't so true.

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