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Windlass Hubert at 6:55am 04.23.09 Big Boats 1/1525 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 2/1073 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 7/1591 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 11/2252 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) 2/2908 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 2/1342 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 2/1694 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 1/1447 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 0/2050 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 6/1617 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 4/1615 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 1/1199 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 10/4220 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 1/2014 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 3/1327 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 0/1246 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 1/1179 :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 15/2781 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 3/1178 I'm just looking for a source for the small Schaefer plates that are used in the cabin that attach t
stand up block attachment Jerry Loomis- at 1:47pm 04.22.09 Pearson 1/1490 I want to know how to move or rotate stand up blocks on a mast boot on a Pearson 37. I have several

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Should 23.5 bow touch trailer roller? waterman30 at 7:32am 03.18.22 This brings up the centerboard tray. It looks like half of mine is missing - is it made of 2 boards
BRASS THRUHULL VALVES CORROSION (3) Tin Kicker at 7:20am 03.18.22 G10 is layers of fiberglass in an epoxy matrix and yes, if available I would have used it. But it is
Thoughts on replacing 1-1/2-inch hose with 1-inch hose (1) RandB Davis at 7:19am 03.18.22
Floorplan overhaul thoughts? DArcy at 7:13am 03.18.22 There are several free CAD programs out there. I use OnShape because it is one of the most full feat
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 7:11am 03.18.22
Decal Questions (1) Zinger88 at 7:07am 03.18.22 Previous owner had named our boat...decided to keep it. Haven't added a hailing port as of yet. Good
Have you made cockpit cushions? Joe at 6:52am 03.18.22 I say, let your wife do her thing and you stay out of it. Curved or straight it will be beautiful an
Replacing cabin sole in 1979 Hunter 30 RoyS at 6:51am 03.18.22 Bob, I am in the middle of this same project on a similar C33. The original plywood floor was water
Its funny Friday! mikeracca at 6:34am 03.18.22 Some people just don't have what it takes to pull off dark humor. It takes a lot of creative think
Build a Better Boat Hook? Kings Gambit at 6:32am 03.18.22 If you watch the movie Midway you get a good demonstration of how boat hooks are meant to be used. A
Floorplan overhaul thoughts? RoyS at 6:24am 03.18.22 Several points: You can rent autocad software by the month if you need it. For cruising, consider la
Floorplan overhaul thoughts? jviss at 6:22am 03.18.22 Good! I recommend making a plan, a drawing of the structural aspect so you can solicit input on it
Floorplan overhaul thoughts? xavierspl at 6:19am 03.18.22 I apologize if this is repetitive, but I advise that you initially pay close attention to the struc
New S2 ( to me :) Md80max at 6:05am 03.18.22 Halvern, thank you, excited about this boat. I called the Oklahoma DOT and yes, does require a perm
Hunter 306 salt water in the bilge but only when sailing RoyS at 6:00am 03.18.22 Arbee, If the entire channel behind the engine is bone dry, there is no need to look at the rudder.
Inflation out of control ! What are some products that my fellow boaters are using that are not necessary marine grade products to save some $ dmax at 5:56am 03.18.22 I was at Home Depot last night, they have Splash Anti-freeze (the pink stuff, not for engines) for 8
Tenara sewing threads lehighsail at 5:53am 03.18.22 This thread :)biggrin:) has caused me to rethink using Tenara or PTFE Lifetime. :laugh:. Groan
Floorplan overhaul thoughts? jviss at 5:50am 03.18.22 I apologize if this is repetitive, but I advise that you initially pay close attention to the struct
Its funny Friday! (1) lehighsail at 5:47am 03.18.22 203538
Repurposing a Rope Clutch Parsons at 5:29am 03.18.22 How about a line constrictor to reduce the chafe on the (single) point where the clutch or cleat con

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