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Topping lift bhstech at 9:14am 04.10.09 Catalina 22 4/2247 I have the original pigtail on the backstay topping lift for the Boom on my 77 Catalina 22. I don't
Genoa For 222 mhofmann at 9:03am 04.10.09 Day Sailers 4/2048 I would like to replace the OEM jib on my 222 with a genoa with a reefing furler. Any advice on whet
New moderator Phil Herring at 8:55am 04.10.09 Forum Help (Site Talk) 7/2882 I can't believe I didn't post this a couple weeks ago, but it appears I didn't! Brian has accepted
rub rail insert mm2347 at 8:32am 04.10.09 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1613 Does anyone have 2 feet of black rub rail insert used on an Oday 222?? Thank you Mike
Does anyone have an electrical schematic for a Beneteau 393 ??? HELP NEEDED ASAP. bonaroo5698 at 7:44am 04.10.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1589 My mechanic is putting in a gen set and they nee more info on how the boat is wired than the very ba
PC DC supply BruceK at 7:38am 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 8/1870 I want to use my laptop on board, and understand a DC/DC converter, not an inverter DC/AC is a bette
Sobstadt sails peconicbay at 7:24am 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2012 Has anybody purchased Sobstadt sails for their boat ? I am looking into buying a main from them, a
laminate sails peconicbay at 7:20am 04.10.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1431 Has anybody purchased a laminated main sail for their catalina? I am looking for a new main for my
Hose Fittings & Clamps with thru hulls? (2) Bob S at 6:54am 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 10/1950 I am changing over my sea strainer from the plastic OEM to a bronze Perko. Catalina uses Marelon thr
Anonodized Aluminum trim around windows RK at 6:40am 04.10.09 Big Boats 2/1141 The aluminum trim around the windows has been stained and looks corroded. I belive the cause was us
Humpback Whale In New York Harbor Soundbounder at 4:52am 04.10.09 Sails Call Lounge 2/3152 This is in todays NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/10/nyregion/10whale.html?_r=1'ref=nyregion
Broad Creek, Deltaville Broke Sailor at 4:49am 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1771 Anyone out there have latest shoaling info? I usually have inches below the keel transiting the cha
Seacock Backing Blocks, Alternate Method No Through Bolts (15) Maine Sail at 8:50pm 04.09.09 Musings With Maine Sail 18/10844 Hi All, I promised Hermit I would show how to make a backing block with tapped studs to avoid thr
Mooring Catalina 22' swing-keel/salt water malcontentski at 8:33pm 04.09.09 Catalina 22 3/4160 The manual for the C-22' swing keel does not recommend keeping the swing-keel version in salt water
considering purchasing 1977 Catalina 22' any advice? malcontentski at 8:00pm 04.09.09 Catalina 22 4/8313 I am considering purchase of a Catalina 22' with a trailer. It is the pop-top type with rolling furl
Vented Loop David Knauer at 6:58pm 04.09.09 Big Boats 9/3504 I have been tracking down a water leak in the cooling system around the air/water exhaust mixer on m
HELP! Just inherited a 1972 O'Day 22' ... hasn't seen water in 3 years! Double J at 6:47pm 04.09.09 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2211 Owner gave up the sport (I have been sailing for decades) ... so, if you have the time (apologies, I
Owners manual skal2373 at 6:19pm 04.09.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/1433 Hi, I am finally coming back to sailing after a long no sailing period. I originally owned a 77 27'
Mast rake for Hunter 23 Mike48 at 6:05pm 04.09.09 Smaller Boats 2/1590 I have read several post in the archives on rig tuning the hunter 23. They talk about mast rake. But
Raymarine Autohelm 3000 Help spadaforaj at 5:59pm 04.09.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2549 Hi there - I am outfitting an old boat with old gear - and am having trouble with an old Raymarine 3

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Sailing and restoring #9874 Leeward Rail at 7:30pm 03.14.22 Yes, it looks a little hackish with the scrap of green hose to connect it to the original flush att
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE Leeward Rail at 7:26pm 03.14.22 Maybe Boat US can help ?
Hunter 31 1984 Life lInes Ralph Johnstone at 7:11pm 03.14.22 Doesn't sound like the garden variety of lifelines. Any chance for a picture to get things going ?
Backing plates for Sinlocks? kbgunn at 6:57pm 03.14.22 The Spinlock clutches can be rebuilt. Cam, base and handle are in the service kit. No need to remove
Thoughts on replacing 1-1/2-inch hose with 1-inch hose Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:54pm 03.14.22 Contrary to popular opinion among the over-analytical crowd, there really no real reason to use 1"
Generator on a Hunter 326 (32') (1) kbgunn at 6:46pm 03.14.22 Very interesting approach to insulating the boat from portable generator vibration and noise - have
Its funny Friday! WayneH at 6:40pm 03.14.22 Travis Tritt - Here's a quarter, call someone who cares.
Sausage Makers? jviss at 6:37pm 03.14.22 Yes, I do. I hang out here to discuss it. http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum Thanks!
Sausage Makers? Crusty Ol Salt at 6:34pm 03.14.22 Anyone make their own sausage? I've gotten into brewing beer and smoking meats, and now I'm thinki
OEM water heater for 1997 oceanis 400? jviss at 6:01pm 03.14.22 I would go as big as you can! I have an 11 gallon heater on my 38, and it's a world of improvement
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer jviss at 5:58pm 03.14.22 Sorry. Victron Remote Management. Free internet access and control of your system when it is manage
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 5:45pm 03.14.22 203431
OEM water heater for 1997 oceanis 400? Mechone at 5:39pm 03.14.22 Most likely a 6 gal Kuuma water heater . You should have hoses from the engine also that hook up t
Sailing and restoring #9874 AaronD at 5:18pm 03.14.22 I'm not coming down until I see the Margarita machine in play :) Outstanding as usual !!!
Bottom scrubbing issue mikeracca at 4:27pm 03.14.22 If your sitting your growing a lettuce patch. Where did you find a pic of Luna out of the water!
Replacement for Original Aluminum Deck Fills dmax at 4:22pm 03.14.22 I couldn't find an exact match. I initially installed a set of these because the flange was large en
Window Tint for Portlights Tally Ho at 4:16pm 03.14.22 A PO of my boat put some sort of film on the 2 hatches. While I like the fact that they are tinted
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer Johann at 4:06pm 03.14.22 What's VRM? Sorry. Victron Remote Management. Free internet access and control of your system when
Sailing and restoring #9874 (1) pclarksurf at 3:53pm 03.14.22 I'm not coming down until I see the Margarita machine in play :) Outstanding as usual !!!
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer jviss at 3:52pm 03.14.22 I connect to VRM What's VRM?

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