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Topping lift bhstech at 9:14am 04.10.09 Catalina 22 4/2248 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 4/2050 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) 7/2883 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 2/3153 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 18/10848 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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1977 O'Day 27. 1st Sailboat ever. rschuss at 7:39am 03.15.22 Sailing a 27 foot boat is not like kayaking. One needs to know the rules of the road. What does the
Backing plates for Sinlocks? Hello Below at 7:37am 03.15.22 I have a 2006 Hunter 38. After replacing the running rigging late last year the lines slipped in th
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Replacement for Original Aluminum Deck Fills dmax at 7:14am 03.15.22 The Perko fills looked good but the flange wasn't large enouh to cover the old holes. Funny that Def
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer (1) Hayden Watson at 7:08am 03.15.22 A buddy with a Tesla says they take care of this with an app. It's going to be a while before boat
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Purchasing Sails jssailem at 6:44am 03.15.22 It will turn out ok. If. It exactly as needed ask them to make it right.
Replacement for Original Aluminum Deck Fills Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:43am 03.15.22 Google "Perko stainless steel deckfills" to find 'em for water, waste and fuel. Nylon fittings are
Installed stern rails and replaced centerboard lift on my Hunter 240 Justin_NSA at 6:41am 03.15.22 Well done, but I don't see the seats. I have to remove mine to get into the stern lockers, is it th

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