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Deck core replacement project Ed Schenck at 11:10am 03.21.09 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2799 Here's a topic that has been covered many times, cutting out and replacing wet and rotten deck balsa
New electric item Ron20324 at 10:29am 03.21.09 Ask All Sailors 10/1868 New (to me, at least) at the Home Depot store: It is an AC adaptor, 30-amp male (plug) connector to
how to get internet onboard thru your cell w/o paying extra. (2) luvitt at 9:11am 03.21.09 Ask All Sailors 8/2277 Im surfing from the boat now, on the hard in the boatyard. Im way out in the country with no wifi,
320 furling line Bill C320, Papillon at 8:11am 03.21.09 Mid-Size Boats 6/2580 Anyone know the factory recommended diameter of the headsail furling on a 320 mark II?
To Blister repair or not?? Mich222 at 6:39am 03.21.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1502 a
prospective macgregor owner LDM at 5:56am 03.21.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1230 I looked at a MacGregor Venture 22 (70's) for sale yesterday. The roof of the interior is peeling. I
broken mast by spreaders Whim Sea at 3:44am 03.21.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1525 Was help a guy who has a broken mass near the spreaders, Is there any repair kit or splice kit for t
TillePilot st1000 vs TP22 CaptainE at 11:50pm 03.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/3272 I just purchased a tillerpilot st1000 plus. Anyone have a bad experience with these? Im using it for
Just a thank you nameaneh at 5:49pm 03.20.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1481 I just want to thank everyone who has responded to questions I have asked. Seriously this is an inv
Ladder Installation nameaneh at 5:47pm 03.20.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2052 So I had my ladder installed and I had to take it off... Problem is I can't get to where the lock nu
Swing Keel Cable Detached nameaneh at 5:45pm 03.20.09 Ask All Sailors 8/2612 So I have a Venture 21 and the bolt must have come off connecting the winch cable to the keel. The
What kind of sailboat? Zidanthegreat at 5:17pm 03.20.09 Ask All Sailors 45/5436 Okay question out to all you saliors, what kind of boat should i start off with to sail. i want to b
Looking for replacement part Larryhobbs25 at 3:51pm 03.20.09 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1188 I am looking for a steaming light bracket for a 77 O'Day25
i LOVE this forum! luvitt at 2:22pm 03.20.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1613 You guys help me sooooo much! I know i post a lot of silly S#\|t, and i appreciate all your help and
Want to prep keel 2morrow. Oven cleaner & pressure washer? luvitt at 2:16pm 03.20.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2460 I was gonna rent a sand blaster to prep my keel, but a boatyard employee told me to save $200 on the
On boat now...tethered pc to cell, need plumbing help! (2) luvitt at 1:21pm 03.20.09 Ask All Sailors 14/1785 Im such a geek. boat isnt even finished and I have 3g web ' built-in pc so I can get help from this
autopilot for Catalina 28 mk gerry clapp at 12:19pm 03.20.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/2571 We have a new (to us). She carries an Edson Pedistal with the intstrument pod below the weel shaft.
If anyone needs a Renault 8hp jaj63207 at 11:37am 03.20.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/1660 I saw this on my local Craigslist. Jimmy
Hunter 27' 1979 rudder deminsions Bay banger at 11:29am 03.20.09 Mid-Size Boats 4/1449 Hello their i hope someone on this forum can help me find the deminsions for the original rudder i h
Kiwi Prop DanoDano at 11:09am 03.20.09 Big Boats 9/2113

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Forum search kclancy at 9:49am 03.07.22 Of course I figured it out just after posting my note. Sorry! Getting old stinks!!
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? LloydB at 9:46am 03.07.22 you are trying to justify a money pit in the water that you cant work on in the location it's at, so
New Catalina 30 Owner jeepbluetj at 9:43am 03.07.22 As a point of info, my 1980 C-30's holding tank appeared to be factory - the hull number was written
Skinny water fixed keel sailors - how does draft and depth impact your purchase, your marina choice, and your purchase decision? dlochner at 9:41am 03.07.22 Take a look at Seaward Yachts. They are popular in the skinny water of the Florida and Gulf Coast.
Replacing jib cars with Harken track? jviss at 9:27am 03.07.22 To give an update on the solution - After a little bit of time I was able to get in touch with Hark
Hack Freedom 20/Link-2000R for LiFePo4? jviss at 9:26am 03.07.22 Victron Monitors have an on off relay that you can program for whatever you want... Like shut off
Replacing jib cars with Harken track? Davidasailor26 at 9:24am 03.07.22 To give an update on the solution - After a little bit of time I was able to get in touch with Harke
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 9:16am 03.07.22 Under the settee is where Catalina almost always puts holding tanks. As I said earlier, 25 gal is
310 Ahr 3.2V Li batteries; too good to be true? cagreen75 at 9:11am 03.07.22 After looking at their website I noticed so many RED FLAGS that I would never buy these. The warrant
LiFePo4 Refresh LeslieTroyer at 9:07am 03.07.22 Interesting. Unless you have external regulation I think typically you charge the AGMs with the alt
86 Hunter 25.5 cagreen75 at 8:54am 03.07.22 It's possible your boat didn't have a bilge pump. Tom J may be right as I'm not seeing any limber
Hack Freedom 20/Link-2000R for LiFePo4? Garbonzo at 8:48am 03.07.22 Victron Monitors have an on off relay that you can program for whatever you want... Like shut off t
Dual band/marine vhf antenna ctrout at 8:35am 03.07.22 I found that the Comet CA-2x4SR is specifically designed for wide band coverage in the ham through t
Leaving old cables & wiring in inaccessible areas. jssailem at 8:33am 03.07.22 Some times the build process has the wires attached to the boat using wire ties. This means they sta
Leaving old cables & wiring in inaccessible areas. dlochner at 8:13am 03.07.22
Leaving old cables & wiring in inaccessible areas. JoeWhite at 8:12am 03.07.22 It may not cause problems, but I would pull them out. If you have enough length left over to grab on
310 Ahr 3.2V Li batteries; too good to be true? marchem at 8:04am 03.07.22 So these cells may actually have a capacity of close to 310 Ah, but their quality and lifetime are p
Any known concerns with this specific motor? ambler at 7:39am 03.07.22 I have a 1982 Catalina 22 with that exact Evinrude since 2013. It has run well up until recently whe
Any known concerns with this specific motor? captcoho at 7:37am 03.07.22 I'm not in a rush to buy a motor, but I am concerned about items being in stock. Here are some pics
General Handbook brockangelo at 7:32am 03.07.22 Yeah I was kind of disappointed with that. While I like seeing what is in there, it is by no means a

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