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Skylight Replacement; hardware or not Mysterious Ways at 1:23pm 03.21.09 Big Boats 1/1346 I was once told that when replacing the skylights I should not have the corners of the new acrylic d
Rolly Tasker 14' (4) jhesh at 1:19pm 03.21.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1566 Hi all, First post here, hope I do it right. I have what I think is a Rolly Tasker daysailer. I d
New 6 horse tohatsu captian dave at 11:11am 03.21.09 Ask All Sailors 13/2576 I've been looking on the internet for a new outboard. I been looking at the Tohatsu 6 HP extra long
Deck core replacement project Ed Schenck at 11:10am 03.21.09 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2802 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 5/1482 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 10/2055 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 8/2613 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.

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inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price dlochner at 4:30pm 03.07.22 The asking price is what the seller hopes to get for the boat knowing that he will not get the askin
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price sail sfbay at 4:24pm 03.07.22 Welcome to the forum!! You have a contract based on the agreed purchase price. Now that you have a
Fuel tank/sender Calif. Ted at 4:13pm 03.07.22 I'd suggest figuring out if it's the gauge or the sender, last time I had a problem it was the gauge
Keel smile and 6 bolts Calif. Ted at 3:41pm 03.07.22 I have not, but many others have dealt with it, common to pre-1988 built boats, I'll attach relevant
Catch 22 revisited Leeward Rail at 2:41pm 03.07.22 Check out Doug at SV Seeker's insurance craziness. Needs it to launch his home built 75ft steel boat
General Handbook Light air at 2:34pm 03.07.22 This is where I got a few of my downloads: CatalinaOwners.com downloads
Removing wall covering Project_Mayhem at 2:26pm 03.07.22 Thanks for the info Timm. I have a 25' hose and a wireless remote to turn my yard vacuum on and off.
Leaving old cables & wiring in inaccessible areas. jviss at 2:03pm 03.07.22 Not a bad thought and not entirely too late. The AC wires are still useful. I managed to remove a
Fuel tank/sender kappykaplan at 1:58pm 03.07.22 Or you could get a plastic tank through which you can see the fuel level - never lies. :plus:
Fuel tank/sender dmax at 1:54pm 03.07.22 Or you could get a plastic tank through which you can see the fuel level - never lies.
Leaving old cables & wiring in inaccessible areas. Scott T-Bird at 1:48pm 03.07.22 I know it's too late, but I would have left the full length, taped the ends, coiled them up, and le
Alternator question - is this AC? Stator pic included JoeWhite at 1:24pm 03.07.22 I would think it would be pulsating DC rather than AC. Meaning the voltage does not go below zero vo
Removing wall covering Timm R Oday25 at 1:23pm 03.07.22 I just pulled the burlap fabric off and used a plastic scraper to remove the majority of dried glue
Fuel tank/sender JoeWhite at 1:15pm 03.07.22 I replaced my fuel guage sender with one that has a floating doughnut ring.
Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV (1) jssailem at 1:07pm 03.07.22 Dave I see where the rubbing is happening. Have you looked at running the line down the Starboard
Skinny water fixed keel sailors - how does draft and depth impact your purchase, your marina choice, and your purchase decision? Banooma at 12:59pm 03.07.22 Thanks for your Forked River and Mariners-specific comments - especially with regard to the blow-out
New to us Hunter 40.5 (1) jssailem at 12:52pm 03.07.22 Still learning about Sea Talk and how everything integrates together. Installing the EV AP I found
Skinny water fixed keel sailors - how does draft and depth impact your purchase, your marina choice, and your purchase decision? BigEasy at 12:50pm 03.07.22
Mods to our 35s5 kappykaplan at 12:42pm 03.07.22 Looks great, @Hollyberry ! :beer:
Leaving old cables & wiring in inaccessible areas. dlochner at 12:40pm 03.07.22 I'm thinking Tom had something else in mind. He might suggest a come-along winch could be useful!

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