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Catalina 27 Windows DennisV at 2:15pm 02.16.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/3169 I've read several entries about the aluminum windows on older Cataina 27's. In 1985 Catalina change
working life of anchor rode Don12480 at 1:17pm 02.16.09 Ask All Sailors 22/3585 Is there any guideline for chain and rode replacement. I have a combimation chain and rode which is
Mobile phone navigation Tim R. at 12:17pm 02.16.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1544 I just bought a new cell phone and unlocked the built in GPS. Can anyone recommend decent navigatio
Trade in question CAT 30 at 11:56am 02.16.09 Catalina 30 2/1345 I'm about to negotiate a trade-in: my '01 250 for an '84 30 with Catalina Yacht Anchorage in Marina
Main Sail Dimension kair at 11:23am 02.16.09 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1256 Hey guys, I am not sure if my main sail is of the correct dimension. The PO must have replaced i
Starter motor didn't shut off jamarohn at 11:14am 02.16.09 Mid-Size Boats 8/1808 Last week, I ran the engine while tied to the dock to flush stagnant salt water as I usually do once
Waterborne Varnish question Pat T at 10:47am 02.16.09 Ask All Sailors 11/1694 I had some old Target Coatings product in my basement for the past 3 years. I never opened it until
Anchor chain Bob S at 10:07am 02.16.09 Ask All Sailors 15/2460 Anchor threads tend to get really long and I have learned so much from them. I don't intend this to
fiberglass repair and caulk question rmilavsky at 9:37am 02.16.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1952 I own a 1988 O'day 240. I had the marina sandblast off years of bottom paint buildup late last fall.
Anyone Read Randy's "Nauti Duck" Article Jim at 9:15am 02.16.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1308 It is published in this month's Catalina MainSheet. Very well written, hold your attention, and
Miami to Key Largo Race (1) hogitz at 8:34am 02.16.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1455 Race is set for April 18th. For info go to miamiyachtclub.net The winner of the Catalina Trophy last
S2 8.6 Prop Type/Size/pitch Sailor Joe20802 at 7:37am 02.16.09 S2 1/1735 Have a Yanmar 2GM 15 HP @3600 with 2.62:1 trans. Martec folder not working well and want to put on
has anyone used this davit system ? Ron at 7:12am 02.16.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/2241 I am looking for a davit system that mounts to the swin transom of the 320. One company has what loo
356 Head Discharge Re-route shemandr at 6:09am 02.16.09 Big Boats 14/1792 I'm starting to plan a re-route of my head discharge. Those who know the 356 know it runs in the bi
Solar System On Hunter 310 Georg Leitner at 5:09am 02.16.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1381 Dear Hunter Owners, I have a hunter 310 lying in Ibiza, Spain. I am planing a sail trip to the Cot
Remove / rebed the strut???? NYSail at 4:39am 02.16.09 Ask All Sailors 7/3194 Hello all.... I just removed my waterlift/muffler due to small leaks in the aluminum (23 years old
assortment foggycape at 2:17am 02.16.09 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1776 :) Greetings,all O'Day 222 owners from Nova Scotia, Canada Is there an alternative to the facto
Rudder Dropped guest at 1:48am 02.16.09 Catalina 30 4/1501 Why whould the rudder on a C30 drop by about 1 inch?
Correct PSS Shaft Seal Size parrothead531 at 9:43pm 02.15.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1135 Does anyone know the correct PSS Shaft Seal size for a 1989 Hunter 30? My shaft is 1" but the stern
two questions: gelcoat repair and caulking rmilavsky at 6:38pm 02.15.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/2059 I have an 88 Oday 240. This fall I had the marina sandblast off years of dead paint. I went to the M

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Sticky control cables (1) jssailem at 9:17am 02.19.22 Here is the exploded elements of the Ritchie Compass. It may provide a clue into the access you need
I am looking to buy a boat at the end of 2022.. Wanting to so some sailing before that.. jssailem at 9:06am 02.19.22 This may be what you are looking for. https://www.findacrew.net It is like a Crew/Skipper dating si
LiFePo4 Refresh Johann at 9:03am 02.19.22 I'm gradually absorbing knowledge about LFPs and BMSs. It's funny, some things that are probably c
LiFePo4 Refresh Hayden Watson at 9:01am 02.19.22 That's good to know. Now if I could only find them! REC and Battery Ballance X2 are two that I kn
Mariner 19 or Triton 21 (2) Will Gilmore at 9:00am 02.19.22 welcome to SBO's forums, Wing_Mechanic, This is the best place to answer all your sailing questions
Need larger hole in hatch kloudie1 at 8:59am 02.19.22 Tape the surfaces where the cut will be. That helps to avoid cracking. After the hole is cut, sand t
I am looking to buy a boat at the end of 2022.. Wanting to so some sailing before that.. thevoyager at 8:57am 02.19.22 .......... My advice on buying a boat is to purchase and learn on the boat you want to ultimately
Greatest knot tying in the world jssailem at 8:56am 02.19.22 Looks like he is all set to do his bottom job.
Sticky control cables Halvern at 8:54am 02.19.22 I went back over to boat last night, the Richie compass is in a S/S cap on top of pedestal. There ar
I am looking to buy a boat at the end of 2022.. Wanting to so some sailing before that.. Benny17441 at 8:53am 02.19.22 It all depends on what type of boating do you intend to pursue. There are various disciplines and e
Greatest knot tying in the world Leeward Rail at 8:48am 02.19.22 That is why they make slip ons and velcro. Maybe that is so the rest of us can spot them easier ?
Greatest knot tying in the world jssailem at 8:46am 02.19.22 when he looked down, he noticed not one of them tied their shoes correctly. That is why they make
Greatest knot tying in the world BrianH at 8:43am 02.19.22 I am more impressed by the backing plates. I have seen a couple of boats in my marina that were ti
A few Hunter 306 questions (1) jssailem at 8:42am 02.19.22 in-mast furling config has a slightly larger headsail area and slightly smaller main area, the fur
1987 Cat 22Teak Refinishing John Marrone at 8:26am 02.19.22 Now that is what I'm talking about Thanks for the Heads up!
Sticky control cables JoeWhite at 8:14am 02.19.22 In my case , I only lubricated the shafts at the pedestal beneath the compass. Use bearing oil, not
1987 Cat 22Teak Refinishing (1) sail sfbay at 8:02am 02.19.22 ........I am finished removing all the varnish. To me, the glossy plastic look is just not what I am
I need cockpit table plans (1) sail sfbay at 7:51am 02.19.22 Recently measured a Hunter 356 cockpit folding table shown in the photo below. Table (King StarBoard
Selling used stuff here and fraud markwbird at 7:43am 02.19.22 When I bought my boat a few years back the seller was quite paranoid about getting scammed. My wife
Precision 23 outboard power Rick Webb at 7:40am 02.19.22 Six is fine anything more than 8 is too much. It seems to move up to a smoother running two cylinde

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