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Swinomish Channel Closure (3) jssailem at 11:05am 11.15.21 Pacific North West Cruisers 4/1934 This just learned. https://waggonerguide.com/swinomish-channel-temporary-restriction The swinging br
Masthead main halyard sheave? PlaneTom at 10:34am 11.15.21 Catalina 310 14/3765 Catalina 310, hull #73, built Dec 2000. I'd like to replace the sheave at the masthead, the main hal
Maryland Macgregor 26 trial? Steuart Pittman at 10:01am 11.15.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1685 I've been yearning for a Macgregor 26 but have never actually sailed one. Anyone here on the western
Worth the Cutter Rig? SailorElliot at 7:56am 11.15.21 Ask All Sailors 30/4331 Hello, I was wondering if it is worth paying a grand or so to install an inner forestay and system
prop shaft flange bolt size Shaw_2112 at 4:54pm 11.14.21 Mid-Size Boats 7/1443 Does anyone know what the correct size socket/wrench for the prop shaft flange for my 86 28.5 is? 5/
Any P39-1 owners out there? Abaco Joe at 4:51pm 11.14.21 Pearson 1/834 Hi All, Sorry for the repeat, apparently I didn't refresh. Joe
pss dry shaft and vent line on H 41? Valerio at 2:08pm 11.14.21 Big Boats 18/1873 just installed a pss dry shaft and the vent line is just looking tru the floor, what did you do with
Missing macerator pump?? sailingdeac at 1:42pm 11.14.21 Catalina 309 Group Forum 9/2273 Just bought a 2006 Catalina 309. Electrical panel indicates a macerator pump with wiring at the pa
Water in Engine Pan? AwwShucks at 11:17am 11.14.21 Catalina 310 30/4785 I just took the boat to a local marina to fuel up and noticed two things - some white smoke from exh
Any P-39-1 Owners out there? Abaco Joe at 11:11am 11.14.21 Pearson 3/1298 Hi All, I'm writing a review on a 1975 P39 for Good Old Boat magazine and am looking for owners inpu
WAAS or wasn't All U Get at 10:19am 11.14.21 Ask All Sailors 5/882 Hi all, I have ignored the clock on my Furuno chart plotter for several years and have a renewed in
interested in buying a 310 paulducham at 9:39am 11.14.21 Catalina 310 11/2420 The 310 is on my short list of candidates for our next/last sailboat. Please let me know if you're o
Beneteau 331- Replace head normant at 9:22am 11.14.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/1945 Would like to replace the Jabsco manual head in our 331-2003. Considering a Vacuum head. Any sugges
Top Speed of the Flicka 20 (w/ Motor) SailorElliot at 8:32am 11.14.21 Ask All Sailors 21/3719 Hello! I was wondering what the top speed of the Flicka 20 via motor in the ocean (1-3 foot waves).
yanmar water pump leaking after replacement (1) dave_and_dd at 8:02am 11.14.21 Engines and Propulsion 7/1753 Hey guys - well, I had a leak from the fresh-water pump seal and had started a thread about possibly
Sealed with a bow (and a stern, too) Phil Herring at 6:31pm 11.13.21 Ask All Sailors 12/1226 How do you prep your boat for winter? While this varies depending on your latitude, it's a great op
Forestay and furling genoa David B. at 5:30pm 11.13.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2371 I bought a 26M from a person who told me the original connector on his furling genoa failed twice.
Winter Jackstands and Blocking (1) lehighsail at 3:44pm 11.13.21 Ask All Sailors 18/4425 I am somewhat aware of jack stand technique for winter storage on the hard and that the boat rests o
De Persia Automatic Bailer jeffmalarik at 1:51pm 11.13.21 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1453 Where can I find a pair of De Persia Automatic Bailers for Oday 15? Is there an alernative?
I just purchased a Catalina 30 Tall Rig 1980 and considering adding a Windlass. Lewmar has a Low Profile model that it seems would fit. Thoughts? Bill Martin PEI at 1:12pm 11.13.21 Ask All Sailors 3/652 I just purchased a Catalina 30 Tall Rig 1980 and considering adding a Windlass. Lewmar has a Low Pr

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Furling line recommendations Steve_Catalina at 3:18pm 05.07.25 I would suggest stripping out the core on the first 15 -20 feet of your furling line. You will still
Furling line recommendations jssailem at 3:13pm 05.07.25 On my Harken they supply 7 mm Single braid polyester (9/32). That would likely work on your furler.
JVC Stereo Upgrade sailcapt340 at 2:58pm 05.07.25
12 Volt power panel dlochner at 2:25pm 05.07.25 There are a limited number of reasons why the voltage is so low. The battery is weak to begin with
yanmar parts Ralph Johnstone at 2:21pm 05.07.25 In reference to .......................................................... ?
12 Volt power panel Ralph Johnstone at 2:18pm 05.07.25 There are bad connections along the way. My vote is for #2. Nobody could undersize any of the wi
JVC Stereo Upgrade Johann at 2:09pm 05.07.25 Well since you have CDs, a simple Pioneer CD receiver, single din with BT and USB. I like being able
JVC Stereo Upgrade dLj at 2:04pm 05.07.25 I have a similar stereo system on my boat. It has an AUX input. I bought about a $20 bluetooth puck
Replacing Whale foot pump in awkward location jssailem at 2:03pm 05.07.25 Oh, the fun of resolving issues on a mature boat. Many times, either the builder or a previous owner
JVC Stereo Upgrade jssailem at 1:56pm 05.07.25 There are so many choices for radios. I found Fusion a good option for my boat. They can range from
12 Volt power panel dlochner at 1:50pm 05.07.25 There are a limited number of reasons why the voltage is so low. The battery is weak to begin with
JVC Stereo Upgrade dlochner at 1:41pm 05.07.25 We have kept it very simple, a JBL Flip 6 waterproof blue tooth speaker and an iPhone streaming Pand
12 Volt power panel Don S/V ILLusion at 1:37pm 05.07.25
Identification labels clutches /line stoppers C310 jssailem at 1:35pm 05.07.25 Thanks HB. I have the label maker. I need to keep adding batteries. The tape looks good. I'll get a
Tight furler jssailem at 1:30pm 05.07.25 I was thinking a belt and suspenders approach. You go to release the furler, and something hidden le
Hatch covers for hunter 34 Dzzz at 12:18pm 05.07.25 What size of screw on the male snap did you use? Thanks Kevin
Coaming Compartment Covers Dzzz at 12:17pm 05.07.25 What size of screw on the male snap did you use? Thanks Kevin
Tight furler Project_Mayhem at 11:22am 05.07.25 @Project_Mayhem, where did you source part #3: 1/4-20x3/8 screw in SS from? My local, and very wel
12 Volt power panel Davidasailor26 at 11:22am 05.07.25
12 Volt power panel NCBrew at 10:41am 05.07.25 Like my stereo is slow coming on out works after a slight delay

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