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Dodger pt5104 at 12:14pm 10.08.08 Catalina 30 0/1354 I am looking for a good used dodger for my 1993 Catalina 30 feet tall rig. Can anyone help me? Thank
Photo Forum back online Phil Herring at 11:27am 10.08.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 7/2293 The Photo Forum has been converted into the new site. We're still in the process of weeding out inc
Raymarine spx-5 wheel autopilot orionsirius at 10:33am 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1875 :)I just received an Email from Defenders. The email says that the Raymarine SPX-5 wheel autopilot w
Raymarine spx-5 wheel autopilot orionsirius at 10:29am 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 0/4 I just received an email from Defenders. The email says that the Raymarine spx-5 wheel autopilot wil
Let me ask a stupid antifreeze winterizing question Rich Stidger at 8:00am 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1950 I use RV type antifreeze ONLY in my holding tank and my air conditioning units. I DO NOT use it in
Electrical Panel 12V plug Jack at 7:06am 10.08.08 Big Boats 2/1073 My 2000 340 has a 12 volt receptacle in the electric panel. I plugged a map light into it the oth
Garmin E-Trex RogerHM at 7:01am 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1816 I think that's the spelling? Legend model: Tried to use it yesterday; it came on for about 2 minute
26S Pop Top Cover JohnH_V25 at 6:28am 10.08.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/6066 I've agreed to buy the '92 26S I looked at the other day. But when running through the equipment li
Outboard gas line phdoc007 at 5:27am 10.08.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1224 I want to pass the gas line for the outboard through the transom to the tank in the cockpit. I will
Dodger pt5104 at 4:41am 10.08.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1389 I own a 1993 Catalina 30 foot tall rig. I am looking for a dodger. Can anyone advise me where to fin
cracked holding tank fitting pete0001 at 3:50am 10.08.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1989 Peggie- I tried replacing the approx 28" hose from the plastic holding tank to the macerator pump th
Wonder How Many Marine Industries... Rick D at 9:01pm 10.07.08 Ask All Sailors 25/3261 ...will be around 24 months from now? :cry: Some of us remember the shake-out of the early 80's. It
Thoughts on a small cat rig? (1) OldCat at 8:00pm 10.07.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/3337 Been a while since I have been over here at the sail trim forum - but I have the chart and book, plu
Boom KIcker thaeni at 7:55pm 10.07.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1514 Does anyone have any advice about replacing a topping lift system with a boom kicker?
port lite problems keelboatsailor43 at 6:24pm 10.07.08 Smaller Boats 3/1014 Hello everyone, I hope someone can help me on this. I bought a 1978 Huntter 25, and am completely re
Whale water system quick connect fittings GKuffner at 6:13pm 10.07.08 Ask All Sailors 3/2360 My boat has Whale quick connect fittings for the fresh potable water system. They are neat and colo
new ranger 30 owner tcelsasser at 6:09pm 10.07.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 16/11853 Hey I just purchased a 77 Ranger 30. I am interested in any information anyone has on the boat rega
Seam Sealer Advice Needed Marcia at 5:07pm 10.07.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1431 I have finally hauled my PY23 for repainting. While poking around on the underside I found that the
Water in the cabin blues nodachi at 4:59pm 10.07.08 Smaller Boats 22/3826 Recently came upon a Hunter 23 tucked over in a corner at a marina. Don't know how old it is and alt
perkins m30 diesel question Ron at 4:44pm 10.07.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/2207 I have a 1994 C320 with a Perkins M 30 engine. The adjusting nut for the fan belt is at the back of

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Occaisional Head Smell Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 4:40pm 01.10.22 Consider yourself lucky. Occasionally my head does NOT smell Some modifications to the intake plum
Winter Cruising Question Hello Below at 4:28pm 01.10.22 It is a very rare day in the winter on the PNW when you see a sky as clear and blue as what we had y
New to us Hunter 40.5 SV Maverick at 4:10pm 01.10.22 Thanks baycloud. I would like to see how your linear drive is set up. A lot of things to consider.
Winterizing the main aft scupper on a MacGregor 26M Brians Mast at 4:06pm 01.10.22 How would that keep the water from freezing? You are quite right. I store the boat in a marina st
Is there access to nut for bolt that holds the headsail traveller track? fullbore at 3:15pm 01.10.22 Thank you new323owner! (From another new 323 owner, maybe newer).
Winter Cruising Question kappykaplan at 3:15pm 01.10.22 Make sure reef lines are off any cleats/winches prior to raising the main :plus::plus::plus: Don't
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta kappykaplan at 3:13pm 01.10.22 Looks good, Jim. You'll be on the water in no time (maybe)! :beer:
mast raising (1) Tally Ho at 3:12pm 01.10.22
Jibing The Mainsail Tally Ho at 3:08pm 01.10.22
mast raising (1) MacBeane at 3:07pm 01.10.22 Thanks! You're correct about the lever, and I've figured out how it works. I am working with my 14
New to us Hunter 40.5 baycloud at 3:06pm 01.10.22 Welcome! I am also new to this forum having just bought a 40.5 a few months ago. The people here hav
Jibing The Mainsail shemandr at 2:57pm 01.10.22
mast raising (1) Tally Ho at 2:56pm 01.10.22 I think your Johnson lever is also known as a highfield lever. It is used to tension or remove tens
New tool :) Justin_NSA at 2:54pm 01.10.22 Justin. I know you posted your tool last January. In honor of your 2021 post I offer a clever tool
Winterizing the main aft scupper on a MacGregor 26M rgranger at 2:50pm 01.10.22 It seems it would be easier and better for the boat to simply cover the whole thing. How would tha
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan (1) Tally Ho at 2:49pm 01.10.22 I think there might be missunderstanding here. I was referring to the stainless steel rudder post
New tool :) rgranger at 2:48pm 01.10.22 Justin. I know you posted your tool last January. In honor of your 2021 post I offer a clever tool
Jibing The Mainsail IllinoisJim at 2:40pm 01.10.22 I've always sheeted the main all the way in and then steered though the jibe being prepared to immed
Traditionally made boat fenders rgranger at 2:36pm 01.10.22 Thinking about this. By adding the noodle you have created a floating rope fender. In a reasonable
Traditionally made boat fenders rgranger at 2:34pm 01.10.22 I have made three of them, two of natural fiber rope, and one out of synthetic rope. But it was lon

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