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Hunter23.5 sails Mark H at 1:53pm 10.08.08 Smaller Boats 4/1355 I need to know the replacement cost for both sails on the 1993 H23.5 I may be buying this weekend,
Mainsheet for a 30T Sailgunner at 1:43pm 10.08.08 Mid-Size Boats 7/1305 I want to replace my mainsheet system on my 1992 30T. I tried a Garhauer but it does not work. The
Tension for Standing Rigging sailingdude at 1:35pm 10.08.08 Catalina 30 2/2415 Can anyone tell me the specs for the tension on the standing rigging? I believe they are usually sta
Bilge Check Valve lrschultz at 12:49pm 10.08.08 Big Boats 3/1574 I keep hearing warnings about not using a check valve in the bilge. I used one and it has worked fi
Documentation/State Registration kloudie1 at 12:22pm 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1430 Louisiana just revised the registration law that had let us who documented our vessels operate witho
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 10/1951 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 2/1074 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 9/6071 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

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A few questions. (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:36am 01.11.22 Installing gauges is a useful endeavour if you like to feel you're on top of everything. A couple
mast raising stickinthemud57 at 9:21am 01.11.22 You are very welcome - glad to be of help. Raising the mast is a pretty common-sense process. The m
A few questions. PaulK at 9:12am 01.11.22 Agree with Don. You fixed the gap that was there. If it stays the way you fixed it, you fixed it.
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting AndyL at 9:10am 01.11.22 Found a couple of 41 DS pictures on Google that appear to show the same fitting, so maybe original.
I still don't quite get rule #2... Sailfanatic at 9:10am 01.11.22 Fair enough! I will admit that if you simply use common sense to avoid collisions, there is not an
Removing alternator on Yanmar 2YM15 Davidasailor26 at 9:02am 01.11.22 I understand that my engine may actually get 20% extra HP (which I don't really care, but that's a
Sailing 2021 round up PaulK at 8:59am 01.11.22 Doesn't look like there are many other sailboats where you are. It might be interesting for us to s
What is the future of the Catalina 22? Grotto at 8:25am 01.11.22 Wow and I thought hijack only applied to airplanes. Lol, I think more like resurrection as it is a
Removing alternator on Yanmar 2YM15 mermike at 8:24am 01.11.22 PS, good to see you MS!
Removing alternator on Yanmar 2YM15 mermike at 8:23am 01.11.22 What is the point of disabling the alternator?
Hunter 34 chain plate inspection Artey1 at 8:14am 01.11.22 Its great insurance for sure, and so easy now to open mine up and visually inspect, pop a camera in
Sailing 2021 round up jssailem at 8:07am 01.11.22 Thank you for the video. Looks like you enjoy your sailing. I tried to look up your Canal25, but cou
Winterizing the main aft scupper on a MacGregor 26M Don S/V ILLusion at 7:59am 01.11.22
A few questions. Don S/V ILLusion at 7:51am 01.11.22 Check keel bolt torque if you are concerned about the gap. as to the gauges vs. alarms choice, my o
What is the future of the Catalina 22? Jacktar at 7:50am 01.11.22 Wow and I thought hijack only applied to airplanes.
Removing alternator on Yanmar 2YM15 (1) jeromsam at 7:44am 01.11.22 Your alternator belt drives the fresh water pump on the engine if you physically remove the alterna
Our 315 Arrived dmax at 7:38am 01.11.22 Congrats to all three - that is a nice boat, the interior is amazing for a 31 footer.
Removing alternator on Yanmar 2YM15 jeromsam at 7:36am 01.11.22 Depending on the BMS in your Lithium batteries, you might be able to start the engine, but more lik
New Owner!! dmax at 7:20am 01.11.22 Congrats - looks to be in fine shape!
Update Bob S at 7:15am 01.11.22

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