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Going sailing! mermike at 7:11pm 05.17.21 Pacific North West Cruisers 6/902 I'm taking my 2 adult children out for a sail on Tosca next week. Rough plan is to leave Port Ludlow
What model Universal diesel in 2002 Catalina 310? Monheganlover at 6:25pm 05.17.21 Catalina 310 10/1478 I am having a hard time determining if I have the Universal model M25XPB or the M25XP. Can someone w
New to Catalina 18 lestersails at 5:39pm 05.17.21 Trailer Sailors 14/1549 I hope this post is relevant and appropriate for the forum - please let me know if not. I am lookin
Any hints or suggestions for rudder replacement speras at 5:39pm 05.17.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/677 I'm about to embark on a pretty big upgrade to my Mac26S ... replacing the rudder with the Rudder Cr
looking at batteries, I know it's been asked before but... fred1diver at 5:28pm 05.17.21 Ask All Sailors 2/344 I'm looking at batteries, old style lead acid. I'm thinking about going to golf cart batteries, but
Wiring bilge pumps chefmango at 4:21pm 05.17.21 Ask All Sailors 10/981 Two pumps, one float switch, dpdt power switch. I want to have the option of powering one or the oth
Rig tensioning Jeffinjax at 3:38pm 05.17.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1121 I have a Beneteau 423 and the fore and back stays needed tensioning. The mast had a slight bend aft.
Dock lines Q's fred1diver at 3:31pm 05.17.21 Ask All Sailors 14/1623
Vang block (2) Southern Crux at 2:43pm 05.17.21 Smaller Boats 7/856
Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe sailnski at 11:50am 05.17.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 18/3046 I'm in the process of replacing the exhaust riser on my Universal M25 (Catalina 30). On the existing
1993 510 Beneateau Windlass GDub at 10:22am 05.17.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/354 I am having a hard time identifying the exact size chain link and windlass on my 1993 510 from the M
Keel Line DanMaine at 9:54am 05.17.21 Ask All Sailors 7/591 Has anyone had experience with running a low line, keel to rudder on a sailboat to keep lobster line
Streaks on bottom paint (1) shank at 9:06am 05.17.21 Ask All Sailors 8/1598 Hello, I have a 82 Catalina 27 which I applied a new coat of VC 17 bottom paint to. I've noticed tha
New Hunter being launched (1) Crazy Dave Condon at 8:51am 05.17.21 Ask All Sailors 9/872 As a former dealer, I use to launch sailboats this way.. The paint is new but is distorted in the
Dipstick thread Yanmar 3GM30F (1) Brucegra at 10:55pm 05.16.21 Engines and Propulsion 13/1923
1984 Hunter 34 mast tuning Randy Church at 6:54pm 05.16.21 Big Boats 2/652 34 Owners, mast has been down for the 1st time since I purchased the boat in 2005. Stepping next wee
What's it called (1) MikeyJ at 4:22pm 05.16.21 Smaller Boats 7/812 First,. what's it called, second where can I get one. I looked everywhere on the internet and can'
New outboard? kendyoozed at 3:03pm 05.16.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1518 The outboard that came with my boat is a 9.9 hp 1992 yamaha 2 stroke long shaft. I rebuilt the carb
Running Rigging table, 1991 Hunter 30T, tall mast AEarnshaw at 12:34pm 05.16.21 Mid-Size Boats 4/1347 Q1: Suggestions re. where to find the above? If "tall mast" was an original purchase option, I've go
Running Rigging Table, 1991 Hunter 30T, tall mast AEarnshaw at 12:31pm 05.16.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/519 Suggestions re. where to find the above? If "tall mast" was an original purchase option, I've got o

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Halyard line catsails8 at 7:45pm 06.09.24
Halyard line Hello Below at 7:18pm 06.09.24 This is a good place to start. Read the articles, watch the videos then choose away. West (Marine)
Halyard line Tally Ho at 7:18pm 06.09.24
Traditional Traveler dlochner at 6:36pm 06.09.24 In this week's Acorn to Arabella there are a few good shots the traveller. Steve used some dynema an
Porta pottie leaks when flush valve is open Project_Mayhem at 6:12pm 06.09.24 I filled out the contact form on Dometic's website and waited a week and a half. Prepared for a long
Traditional Traveler PaulK at 6:04pm 06.09.24 Might it also have something to do with the sailcloth of the period not being up to the stresses of
Failed Traveler Part higgs at 5:52pm 06.09.24 Garhauer will bend the traveler to your specs. You are in a tough spot. Not having a functioning t
Fuel Tank Algae Don S/V ILLusion at 4:57pm 06.09.24 Thanks everyone for your replies. I had my fuel polished, replaced both fuel lines, replaced both f
3GM30F Service Issue dLj at 4:57pm 06.09.24
Catalina 22 mk-2 1996 is there wiring in the hull near the mast? scouper at 4:52pm 06.09.24 Thanks yes that's what I did. I ordered the Catalina direct wire harness. then i completely botche
What might this be.... NYSail at 4:49pm 06.09.24
Fuel Tank Algae kappykaplan at 4:36pm 06.09.24 You should still consider adding Biobor every time you add fuel.
Fuel Tank Algae Rasselas36 at 4:26pm 06.09.24 Thanks everyone for your replies. I had my fuel polished, replaced both fuel lines, replaced both fi
280 doghouse Occasional Heeler at 4:06pm 06.09.24
Failed Traveler Part Don Guillette at 3:58pm 06.09.24 The TRAVELER & MAINSHEET are the only 2 sail trim controls the control the angle of attack and you h
Slips in SW Florida - Port Charlotte area dave_and_dd at 3:29pm 06.09.24 You aren't likely to find a slip anywhere near that price. Remember hurricane Ian. Although port C
What might this be.... Davidasailor26 at 3:16pm 06.09.24 Looks like the pin on the end of a Forespar whisker pole. The line is to pull the jaw open.
A Sobering but Not Unexpected Incident in the PNW Ralph Johnstone at 3:07pm 06.09.24 I would estimate with 3.5 empty cans of beer/passenger in the boat, there is no way the person steer
3GM30F Service Issue skunther at 2:18pm 06.09.24
Failed Traveler Part kbgunn at 1:59pm 06.09.24 It will be difficult to find a replacement mainsheet car alone. Catalina Direct has what they call a

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