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water pressure problem- update Ron at 7:51am 05.25.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1117 Besides the water pressure problem, I just discovered after running the engine that the water in the
Making my own cushions (1) Mac at 9:38am 05.25.08 Ask All Sailors 19/3542 My friend gave me some foam and I cut it to fit. Next I'm going to make the covers out of cotton cl
rattling taps dan at 10:04am 05.25.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/991 The galley taps on my '81 Cat 30 rattle when used, creating quite a racket. Assuming the washers ne
Another 2GM20F RPM issue: RJ9757 at 10:23am 05.25.08 Mid-Size Boats 6/1080 Hello all.I have an INTERMITTANT rpm decay on my little Yanmar. It has happened seveal times over
Mast Wiring Peter Reynolds at 8:33am 05.25.08 Seidelmann 0/1326 Hello,I have decided to add spreader lights to my S299 and am uncertain how to run the wiring down
water tank valves and engine blowers sglaser@mosessinger.com at 10:59am 05.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/925 I have a 2007 hunter 31. 2 probably dumb questions: I have afresh water leak at the fitting of the
Failing Sherwood Raw Water Pump - Any Replacements Gerald Sundberg at 12:52pm 05.25.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1272 My 1990 Catalina 30 is equipped with the Universal M-XP25 diesel. The Sherwood Raw Water pump has g
widgeon sails ernie at 1:46pm 05.25.08 Day Sailers 1/2086 Where might one search for new or fairly good used sails (main and jib and spinnaker)?
Mac C vs Mac S strobeone at 9:27pm 05.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1215 I know that the S is a swing keel and the D is a daggerboard. What is the C and are there any other
Limit for Lite Spinnaker? (1) saltygator at 9:21pm 05.22.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1219 So I finished my Sailrite Spinnaker Kit and it works great, but what windspeed is the limit for 3/4
CLIMBING THEMAST Catatonic at 12:56am 05.23.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1317 Hi, The windex at the top of the mast of my Catalina 27 has failed and I need to replace it.I have a
Raymarine S1 Autopilot (Wheel) Installation Art at 1:25am 05.23.08 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1725 I'll be installing the Raymarine S1 Autopilot (Wheel)myself, since it would cost more than $1200 to
Winch Handle Handle... (2) Warren Milberg at 12:23am 05.23.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1004 The plastic grip handle of my winch handle broke some time ago. Age and fatigue, which eventually g
18' Sovereign (1) Richard at 12:01am 05.23.08 Other Sailboats 1/7913 My 1983 Sovereign 18 has served me well over the years including extensive tours of the Keys and Flo
Deck hatches for Monsun? captqrunch at 11:42pm 05.22.08 Hallberg-Rassy 2/2982 Time to replace the deck hatches on my '75 Monsun, #226. The existing hatches appear to be Simpson-L
Inflatable dinghy numbering Tim R. at 11:22pm 05.22.08 Ask All Sailors 18/4049 I am getting ready to launch the new dink this weekend. It is a Mercury Ocean Runner 290. What wor
Model determination?? strobeone at 9:45pm 05.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/889 Is the model number for the 26 found in the serial number. I have a pic of a Mac serial number and
Bringing my boat up from Long Island sound to Boston BobM at 9:34pm 05.22.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1584 I need to bring my recent purchase, a 1981 S2 9.2A, home to Winthrop. I am looking for crew or even
BLASPHEMY...!! (2) Maine Sail at 2:28am 05.23.08 Ask All Sailors 26/1804 I know I'm opening myself up for abuse, so feel free to flame away, but I have to be honest about so
Removing Cap't Tolley's Crack Cure Ken Ross at 2:04am 05.23.08 Ask All Sailors 3/3479 I'm afraid I was a bit over enthusiastic using Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure. I spilled some

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Wanted Catalina 320 Bash at 11:01am 05.05.21 I don't think he's asking us to do his homework, he's inquiring if anyone has a boat that's not adv
Wanted Catalina 320 Bash at 10:59am 05.05.21 I get calls at home all the time from people wanting me to sell my house. I keep asking for $10,000
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 Ralph Johnstone at 10:57am 05.05.21 U bolt would keep the angle out a little and keep the lower unit away. "Ah yes, I see" said the b
Newbie questions. arf145 at 10:54am 05.05.21 Re: the toilet intake. Most marine heads have this but you don't have to use it--I don't. I flush wi
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question thinwater at 10:54am 05.05.21 Hi all. Thanks for the good discussion! The main point of my goal has been met--start a conversatio
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point Ron20324 at 10:51am 05.05.21 In/on the headliner of my B323 I was adding additional rope clutches to the outside cabin top. In th
How would you patch this? (6) withintheruins14 at 10:44am 05.05.21 After: 193744 193743 193746 193745 Did about half as good of a job from the inside too
Window Caulking FastOlson at 10:44am 05.05.21 If the sealant is in contact with plastic lenses or frames, do not us the BoatLife LifeCalk product.
Wanted Catalina 320 Brian D at 10:38am 05.05.21 I get calls at home all the time from people wanting me to sell my house. I keep asking for $10,000,
Wanted Catalina 320 Ron20324 at 10:22am 05.05.21 ... Any year. Good condition. Ideally in Washington State. I can't help but wonder what you will p
hunter 22 swing keel jeffjk at 10:15am 05.05.21 that may be the only way, or make one
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 jeff356 at 9:52am 05.05.21 Hey hey, that's mine, THAT'S MINE :yikes: ! Well almost. Yours has a "U" bolt at the bottom inste
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? sail sfbay at 9:46am 05.05.21 ...............I am going to try to attach a picture............ quadrille38...................nice
Barnegate Bay Inlet? Scott T-Bird at 9:44am 05.05.21
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question duck21 at 9:41am 05.05.21 Hi all. Thanks for the good discussion! The main point of my goal has been met--start a conversation
Wanted Catalina 320 Bash at 9:37am 05.05.21 I admire the OP for being specific and choosing a very nice boat. ;) I don't admire him for askin
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point skunther at 9:31am 05.05.21 Attach a pad eye to a nice piece of mahogany with though bolts and install it with 4200. That way y
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point skunther at 9:30am 05.05.21
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point skunther at 9:30am 05.05.21 Are there hand holds in the ceiling? If so use some nylon webbing and a buckle to support the lee c
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point skunther at 9:29am 05.05.21 Try thinking of options that ruled out attachment to the ceiling . On my boat I used a length of 3

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