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Lightning stuff (1) walt at 3:36pm 09.08.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/962 This is a fairly recent addition at marinelightning.com and is interesting about big cataramans. Als
Install gas tank under helm seat Jay Smith at 3:31pm 09.08.08 Smaller Boats 13/3071 I would like to add a gasoline fuel tank under the helm seat. Has anyone done this and how with what
Holding tank replacement Roy10289 at 3:29pm 09.08.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1191 I realize much has been posed about replacing metal tanks with platic. I have read these posts. I wo
I have a new to me O'Day daysailer 2-- 17 footer LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 3:00pm 09.08.08 Day Sailers 8/8182 Can anybody tell me how to drain water that is in the hull under the floor? There are 2 inspection p
Waste valve seems rusted onto thru-hull capejt at 1:35pm 09.08.08 Ask All Sailors 34/2392 Hi All, I'm trying to replce my holding tank and associated hoses. While I'm at it, I want to repla
"mast confusion" doctapus at 1:19pm 09.08.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1622 Hello all! Ihave founda potential replacement mast for my 1986 hunter 34. It comes from a Cal 33.
It is over Topaz at 12:37pm 09.08.08 Bigger Boats 2/1629
Some scary info. NSR sailaway78 at 11:44am 09.08.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1245 I had to make a trip to the bank this AM, to rectify the charges someone in Los Angeles had made on
Sunbrella hatch covers BobM at 10:52am 09.08.08 S2 4/2728 Has anyone made sunbrella hatch covers for their S2? I have a 9.2A and the previous owner (PO)actua
Engine cover on a 9.2a BobM at 10:42am 09.08.08 S2 0/1277
Proper Prop Size? Darrelweb at 9:49am 09.08.08 Catalina 30 2/2816 Hi to everyone......I just purchase a 1982 30 foot Catalina. It has been repowered from the Atomic 4
Diesel Maintenance Tom23400 at 7:32am 09.08.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1551 I have a 12hp Westerbeke with 682hrs. It runs fine and does not burn any oil. Is there preventive m
Ike!! dvideohd at 9:57pm 09.07.08 Trailer Sailors 2/1887 Looks like it is headed directly at Houston and Galveston now.... Is there any clue on what the
C16.5 Looking for Mast Float Info rbailey11 at 8:53pm 09.07.08 Smaller Boats 7/11329 We are novices to sailing the Cat16.5. We were out and were unable to uncleat the sail and over we
Top of the mast CapT at 6:00pm 09.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1192 We went for a sail last weekend and ran into trouble taking down the main on our Hunter 40. After w
Volvo 2002 mystery coolant leak Gricha at 5:31pm 09.07.08 Ask All Sailors 3/2572 Hi all, I have a Volvo Penta model 2002, 2 cylinder diesel with the optional fresh water cooling
Lake Michigan to the Atlantic Mariluce at 5:13pm 09.07.08 Destinations 10/21308 Someday we would like to sail from our present location on Lake Michigan to the Atlantic ocean. We
C-22 - 1973 - main sheet traveler car Florida Hurricane at 2:26pm 09.07.08 Smaller Boats 2/1776 I have a 1973 c-22. The traveler car has plastic rollers which are falling apart. I'm trying to find
Anchor and Steaming lights Capn Ron at 11:24am 09.07.08 Bigger Boats 2/1547 Please help me avoid an extra trip up the mast ! Does anyone happen to know what bulb or even what b
For Sunbird MSchneider at 11:12am 09.07.08 Day Sailers 7/2129 Sunbird, here is a pic of the sheet Rudy sent me. Pardon my handwritten notes, but after messing up

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mast raising topcat0399 at 12:46pm 02.03.22 Topcat's solution proves the old adage about skinning cats. No offense there, Top. To Macbeane's p
Magazine subscription renewal alert FastOlson at 12:38pm 02.03.22 Thanks for the update. I used to subscribe to CW and Sail for many many years.... finally figured ou
mast raising stickinthemud57 at 12:27pm 02.03.22 Topcat's solution proves the old adage about skinning cats. No offense there, Top. To Macbeane's pr
mast raising (3) topcat0399 at 12:22pm 02.03.22 I have a Venture V224, essentially same boats as your only with a poptop. I have fought all of the b
Oh My the Moorage Costs Benny17441 at 12:08pm 02.03.22 The boat builder is taking the bridge down; of course they will charge Bezos for it by including it
125 Genoa hollyclouse at 11:57am 02.03.22 Thanks! I appreciate all that you're sharing with me.
Magazine subscription renewal alert kappykaplan at 11:57am 02.03.22 A magazine I subscribe to defaulted to automatic renewal if you renewed online and paid with a credi
Haul out the water Benny17441 at 11:53am 02.03.22 I think he said to dry land. That would be somewhere in Alabama. Can't sail there.
Swim ladder Benny17441 at 11:49am 02.03.22 Where is the rudder?
M-25 engine issues (1) dmax at 11:24am 02.03.22 No experience but here's a diagram of the speed control, most likely one of the gaskets (3, 13) is n
2013+ MH-40 Discussion Hull13 at 11:20am 02.03.22 I have been unable to post for quite awhile but am still looking for someone with experience with re
mast raising MacBeane at 11:03am 02.03.22 Thanks. I completely understand that explanation. I'd not even try using the fairleads as base poi
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket Leeward Rail at 10:43am 02.03.22 I had it here last time around, but appears they are no longer Yeah. Since Maine Sail had a stroke
New smaller boat. Leeward Rail at 10:39am 02.03.22 It would work for a much younger person but at my age, no Thanks ! I have sailed a Wayfarer/CL 16
mast raising (4) stickinthemud57 at 10:33am 02.03.22 I envy you. I would love to share such an experience with my son, but alas, his interests and mine a
New smaller boat. Light air at 10:28am 02.03.22 How big is that cockpit ? Big enough to sleep in ? It would work for a much younger person but at
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket John Marrone at 10:20am 02.03.22 Appreciate all the input from fellow sailors. If the outboard brakes away from the transom, I'm comi
Hunter 34 Winch Replacement kloudie1 at 9:54am 02.03.22 There is an aluminum plate imbedded in the area of the shadow. I don't remember if it is 3/16 or 1/4
One week Sail adventure Capt Robbie at 9:53am 02.03.22 after you have decided and planed out your power requirements, contact paneltronics to make you a
Swim ladder jssailem at 9:43am 02.03.22 I think there is a 4 step ladder often used by scuba diving sailors. Single pole with steps on eithe

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