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Dinette modifications in Catalina 27 NCNoviceCouple at 9:56am 08.10.08 Mid-Size Boats 8/15630 Why wife and are preparing to buy a 1982 Catalina 27 with the dinette cabin configuration. What are
what kind of boat is this a real fixer upper at 9:44am 08.10.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1798 i got this boat from a friend and am trying to fix it up, does anyone know what model mit is? click
ignition alarm failing Banooma at 7:22am 08.10.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1138 Yesterday, a new mystery occurred. While first starting the engine, the alarm bell (that always bee
Coffee by the numbers - your results may vary! GuyT at 5:47am 08.10.08 Ask All Sailors 13/2031 Some time ago there was a post about coffee makers and battery power usage. Some say to use a fuel s
H28 dismasted Jack4873 at 5:02am 08.10.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1231 Just finished second Lake Michigan crossing within a week and sailing upwind in 15 kt. winds when sn
Telltale signs of overheating Manny at 9:14pm 08.09.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1429 Other than a temp gauge, what are signs of a diesel engine overheating? Thursday, since the winds we
mast rake 24632 at 8:30pm 08.09.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1025 Howdy, I am shopping for a new mainsail and the sail maker wants to know what the mast rake is on a
Hairline Cracks in Fiberglass mremington at 7:19pm 08.09.08 Ask All Sailors 8/2137 How do you repair hairline cracks in the fiberglass? They are not leaking, but are aesthetically un
How to tell if its time for new sails ? David Underwood at 5:31pm 08.09.08 Smaller Boats 2/946 I have been thinking about buying new sails to replace 10 year old sails that came with my 87 hunter
Do you leave your tank(s) full or emply in winter? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:17pm 08.09.08 Ask All Sailors 29/3310 For those who live in the northern lats, I've done what I consider to be a reasonable amount of due
Furler paulj at 11:36am 08.09.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1026 Is anyone using a furling system with a asymmetric spinnaker? Bamar's Roll-Gen seems to look like a
mast tuning Don12592 at 9:58am 08.09.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1201 Well here is my dilemma, I sail an 1981 22ft hunter; with the main and the jib up it is allot of wor
looking for 7.5 to 9.9 outboard used GARY at 1:43am 08.09.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1182 I WANT TO UP GRADE MY MOTOR SIZE, LOOKING FOR USED,PREF. ELECT. START AND CONTROLS PREF. JOHNSON/EV
Reacher (Drifter) sail. victore at 10:54pm 08.08.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/3431 I am a new owner of a 2008 M which I have been sailing for several weeks now and am quite pleased.
LED lights Syversens at 9:36pm 08.08.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/3461 I recently got LED in all lights on the boat and love the power consumption, however the light is so
YAWING ON THE HOOK- CC43 24632 at 8:15pm 08.08.08 Irwin 4/1857
performace on waves mexem at 6:56pm 08.08.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/809 Hi, new to here and just bought a macgregor 26D. Got some questions after first sail on it how hig
YSM12 Oil Pressure Problem Rick2413 at 6:08pm 08.08.08 Ask All Sailors 29/5982 I'm hoping there is still a few knowledgeable YSM12 people around because I'm stumped!!!! My engine
We had a visitor yesterday Alan at 3:01pm 08.08.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1565 This thing showed up just as we got back to the dock. One sailor was chased by it but never caught
Bilge Water gary at 2:02pm 08.08.08 Smaller Boats 3/969 I frequently find water in the bilge of my Hunter 22. Not a lot - maybe a quart or two once a week

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Just committed to an 82 C22. Gene Neill at 2:54pm 01.07.22 Congratulations! Pics are required within seven days of purchase. :biggrin:
11.0a LeeandRick at 2:19pm 01.07.22 I am looking for a copy of the 11A Owners Manual or a site that might have a PDF. Check on the S2
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace markwbird at 2:19pm 01.07.22 Replace. Any repair will only be temporary as it corrodes from the inside out. It's had it.
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace Tom J at 2:16pm 01.07.22 I would definitely replace that. Whether you go new or fabricate depends on your budget and/or your
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace Richard19068 at 1:54pm 01.07.22 $600 is a lot of dough. I think a lot of people fabricate their own risers with black iron pipe from
11.0a fairwindgirl at 1:08pm 01.07.22 Is this the famous Hal who owns too many boats (BMC customer)? :-) We have two 11Cs here at the Va
Barbed hose fittings Shaw_2112 at 12:43pm 01.07.22 Thanks for the replies, looks like I'll stick with the marelon fittings.
I still don't quite get rule #2... Hello Below at 11:56am 01.07.22 Yes, except during a sailboat race and then wind and tack do make a difference for crossing situati
11.0a Halvern at 11:29am 01.07.22 I am looking for a copy of the 11A Owners Manual or a site that might have a PDF. More than happy to
I still don't quite get rule #2... Stu Jackson at 11:21am 01.07.22 For example, if sailing and you are on port tack and crossing a starboard tack boat, the only safe
Just committed to an 82 C22. Stu Jackson at 11:10am 01.07.22 Congratulations. We had an '81, #10496, great boat. We trailered it up to Clear Lake from SF for m
I still don't quite get rule #2... Sailfanatic at 10:51am 01.07.22
Catalina 320 start problem jeepbluetj at 10:33am 01.07.22 Just replaced my start switch for the same issue. I wanted to make it "keyless" but got it a bit of
Question about CE Categories Tedd at 10:24am 01.07.22 On the CE plates I've seen the difference is usually due to number of people or load aboard, 4 peopl
Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin) Seaswood at 10:03am 01.07.22 Thanks glad to dispose of the milk jugs. that leaves the underside of the forward decking, possibly
Question about CE Categories sail sfbay at 9:47am 01.07.22 Never seen that. My understanding boats are certified to one (1) of four (4) CE categories. Big dif
Question about CE Categories (1) Calif. Ted at 9:46am 01.07.22 On the CE plates I've seen the difference is usually due to number of people or load aboard, 4 peopl
Question about CE Categories cb32863 at 9:43am 01.07.22 I did a Google search and found a bunch of links. Here is one from Beneteau: What CE Certification m
I still don't quite get rule #2... Davidasailor26 at 9:27am 01.07.22 I am mostly interested in the sailboat on sailboat, non-racing rules. So I think I can remember tha
11.0a Halvern at 9:26am 01.07.22 Getting a 1979 11A next week. My wifes first comment, "son-of-a-b.. it has a shower". It used to be

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