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family sailing - which boat? AB at 9:46pm 08.02.08 Ask All Sailors 5/3134 Hello, I am looking for a trailer sailboat to take out with my family, and would like advice on siz
23.5 Mast light- deck connector info needed Mike B. at 9:38pm 08.02.08 Smaller Boats 3/1232 I pinched the electrical connector that connects from the mast lights to the deck connection on my 1
How to cover back of instruments showing in cabin NCNoviceCouple at 9:16pm 08.02.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2696 I realize that this is merely a cosmetic issue, but it's important to the Admiral. What are some of
o 35' O'Day -is it a good ocean sailer Sam Krawczyk at 7:53pm 08.02.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1837 I am thinking of buying a 35' O'Day for the Caribbean. Is it a good choice ? any pro's and con's wou*
Replacing the Hot Water Tank Chris Orr at 7:09pm 08.02.08 Big Boats 5/2260 I traced the leak in my fresh water system to the hot water tank and have decided to replace it. Af
Need Some Outboard Help Mark Remington at 6:41pm 08.02.08 Smaller Boats 3/883 My 4 hp Suzuki outboard stalls while I'm coming into the marina. All I do is pump the bulb and it s
trailor sailor wanna-be howard at 5:06pm 08.02.08 Trailer Sailors 2/2309 If anyone knows of an availbale trailer for a hunter '27 I'd like to rent or buy so I can haul my bo
Keel in the mud! James'n'Melissa at 5:00pm 08.02.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1569 Hello. Brand new to boating, much less sailing. We live along the Salem River in NJ, and just bought
Bluegrass State Games breadman at 3:58pm 08.02.08 Day Sailers 2/1357 Well Tim have we thought about the Race next Saturday at Loisville? Hope theres lots of wind.
In-mast furling main jam rob at 3:52pm 08.02.08 Bavaria 8/5976 Of late, my main has jammed repeatedly. Usually, I can work the system back-and-forth, push and pul
Propane solenoid breaker shorty at 1:29pm 08.02.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1126 I am looking to clean up the rat's nest otherwise known as my breaker panel. In looking to accommod
Cabin Sole Replacement Wayne at 1:29pm 08.02.08 Big Boats 3/3753 I am replacing the teak and holly sole in my cabin with 1/4" teak and holly ply. I have been advise
Sailboat -vs- Dockside Condo Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 12:00pm 08.02.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1802 I have a friend who has a 37 CSY cutter. It has a full keel and is a great blue water boat. The sa
Dingy or jet ski Bob at 11:38am 08.02.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1040 I was looking to buy a used dingy with a small motor but after looking around you can but a used jet
Swing Keel/Center Board hawsepipe at 11:27am 08.02.08 Smaller Boats 1/1428 I am considering overhualing the swing keel/center board on a 1998 Hunter 240. Does anyone have any
Northern vs Southern boats Recess at 10:22am 08.02.08 Ask All Sailors 21/3849 I keep hearing people talking about how a Northern boat might be fresher because it is used less tha
force 5 sail needed sand sailor at 10:13am 08.02.08 Trailer Sailors 4/2198 yes have a boat that needs a sail must be serviceable or at least repairable dont care what color.
Hull deflection Randy Church at 7:53am 08.02.08 Big Boats 4/1780 My boat was hauled and set in my driveway back in NOV 06 before I deployed. Over time the wooden bl
Cabin lights switch on master panel keeps turning off Juan Loya at 12:15am 08.02.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1264 The cabin lights switch on our master panel keeps switching off, is this caused by a blown fuse or i
motor for catalina 16.5 David at 12:00am 08.02.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2731 I want to buy a Honda 2 hp motor for this boat. Short or long shaft?

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Oil shortage dlochner at 11:18am 01.22.22 When the term "organic" first came out as a synonym for "chemical free"... I about had an aneurysm
Oil shortage rgranger at 11:14am 01.22.22 When the term "organic" first came out as a synonym for "chemical free"... I about had an aneurysm.
What is it? justsomeguy at 11:09am 01.22.22 Thanks for the ideas, all. Will check these possibilities.
New Capri 18 Owner thedude at 10:54am 01.22.22 Your boom vang is pretty slack there. Haha, never said I actually know what I'm doing.
Second Battery F260SS at 10:52am 01.22.22 Also, since Catalina installed the largest battery switch known to man, you will need a filler panel
Steering Wheel Replacement 1986 C30 TR CaptainRed at 10:51am 01.22.22 Your point about being able to sit on the combing to steer is very valid but I almost never sit on
Second Battery Tom J at 10:51am 01.22.22 Unlike Cody, I'm looking to add just a single dual switch so I can use either battery to run off or
Fixing cracks Papafuego at 10:43am 01.22.22 You need to talk with me on the 140 repairs. Former dealer now retired. Send a private message t
Steering Wheel Replacement 1986 C30 TR CaptainRed at 10:43am 01.22.22 My '89 C30 had a 1" straight shaft (some are tapered), which is the most common size I believe. 20
Second Battery (2) F260SS at 10:35am 01.22.22 For my situation, day sailor, small lake, dual battery charger plugged in at the slip, I thought the
Trying to identify this boat LloydB at 10:27am 01.22.22 Choosing a happy life or free boat is a no brainer in my mind.
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 Jacktar at 10:27am 01.22.22 caution could mean a veneer on teak or a teak veneer on other wood, or maybe just many coats of poly
New Capri 18 Owner ErikVR at 10:11am 01.22.22 Good news, she floats and sails. Went out today and sailed for about three hours while figuring the
New Capri 18 Owner ErikVR at 10:09am 01.22.22 It's a topping lift wire, minus the adjusting tackle that connects it to the end of the boom. Yea
Time out Furuno rgranger at 10:04am 01.22.22
Oil shortage rgranger at 10:03am 01.22.22 The chemists here can weigh in more specifically on the chemistry. Oh yeah! what @dlochner said!!
Funny Friday!!! Leeward Rail at 10:02am 01.22.22 was mostly thinking about how much I miss my knees. That can also be due to gaining weight. Hard t
Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 9:58am 01.22.22 Unfortunately, and this is most often a guy problem, people ignore things that they CAN do somethin
Capri 18 Bilge Pump Hose (2) ErikVR at 9:58am 01.22.22 Thanks, I am giving up on this because the pumps they sell are all for mounting below the deck (I c
What is it? Tom J at 9:49am 01.22.22 I'm going to go find out what a leach line cleat is because I don't know that either. My leech lin

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