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Calgon and simple green in holding tank Bill at 12:54pm 06.10.08 Catalina 30 2/2197 Does anyone know the portions of Calgon and Simple Green that goes in to the holding tank for cleani
To dangle or not to dangle porsche at 12:22pm 06.10.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1595 There was a post not long ago about kids dangleing their feet over the bow while under sail. I also
Instrument Panel Al at 8:56pm 06.08.08 Mid-Size Boats 6/1354 One of the gauges on my instrument panel is not working. I have tried to check it out from the laza
Instrument Panel Al at 8:54pm 06.08.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/994 One of the gauges on my instrument panel is not working. I have tried to take the panel apart from
air conditioning Liza at 11:00pm 06.08.08 Catalina 22 5/4381 We are in Pensacola, Florida and are enjoying our Catalina 22 but it just gets so very hot. If we d
Diesel (MX-25) Cooland Leak Ray at 11:45pm 06.08.08 Catalina 310 19/3256 All, I noticed a coolant leak on my engine, but I am not sure of the source. I have a very slight st
Cabin decor for 93 H30 Bruce at 12:04am 06.09.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1088 Does anyone have pictures or patterns for cabin curtains for my new to me 1993 H30t? Previous owner
Bilge Pump Monday Coyote at 11:55pm 06.08.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1279 Happy Bilge Pump Monday---on my New To Me -- 1984 Huinter 31'----,,,After Installing a NEW Bilg
260 TABLE DROP DOWN Esk II at 12:40am 06.09.08 Smaller Boats 1/985 I AM NOT CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE BOAT TO TRY THIS , SO I WILL ASK A STUPID QUESTION.I HAVE SEEN THIS DON
260 TABLE DROP DOWN Esk II at 12:40am 06.09.08 Smaller Boats 3/1137 I AM NOT CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE BOAT TO TRY THIS , SO I WILL ASK A STUPID QUESTION.I HAVE SEEN THIS DON
35.5 Standing riging replacement Ozana at 12:45am 06.09.08 Big Boats 8/1148 I have a 1995 35.5 Legend, do I need to replace the standing riging since it's 13 years old?I just
260 TABLE DROP DOWN Esk II at 12:40am 06.09.08 Smaller Boats 0/800 I AM NOT CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE BOAT TO TRY THIS , SO I WILL ASK A STUPID QUESTION.I HAVE SEEN THIS DON
anchor roller for a 28 Mike4116 at 12:47am 06.09.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/920 A couple of weeks ago I posted a question about adding an anchor roller to my 1980, 28 O'day. Got so
Gel coat bad repair Tim H11493 at 12:31am 06.09.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1048 Help please. We have a 7 year old Hunter that had some gel coat cracks. They were repaired by a bo
O'Day 22 Sails Don at 12:16am 06.09.08 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1622 Hey guys any idea what a new set of sails for an O'day 22 would cost ball park figures? Where shoul
270 transmission Mike G at 12:07am 06.09.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1440 I have a 1995 catalina with a 18 horse perkins, this weekend we backed out of the slip an as I put t
Keel winch replacement oldfield at 1:35am 06.09.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1281 Trying to replace the keel winch this spring the old one is badly rusted, glad I did as we found the
rules for cruising to the Bahamas & back to US Bob15946 at 1:48am 06.09.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1096 I am planning a cruise to the Bahamas for next winter. I am trying to find information on the rules
Bleeding Air from water M-25 Richard at 1:51am 06.09.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1272 What is the proper way to bleed air from the fresh water cooling system on an M-25 Universal. I am c
Pekins Diesel won't start Jamo at 2:07am 06.09.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1132 I went to fire up the boat for the first time this year. No go! Batteries good, fuel is not making i

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Catalina 30 Tall rig conversion. Rocky Coast at 3:23pm 11.27.21 I believe both tall rig and standard rig have the same draft, 5.25 ft. Fin keel. I will certainly me
Catalina 30 Tall rig conversion. Whatfiero1 at 3:04pm 11.27.21 Are you planning on switching the keels as the tall rig also has a deeper keel ?
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Tedd at 2:21pm 11.27.21 If I understand what you've said correctly, the boat will be on the trailer (i.e., not in water) the
Port hatch repair ggrizzard at 2:19pm 11.27.21 If the damage is wood rot, you should remove the hatch, replace the wood and properly bed it with 42
Access to manual bilge pump on 2004 Hunter 36? senang at 2:15pm 11.27.21 Where do you put the handle for pumping from the cockpit. That will give you the best idea of where
boat steers backwards??? Hayden Watson at 1:57pm 11.27.21 A C30 has a radial rather than a quadrant. With a quadrant (in front of the post) the right hand ca
Is it ok to leave Shower Sump constantly on while docked? senang at 1:38pm 11.27.21 If you are searching for the leak in the water hoses I suggest you start by looking at the shower ma
IRWIN 25 Bluenose at 12:37pm 11.27.21 That's the most blistering review on a boat that I have seen! You never see reviews saying that type
Port hatch repair Tally Ho at 12:35pm 11.27.21 Is that a lazzarette hatch or something else?
Tipping angles All U Get at 12:10pm 11.27.21 We made it under the bridges in Vero Beach at low tide. A friend took a dinghy over to check the ti
IRWIN 25 David in Sandusky at 12:10pm 11.27.21 Here is a review of the Irwin 37 with comments on their strategy, and manufacturing quality: https:
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water fstbttms at 11:30am 11.27.21 Well, you'll need an ablative paint for starters. Hard paints cannot tolerate more than relatively s
Single handing WI Rigger at 11:13am 11.27.21 I just had the boat bottom paint repainted. With the paint, Mike replaced the keel line because of a
boat steers backwards??? Stu Jackson at 11:09am 11.27.21 thank you all. i appreciate the assistance! tomorrow ill post pictures of the interior of the pedes
Add a battery dlochner at 11:01am 11.27.21 Promariner is a good brand. The manuals can be downloaded on their website. The manual should explai
CNG to propane Benny17441 at 9:25am 11.27.21 I'll give you a list of what you will need; A Propane stove with thermocouple switches. (most stov
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger Johann at 9:07am 11.27.21
Add a battery (2) acudavid at 8:59am 11.27.21 @dlochner I was able to take some pics. The charger looks newish. It is a ProMariner ProSport12, w
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger Davidasailor26 at 7:01am 11.27.21 I agree with dlochner that calling Victron to check would be a good idea. Off-hand it seems like you
IRWIN 25 jssailem at 6:20am 11.27.21 Boat had a short build history-7 years 1969-76. Trailer day sailing boat. Imagined as a coastal pock

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