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Tuning 1997 Catalina Capri 22 Macklin at 3:49am 06.02.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2113 I need to tune my Capri 22. If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated. Specs, method, to
I'd like to replace some of my interior halogens with LED PrincessoftheLake at 3:38am 06.02.08 Big Boats 9/1425 What is the best way to go about this? I know that the halogens used in the cabin overhead lighting
Replace Fuel filters in Yanmar 3GM30F engine Syversens at 8:14am 06.02.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/4283 Hello all, I have a Yanmar 3GM30F and like to get more familiar with it. last weekend I changed the
To fish or not to fish billy b at 8:36am 06.02.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1191 Thanks to All for the windlass advice now I have a new question. My wife (the captain) and I love t
Towed water electrical generator Arturo at 10:03am 06.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1026 Hi, does anyone have any experience with or comments regarding towed water electrical generators? I
Winddex Question skogie at 9:54am 06.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/2023 Catalina 1986 - Winddex - Westmarine - 10 Sport / 15 - any recommendation - Thanks
Cabin Lights skogie at 9:51am 06.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1651 Catalina 1986 - 30' - Anyone know of possible replacement company for Reflect-O-Lite Model #520 Cabi
Washdown pump install questions Scott B at 11:00am 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 14/2190 Did a search on this but could not find info on my questions.I'm in the process of figuring out ho
Water leak at keel bolt Tom23400 at 11:03am 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 9/2013 I have a small leak comming from the aft port side keel bolt. Can repairbe done while in the water?
What size anchor?? kenny b at 10:10am 06.02.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1197 So since some SOB stole my anchor and rode over the winter .....I need a new anchor. I know that I a
Are zinks needed on h23 in salt water lpolecat at 10:04am 06.02.08 Smaller Boats 3/902 I'm preparing an h23 to go coastal. Do I need to put zinks on the keel or motor? Thanks jim
Lifting a c22 fin keel with a hoist Steve at 11:51am 06.02.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2694 I have a question about lifting and launching a 1984 Catalina 22 with a fixed keel.Does anyone use
Hunter Vision Questions JerryG at 11:37am 06.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 10/1651 I looked at an 89 Hunter 32 Vision today that I am considering buying. This would be my first fixed
keel hairline crack Eric on board Selah at 11:14am 06.02.08 Big Boats 3/1146 We ran hard aground in a fast falling tide off a beach in Florida. Our Hunter 380 has a shoal, wing
What Size of Centerboard sheave ? charlotte at 1:03pm 06.02.08 Bristol 3/3274 We have a 32'sloop rig with a modified keel (3 1/2'draft) with centerboard. Our centerboard cable b
Sailing across Lake Michigan robbyd22 at 12:59pm 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 6/2906 I just recently purchased a 20ft oday sailboat and was wondering if that would be big enough to sail
Cockpit Question (something different) Dennis at 12:57pm 06.02.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/878 Here a different question. I have a 1979 O'Day 25. The cockpit has 3 opening lockers. A deeper lo
Rocna at WM Port Supply? WTF? newly anonymous at 12:56pm 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 50/5300 I'm looking at page 220 of the 2008 WM Port Supply catalog, where a Rocna 25 sells for $897.99. (Whi
Leaking chain plate Ron D at 12:51pm 06.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1532 1991 Hunter 28 my starboard chain plate is leaking water into to cabin, it doesn't look too difficul
Where can I get a new head and rear stay 4 a 26x? James Peake at 2:32pm 06.02.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1186 Performed the requisite pre sail inspection and found I have 2 broken wires at the top of my fore st

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125 Genoa hollyclouse at 12:19pm 12.24.21 Thanks so much! I actually am trying to decide between a 110 and 135...
Merry Christmas kappykaplan at 11:24am 12.24.21 Same to you and yours! :beer:
First Time in Gusts grangehill at 11:05am 12.24.21 The smaller hunters really heel a lot if the main is blown. I got a new main for my 26 and it was
Hunter 45CC, 2007 Anchor light bulb Sailor_Al at 11:04am 12.24.21 Thank you Terry for you effort My running lights use the off set bulb. I ordered a new anchor li
Standing Rigging Terry Cox at 10:57am 12.24.21 Different model boat here, but our 1991 came with an Isomat mast. Rigrite would be a good source for
First Time in Gusts CaptainRan at 10:57am 12.24.21 I suggest that, as you go up in boat size the mindset is more on maintenance and preparation, in my
First Time in Gusts rgranger at 10:14am 12.24.21 The smaller hunters really heel a lot if the main is blown. I got a new main for my 26 and it was
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 Kings Gambit at 10:12am 12.24.21 The H45 and my in-mast Main on my H430 are very similar boats. I posted my directed technique on m
Standing Rigging ivieto at 10:08am 12.24.21 Most rigging companies will have info on this....'cause that's what they do. Heh, heh. Try places
PacificNW weather update. jssailem at 9:46am 12.24.21 Here is a Christmas weather message for all you PacificNW sailors. If you have not yet prepared your
Sailor skills. - KNOTS JamesG161 at 9:38am 12.24.21 Add some Schnapps to McDonald's hot coffee and sip, while you tie that.;) Jim...
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 jssailem at 9:38am 12.24.21 So no Snow White Christmas for you this year.
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 JamesG161 at 9:34am 12.24.21
125 Genoa sail sfbay at 8:56am 12.24.21 Hank on or roller furling? Try Bacon Sail search page (baconsails.com) and L-36 Sails for Catalina 2
First Time in Gusts waterman30 at 8:50am 12.24.21 Sounds like you did good on this learning experience. I have offer in on a 23.5. Will be my first ti
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 jssailem at 8:41am 12.24.21 Boat Drift is a problem with no way on. In general sailing conditions if your sails stop functioni
Etiquette pet peeves JamesG161 at 8:07am 12.24.21 And don't forget slide rules. We put men on the moon with them. I still have mine Best display of
First Time in Gusts Brian D at 8:05am 12.24.21 Well done. Work those sails to your advantage. Spill that wind when you need to. Keep that boat upri
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 Kings Gambit at 8:04am 12.24.21
First Time in Gusts kappykaplan at 7:58am 12.24.21 Congratulations! Keep learning from your mistakes. Experience is a great teacher. :beer:

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