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Irwin 25 (8' beam) vs Irwin 10/4 (25' w 10' beam) TT5952 at 12:16pm 04.16.08 Irwin 5/10266 I'm planning to move to SE FL (West Palm Beach - Ft Lauderdale area) when I retire in a few years an
20w anchor light !! Tom M. at 9:03am 04.16.08 Smaller Boats 7/917 So I am looking at replacing the mast head lights with two discrete lights, one on the front of the
removing spreaders najinsky at 12:27pm 04.16.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/877 I would like to remove my spreaders to check if the pin that runs throught the mast is damaged...not
Clam Shell Orientation Steve A. at 12:21pm 04.16.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2620 I hate to ask a stupid question except it has been a topic of intense discussion between power boat
Mast Lighting modge at 1:59pm 04.16.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/929 1984 Catalina 36 standard rig.Mast LightingI need some help pls. I do not have a service manual
Blue Water Bottom Paint Jim at 2:28pm 04.16.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1426 Has anyone used Blue Water Brand bottom Paint? I noticed it is quite a bit cheaper and there are no
remote control Madelon at 2:38pm 04.16.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1121 I have a Honda 9.9 kicker on my Mac26S and would like to use the remote controlled throttle/shifter
260 Halyards Deucer at 5:20pm 04.16.08 Smaller Boats 3/936 Has anybody used 3/8 inch line instead of 5/16 for jib and main halyard on a 260? I'm about to go h
Whitlock Engine Control Cable Replacement Bill Bell at 9:31pm 04.14.08 Big Boats 2/2103 I have to replace the shift cable on our Hunter 420. It has a Whitlock single lever engine control.
Roller furling for Capri 30 look4waves at 10:36pm 04.14.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1232 Hi,I'm trying to find a Capri 30 owner who may have the dimensions I need to put a roller furling h
Quality of boats steven685 at 10:10pm 04.14.08 Irwin 6/3340 I am interesed in purchasing an 1986-87 vitage Irwin Citation. 1.) what is the difference between a
Sanitary Hose Barb Fittings John T1594 at 10:52pm 04.14.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/6136 I will be replacing the sanitary hose on my H340 soon and would like to change some of the tank fitt
Ericson 32-2 removing handrail Paul Trumm at 11:15pm 04.14.08 Ericson 0/1725 I need to take off my handrails to reseal them. Will I just need to unscrew them from the top, or ar
st4000 autopilot steve24 at 11:14pm 04.14.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1557 I HAVE A ST4000 PLUS RAYTHEON AUTOPILOT,,,THE BELT SEEMS TO TIGHT,,I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I CANNOT GE
Hurricane history on the Pamlico. Ed Schenck at 11:43pm 04.14.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1093 Ladylove lies peacefully at Matthews Point just off the Neuse River. My insurance agent and I are w
Propeller protector Nicky8493 at 12:08am 04.15.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1421 I would be interested in finding out where I might acquire a propeller protector for our Hunter 36'.
Delaware River & Bay Popeye18296 at 12:05am 04.15.08 Ask All Sailors 20/2583 Does anyone out there sail the Delaware river ' bay?I have located a ramp on the Christina river tha
boat makeover Syversens at 12:12am 04.15.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1209 The mrs wants to change the interior colors some, specially the green upholstry is starting to wear
Sailing at anchor AndrewB at 12:51am 04.15.08 Big Boats 2/874 Has anybody got input regarding the new type of riding sail that is in the shape of a "v". Where d
Spec for a C30 tall rig rbgaynor at 1:10am 04.15.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1533 Does anyone know how much the bow pulpit adds to the length of a C30? I am considering buying a tal

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Need 22 New Design Mast Data CB22 at 10:37am 10.17.21 That's a nice looking early 70s Catalina.
Its funny Friday! (2) Will Gilmore at 10:34am 10.17.21 199336 199337 Clean that wax out. -Will
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke Rich Stidger at 10:24am 10.17.21 Is there a way to tell if this is the problem (or part of it)? I have seen flooded carb bowls drip
Hunter 410 shaft seal Ralph Johnstone at 10:19am 10.17.21 As @JamesG161 says, but let's get your picture just to be 100% sure. You DO NOT want a mistake in t
Need 22 New Design Mast Data Leeward Rail at 10:18am 10.17.21 $859 gets you a project Catalina 22 with a trailer. 1975 Catalina 22 Pop Top Sailboat and Trailer
Replacing Cabin Sole Ralph Johnstone at 10:12am 10.17.21 Grinding today. Keep the reports coming. Something's got to work.
Refinishing Catalina Capri 14.2 boat, question on pigment colors bfeilaz at 10:04am 10.17.21 I used Interlux "boottop and striping enamel" for my boot stripe. It's a one part polyurethane, l
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke dlochner at 10:00am 10.17.21 I just came back from rescuing a dinghy. A neighboring sailor was trying to get back to his boat tha
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke stickinthemud57 at 9:55am 10.17.21 Thanks for that. Apparently, Grapevine Texas is an E0 desert. (or part of it)?
I think I just bought a 30. jssailem at 9:50am 10.17.21 Never too late... But it does get you to improve your anchoring skills. A couple of years ago I wa
I think I just bought a 30. iSaint06 at 9:46am 10.17.21 Congrats on the new to you boat. You sound surprised. My bank would know if I bought a new boat. Ch
I think I just bought a 30. iSaint06 at 9:45am 10.17.21 Low bimini could be to clear the boom or the previous owner was short. Probably lower boom.
name/make of gauge JamesG161 at 9:25am 10.17.21 In a PM with the PO. His problem was resolved by his electrician cleaning corrosion of the terminals
Need 22 New Design Mast Data sail sfbay at 9:24am 10.17.21 $859 gets you a project Catalina 22 with a trailer. 1975 Catalina 22 Pop Top Sailboat and Trailer -
Replacing Cabin Sole MikeHoncho at 8:49am 10.17.21 I think you are doing your due diligence. I think at the end of the day we need to understand that
H34 Compression Post ScottFreeRick at 8:40am 10.17.21 A base plate is a great idea. Lines are already led back to the cockpit, with the blocks attached t
Need 22 New Design Mast Data CB22 at 8:37am 10.17.21 I paid very little for this one so purchasing another one is doable. That's good advice. I'm going t
Hunter 410 shaft seal (1) JamesG161 at 8:20am 10.17.21 should the shaft seal tube be clamped on the stern tube Yes.
Its funny Friday! dmax at 7:52am 10.17.21 A guy goes to see his Doctor and says "doc, I've been thinking about this for a long time and I've m
Need 22 New Design Mast Data (1) Leeward Rail at 7:07am 10.17.21 if you ware in my boat would you replace the mast with some other mast from another boat. Nope..I

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