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Server downtime this weekend Phil Herring at 3:47am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 10/969 You've probably noticed some flakey behavior from our server lately... lots of slow page loads, or p
Replacement of Interior Cushions Maine Stay at 7:43am 03.14.08 Catalina 30 6/8588 Need to replace interior cushions, all of them, on 1988 original interior. What's best and cheapest
Sailing Indian lake,Ohio Jerry Lowe at 9:18am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 3/2910 I'm thinking about renting a place with a dock on Indian lake for a week this summer.I don't know mu
New Lifelines Don12480 at 8:47am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1597 Based on the advice from a rigging inspection and the fact they looked really bad I have invested in
Cleaning white ICom mic Scott B at 9:56am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1191 I have a white ICom mic in the cockpit that the PO left sitting out in the sun way too long and the
2 or more Microns for diesel fuel filter? Dave 85 Catalina 30 at 10:14am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 31/19942 When I installed a Racor 500 diesel fuel filter 6 years ago, the factory filter was a 2 micron size.
Why So Many Critics serenity4u2 at 12:43pm 03.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 37/3882 I am new to the sailing world. Plan on buying and living on my boat. Debated monohulls vs catamarans
Hull condensation Phil9039 at 5:51am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1181 Last summer we spent two months sailing around lake superior on our O'day 30 and with the cold water
ST50 Wind Transducer Update Rick D at 4:39am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1509 You may recall my ST50 wind transducer failed because of damaged prongs on the five-pin plug. I took
Mac Venture 222 rigging Rich Barmettler at 4:39am 03.14.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/2045 Hello,I picked up a Venture 222. The rigging was removed (some blocks in place), but mainsheets, e
Lewmar Low Profile Hatches Replacement Parts Bob at 4:36am 03.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1138 Does anyone have an outlet where you can buy the little plastic grey hinge clips that cover the hing
Brightening up hull paint? (1) mike at 4:33am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1198 Would turtle wax be o.k?
Boat Show Blues Bummed at 4:31am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1062 Just a query for those of you'all who are in marinas that have hosted the big boat shows (Orlando, C
Marking the Roller Furling Genoa for Reef Points rardiH36 at 4:21am 03.14.08 Big Boats 1/2161 The 130% Genoa that is installed on the roller furler on my boat (1980 Hunter 36) doesn't have any m
Quick disconnect your motor jib at 2:30pm 03.14.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1337 Anyone used Bluewater Yachts quick disconnect adapter on a Honda 50 four stroke? They say you can e
more holding tank vent hose questions (1) richk at 7:29pm 03.12.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1160 I recently asked about replacing my holding tank vent hose and was rewarded by advice from the Headm
Non-fouling "Paint on the Bottom?" SeacretSailor at 7:20pm 03.12.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1100 Fellas,Can anyone suggest a good paint (not bottom paint) for below the waterline? I have a 26S t
Leather Briefcase Rick at 7:55pm 03.12.08 Big Boats 12/1410 All:I purchased a new 44DS last fall and am anxiously waiting for launch in mid-late April. I was d
Tiller Versus Wheel Andy at 2:13am 03.13.08 Ask All Sailors 32/2318 We are looking to buy a new used boat. Two we are considering have a tiller rather than the wheel we
h 23 bilge r3403j at 3:35am 03.13.08 Smaller Boats 2/1019 Does anyone know how much space is between the cabin floor and the outer hull. It seems that water

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I just bought a C30 yesterday!! Mooseman at 4:01pm 08.22.21 Congrats, great boat - you're going to want to join the c30 organization, lots of specific info: ht
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! (1) Mooseman at 3:57pm 08.22.21 Welcome, Robert. What engine? In an '86, you mgiht have an M25, like mine. Here are some links t
New to cutter rigging, question. Murgatroid at 3:46pm 08.22.21 I think I would agree with Murgatroid (First name Heaven's to..?). In light wind it may be better
Balmar SG200 battery monitor MikeHoncho at 3:46pm 08.22.21 That is what it is designed for, multiple banks require a shunt for each bank. A single shunt will m
Balmar SG200 battery monitor Stu Jackson at 3:45pm 08.22.21 Mark, they generally don't do "measurements" when charging, which is when the ACR connects the two b
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! Stu Jackson at 3:42pm 08.22.21 Welcome, Robert. What engine? In an '86, you mgiht have an M25, like mine. Here are some links to
Single Handed Docking Stu Jackson at 3:36pm 08.22.21 Hi, Don. Interesting recurring subject. Like anything, docking requires practice, regardless of wh
anyone ever hire a tow truck to lift a boat? (8) rgranger at 3:27pm 08.22.21 Assuming the aft end of the boat is clear of the trailer, lower the trailer tongue. This will raise
New to cutter rigging, question. PaulK at 3:26pm 08.22.21 Found the video here: MrNrGiVB8oA Hoisting a genoa or yankee would help immensely, especially if y
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? sloughsailer at 3:07pm 08.22.21 My boat lives in Suisun Bay near Port Chicago in a small minimum maintenance marina. The water tempe
New to cutter rigging, question. PaulK at 3:07pm 08.22.21 The Allmand 23 (HMS 23) https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/allmand-23-hms-23 looks like it is designe
Anyone replace the fuel tank in a 1988 Catalina 27? Astromech1 at 2:43pm 08.22.21 Thanks sail sfbay...much appreciated.
Henri jssailem at 2:40pm 08.22.21 Your story gave me a smile @capta .. Happy your boat and crew made it safely north. Sounds like they
Anyone replace the fuel tank in a 1988 Catalina 27? sail sfbay at 2:37pm 08.22.21 Welcome to the forum!! This same subject came up on this thread (see posts #3 and #7): fuel tank re
Alternator problems Maine Sail at 2:35pm 08.22.21 We'll need more information.. How big is the battery bank (Ah capacity)? How low do you discharge i
Question about Insurance Drivers jssailem at 2:33pm 08.22.21 I agree with @sail sfbay. There is a State law, but ask your insurance company to be assured that th
Question about Insurance Drivers sail sfbay at 2:31pm 08.22.21 SailorElliot.......just read my Chubb Insurance policy and it specified "Covered person means: you o
New to cutter rigging, question. shemandr at 2:30pm 08.22.21 I think I would agree with Murgatroid (First name Heaven's to..?). In light wind it may be better
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! dmax at 2:18pm 08.22.21 Congrats, great boat - you're going to want to join the c30 organization, lots of specific info: htt
New to cutter rigging, question. jssailem at 2:04pm 08.22.21 Congrats on your new to you boat. I watched the YouTube video you made of your sailing it on Lake Mo

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