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Lazy Jacks Barry14722 at 8:08am 03.10.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1410 I am going to make a set of lazy jacks since the cost is so outrageous for some line and a few block
lubrication for waterpump Syversens at 9:02am 03.10.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/899
Batten Sizes Paul H at 4:55am 03.10.08 Smaller Boats 5/1468 Ok, so I took my main sail down for the Winter. When I did I realized I lost a batten. If I'd been r
96 H405 VS 95 Catalina 40 PuddleJumperPete18328 at 9:59am 03.10.08 Big Boats 2/997 I'm considering both yachts and find the interiors of both very nice and roomy. I just wonder which
galley faucets Rich (P303) at 10:04am 03.10.08 Ask All Sailors 11/3202 I have a head and galley faucet that look original (25 years young). Time to replace as they leak, w
Hatch Replacement... which one??? JenAvery at 10:09am 03.10.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1877 I've got a 1981 27 Hunter and I'm needing to replace both hatches. I've read that the hatches are n
Autohelm RobJ74 at 12:29pm 03.10.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1143 I'd like to replace the autohelm on my Hunter 29.5. I have the control head but the drive unit has b
What is the proper method of wedging mast at deck penitration Stillraining at 1:28pm 03.10.08 Ask All Sailors 4/2492 I have recently re-steped my mast, which is keel stepped...I want to know what the proper way to wed
Boom fitting for Y25II Pete Wheeler at 12:18pm 03.10.08 Yamaha 2/1591 Hi all,Does anyone know where I can get a new gooseneck slider for Grasshopper? The one we have at
Need tips for choosing & installing motor mount (1) michael at 11:45am 03.10.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1478 I found a mount on Craiglist, but being a novice with outboards, I'm not sure if this is adequate fo
Need a surveyor? Sherie at 11:44am 03.10.08 Smaller Boats 4/1251 Hi,I am considering buying a '70s Catalina 22 for a bargain of $1500. I am wondering if I should s
Bottom Paint and Dive Services Rick D at 11:34am 03.10.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1646 Sometimes I wonder if most of us in SoCal have been victim of a large con. Most of us, by my seat-of
Funky Site Response? Rick D at 11:10am 03.10.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1240 For about the last two to three weeks, I've had some site hang-ups. It locks up or is very slow to p
back stay tension John at 11:01am 03.10.08 Ask All Sailors 21/6064 I have a Catalina 36 with a split back stay. The lower stays are 1/4" diameter. I recently had to re
Removing Stainless Pullpit RobJ74 at 1:55am 03.09.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/898 One more question! I'm trying to remove a damaged pullpit to have it repaired. The biggest hang up i
The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea Harry Greenspun at 1:55am 03.09.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1088 All, People often inquire about nautical reference books. Amazon has the 688 page, $65 hardcover
Solenoid Connections rbarclay at 1:51am 03.09.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/908 I am having other wiring/starter problems and would like to be certain that I am connecting the star
Replacement Windows? RobJ74 at 1:48am 03.09.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1983 Hi, First time poster. My wife and I purchased a long neglected 94' Hunter 29.5 last summer and have
Mast rake Mike8088 at 1:31am 03.09.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1227 Does anyone know the correct amount of mast rake for an 1984 O'day 26? When we bought it from the p
Are Battans necessary? jjgizara at 1:20am 03.09.08 Big Boats 3/1048 I had battans on my 37.5 legend and took them out of the sail. A friend and fellow sailor with much

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Engine size sail boat. Help please. stricklandmma at 10:53am 08.23.21 The max hull speed for your boat is 6.5 kt. The 8-hp Honda should be able to get you to that in flat
Sikkens Cetol stain removal markwbird at 10:31am 08.23.21 It sounds like it has soaked into the gelcoat. I will probably have to sand it off or use acetone t
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! Guystapo at 10:30am 08.23.21 Congrats ...and Happy Sailing. I just sold my 3rd Catalina a few months ago as we bought a house on
12V Fans - Quiet, Durable sunlover at 10:29am 08.23.21 I'm tempted to just install USB power sockets as there are a huge number of options for USB powered
Engine size sail boat. Help please. Kings Gambit at 10:26am 08.23.21 The max hull speed for your boat is 6.5 kt. The 8-hp Honda should be able to get you to that in flat
brand of microwave to fit in cupboard above stove jeepbluetj at 10:20am 08.23.21 Mine is a samsung on my 387. Wish it wasn't there. Would rather have a cabinet. I'll get the model
Single Handed Docking Jim Shawl at 10:16am 08.23.21 no
Battery switch confusion (1) karellen at 10:12am 08.23.21 My 356 had some odd wiring done at the battery switch as well from the PO. Switching to off would sh
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? jeepbluetj at 10:12am 08.23.21 I wish I could get as long of a time as some of y'all. I have the bottom dived monthly, and by the e
brand of microwave to fit in cupboard above stove Stu Jackson at 10:06am 08.23.21 Hi, Mike, FYI, The C34IA manages the membership of the C355 boats. The C355 group started their ow
Replace Dorade with Solar Vent karellen at 10:02am 08.23.21 I've had the Marinco ones in the past and in my experience they were not very reliable. The 4" one I
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! (1) Stu Jackson at 10:00am 08.23.21 I found this parts list for M25 M25XP engines. It might help to identify the differences or more i
Engine size sail boat. Help please. rgranger at 9:59am 08.23.21 Thanks for all the replies, the information was very helpfu. This seems like a great community to b
Hatch Question (3) kloudie1 at 9:55am 08.23.21 DC 795 is great for that application. Meticulous cleaning and surface preparation is necessary for t
O'day 28 Access to FWD Shroud Padeyes & Stanchion Bolts Apex at 9:38am 08.23.21 Screw is from rubrail and spaced 3in apart
O'day 28 Access to FWD Shroud Padeyes & Stanchion Bolts (2) Apex at 9:36am 08.23.21 79 oday 28, fwd lowers are buried? Stanchion bases are being rebed, next project. Absolutely no ide
Engine size sail boat. Help please. stricklandmma at 9:33am 08.23.21 Thanks for all the replies, the information was very helpfu. This seems like a great community to be
Best replacement for horizon 1500 windlass keepsailin at 9:09am 08.23.21 Did you ever find an appropriate replacement for your Horizon 1500. I am in that position now. Thank
Sailing and restoring #9874 (2) AaronD at 9:03am 08.23.21 Halfway Through 2 Weeks in the San Juans A start delayed by a wheel bearing and hub, but the trip
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? fstbttms at 8:53am 08.23.21 In talking with the diver the other day, he was suggesting a bottom paint available at Lowes was be

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