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This deal sounds too good to be true. caguy at 7:50am 03.24.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1181 Of course 4 hrs on Ebay is an eternity and the price may shoot up in the final seconds. Even compar
outboard engine mount irishbuckeye at 8:37am 03.24.08 Big Boats 4/1363 We're new owners of a 1996 Catalina 400 and are in the process of buying a dinghy and outboard. Our
Head noise (1) Sailspro at 9:15am 03.24.08 Big Boats 4/1633 I recently purchased an 04' Catalina 387. It came with an automatic head. Because I can't remember t
Windlass requirements irishbuckeye at 8:50am 03.24.08 Big Boats 3/1803 We have recently purchased a 1996 Catalina 400 that has the original "up only" windlass on it. We n
Had a nice sail last weekend (2) CharlieCobra at 8:47am 03.24.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1054 and just got some pics.
Gelcoat, ding and minor crack repair; also polishing her up. Nik at 9:20am 03.24.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1297 Hello all,Just purchased a 1987 Macgregor 26d. She looks to be in real good condition but has a f
Tacking Don Guillette at 9:38am 03.24.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 14/3333 Here's how I tack a boat. Others probably have a different approach but this one works for me.Firs
Bimini & Dodger for S2 9.2A RevHed at 9:36am 03.24.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1881 I'm looking at a 1980 S2 9.2A. It doesn't have a Dodger nor Bimini. I'd like to put them on it. I
Slipping into gear Tom23254 at 11:05am 03.24.08 Big Boats 3/1003 Does anyone have any idea as to what would cause a Yanmar 62 in a 42 Hunter to leave neautral and sl
Failed Rudder Castle Weld csobalvarro at 11:37am 03.24.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1523 Was out sailing in very lite air and about 40' of water when my steering suddenly got VERY heavy. Lo
advise wandener 30 at 10:27am 03.24.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/856 looking for info, on best place to locate ST60 depth transducer, changing segnet speed ' depth to ST
converting tiller to wheel reshooth at 10:30am 03.24.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1576 Has anyone ever converted a cat 27 to wheel steering from tiller. I am wondering how happy you were
Engine drags sometimes when starting,.. SOLVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jack at 11:56am 03.24.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2053 A few weeks ago I posted a question about the engine starting {turning over} like the batteries were
shifter cable for beneteau 38 windsmaker at 12:45pm 03.24.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1400 Hey I just got a beneteau first 38 .. sails great. I'm going to have a lot of questons.. The shif
fractional rig versus masthead rig serenity4u2 at 3:37pm 03.24.08 Ask All Sailors 15/4518 My friends, I posted a question regarding critics of fractional rigs. I did so in September. I also
looking for a 4lb propane tank Victoria28 at 3:40pm 03.24.08 Mid-Size Boats 8/1734 Hi, does anyone know where in the Victoria, BC area that I can get a new 4lb tank to fit in a "Seawa
Spring commisioning for engine RAD at 9:11pm 03.22.08 Ask All Sailors 0/857 Do you work off a list? every year I seem to foget one item,last year I forgot to open the sea cock
Sail Numbers jbwbcat30 at 10:31pm 03.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1056 Can anyone tell me where to find the numbers for the sail in the hin, plan on racing lake erie this
3rd battery agaliha at 11:17pm 03.22.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1263 My Beneteau came from the factory (2002) with two 6D batteries, each with an on/off switch. The pre
Universal 5411 Engine compression ChesaBaySailor at 11:41pm 03.22.08 Pearson 1/1805 Does anyone know what the compression reading should be on a Universal Diesel Model 5411?

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More on Maine Sail ontherocks83 at 12:39pm 10.06.21 I would definitely be more than willing to contribute to a Go Fund Me for him if someone sets it up!
Deck paint for a Hunter 380 sail sfbay at 12:08pm 10.06.21 Algrip Topside and is a 4 part system....paint, converter, reducer and flattener. As with any paint,
What do You know about Rudders? Hollyberry at 11:42am 10.06.21 Another resource, perhaps https://ruddercraft.com
What do You know about Rudders? FastOlson at 11:35am 10.06.21 There are improved rudder shapes you can use, either with new SS parts or built around (sometimes) y
Adding Webasto ST2000 to Hunter 376 duck21 at 11:03am 10.06.21 Indeed. One detector in each cabin, and I added a fourth unit to the locker with the heater as an a
1987 Mk II Lower Shroud U-Bolt Failure Stu Jackson at 10:44am 10.06.21 You might receive more boat-specific answers here: Catalina 30 Groups Link Subscribe at the web
recharge freezer/ fridge Rich Stidger at 10:23am 10.06.21 Who is the mfg of the freezer system? How do you know that the refer port is the high side? These sm
Adding Webasto ST2000 to Hunter 376 Head Sail at 10:15am 10.06.21 If it fits your needs and is safe, that's what matters. Drawing cold intake air from the main cabin
grinding sound starting?? Boomer2it at 10:04am 10.06.21 Concerning Yanmar 2QM and Thermostart. The QM series were only built for two years, if I recall cor
Northern Lights Generator Head Sail at 9:58am 10.06.21 Check the manual. Maybe there's a reset button. Check all your wires and connections for continuit
B 311 bilge pump float switch CliffM at 9:45am 10.06.21 Same here. In my 310, I installed an electronic "float" switch and ran wire to the panel to an ON/O
What do You know about Rudders? Davidasailor26 at 9:42am 10.06.21 Before redesigning the rudder I would check a couple other things to deal with the steering issues.
Merrimack snatch block justsomeguy at 9:35am 10.06.21 How would one get the block apart to replace the sheave? Drill the rivet. A bit of cutting fluid a
Merrimack snatch block George Jarvis at 9:29am 10.06.21 How would one get the block apart to replace the sheave?
Merrimack snatch block justsomeguy at 9:26am 10.06.21 Parts are available. http://rig-rite.com/Hardware/Blocks/Snatch_Blocks/Merriman_Snatch_Blocks.htm
B 311 bilge pump float switch JRacer at 9:15am 10.06.21 Same here. In my 310, I installed an electronic "float" switch and ran wire to the panel to an ON/OF
What do You know about Rudders? Hollyberry at 9:04am 10.06.21 Tricky business, I think. The balance area is pretty critical, a designers' input would be advisable
Outboard to rudder link Thaniel at 9:03am 10.06.21 I made my link using an "attwood Outboard Kicker Motor Steering Kit 11663-7" that I bought on Amazon
Periodic Maintenance - Yanmar Saildrive Codybear at 8:59am 10.06.21 The operation manual says, "Change the oil after the first 50 hours of operation or after long stora
Looking for First 405 stanchion bases JuanMarcos at 8:55am 10.06.21 Yeah, the link just pointed to the general website. Do you by any chance happen to have the part nu

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