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Use of Boom Vang dale17781 at 4:41am 09.27.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 19/4612 What are the correct times and ways to use your vang. I am more interested in the windward use of t
Annapolis Boat Show Deals Dan at 5:04am 09.27.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1008 I'm looking at buying a chartplotter. I know that winter is the best time to buy, but since I'm goi
Position of car for jib sheet Ray at 6:32am 09.27.07 Big Boats 9/17574 This may be a silly question but what is the preferred location of the car for the jib sheet in the
Best swim ladder Mac at 6:48am 09.27.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/900 I want to install a ladder on the transom. What is the best one out there that fits the 1982 Mac 25?
Why 2 luff tracks... Rich (P303) at 6:54am 09.27.07 Ask All Sailors 15/2039 on my Harken roller furler for the headsail? I am confused... as they appear to be the same length/d
mast access / electrical problem Stephen K at 9:20am 09.27.07 Ask All Sailors 31/2287 My steaming light is out and the bulb is not the problem. The diagonostics indicate power in the wir
mac 22 jib lines? millyman01 at 9:11am 09.27.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1023 Hi very new at this and after my first sail a few items. I tied two ropes to the jib and ran them do
Catalina droping 310? sailliny at 9:38am 09.27.07 Catalina 310 7/1949 Found this posting on the C310 Sailnet forumHate to say it, but the rumor is true. Found this out
Links to generic boat wiring... Brian D at 8:11am 09.27.07 Ask All Sailors 17/1360 Anyone have any links to boat wiring including the charger, shore power, batteries, distribution pan
losing antifreeze Rick at 12:51pm 09.27.07 Ask All Sailors 3/968 I have a uneversal M 18 in my boat approx 700 hours.I noticed it was running a little hot, thought i
Where to find Ronco holding tank Pat T at 12:50pm 09.27.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1131 Looks like I have to replace my holding tank made by Ronco. Just wondering if there is a good intern
repowering robert hull at 12:49pm 09.27.07 Catalina 30 0/999 my ysb-12 has given up the ghost and i have a universal 5416 that i could replace it with. my questi
Outboard for my 26d Sailor Bailor at 12:40pm 09.27.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/1636 Trying to decide if the 4.5 hp outboard I have is enough for this boat or do I need a bigger one? an
Where do I attach the boom vang to the boom on a C Mike at 10:47am 09.27.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1065 Anyone know the measurement, or know a good website? Thanks
Model Difference Dale at 2:03pm 09.27.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/890 What is the difference between a 30 and a 30 MkIII for an 80s vintage Catalina??
Model Difference Dale at 1:43pm 09.27.07 Catalina 30 1/1183 What is the difference between a 30 and a 30 MkIII for an 80s vintage Catalina??
Morgan M-24 Rudder Foreverunstopable at 3:18pm 09.27.07 Morgan 7/3351 Hello, I'm the proud new owner of a Morgan 24. She is missing the rudder from the hull down. I looke
Swing keel specs JCNelson at 9:13pm 09.25.07 Catalina 22 3/1710 What are the specs for the hinge hole in the swing keel? The hole in the keel appears to be elongate
28.5 aft cradle support jtmccue at 10:48pm 09.25.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1027 This past month there was a post indicating the 28.5 aft cradle support curve measurement was availa
Any First 210 for sale on the East Coast Richard at 10:04pm 09.25.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1052 Looking for a First 210 to purchase on the east coast.Richard302 494 9718sailmaster39@yahoo.com

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Hunter 456 and replacement compass FBD at 3:05pm 03.28.21 That is what I wanted. I read where someone said that compass was not being serviced. So I thought I
Hunter 456 and replacement compass shemandr at 2:54pm 03.28.21 What is wrong with it? Service for compasses exists. You can question if it's worth it but service
Might be buying a Catalina 36 jon hansen at 2:46pm 03.28.21 this is a short sail across some deep water. no big deal. check your gear and shove off.
Might be buying a Catalina 36 jon hansen at 2:44pm 03.28.21 True, not needed, and I've traveled hundreds of miles without one, but If I was the captain and saw
mast wiring q's dlochner at 2:39pm 03.28.21 thanks Dave, I think I'll get 16/3 for the deck/steaming light and 16/2 for the anchor light. Does
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28. (7) Tally Ho at 2:39pm 03.28.21 Welcome to the forum @2weelz4me . Nice picture. It helps to have a bit of context to the image. L
mast wiring q's fred1diver at 2:38pm 03.28.21 thanks Dave, I think I'll get 16/3 for the deck/steaming light and 16/2 for the anchor light. Does t
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28. jssailem at 2:24pm 03.28.21 PB Blaster, Seafood, or Brake Fluid might work. Here is a video test of penetrating fluids. st8dkGzJ
mast wiring q's dlochner at 2:23pm 03.28.21 16 ga. Not because of the current because of the weight of the wire. Some would even say use 14 ga.
mast wiring q's fred1diver at 2:21pm 03.28.21 ok, so I bought the mason's line, waiting on a fish tape of the right length, now since all my light
Might be buying a Catalina 36 (1) dlochner at 2:13pm 03.28.21 I didn't bother to consult a chart... However Miss Siri says the distance is a mere 109 miles and
Dockside pressure water inlet is not working on my hunter 42 passage Terry Cox at 2:04pm 03.28.21 just couldn't resist A salient point, Ralph. I would never leave it connected unattended. Just nee
Might be buying a Catalina 36 sailme88 at 1:54pm 03.28.21 There ain't no place to stop between Oahu and Kauai. ;) I didn't bother to consult a chart... How
Bottom Paint sailme88 at 1:49pm 03.28.21 Never heard of brown barrier coats. It looks like tannic acid stains. Barrier coats are usually app
Might be buying a Catalina 36 dlochner at 1:46pm 03.28.21 Either one long day or two short ones. There ain't no place to stop between Oahu and Kauai. ;)
Kitchen faucet kappykaplan at 1:45pm 03.28.21 So we are enjoying a brand new tap Pictures? :beer:
AC / Heat repair assistance JamesG161 at 1:42pm 03.28.21 What is the model and size of your AC unit? I had similar issue on my 16k BTU. The Older Units use a
Kitchen faucet Stouthard at 1:41pm 03.28.21 Dear all, you have been extremely helpful! The faucet wrench finally did the trick, and a nice fine
Might be buying a Catalina 36 sailme88 at 1:40pm 03.28.21 95 miles to travel... If that is NM's with a boat that should motor at least at 6kts, you should be
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28. sailme88 at 1:28pm 03.28.21 You may want to contact Rudy at D & R Marine in Assonet, MA.. He may actually have a replacement.

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