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Sanitizing the head holding tank Cruisin30MKIII at 11:30am 01.28.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1162 Just purchased a 1995 Cat 30 MKIII :). The inside has a bit of odor from the head. I think i need to
1993 legend 40.5 jeff 93 40.5 at 9:08pm 01.28.08 Big Boats 2/1605 first time hunter owner here. beautiful used 93 hunter legend 40.5! any problems or tips to share?
Baltimore Boat Show Ray at 8:29pm 01.28.08 Catalina 310 0/1169 All, Went to the Baltimore Boat Show this past Saturday. Chatted with the dealers, but did not see a
From last week - Teens lead rescue of boaters in lake [Pontchartrain] Norton at 9:33pm 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1078 Young sailors save the day! http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/index.ssf?/base/news-8/1201156509244670.xm
ship aground in ChesBay richk at 11:10pm 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1001 The incident happened around 5 p.m. north of the Bay Bridge near Sandy Point State Park.Error: Error
Stuffing Box Mike Hancock at 3:07am 01.29.08 Mid-Size Boats 9/1237 Our Sea Scout Ship on Galveston Bay has a 1989 Hunter 27. The packing is leaking. On this boat, whic
Nautical chart Broke sailor SV Marcell at 3:48am 01.29.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1224 Anyone know the chart number that covers Newport, RI to Saint Martin thru Bermuda? I have been look
new flax packing for the stuffing box mike16498 at 6:44am 01.29.08 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1669 I need someone with experience in replacing the flax in the stuffing box a Hunter 27. The engine has
backstay/sternrail interference Capn Bill at 6:53am 01.29.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1505 I reciently bought a Catalina 270LE. The split backstays were pressing on the outboard side of vert
Inflatable - Helium captain at 8:26am 01.29.08 Big Boats 10/1836 I hesitated posting this question with this crew, but what the heck I threw caution to the wind. E
Traveller For Classic Mac? hodge3000 at 9:13am 01.29.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1091 Hello Fellow Mac Skippers!I am looking for a traveller for the cockpit of my 92' Mac 26S. I have
Ninty dollars an hour alibi at 10:27am 01.29.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1328 Gentelman, My first 285,1987 Beneteau is undergoing some remodeling and maintainence. I needed to re
Electric windlass John11948 at 10:50am 01.29.08 Seidelmann 7/2108 Has anyone mounted an electric windlass of a 34 footer?If so, what kind ( vertical or horizontal) a
Legend-series Cabin Door Latch Internal Springs Rick D at 2:08pm 01.29.08 Big Boats 16/1414 One of the springs in one of my cabin door latches on my 1994 Legend 40.5 has broken. I am having a
c&c head replacement Newhaven at 12:32pm 01.29.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/3580 We have a 1973 c'c 25MK1 which has had the original head and holding tank removed some years back du
Want a custom fit waterproof cover ? miamipaul at 2:38pm 01.29.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1497 I am considering designing and making custom fit covers for the McGregor sail Boats to fit above the
Recommended Holding Tank Treatments Capt Andy at 10:11pm 01.29.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2454 While it seems the the product "K.O.", is generally accepted as the superior holding tank treatment
Any observations on Vektran fiber after extended use? Jim P. at 2:18am 01.30.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1385 We are replacing our 110% furling jib with a 135% genoa and looking at Vektran fiber for the sailclo
Swim ladder paulj at 1:24am 01.30.08 Catalina 310 1/1788 RayHere is the new swim ladder in the closed position on a C309 and it seems everyone is using this
Considering a prop change Mike at 4:46am 01.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1057 Hello fellow sailors. I am considering putting a 2 blade gori folding prop, 16.5 X 13 x2 on my 06 H

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H26 stay & shroud t-connectors. Crazy Dave Condon at 4:48pm 11.29.21 Suggest that you shake out and/or look at the shroud tangs before the mast is all the way up to insu
Tohatsu MFS9.9EEPTL too big for H260? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:45pm 11.29.21 First the transom is rated max horsepower at 10 hp. With the older two stroke engines, they are ligh
Bilge pump not working on auto joker460 at 4:43pm 11.29.21 Our 331 bilge pump seems to work only when we flip the switch on the panel. The float will not make
Porta Pot on 23.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 4:20pm 11.29.21 Just remember the cabin floor sits on top of the water ballast tank lid
Traveler Change ... Don Guillette at 3:02pm 11.29.21 I may need to reconsider my advice. In looking at the photo posted by @sail sfbay, it appears that
Its funny Friday! (1) lehighsail at 2:52pm 11.29.21 200544
WHICH SIDE DOES THE FUEL TANK COME OUT rajhnsn at 2:45pm 11.29.21 I cut my aluminum tank in parts to get it out. Replaced it with a smaller plastic tank.
ODay 39 water tank level rajhnsn at 2:36pm 11.29.21 I have a 6 inch access port in my starboard tank and a low spot on the port side. I use the port a
Replacing valve at engine cooling through hull intake. Beneteau 331 Crusty Ol Salt at 2:34pm 11.29.21 Your wife finding that incriminating e-mail :facepalm:? No it was a sermon an old preacher friend
Keel to hull joint rajhnsn at 2:31pm 11.29.21 Getting a wrench of your keel bolts to tighten them is the place to start. My problem is that mine
H36 Boom Vang Attachment to Boom chichiflys at 2:27pm 11.29.21 Copy all - thanks, interesting information. I think I'l try it with the Garhauer Bale and see how i
interested in buying a 310 Tom J at 2:03pm 11.29.21 One has turned up in Sandusky OH, about four hours from here. But I haven't had the opportunity to
Bilge pump not working on auto (1) patbratton at 1:56pm 11.29.21 Here is a PDF of the Rule Bildge Pump Wiring on my H240. It should be similar. It sounds like the fl
recirculating ball bearing outhaul car rebuild (1) sf34dtw at 1:52pm 11.29.21
Bilge pump not working on auto Justin_NSA at 1:36pm 11.29.21 Jumpering the float switch leads would make sure it's not the wiring to the switch, but it's probabl
Nav System Replacement tfox2069 at 1:25pm 11.29.21 Some other venders warn that touch screens can be hard to hit the right spots on the screen in a se
Frostbiting on a grand scale? PaulK at 1:19pm 11.29.21 They're mostly in--- about 25 of the Class 40's left to finish, many still well-bunched. Wind is gi
Bilge pump not working on auto tfox2069 at 1:17pm 11.29.21 Not to be a smart guy, but since you've already been able to turn the bilge pump on successfully fro
Pearson 30 FastOlson at 1:15pm 11.29.21 what can you all tell me about pressurized alcool stoves, I know most people try to avoid them but
Best Headset........ NYSail at 1:13pm 11.29.21 Thanks Stu.... I frequent that site as well as will do a search! Happy holidays to you as well Gre

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