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Catalina 30 Hugh4753 at 10:39pm 10.07.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1112 What's the difference between a Catalina 30 and a Catalina 30 Tall Rig. Obviously the Tall Rig is t
Rigging tips for Hunter Legend 35 Peter8969 at 12:13am 10.08.07 Big Boats 1/1224 I'm still tweaking my rigging and wondering the success of other owners. My stays seem to be stretc
Centerboard Hairline Crack & Cable Attachment? Michael at 12:17am 10.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/895 I'm considering buying a Venture 17 (1970). The asking price is $950 (w/trailer)and the boat, sails
O'Day 222 keel specs kdmjme at 11:51pm 10.07.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1212 I am in dire need of keel specs for O'day 222. I've purchased a boat on mooring and in process of ha
Hauling & Luanching fees Ardnakinna at 11:49pm 10.07.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1128 I recently received my first launching bill and was shocked. They are charging $200 for hauling, $1
Trailer for a 11,000 lb sailboat Ctskip at 12:55am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 19/4902 Ive got a 31 ft, 11,000 lb, 12' wide, 4 ft draft sailboat. I am wanting to do some work her, on land
Winterizing halyards John at 12:59am 10.08.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1289 I am un-stepping and storing my mast this season. What does everyone do with their halyards?
Radar Ken Prichard at 1:19am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1157 Two Questions:- If your vessel is equiped with radar must that radar be turned on when underway if
Snap, crackle, and pop SailboatOwners.com at 1:35am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 31/3643 You're enjoying a pleasant sail in 8-10 knots of breeze, beating to windward on a starboard tack.
1 cell of 6 tests poor: replace battery? tadd5181 at 1:44am 10.08.07 Big Boats 3/894 One cell out 6 on my 12 volt house battery tests (with a hydrometer) "poor" while the other 5 test "
Happy Columbus Day! william24424 at 2:09am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 29/2227 A day to all reflect on the accomplishments of a great sailor, navigator, and explorer. Sailing in
Replacing Vindows on 1971 Venture 222 Bmcgoff@comcast.net at 2:07am 10.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1288 I am restoring a 1971 Venture 222 and looking for tips on fixing or replacing the windows that are l
Sail tracks for 222 pbud at 2:09am 10.08.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/953 I am planning on moving my genoa tracks doewn to the deck over the winter and would appreciate if an
Mast Step Rig for a 192 Capt Jack at 2:09am 10.08.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1199 I would like a recommendation a GOOD mast stepping rig for a 192 - thanks.
Home vs Marine smoke detect and CO detect bob at 2:44am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1169 Interested in getting some thoughts on which way to go ?.
peek a booo (1) Justin_NSA at 1:56am 10.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/816 Anyone ever use these in their Mac. Our portlites (windows) are pretty narrow but I think these can
J-22 main sail on Hunter 23? Pointless at 4:01am 10.08.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2459 My Hunter 23 main sail has a few patches and is probably near end of life. I'm thinking about getti
Best way to home clean sails bmwbob at 4:13am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 5/2551 I'm in the process of sprucing up the Javelin I just bought.The sails (Originals, by Hannah made fo
The Intercoastal Waterway Duke3374 at 6:09am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 14/2065 I plan on sailing down to Florida next year after I get some more experience under my belt. I'm taki
polars for an O'Day 28...this is not a joke....: ) mike C16582 at 6:19am 10.08.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1584 ok. Maybe some think I'm crazy(sometimes) some think it's waste of timein a 4ksb(not me) BUT do any

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name/make of gauge Stu Jackson at 5:09pm 10.11.21 where do I find one to replace it and same dimensions? Gee, tadd, Sailsfbay just found one for you
Hitch ball size for Trail-Rite trailer for Catalina 18? LeeandRick at 4:40pm 10.11.21 Just get both and see which one fits. Get all three. I've changed the hitch to 2 5/16 ball on sev
Hitch ball size for Trail-Rite trailer for Catalina 18? Mr. Dave at 4:26pm 10.11.21 Just get both and see which one fits.
name/make of gauge (1) sail sfbay at 3:55pm 10.11.21 I would buy a remote panel, battery status and inverter charger remote control compatible with your
2004 Hunter 41 Seldon Rodkicker fix ice breaker at 3:46pm 10.11.21 I have a 2004 41ac. No gas tube in it. The boom rests on it fully compressed and keeps it off the
2004 Hunter 41 Seldon Rodkicker fix Dave Groshong at 3:22pm 10.11.21 The "guts" were an option for the boat, there should be serial numbers on both tubes, parts are st
NOT buying H34 (3) DeniseO30 at 3:22pm 10.11.21 199207 Found another water leak! it's the port water tank was wondering where that clean water wa
Can't find the intake water strainer Tally Ho at 2:45pm 10.11.21
Best Fill for Drill and Tap KZW at 2:44pm 10.11.21
Best Fill for Drill and Tap Tally Ho at 2:35pm 10.11.21
False fine alarm ? Tally Ho at 2:33pm 10.11.21 propylene glycol The primary components are either ethanol or propylene glycol. You may remember fro
Diesel Fueling Question Davidasailor26 at 2:14pm 10.11.21 I also just pump slowly and listen, and try to know beforehand about how much to expect. Too often t
2004 Hunter 41 Seldon Rodkicker fix (3) sail sfbay at 2:05pm 10.11.21 Interesting thread on same subject: Rodkicker Issue \| Sailboat Owners Forums. Long shot.......have y
Filler Neck Replacement on Yanmar YM-series Heat Exchanger? kappykaplan at 1:58pm 10.11.21 I don't at present. I can see if I can get you a photo next weekend.
Filler Neck Replacement on Yanmar YM-series Heat Exchanger? NYSail at 1:55pm 10.11.21 JB Weld is what my boatyard used to fill a divot that was keeping the radiator cap from sealing.
False fine alarm ? dlochner at 1:42pm 10.11.21 The alarms will detect almost any organic vapor, such as diesel fuel, alcohol, some cleaning compoun
411 Leaking Port Lights sail sfbay at 1:33pm 10.11.21 Please post what the leak path was and solution to mitigate it.
Hunter 260 Price Data (2021) sail sfbay at 1:10pm 10.11.21 Do the selling price data factor in trailers since they are relatively expensive and necessary, if r
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? dmax at 12:47pm 10.11.21 Given the corrosion that occurred, do you think it would be worthwhile to attach a zinc to the strut
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? dmax at 12:28pm 10.11.21 I think the tank will have to come out to access the strut bolts - I just removed my tank last weeke

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