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mainsail sizes Bill van at 7:39am 10.09.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1152 Can someone tell me what the Mainsail luff and leach are for a Catalina 22Thanks muchBill van
Bimini top SHADS at 4:53pm 10.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1062 I'm looking for a bimini top for my boat. I would like to see some pictures of anyone with a 22 foo
C&C hatches kairosmatt at 3:12pm 10.09.07 C&C 2/6689 I have a 1981 C'C 36 and need to replace the hatches. Does anyone know the company that made them? A
Maximum size sailboat Brian D at 12:51pm 10.09.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1128 Here is an interesting question, at least I think it is interesting.What is the maximum size sailb
mixing elbow? Lyn at 12:48pm 10.09.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1065 Anyone have pics of this project or the location on 1gm. Also, should exhaust be replaced as well.I
New steering pedestal Valen at 8:22pm 10.07.07 Hallberg-Rassy 0/1772 Anyone installed a new steering pedestal on a 352? The existing one have been repainted once but sta
Rudder Problems WalterM at 9:55pm 10.07.07 Other Sailboats 7/1318 The rudder on my 303 must be removed. The rudder post appears to have a metal wedge/pin that preven
forestay and shroud tensioning John Annandale at 9:38pm 10.07.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1606 HELP..looking for assistance to get correct tension on shrouds and forestay(with CDI)rollerfurl and
B&G Depth reverts to meters Ken at 10:52pm 10.07.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/944 Unit is original on a 1994 C-270 and recently keeps reverting to meters if i power down. owners manu
Catalina 30 Hugh4753 at 10:39pm 10.07.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1115 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 1/1250 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 2/906 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 0/1216 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 9/1136 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 19/5010 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 2/1305 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 9/1161 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 31/3699 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 3/900 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 29/2241 A day to all reflect on the accomplishments of a great sailor, navigator, and explorer. Sailing in

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I think I just bought a 30. jssailem at 5:05pm 10.30.21 If you can drive a Catalina 30, you can certainly drive a 34! :plus:
Hi need suggestions for propeller for a 1978 Catalina retrofitted with a Yanmar 2GM20 heritage at 5:00pm 10.30.21 My H27 was repowered with a 2gm20f and is fitted with a 3 bladed bronze 13 x 11 prop. I'm happy wi
Sling Positioning - Oceanis 430 Morry at 4:53pm 10.30.21 Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately i do not have access to an owners manual, and i am strugglin
Sling Positioning - Oceanis 430 Davidasailor26 at 4:48pm 10.30.21 If you have the owners manual that should show the correct location. The lift points are usually ali
Fuse in small solar setup heritage at 4:47pm 10.30.21 Renegy states that: "This Fuse Holder is designed to provide complete single circuit protection to
Diesel heater ducting in a 310 (7) Closing Time at 4:40pm 10.30.21
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Terry Cox at 4:37pm 10.30.21 maybe john will gift his unwanted danforth to Terry if it has no value to him and so many others as
I think I just bought a 30. BigEasy at 4:24pm 10.30.21 Yeah I've pretty much decided on a Catalina 30 for a number of reasons. If I had money I'd buy a 34
Freshwater Sailors Ken Cross at 4:21pm 10.30.21 Not freshwater (brackish) but I once tried Interlux CF (Copper Free) and it was a disaster. I put it
Battery Charging Ken Cross at 4:15pm 10.30.21 I put AGM batteries on our boat because I already had them and didn't want to change the engine batt
Sticky, no sticky. Davidasailor26 at 3:59pm 10.30.21 Here is a novel approach... Instead of removing the sticky... cover it. Duct tape is always an opti
Fuse in small solar setup Ken Cross at 3:57pm 10.30.21 For the OP, read the instructions that come with your equipment. Most (generally) require the sol
Fuse in small solar setup sesmith at 3:56pm 10.30.21 That Renogy fuse you linked to is one that would be used at the panels. You won't need a fuse at th
Marelon Seacock fail! Hayden Watson at 3:27pm 10.30.21 White was probably the wrong product. Should have been pink or yellow. .. And I have yellow for a
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair Williammiller100 at 3:23pm 10.30.21 Thanks for all the help. Hope this helps someone along the way
Battery box over prop shaft Jaxn at 3:22pm 10.30.21 Thanks for the answers. What's under the inspection port? Is that something that needs to be access
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair (1) Williammiller100 at 3:21pm 10.30.21 Back on the water in K-Bay, Oahu. We did eventually get the sails up. Can anyone comment on the bim
Hi need suggestions for propeller for a 1978 Catalina retrofitted with a Yanmar 2GM20 sail sfbay at 3:20pm 10.30.21 Welcome to the forum!! Sounds like you have a couple of things to address: 1) smoke and fuel discha
Battery box over prop shaft Jaxn at 3:15pm 10.30.21 Do you want that much weight that far aft? Where were the batteries originally? I think that might b
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair (1) Williammiller100 at 3:14pm 10.30.21 Cleaned and painted coupling.....did not remove. Polished shaft a bit. l

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