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rig tension kaamrhein at 11:16pm 09.08.07 Big Boats 1/1380 what would the numbers be on a loose gauge for shround tension on a 36 mkII.
Spinnaker but no pole? S299 Peter Reynolds at 12:40am 09.09.07 Seidelmann 3/1571 Thanks all for helping answer all of my questions so far.I have just completed an inventory of the
mast light wiring? ITHACAJIM at 1:04am 09.09.07 Smaller Boats 5/2119 my mast light wiring connector disintregrated, 1988 hunter 23; ordered and now have a three plug ne
Still on the hatch. Phoebe 1 at 1:10am 09.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/1299 I am still looking for some help on my missing hatch. I have been able to get the staff shop at wor
Refrigerator drain problem Ted1394 at 2:17am 09.09.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1456 My 1992 38s5 refrigerator doesn't drain. I just got the boat in May and haven't learned everything a
halyards to cockpit? ITHACAJIM at 2:40am 09.09.07 Smaller Boats 4/1081 sorry to post this twice, last one was a continuation of an earlier posted thread (about mast light
Battery cable size Geoff Kloster at 2:52am 09.09.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1608 I am completely rewiring my Pearson 323. Using Casey's formula for wire size if, I use 1 gauge batte
Volvo Penta MD21A 75 HP Hank18411 at 4:05am 09.09.07 Hallberg-Rassy 3/11287 I need to find a temperature sender for my diesel. Does anyone know of a parts distributor either in
On Board AC RogerG at 8:17am 09.09.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1057 I am considering installing an onboard AC system on my 1997 Beneteau 321. Anyone out there done this
battery question Rich (P303) at 7:22am 09.09.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1127 General battery questions. I purchased a boat with a couple of GEL batteries, (1 house and 1 startin
Set up for 2 battery electrical system Steve at 7:02am 09.09.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1154 I bought a H27 1978 a few years ago. It was set up with only one battery for both the engine and th
keel locking bolt? Darnett at 6:25am 09.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/815 i reacently got a 1981 Mac 21. i there a bolt or something for locking the keel up or down
Wood trim for my Catalina 30 Jeff Cantwell at 9:00am 09.09.07 Catalina 30 2/2225 I am trying to find a couple things for my 91 Catalina 30. I need to replace some of the exterior w
Original Equipment Info - Early 1990's Catalina 28 Barry at 10:02am 09.09.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/969 Could anyone supply a photo or description of the hold downs for the fuel tank and batteries on a 19
Rudder post & steering mystery117 at 9:48am 09.09.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/971 The rudder was bumped yks and broke the fiberglass surrounding the post sleave cry. I think I am r
Vision 32 Mast step SeaPuppet at 10:25am 09.09.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1005 Does anyone have a drawing of how the mast is stepped to the keel? My mast is not centered in the lo
A funny one Paul356 at 11:27am 09.09.07 Big Boats 2/1125 I suppose this is foreign to all of you with furling mains, but I actually popped a reefing line thi
Cal 21 hull 'soft' when putting on trailer wes at 11:11am 09.09.07 Trailer Sailors 4/3136 A buddy of mine gave me a Cal 21 that he bought for his son. The son let it sit for 2 years and did
which c30 to buy eric at 12:06pm 09.09.07 Catalina 30 3/1258 I'm looking at a 1983 c30 lots of neat options.http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boatDetails.j
Aft Storage Access Hatch? VT Fitz at 12:42pm 09.09.07 Smaller Boats 7/1182 As I was crawling, snakelike, through the aft berth to reach that area in the very-most stern of the

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Towing Justin_NSA at 9:50am 10.11.21 You'll do fine to the ramp and back. People have launched more with less. My 11000 lb boat far exce
autopilot install on an H280 rhiggins at 9:41am 10.11.21 I just installed an EV-100 in my 1990 30-2. I have a regular pedestal so I didn't have to worry abo
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? (1) RussC at 9:32am 10.11.21 One of my better ideas was installing this on my lift. just replace the latch bar on yours with one
autopilot install on an H280 BOSSailor at 9:21am 10.11.21 I just installed an EV-100 in my 1990 30-2. I have a regular pedestal so I didn't have to worry abou
Hitch ball size for Trail-Rite trailer for Catalina 18? Crazy Dave Condon at 9:11am 10.11.21 I go by experience and knowledge plus Ron Frisosky designed that trailer. Frankly I would not trust
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? kloudie1 at 8:30am 10.11.21 You can try to increase lift by sliding a piece of 1/2" thick wood under the spring ends that are no
Best Fill for Drill and Tap (1) KZW at 8:12am 10.11.21 The newly installed Suncor cleat with the old one placed next to it
Hitch ball size for Trail-Rite trailer for Catalina 18? LeeandRick at 8:07am 10.11.21 2 inch ball. Former Catalina dealer who use to display the trailerable Catalina sailboats in Annapo
Inner Jib Tracks and Life Lines LakeShark at 8:01am 10.11.21 I've read elsewhere that the track should be centered on where the cabin joins the deck. Do you ag
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? JamieB at 7:55am 10.11.21 ok amazing. I've got some 4200 will update once the job is done
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? Oksailor at 7:53am 10.11.21 if you ever want to remove it, I would not use 5200 it does indeed stay flexible, but it is very ve
Insight on sail condition Timm R Oday25 at 7:38am 10.11.21 Why not ? I know many folks who singlehand with this setup
Inner Jib Tracks and Life Lines Any Sea at 7:30am 10.11.21 Thanks @ Lakeshark for the pointers on both accounts. I've read elsewhere that the track should be
Hunter 34 deck non skid needs painting (2) Artey1 at 7:04am 10.11.21 Waiting to dry pulled 199196
Hunter 41DS vs 41AC Nodak7 at 7:02am 10.11.21 I have a 2004 41AC, and my slip neighbor has a 2008 41DS. I have spent time on both boats. No rea
Hunter 34 deck non skid needs painting Artey1 at 7:01am 10.11.21 We did Total Boat Total Tread in light gray. I don't have experience with any other non-skids though
Insight on sail condition Scott T-Bird at 7:00am 10.11.21 Sails for a C-22 will be easy . You can buy them from Catalina Direct. And most sailmakers would
Adding Mast Base Blocks (3) duck21 at 6:53am 10.11.21 Hi all, I finally got the chance to construct/install the mast turning blocks (we had some unexpect
What is this thing? Seems to leak (H41DS) bart at 6:48am 10.11.21 I have the same boat. I store my dinghy on the bow and that is where the transom of the dinghy conta
Hunter 41DS vs 41AC ice breaker at 6:47am 10.11.21 I have a 2004 41AC, and my slip neighbor has a 2008 41DS. I have spent time on both boats. No real

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