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Leak through rudder post from cockpit EndreHolen at 11:57pm 07.15.07 Ask All Sailors 9/2800 Hi there,I have a Catalina 30. It looks like I have a leak around the rudder post in the cockpit ri
Holding tank odor Malaga at 11:55pm 07.15.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1675 I just purchased a 1977 Catalina 30. The holding tank and/or lines are giving off a foul odor. I h
Peggy, question about lube? AXEL at 11:53pm 07.15.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1349 I use and enzyme based treatment in my holding tank. Recently a freind suggested that I pour some ba
3GM Starting Problems Rob2435 at 12:39am 07.16.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1155 For the last few years I have had an intermittent starting problem. The boat would start every tim
new found metals gone chapter 11????? chet p at 12:53am 07.16.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1151 anybody know of any truth to NFM going chapter 11 got something in the mail and wondered if anybod
NorCal HAM net - HF or VHF? Peter18012 at 1:01am 07.16.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1207 Some buddies of mine who are also Ham operators and I have been talking about starting a net on Ham
Hutton Arco BarryL at 12:56am 07.16.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1755 Hello,Last month I serviced my Barient 25 winches and lost a shaft and bearingover the side. "Dam
Need a Replacement Pop Top Scott at 2:11am 07.16.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1065 The cabin pop top of my 1974 Catalina 22 was either blown off or lost to vandalism. So far no luck i
Macgregor 25 Reel Bolt Peter17952 at 2:09am 07.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/838 Need to know the distance between the pivot bolt hole and the pin bolt hole on a MacGregor 25, 1985.
Stinky Boat Jim at 1:22am 07.16.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1674 I am new to sailing and boat ownership so bare with me. When I bought my boat it had an odor that I
Lightening Detectors MoonSailer at 1:28am 07.16.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1728 We had a great day sailing Sunday. It was unexpected but we were desperate for some sailing and star
Hunter 49 Ann at 2:40am 07.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/998 I've read the postings about some people who ordered the new Hunter 49. Wondering if anyone has take
Length and Diameter of fuel line Amerigo at 2:55am 07.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/985 Does anyone know the length and diameter of the fuel line that runs from the tank to the fuel pump o
Finally taking the plunge Tug at 2:51am 07.16.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1282 OK, I am finally ready to take the big plunger (I mean plunge) and replace all the parts of the stin
Broken Swing Keel Cable jeannine421 at 3:06am 07.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1689
CNG stove fuel JohnCelerity at 3:31am 07.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2249 Does anyone have any info on recertifying a old 1993 CNG tank? I have a specific tank which fits und
H34 Main Ed at 6:32am 07.16.07 Big Boats 1/869 My 34 is in need of a new mainsail. Has anyoe had any experience with sails from the Sail Warehouse
River water sailgirl at 6:02am 07.16.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1165 We are in a very nice marina that is located on a working river. There are at least 4 shipyards, no
1968 MacGregor 21 Venture. Deborah at 6:01am 07.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2329 We purchased this boat this year and so far have only sailed with the main sail. I am asking for in
Small cracks ? naitafon at 5:48am 07.16.07 Hallberg-Rassy 0/1704 The included picture clearly indicates some cracks in the polyester nearby the front bilge, just und

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Broken Keel Bolts - Hunter (4) fconmass at 3:16pm 09.20.21 Hi All, I am doing a refit on a 1993 Hunter 30T. I asked the yard check the torque on the keel bo
Fuel Cap Winch sunlover at 3:14pm 09.20.21 That's a good tip but that part looks like it has 8 points...my fuel cap has 6 I gave you the P/N
Cost to own CAtalina 30 Ralph Johnstone at 3:10pm 09.20.21 Forgot to mention that berthing rate was for a 47 ft slip. That's exactly why I'll be cancelling
Fuel Cap Winch (1) Claude L.-Auger at 3:09pm 09.20.21 If the threads and diameter match you could replace the caps for your fuel, water and waste with som
Cost to own CAtalina 30 Ralph Johnstone at 3:05pm 09.20.21 I have estimated some costs like Bottom paint ever 3 years at $2000 divers to clean bottom at $3
Cost to own CAtalina 30 sail sfbay at 3:04pm 09.20.21 Forgot to mention that berthing rate was for a 47 ft slip.
1987 Catalina 22 Circuit Panel (1) Gene Neill at 3:03pm 09.20.21 I upgraded to the panel linked above, and installed bus bars just aft of the panel. This is the view
Cost to own CAtalina 30 Ralph Johnstone at 2:57pm 09.20.21 That cost makes San Francisco Bay marina berthing very reasonable at $7200 US including power with
The Beneteau 32A dock cord. sail sfbay at 2:55pm 09.20.21 Perhaps you can buy the appropriate pig tail Pigtail (marinco.com) to connect a 30 amp shore power c
Does anyone have this top plastic piece for a Jabsco manual pump? Claude L.-Auger at 2:50pm 09.20.21 Mooseman the crack could also have been caused by over-tightening. Jabsco sells the complete unit fo
1/4 berth bulkhead (H34) (5) Claude L.-Auger at 2:37pm 09.20.21 I did it and use it only on occasion. When needing access to the compressor for the fridge or to the
1997-H410 Stay chainplate cracks !! Windpilot at 2:23pm 09.20.21 Sorry I forgot to look and photograph my 99 410, but I'm almost certain I also have that extra lip l
1997-H410 Stay chainplate cracks !! vgoya at 2:17pm 09.20.21 Thank you so much Bob, I think you nailed it. I'm wondering if the smile shaped cuts in my boat can
I plan to upgrade my plumbing to add pressurized and heated water! Who can help me choose a heater? Kingjim91 at 2:10pm 09.20.21 I put one of these in My C-30 3 years ago. It works fine, but the box is just a little larger than
ground wire in mast rgranger at 2:06pm 09.20.21 If the mast itself is grounded the light itself can be grounded to the bolt that attaches the light
Legend 37.5 - Rudder Bearings? JamesG161 at 1:46pm 09.20.21 Call these people... Home Ask for Bob or Dave Walker... Jim... PS: Link is NewRudders.com
Jib Halyard Swivel problem? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:43pm 09.20.21 @Two Sails As I keep looking back at the original photo, you may still have a problem. The black
Hard starting - Looking to diagnose electrical system Stu Jackson at 1:35pm 09.20.21 The starter has a hard time turning over the engine unless it's been freshly charged. It's been lik
ground wire in mast Stu Jackson at 1:33pm 09.20.21 No, just needs to be properly sized to accommodate all fixtures that could, would or should be on at
Hard starting - Looking to diagnose electrical system Project_Mayhem at 1:16pm 09.20.21 The starter has a hard time turning over the engine unless it's been freshly charged. It's been like

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