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S245 bulkhed door Steve Athey at 1:19pm 04.04.07 Seidelmann 2/1438 Is possible to remove the bulkhead between the V-berth/toilet and the cabin? Or is the bulkhead need
How do we count experience? Ross at 1:41pm 04.04.07 Ask All Sailors 21/1896 I am just a bit confused by the various claims of experience voiced on this forum.Robin Graham was
Catalina 320 Hull 95 Lisa at 2:27pm 04.04.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1108 Looking for Rick Hapeman the first owner of 1994 Catalina 320, Hull 95. If you know of him or anyth
Sloppy tiller Wanderer138 at 2:59pm 04.04.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1163 Over the last three months I've noticed that my tiller was starting to feel sloppy. I removed the ti
SPRING MUST HAVE SPRUNG sailaway78 at 3:50pm 04.04.07 Ask All Sailors 5/928 SEEMS KIND OF EARLY, BUT TODAY I SAW A FEMALE MALLARD IN THE CANAL BEHIND THE HOUSE, WITH 10 OR 11 R
Volvo MD22L Engine Cambelt GP at 9:04pm 04.02.07 Bavaria 0/1752 G'day,Has anyone any experience with the change out of a cambelt on a MD22L Volvo engine. Mine has
Looking for Diesel Information Kurt at 11:02pm 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1085 I just purchased a 1980 Vagabond-47 and am looking for the operating specifications for the 80Hp For
Whisker Pole or Spinnaker Hugh4753 at 10:42pm 04.02.07 Big Boats 8/1478 Still trying to decide on whether or not to get an assymetrical spinnaker or whether with the amount
weather helm castohoward at 11:12pm 04.02.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1107 Just bought a 1981 Hunter 27 and have yet to sail it. I'm told that weather helm is a problem and I
Hull Damage Chuck Henderson at 11:30pm 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1526 I just purchased a 1996 MacGregor 26X. I'm on the road, heading home. The trailer axel broke (sing
Bow Cleat access Tim Haibach at 11:26pm 04.02.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1038 Well, my starboard bow cleat has come up about 1/4" from the deck so I'd like to take care of it bef
sail track lube mortyd at 12:19am 04.03.07 Ask All Sailors 10/2136 i've seen discussions of lubing the sail track but don't remember on how long the lube lasts or whic
New Catamaran Owner: General Advice? rudejohn at 2:12am 04.03.07 Ask All Sailors 14/4424 I spent some time sailing many years ago but haven't had the opportunity to own my own boat. I rece
Help with surveying a 1990 C27 Bill Miller at 2:02am 04.03.07 Mid-Size Boats 6/1022 Hello, It's time to get a larger boat. There is a 1990 27 for sale near here. There are surveyors in
Shore Power Nancy16812 at 1:54am 04.03.07 Smaller Boats 6/878 Has anyone added shore power to their Hunter 22? Our boat slip has electric and I would like to ad
Compression Block Replacement j.styrlander at 12:46am 04.03.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/4361 Has anyone replaced the compression block below the compression post without completely removing the
Wishbone repair Jamie Alcock at 12:44am 04.03.07 Other Sailboats 4/1132 I have just purchased a 36 foot Nonsuch and looking forward to sailing this beast with the enormous
Suggestions for a new electrical system stuart22320 at 12:37am 04.03.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1371 Hi,I have a 1985 Mac 25 and when I bought it about a month ago I discovered that the wiring job was
Information on Cracks Rusty at 2:47am 04.03.07 Day Sailers 16/1601 Hello all,Its Spring again and talk turns to warm weather, sailing and crack repair.I would like
swing keel concerns dan c at 4:21am 04.03.07 Catalina 22 21/9675 I have a 1976 cat 22. This is my second season with her and am planning on keeping her in a marina

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H36 Reefing Advice chuckwayne at 5:19pm 02.22.21 ditto for us on Escape! I had a long discussion with Glen Henderson about optimal trim on the 356 (
Wet bilge and oil glops: troubleshooting tips? Scrimshaw CT at 5:15pm 02.22.21 Of the 7 years I have owned my MKII, I have had a dry bilge 4-5 seasons. The ports you identified
Modern Design Anchors leo310 at 5:12pm 02.22.21 I agree with jssailem that anchor type is based on location but what we have found is that 100 feet
Hypalone Fabric and Glue gettinthere at 5:11pm 02.22.21 Have had excellent results with 5200. I talked with 3m and they said it is OK to mix the black and
Plastic packing box Justin_NSA at 5:10pm 02.22.21 Likewise on my '91 H30. I replaced my plastic stuffing box with a LasDrop Gen II dripless seal.
Pictures of keel bolts on 1980's Catalina's 25 chilly at 5:08pm 02.22.21 Great suggestions and my hunch was in that direction but appreciate the specifics.
Marking anchor rode gettinthere at 5:08pm 02.22.21 Zip ties. Uncut. First 25 red Second 25 white Third 25 blue 100' red white and blue Then start over
Basic Fuse Rating Question Interlude 2 at 5:07pm 02.22.21 Hi; If a fuse is rated at 40 Amps at 24 Volts, what would it's rating be at 12 volts? Do you simply
Marking anchor rode PaulK at 5:06pm 02.22.21 We took short lengths of bright colored (NEON PINK!) dinghy line and sewed it into our rode at twent
Question about replacing one of the Marinco 30A shore power inlets Interlude 2 at 4:58pm 02.22.21 On a 2004 Hunter 36, I plan to replace one of the shore power inlets. I noticed a black plastic pr
eye candy Will Gilmore at 4:57pm 02.22.21 :plus: Just loved the s-shaped wake (not)! Story of my childhood. When I was at the helm, 65 foot
VHF antenna problem Don S/V ILLusion at 4:46pm 02.22.21 Good news - I found the problem and have fixed it. The problem was the PL259 connector that attache
Bowsprit Advice Please Jskosmo at 4:28pm 02.22.21 That's awesome Guus! Would you please send me those plans? Thank you so very much! Jack jskosmo@gma
Grounding plate porosity dLj at 4:17pm 02.22.21
Question about replacing one of the Marinco 30A shore power inlets Rick D at 4:12pm 02.22.21 Hummm. You lost me on this one Rick D. What is the additional female end going to be on the used
all rope windlass Michael Davis at 4:06pm 02.22.21 My "Good" windlass doesn't offer a chain option gypsy and doesn't have a drum I could use to wrap a
all rope windlass DanMaine at 3:57pm 02.22.21 My "Good" windlass doesn't offer a chain option gypsy and doesn't have a drum I could use to wrap an
all rope windlass Ron20324 at 3:54pm 02.22.21 . Did they even make dual gypsies back then? I believe they still make what you are thnking. One gy
VHF antenna problem Richard19068 at 3:50pm 02.22.21 Good news - I found the problem and have fixed it. The problem was the PL259 connector that attache
Modern Design Anchors jssailem at 3:49pm 02.22.21 Check out this message posted today. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/sv-panope-100-anchor-

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