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Martin Bosman at 12:32am 06.12.07
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Dear Readers, It's time for me to replace my hatches in the Aft Cabin. The once on Port and Starboar
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Help and Guidance My husband and I are looking at a used (1987) 25 foot Catalina Sailboat. We are r
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Just got a fixer-upper, anyone have owner's manual for '73 22' MacGregor, and also need tiller and r
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Can anyone advise of a good source for a bimini top for a 25? Or maybe any specific measurements tha
Bill Luksha at 1:50am 06.12.07
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What tension (per a Loos guage) should I have on my Shrouds on a 1984 Catalina 27 ???
Charm at 2:17am 06.12.07
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I am looking at putting a transom ladder on my "83 Mac 25'. I purchased a 2 step fold down ladder. A
theArchitect at 3:26am 06.12.07
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I have an new old boat. When I pump the head dry the diaphram at the holding tank pumpout balloons
tgp8282 at 3:29am 06.12.07
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i have an 89 o'day rage that i purchased it is a 19' bowrider/kiboat with an outboard has anyone eve
philip vizzini at 4:11am 06.12.07
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is there an easy way to remove knot sending unit from hull. I just took delivery of a 1989 catalina
Kyle Pulsifer at 4:05am 06.12.07
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Last summer I bowed my mast. There are no kinks or anything, My father inlaw came down this past we
tcrespo at 4:34am 06.12.07
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Hi all - I've got a 1975 O'Day 20 that has had a soft spot around the mast step for some time. The
zippitydooda at 4:41am 06.12.07
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we just purchased a 1984 catalina 25. we are wanting to install a bimini, one that we would keep up
Craig T at 5:03am 06.12.07
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I am a beginner in sailing... I motored my 26' sailboat with sail down to try to fish... (don't like
Tom Schaub at 4:58am 06.12.07
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Ok, I've had enough of my stinky little Jabsco and am ready to go with a SeaEra head. For those of
Rob Humphreys at 5:34am 06.12.07
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I would like to get a fishfinder for speed and depth, but have hesitated because of the need to moun
Larry Pozzi at 5:40am 06.12.07
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I am a new boat owner and current live aboard. I am about ready to change out my waste tank and was
Malcolm & Darlene at 6:03am 06.12.07
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ok,,What is the best way and/or paint types to repaint the interior of a Mac.spray ? roller ? epoxy
randy18488 at 6:06am 06.12.07
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I would like to change my impeller on my 97 376 Hunter, I have talked with people before and they sa
Mike at 12:52am 06.12.07
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My insurance has gone up every year since I bought the boat. This year it went up like 22% where it
Richard at 6:38am 06.12.07
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Thanks for the help so far! Is there any site where We could find a Bimini or a full cockpit cover?

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Water Heater hoses
Justin_NSA at 8:21am 10.06.21
That's an important distinction Don. I added diverter valves to my hot water tank (another thread) s
Overheating issues, it can't be this hard!
Scott T-Bird at 8:20am 10.06.21
Scott, hard to tell how exactly your system is plumbed from the photograph. It appears that the two
Halyard Loss
danstanford at 8:12am 10.06.21
We lost one of our spin halyards last season because dump the spin halyard can be taken literally wh
Mods to our 35s5
dmax at 8:03am 10.06.21
Hollyberry - can I ask where you got the new galley sink, I am doing some interior mods as well and
Halyard Loss
Jacktar at 7:48am 10.06.21
Yep a simple figure eight knot on each line can save you a world of hurt.
Water Heater hoses
Justin_NSA at 7:45am 10.06.21
Here's a link to my heat exchanger flush/winterizing thread. The closed system gets pretty gunked up
What is this?
Scott T-Bird at 7:40am 10.06.21
Deja Vu all over again! Somebody recently posted a picture of a boat built by the other Johnson boa
O'Day 23 rudder problem
sail sfbay at 7:38am 10.06.21
.........Maybe if he can tell me how much my rudder should weigh, I can determine how much water it
Wiring new TV
Gary Ryan at 7:32am 10.06.21
We didn't need tv too much when out sailing, so I routed ac over to our starboard side and mounted o
Steering drain through hull   (1)
jonelli at 7:17am 10.06.21
Replaced it with the Marelon mushroom one. WM had it in stock. It was the 3/4" barbed thru-hull an
What is this?
kloudie1 at 7:14am 10.06.21
I will second that. I have a good bit of time in Flying Dutchman and Lightning boats.. Just a HOOT!
Wiring new TV
dmax at 7:12am 10.06.21
Keep it simple and more efficient and get a 12 volt TV - here's a previous conversation on this: ht
More on Maine Sail
kloudie1 at 7:04am 10.06.21
Thanks for the update, Phil. Definitely hope that he continues to improve. Wondering if there is a
O'Day 23 rudder problem
Wayne S at 7:03am 10.06.21
Thanks for the info. I'll try contacting Rudy at D&R. (I have bought some parts from him in the pas
What is this?
Damnskippy at 6:40am 10.06.21
These racing dinghies are a blast. Mastering one will make you an excellent sailor. Hiking strap
Adding Webasto ST2000 to Hunter 376
duck21 at 6:15am 10.06.21
Hi @Head Sail These are all good points. I actually did purchase the pig tail for condensate, but
Periodic Maintenance - Yanmar Saildrive
drewlamparello at 6:03am 10.06.21
How often do you change the Sail Drive Leg oil? Every few years or 250 hrs or what? Do you do in in
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:46am 10.06.21
@bzano Did you simply screw in the fasteners into the deck using wood screws, thru bolt or drill
What charger for 12v AGM 660 Amp hour bank?
dlochner at 5:16am 10.06.21
Check with the battery manufacturer for optimal charging currents and voltage. Most AGMs can accept

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