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Bringing a D model up to a new standard (1) oreana123 at 1:40pm 06.12.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/1604 Monday, I started a big project to upgrade a 26D. I started with lining out some of the projects. Th
1973 27' Catalina vanz120 at 12:27pm 06.12.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1296 Can somebody give me an idea as to what a 27' Catlaina Sailboat is currently worth. The boat IM loo
Water in Battery Case Ron at 7:01pm 06.12.07 Big Boats 9/944 I noticed when I checked the batteries for water the battery case for both house batteries were fill
BEWARE OF CATALINA DIRECT ! mike masserant at 3:19pm 06.12.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/15315 Warning to all catalina owners; Catalina Direct Is Not A trustworthy supplier !Mistakes on orders,
Liberty Cup Hugh4753 at 10:09pm 06.10.07 Big Boats 13/1050 Alan, any update on the Liberty Cup DVD we were posting about a while back? Still would like to get
44 Galley faucet filter wallace shakun at 10:49pm 06.10.07 Big Boats 1/1034 Do u know where to get this specific faucetfilter or who makes the faucet.
Anchor Light Bulb AndrewB at 10:42pm 06.10.07 Big Boats 5/1352 I think our anchor light bulb has broken. Does anybody know what the replacement bulb is to save goi
twin keels Gussie11 at 11:04pm 06.10.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1012 I recently purchased a 1976 22' ODAY on eBay. I was told it has twin keels. I can't find any info a
water tank plugged Don S/V ILLusion at 11:24pm 06.10.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1333 Before taking compressor to the tank discharge (to back flush), I'd be interested in any other, mayb
O'Day 25 Centerboard info (1) sPk at 12:16am 06.11.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1576 I know this topic has been discussed at length in the achieves but I hadn't seen this problem mentio
Cleaning/Lubricating Roller Furling Michael B. Shapiro at 11:58pm 06.10.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1436 I have a 1990 Moorings 38. Lately my genoa furler has a significant amount of resistance. I change
busted horn cleat buzzzsaw at 12:56am 06.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1009 I broke the horn cleat on the bow. Anyone know what the correct direct replacement size for this cle
flotation bart5008 at 1:26am 06.11.07 Smaller Boats 1/939 This past weekend, a 3yr old drowned while he and his father were out on Lake Jocassee in South Caro
Wrinkles on my Mainsail Pat at 1:27am 06.11.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 23/8017 Have wrinkles on my main that run at a 45 degree angle to the mast. (wrinkle, mast and boom make a t
Thru-Hull and Seacock Replacement Rob19574 at 2:00am 06.11.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1694
Whisker pole, C27 Gerard17079 at 2:33am 06.11.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1244 I want to store my whisker pole on deck as opposed to inside the cabin. Is mounting on the stanchon
Estimating fuel usage John F at 2:09am 06.11.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1264 I just learned my fuel gauge is broken (luckily I didn't learn the hard way).I have a Universal M-
Downhaul cleat Paul Reed at 2:54am 06.11.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1265 Does anyone know where to get a downhaul cleat for a 1974 O'Day 22? I bought this one last year and
I'm getting confused Smitty at 3:06am 06.11.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1452 Should the head on my Cal 28-2 (Groco HF) with the overboard dischrge option, fill with water after
375 refrigeration mike rappold at 3:12am 06.11.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/998 our norcold refrigeration on our 37.5, 1996 model, has stopped working and we are going to replace.

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Leaking Boat Stanchions sunlover at 11:51am 10.03.21 As for the rest of your questions, I'm not sure yet. There are a few more stanchions with stress c
Leaking Boat Stanchions Bluenose at 11:46am 10.03.21 OK, you were lucky. When I removed the base, the threads were shot - maybe because of the heat gener
Leaking Boat Stanchions (1) sunlover at 11:43am 10.03.21 toe rail, thank you, I didn't know what it was called. I was planning to take it off but when I s
Leaking Boat Stanchions BigEasy at 11:41am 10.03.21 First layer of fiberglass. Is that an end grain balsa cored deck or plywood? Strange design
Electronic enclosure box for Beneteau Davidasailor26 at 11:36am 10.03.21 I own a Beneteau Oceanis 37 and can't find the electronics enclosure box. Does anyone know where it
Leaking Boat Stanchions BigEasy at 11:23am 10.03.21 I just noticed that the stanchion didn't have a gasket and only a small lip to prevent leakage.
Best Fill for Drill and Tap KZW at 11:23am 10.03.21 Will this fit - used on eBay The dimensions of the mounting holes indicate it will fit. Thank you
Best Fill for Drill and Tap KZW at 11:20am 10.03.21 polished stainless. Casting not an option
Leaking Boat Stanchions (2) sunlover at 10:43am 10.03.21 198952First layer of fiberglass. 198953. I just noticed that the stanchion didn't have a gasket a
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair Tedd at 10:26am 10.03.21 Given the general level of quality of Seawards, it wouldn't surprise me if there's an aluminum or st
Tiller "slop" thoughts kloudie1 at 10:12am 10.03.21 A couple of flat shims about 1/16" thick, one on each side . make them as long as the clevis. It has
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair kloudie1 at 10:07am 10.03.21 An option: use a piece of flat 1/4" plate (steel or aluminum or stainless) same width as the mount's
Leaking Boat Stanchions (3) sunlover at 10:00am 10.03.21 I was able to get the nuts off. I removed the medicine cabinet in the head and that provided me
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5 Stu Jackson at 9:56am 10.03.21 A cam cleat makes much better sense. Not necessarily. Cam cleats are good for lines that need to
Best Fill for Drill and Tap Marmalade at 9:44am 10.03.21 Will this fit - used on eBay
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair Williammiller100 at 9:39am 10.03.21 Yes,the stainless bolts going into the fibreglass. They may be lag bolts. Will know later this week
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5 MHJ at 9:27am 10.03.21 A cam cleat positioned so you could employ an existing sheet winch would be simpler, as SFbay sugge
Looking for a drawer from a 78 Catalina 25 Stu Jackson at 9:07am 10.03.21 Try here, too: https://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=3
Best Fill for Drill and Tap SJN at 8:52am 10.03.21 Nice! I will hold your beer if it is light junk. If a good Porter, I will drink it.
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair Tedd at 8:26am 10.03.21 Hi @Williammiller100 , I'm unclear which threads are stripped. Is it one of the screws that attach

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