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Bored at work??? try this Leviosa at 5:55am 06.13.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1113 I took this a while ago and was amazed what I did know,,,but most important ,,what I needed to brush
C36 Mk. I traveler replacement jviss at 6:17am 06.13.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2937 A couple of questions for you C-36 experts, if you don't mind:1984 Catalina 36, hull number 240.
Vane Steering for Rasmus Juniata at 6:16am 06.13.07 Hallberg-Rassy 5/3344 Hi everyone,I wish to fit wind vane steering to my Rasmus 35. Does anyone have any recommedations
Docking with a Dock Caddy Pat at 6:30am 06.13.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1493 I have purchased a dock caddy to hold one of my dock lines (forward spring line)above the dock to ai
how to place a life raft? Marcel at 6:19am 06.13.07 Other Sailboats 1/1057 I have the intention to buy a RFD life raft for 4 people in bag, but I don't know where to place th
oday 22 mast and sails James9948 at 7:55am 06.13.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1019 i was wondering if there was an interest in a mast and sails for a 1973 oday 22. someone offerd to
Trailer carpet Jim Hoff at 7:54am 06.13.07 Trailer Sailors 7/1643 I have an opportunity at the moment that I can use a slip for about 3 weeks.My trailer also needs t
Hunter 260 vs Macgregor 26 Bob at 8:41am 06.13.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/5451 Between Hunter 260 and Macgregor 26Which trialerble boat is better for coastal crusing?Area we sa
rig tuning First 305 Andrej at 2:07pm 06.13.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1277 I have recently bought a Beneteau First 305 which I am planning to race.I wonder whether anyone has
Macerator Gasket? Cole at 2:35pm 06.13.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/1086 My macerator is loose from the pipe assembly. Is there a gasket to be replaced there, and where wou
Bimini or canvas block for sun on 25+Ericson? Richard at 2:53pm 06.13.07 Other Sailboats 0/1045 Hi Everyone! Thank you very much for the information, or I realized that the waterline beam on my 2
water tank clogged Don S/V ILLusion at 4:05am 06.13.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1297 Peggy et alWith help from others on this board, I managed to solve my clogged water tank problem an
New Mcgregor owner kevin at 12:09pm 06.13.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1209 I recently purchased a 1973 23ft McGregor and sailed her home some 20 miles on the Great South Bay,
Teak oil on non teak surface Tony Litvak at 11:08am 06.13.07 Ask All Sailors 9/2173 Last year, I varnished my tiller and sadly to say, I'm begining to see the varnish chip away. Inste
mixing elbow rtmccue at 10:14am 06.13.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1050 Im trying to replace the mixing elbow on my 1997 376. 3JH2E the inlet fitting is too small does any
Rotten Stringers Nathan Needel at 8:47pm 06.11.07 Seidelmann 3/1749 I have discovered that the stringers on my S37 are exposed on the bottom.That is when they glassed
Gas engines, am I being over cautious? Andy at 10:26pm 06.11.07 Ask All Sailors 15/1568 Simple question. Looking to get a boat that is a bit larger, I have seen a lot of nice boats (I like
Weather Helm Cheers14182 at 10:35pm 06.11.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1411 About two years ago I managed to put our Legend 40 hard aground. The result was no apparent hull d
Frozen Headstay Turnbuckle Corey16781 at 11:20pm 06.11.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1695 Hi;My headstay turnbuckle is frozen and a couple of shots of WD-40 have not yet been able to loose
41 DS sailor5017 at 11:28pm 06.11.07 Big Boats 7/1333 We are very seriously considering the purchase of a 41DS Any one have any comments for us to think

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Best Fill for Drill and Tap Hello Below at 10:00am 10.11.21 I applaud your persistence and also for regularly updating this post with your progress. Thank you.
autopilot install on an H280 BOSSailor at 9:56am 10.11.21 The price was a little tough to swallow but when I looked at just replacing the wheel drive for $600
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

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