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Truck problems - recommendation on a tow vehicle? tegwilym at 3:23am 04.16.07 Ask All Sailors 25/2177 I just got a Catalina 22 that I have been only towing a couple times so far with my V6 Ford Ranger.
Hunter 33 outboard storage Victor K at 3:23am 04.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1194 Looking for a good idea where to store small outboard motor on Hunter 33. Tried WM rail plate, but l
W30 (4-91) Sea Water Pump - FYI painman at 3:34am 04.16.07 Other Sailboats 1/1826 F.Y.I.I lost my "Sea Water Pump" on my '78 Pearson, Westerbeke W30 (formerly 4-91. It is NOT repai
Color blind T37 Phil at 2:15am 04.16.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1270 1984 Catalina 27, Universal M18 dieselI had to replace the exhaust this spring. When I removed the
Main Rigging on 1974 Hunter 25 pirogue at 3:59am 04.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/869 1974 Hunter 25. Does anyone have an alternate method of running the main sheet to allow for more bo
Headroom Catalina 25 Newell Decker at 4:17am 04.16.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2790 Am considering the purchase of a Catalina 25 but wonder about the headroom in the portion of the cab
catalina 27 or o'day 272 george at 3:50am 04.16.07 Ask All Sailors 11/6617 Thinking about buying a 27' Catalina or a O'day 272. Opinions please.
Storm jib from furling Jib Eric on board Selah at 3:43am 04.16.07 Big Boats 2/937 I have to ask about storm jibs because I have a furler. Can you tell me what you think about relyin
Are boaters being targeted by... Brian D at 6:30am 04.16.07 Ask All Sailors 27/1634 Price gouging?In general terms, do manufacturers and retails stiff boaters with overly high prices
Hunter 23.5 Pintle jreedae at 6:17am 04.16.07 Smaller Boats 4/1092 I know nothing about sail boats, and have just purchased a 1994 23.5. Can someone tell me if normal
Sailboat designers frank balcer at 6:06am 04.16.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1380 Has anyone here ever met an actual sailboat designer? Being that i'm from a little backwater town on
H260 Fire Extinquisher Mounting Locations? BobSail at 5:36am 04.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/941 Any suggestions, comments or photos on fire extinguisher mounting locations would be greatly appreci
Best Engine Mount for M25XP Jeff M10656 at 5:36am 04.16.07 Catalina 30 1/3909 Engine Mounts Wanted to order some parts for a late spring/fall project... What are the options
Engine Mounts Jeff M10656 at 5:35am 04.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/1277 I know this is like beating a dead horse..... Wanted to order some parts for a late spring/fall pr
My Friend's Boat Went DOWN today cry Paul Akers at 6:53am 04.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1079 He left the 2003 h356 in the water for the first time this winter on the Portland, ME waterfront. H*
Cost to intstall plotter & radar Persy at 7:08am 04.16.07 Ask All Sailors 3/2266 I just had a C80,vhf, and radar installed on my 420 and was surprised at the labor cost, which was t
loose footed sails Jayne at 8:02am 04.16.07 Ask All Sailors 13/2051 I received the routine email from MacGregorOwners.com The "Ask the Expert" question was if loose foo
Rebedding Stanchions Pres Broussard at 9:10am 04.16.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2225 I have a 27' 1982 Catalina. I am in the process of rebedding my deck hardware. Currently I am re
NY Sales Tax? Lisa at 9:16am 04.16.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1181 Our offer for a boat in NY state has been accepted. We will be bringing the boat to Ontario, Canada
Help on Racor Operation Neil McDonald at 9:08am 04.16.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1353 The 3GMF Yanmar on my Hunter 35 is fitted with Racor Spin-On filter to remove water and solids in th

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Ericson 29 weaknesses? Spoondude at 11:01am 06.20.21 Thanks for reply, finally have my E 29 back at my home dock and working on it is now possible w/o dr
tachometer not accurate Ward H at 10:56am 06.20.21 I see a digital photo tach mentioned several times in this thread. Can anyone recommend one? I tire
Funny Friday!!! (1) Will Gilmore at 10:27am 06.20.21 That's just not true.
Cat 22 Swing Keel Sailboat Maintenance Jacktar at 10:14am 06.20.21 Sno Bol by brillo, blue goo that sticks nice to side above waterline scum until you can brush it lig
West Marine Sold (again) Kings Gambit at 10:05am 06.20.21 Not strange at all. The Private Equity Firms cut expenses to increase profits and pay off the heavy
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install (1) Ward H at 9:54am 06.20.21 Here's a photo of my installation. I mounted everything on plywood, then mounted on the port bulkhea
Paceship PY26 Anchor (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:50am 06.20.21 Welcome to the site @Nemo Nusquam . In order to discuss anchor lockers and windlasses, you'll have
Surprise!! Grohe Faucet washer failure JamesG161 at 9:32am 06.20.21 Common failure by over tightening to stop a drip. the washer, in place. Jim... PS: I had to train
Hunter 45DS SeaTalk Backbone murrayabbott at 9:22am 06.20.21 Hi I have a 2011 45DS and also installed ais. There are 2 places that have easy access. 1 behind th
Surprise!! Grohe Faucet washer failure Rich Stidger at 9:21am 06.20.21 If that is the same ceramic cartridge Not ceramic. Standard washer and seat.
West Marine Sold (again) BigEasy at 9:11am 06.20.21 Have to admit, the new folks have improved their systems. For years, I have tried to subscribe to
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install Closing Time at 8:51am 06.20.21 I installed mine on my C30 last week and put everything behind the draw cabinette to port of the co
Surprise!! Grohe Faucet washer failure Rick D at 8:46am 06.20.21 If that is the same ceramic cartridge I have in my galley, I was able to stop a drip by soaking it i
tachometer not accurate Hayden Watson at 8:10am 06.20.21 I will answer below in red as best as I can. This is a new condition on a boat that has not had any
tachometer not accurate Hayden Watson at 7:58am 06.20.21 Yeah, I used to think that until I did "my research & homework." Like I've been suggesting for dec
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install (1) Hayden Watson at 7:49am 06.20.21 I installed mine on my C30 last week and put everything behind the draw cabinette to port of the com
Funny Friday!!! (1) jmce1587 at 7:49am 06.20.21 Saw this on another post....
Catalina 22 Mast Stepping ShawnL at 7:35am 06.20.21 It's really not as bad as you're making it out to be. Without a big mast crutch, etc. I don't thi
BELT DUST jibes138 at 7:27am 06.20.21 I find this thread very disturbing starting with post #18 and suggest the moderators remove it from
Cat 22 Swing Keel Sailboat Maintenance dmax at 7:07am 06.20.21 Congrats on the new boat - looks like a beauty and it's being delivered! You're on the right track -

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