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Hi! I am looking for a sailing partner, My boat and I are in San Pedro, CA. Oceanheaven16 at 1:48pm 05.14.21 Ask All Sailors 11/1454 I have my own sailboat, a Cal 29. I would like a partner who is a single male, more mature between t
Now I know where all the wind went bawlmer at 12:16pm 05.14.21 Ask All Sailors 8/1445 I got a new project in the SF Bay area and am spending a lot of time there. Two Sundays ago I had lu
Teak patterns daveroeser at 10:57am 05.14.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/596 I am purchasing a 2000 Hunter 380 and want to install faux teak in the cockpit and maybe the fore de
Marine surveyor Nyack Ny Jumpstart at 8:47am 05.14.21 Ask All Sailors 9/1058 Looking at a boat in Nyack. Anybody know of a good surveyor for a 30foot sailboat?
seeking crew capta at 8:32am 05.14.21 Ask All Sailors 15/1399 Woman crew member (sorry guys, but I'm not sending my wife to sea with a strange man) wanted for the
NO MAS-k DAY jssailem at 8:28am 05.14.21 Sails Call Lounge 9/1259 A day of Celebration Thursday the 13th of MAY 2021. :cool::beer:
Spinnaker Pole Length AwwShucks at 7:19am 05.14.21 Catalina 310 9/3639 I am contemplating getting a spinnaker to join local racing group. Beyond the sail I also need to p
1995 Hunter 26 Tiller options John Marrone at 7:01am 05.14.21 Smaller Boats 5/981 Is there a source for a Teak or other hardwood Tiller over The Aluminum Tiller and extension that i
Bridge Clearance Dave Hodge at 6:28am 05.14.21 Kittiewake 2/6162 What is the bridge clearance for a Kittiewake 23? Dave
Trailering 29.5 spoonef at 3:46pm 05.13.21 Mid-Size Boats 5/1079 Hi all, so getting up the courage to trailer my 29.5 with a custom trailer from New Orleans to San D
Bulb replacement in original 2001 310 Deck Light Jacksail at 3:09pm 05.13.21 Catalina 310 5/1080 I have a 2001 310 with what I assume is the original deck / steaming light combination. My mast is u
Anyone have any idea what these are?? (3) Gott654 at 2:47pm 05.13.21 Ask All Sailors 6/1027 194097194098194099 Instead of a forestay I have this. It appears to be a furling foil but there is
PYI Dripless shaft seal Mike Mc at 2:44pm 05.13.21 Catalina 310 1/579 The mechanic installed a PSS shaft seal and connected it to the vented loop to supply water to it.
Mast/Boom Hardware Questions scottc3387 at 1:05pm 05.13.21 Catalina 22 4/974 I just bought a 1981 Catalina 22 with a swing keel. The boat is in great condition, the only thing i
Sanibel 18 Gaff Rigging Help Padder at 12:35pm 05.13.21 Ask All Sailors 4/1220 My first post so bear with me. Lots of good information and helpful folks on this forum so thanks in
Lateral Keel Deflection (1) Bulkhead at 11:13am 05.13.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1135 As part of survey to purchase 2004 Hunter 33-2, able to push firmly on side of 4'-6" shoal keel with
Water coming from head Roger Holloway at 10:58am 05.13.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1198 I have a plastic spacer between the head and motor that pumps out the head. There is a slot on the
DC Wiring Orbweaver at 8:59am 05.13.21 Ask All Sailors 10/1292 Greetings all, I'm slowly going through all the systems on my Hunter 26.5, and next up is the electr
Solar panel installation - Oceanis 31 - advice LRsunnyB at 8:52am 05.13.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/3173
Anchor locker issue RobAL at 6:42am 05.13.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/2353 I recently purchased a 2002 Hunter 326and found a loose piece of wood in the anchor locker and disca

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Extra hose clamps - good idea dlochner at 2:02pm 11.23.24 I hear that a lot. In fact, with a little Google foo I can nearly always find a copy of what I want
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? (2) dlochner at 1:57pm 11.23.24 @dlochner Looking over your schematic, I have a several questions. Are you heating your boat by tr
companion way overhead hatch dLj at 1:09pm 11.23.24
companion way overhead hatch Tally Ho at 12:31pm 11.23.24 You were using the wrong jig saw blade. With the correct blade, that makes a very clean cut. dj A
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose? NYSail at 12:31pm 11.23.24 Sharp knife for the rubber, then a hefty pair of wire cutters leaving wire very close if not inside
companion way overhead hatch mermike at 12:15pm 11.23.24 I almost never use a table saw in boatbuilding... And too hard to get out of the lazzarette. :)
companion way overhead hatch dLj at 12:08pm 11.23.24
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? dLj at 12:07pm 11.23.24 Dave, attached is a simplified drawing of the heating system. The Summer Valve is a by pass valve s
companion way overhead hatch Tally Ho at 11:57am 11.23.24
Buying 423? NYSail at 11:31am 11.23.24
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose? BigEasy at 11:01am 11.23.24 I have used a hand held PVC pipe scissor type shear to make clean cuts thru sanitation hose up to 1
Ellebogen Isolators NYSail at 10:57am 11.23.24 I am familiar with the mounts and have spoken to the owner several times. Know many satisfied custom
Loos gauges accuracy at low end BigEasy at 10:56am 11.23.24 How precise do you really need to be? It will aid in getting tension equal from shroud to shroud a
Loos gauges accuracy at low end BigEasy at 10:55am 11.23.24 Let me attach a photo - this shows it very well. essing really... Always appreciated the "tar
Ellebogen Isolators BigEasy at 10:46am 11.23.24 It appears that the mounts are original so I have decided to replace them. OEM mounts are crazy
Bilge pump install location Project_Mayhem at 10:23am 11.23.24 At the aft end, is the lowest section of the bilge. You can get a small pump in there or a 500-750 i
companion way overhead hatch Project_Mayhem at 10:19am 11.23.24 Oddly enough, Skil is a local Chicago company so you'd think I would've heard a circular saw referre
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes thinwater at 10:05am 11.23.24 You can always use the yard stick method - it is very accurate, just not as handy as a Loos gauge.
Ellebogen Isolators (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:52am 11.23.24 "Age is just a number" is a faulty premise When combined with a lack of annual inspection, yes, a
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes SteveHughessails at 9:50am 11.23.24 Unless you have reason to disengage your rigging on a regular basis, such as trailering your boat..

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