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Belt for Auto Helm John at 6:59am 03.02.07 Catalina 30 3/2725 I need a new belt for my Navco WP4000 Wheel Pilot. It's a Gates Power Grip 580XL050.I ordered what
Throttle cable replacement Lightning at 5:20am 03.02.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1281 My throttle cable is freezing up. Is it difficult to replace?
Raritan KO or Odorlos Clint at 10:11am 03.02.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2237 Peggie,In your book you mention two products for keeping odor away from holding tanks. One is Rari
Any 27" Catalina owners that have an outboard lcm1947 at 9:42am 03.02.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1135 I have had my Catalina 27 now for about 10 years and need to replace my outboard. For some strange
Bronze or Stainless NYSail at 10:30am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 41/3290 What is the best metal to use on a part of the boat that was going to be under salt water at all tim
cruise to Peru Lee3575 at 11:39am 03.02.07 Mid-Size Boats 16/1577 I have an opportunity to sail on a Catalina 30 from Fort Lauderdale to Peru via the Panama Canal thi
Hull striping rlgales at 10:42am 03.02.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2271 Has anyone replaced the cabin top and hull stripes? My 88 Oceanis 350 could use replacements or a n
Sole Finish rlgales at 10:40am 03.02.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1077 I am refinishing part of the cabin sole on my 1988 Oceanis 350 and wondered if anyone knew what was
For Sale Brand New Playstation 3 60GB for $200 (1) Allen David at 5:13pm 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 0/827 Global Mobile LimitedN0 2. Science Pack West Avenue,Shatin, Hong KongAllen DavidManaging Direc
For Sale Brand New Unlocked Nokia N95 for $200 (1) Allen David at 5:10pm 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 0/856 Global Mobile LimitedN0 2. Science Pack West Avenue,Shatin, Hong KongAllen DavidManaging Direc
1978 oday 27 rudder head replacement stephen at 6:54pm 02.28.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1138 where to find a rudder head replacement
Looking for feo Jay20651 at 6:27pm 02.28.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1088 Feo, I've seen the boat and trailer that we talked about. I'm trying to get in touch with the owner
battan question Wright Ellis at 10:22pm 02.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/832 I did something stupid. The battans on my 1987 Hunter 26.5 are inserted from the luff. I removed my
37' Cutter Purchase rayres at 11:30pm 02.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/846 Is there much of a difference in the 37's cherebini and hunter model boats in the mid eighties? Are
How much play in Cutlass bearing is OK Ray2325 at 11:46pm 02.28.07 Catalina 310 4/3850 How much play should be in a cutlass bearing? When I shake on my propellor shaft there is a little r
Saltwater and outboards... Brian D at 11:54pm 02.28.07 Ask All Sailors 6/987 Along the same lines as the flushing engine thread, I was curious to know if there is something othe
Environmentally friendly bottom paint John at 12:27am 03.01.07 Ask All Sailors 36/2768 We are not permitted to paint the bottom of our boats ourselves due to DEC regulations in our marina
Chartering in the BVI'[s chief14326 at 12:42am 03.01.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1850 I finally got the wife to agree to charter down in the BVI's some time this year, although she still
Simrad wp32 autopilot problem soling42 at 1:09am 03.01.07 Ask All Sailors 9/6616 Other sailors with a Simrad wp32 AP having problems with drive belts hanging up? I've gotten two b
Installing a water heater Tim Haibach at 1:30am 03.01.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1142 I have seen several Catalina 27's with 6 gal square or round water heaters installed. My question is

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So yeah, bought a sailboat... (1) Horse Opera at 2:40pm 07.17.21 I have been wanting to replace what flotation there may be forward. I have seen some DS II owners op
Got a new sailing dinghy Davidasailor26 at 2:27pm 07.17.21 Can you share more about the eye splice you used and why? How is it tied? How much length do you ne
What is this? SailingLoto at 2:00pm 07.17.21 If you mean the one in the sail track, it is to hold up your pop top. You should also get to know
What is this? Stu Jackson at 1:35pm 07.17.21 If you mean the one in the sail track, it is to hold up your pop top. You should also get to know t
Reef rigging / outhaul rigging shemandr at 1:30pm 07.17.21 The outhaul has a 2:1 purchase which is appropriate. Running thru those blocks was either a mistake
Swim ladder (1) thinwater at 1:11pm 07.17.21 All great suggestions. The stand off ladders are easier to use. You need the ladder to be deep enou
Hunter 30-2 Fuel Shutoff MFD at 12:45pm 07.17.21 If it does not have one, I would recommend installing one. Not just for the convenience when changi
Bleed Fuel Lines on Universal M25? Stu Jackson at 12:45pm 07.17.21 Bleeding 101 Bleeding M25 Series Engines 101- A Summary of Links for You Use the knurled knob to
External shore power connection. (1) caverun at 12:40pm 07.17.21 Hey Dave, no, my 240 did not have shore power. Shore power on the 260 I have now was installed by yo
Viadana sailboat gear Grotto at 12:31pm 07.17.21 Update: so had the main sheet blocks out a couple of times, happy to say they cleat nicely, hold wel
Reef rigging / outhaul rigging justsomeguy at 12:31pm 07.17.21 Thoughts? That'll work. Don't know why the outhaul was routed through those cheek blocks. Don't ne
Throttle position while sailing? MFD at 12:31pm 07.17.21 As noted earlier - you will want to follow the recommendation based on which transmission you have.
External shore power connection. Crazy Dave Condon at 12:23pm 07.17.21 @caverun Did your H 240 boat have shore power and if so where is it? Are you happy about location
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? sail sfbay at 12:22pm 07.17.21 To add to post #2......jib and and mainsail sheets secured on a winch cleat with the mainsail clutch
Reef rigging / outhaul rigging Sailfanatic at 12:19pm 07.17.21 My take is: 1. the outhaul runs forward thru the two fairleads on the top of the boom, to the aft-mo
A New Record! capta at 12:18pm 07.17.21 We've been extremely lucky. First we found a slip for our 53 footer in the height of the season, to
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? duck21 at 11:36am 07.17.21 On the 340 I believe the same two winches serve the halyard. Sail order goes: Raise main, lock hal
ST4000+: RIP jssailem at 11:26am 07.17.21 17 years of service. I think you reached the life expectancy of plastic mechanical parts and then so
Trailer Catalina Capri 22 (wing keel version) - to buy or rent Rick Webb at 10:52am 07.17.21 That trailer looks substantial enough for the job assuming it is in decent shape. No brakes is a sma
hunter 49 power in the UK Rick Webb at 10:41am 07.17.21 I guess we are assuming your boat is set up for the power in Australia. If that is the case the sha

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