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PSS dripless stuffing box jaydog5000 at 5:29am 03.16.07 Ask All Sailors 18/2474 I have 1985 catalina 30' with a M-25 engine. Has anyone put a dripless stuffing box in there Calali
creeping water is a H34...sry! greg at 5:11am 03.16.07 Big Boats 0/768
creeping water!!! greg at 5:08am 03.16.07 Big Boats 5/875 anybody had any water creeping out from under the refrig under heavy rain...right on that lil strip
Stanchion Backing Material Paul at 5:08am 03.16.07 Ask All Sailors 11/2314 Is there any reason why I cannot use 1/4" King Starboard (synthetic wood product) as a backing plate
self steering louis at 5:00am 03.16.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1050 Does anyone know how to rig a self steering system for wheel steering ?
Masthead Light Bracket jp at 4:40am 03.16.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 1/1908 The bracket my masthead light fits into on the mast is cracked, and I am looking for a replacement.
CAN YOU I.D. THIS BOAT?? DAN HHHH at 6:01am 03.16.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1131 Hi, I need help identifing a boat from the attached photo; I am told it is 20 foot long with a 8'4"
Electronic starting problem Paul Schloop at 5:48am 03.16.07 Bavaria 2/1671 Often my engine will not start nor even turn over when I turn the key. If I go to the engine compart
Moving trailer axle back R Abbs at 7:44am 03.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/5319 I need to replace some of my trailer spring hangers and I would like to move my axle back to improve
Mast Rewiring Peter Bothner at 7:53am 03.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1549 Seeking advise on running new mast wiring below deck through the PVC inside the mast step. Wires in
Rear corner observation seats R Abbs at 7:49am 03.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1130 I have a 2000 26X that I would like to install two rear observation seats similar to what comes on a
From the Great Lacs down the St-Lawrence Chuck at 10:42am 03.16.07 Destinations 9/2643 Hi all, it"s me again, I just bought a Cal 34, it"s presently at a Milwaukee marina, I was debating
catalina 27 and the atlantic icw russ imler at 11:51am 03.16.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/2828 Hi, Can the atlantic icw be done using a catalina 27 with inboard diesel. Is this a large enough s
Wheel Cover cementhead at 12:24pm 03.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/908 Does anyone know where I can buy a cover for my Wheel Steering and Pedistal on my hunter 28??I have
C 310 paulj at 12:22pm 03.16.07 Catalina 310 10/2130 Catalina C310 #192 is arriving in Anacortes,Wa 03/20/2007.paulj
C22 Sport Jon Larson at 12:43pm 03.16.07 Catalina 22 2/1527 Does the C22 Sport quality as a C22 for purposes of racing, and do the same handicaps apply??I'm t
Fuel tank inspection port BobW at 12:48pm 03.16.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1265 My '87 H31 has the original poly tank, and I want to install both a fuel level sender and an inspect
Mounting deck hardware T37 Phil at 1:12pm 03.16.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1809 The OEM rope clutches on my Catalina 27 were not through bolted to the cabin top. There is a flat a
what is the height of the keel of a Y25 (1) Henry Fung at 2:33pm 03.16.07 Yamaha 0/1640 I am planning to make a trolley for my Y25, but I do not know the height of the keel, can anybody he
The perfect day Jacques Leblanc at 2:40pm 03.16.07 Ask All Sailors 18/1533 Once again, I am new to sailing. I will be buying a Mac 25 tomorrow. I have read a few books and wat

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Mast mounting a whisker pole - sticker shock LeeandRick at 6:03am 08.28.21 You can save a little more by building your on storage mounts. I had some stall mat ( hard recycled
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33) RoyS at 6:00am 08.28.21 The single unmovable component in this alignment is the stern tube. Everything else must align with
Invest 99L (1) JamesG161 at 5:58am 08.28.21 Hurricane Ida is in the Gulf and is behaving as Forecast. you a few links to watch the Storm Surge
wind indicators/depth/speed suggestions? danooxnard at 5:49am 08.28.21 whats a cassette tape?
Mast mounting a whisker pole - sticker shock sailme88 at 5:35am 08.28.21 AS a rule of thumb... installers charge the same amount for labor that the parts costs....not an abs
Mast mounting a whisker pole - sticker shock Davidasailor26 at 5:31am 08.28.21 I was not aware that the J was factored into race restrictions for whisker poles the way they are
forepole lenght carlos37 at 5:30am 08.28.21 Great assistance!! Thanks!!
Surveys are a waste of money ifmdalvey at 5:26am 08.28.21 Disagree, you just have too be a lot more choosy and discerning when picking your surveyor . i have
Surveys are a waste of money dLj at 5:26am 08.28.21 As in all fields - not just in marine surveyors - there are the good, the bad and the ugly. Find a
Mast mounting a whisker pole - sticker shock Joe at 5:20am 08.28.21 When racing there are length restrictions on a whisker pole, often 100% of J, but when cruising tha
O'day 28 Access to FWD Shroud Padeyes & Stanchion Bolts Clutch Cargo at 4:58am 08.28.21 Thanks for all the informative replies and images. This is GREAT insight! I agree with Apex that a
installing hatch vent w/out damaging acrylic thinwater at 2:35am 08.28.21 Thanks, just what I needed. I ordered an acrylic sheet from Amazon to practice on and desensitize
Engine size sail boat. Help please. (1) garymalmgren at 11:45pm 08.27.21 You are almost there. Two comments that are meant to help you on your way there. Not as digs. Get r
wind indicators/depth/speed suggestions? justsomeguy at 11:23pm 08.27.21 WIth a trailerable, I'd go (and stay) low tech. PIeces of cassette tape in the shrouds and a windex
Engine size sail boat. Help please. (2) stricklandmma at 11:15pm 08.27.21 well I went no where fast lol!
installing hatch vent w/out damaging acrylic matts997 at 11:02pm 08.27.21 Thanks, just what I needed. I ordered an acrylic sheet from Amazon to practice on and desensitize
Surveys are a waste of money Benny17441 at 9:05pm 08.27.21 Lately insurance companies have been requiring surveys and Marinas require insurance. A licensed su
Surveys are a waste of money Tally Ho at 8:32pm 08.27.21
Surveys are a waste of money thinwater at 6:52pm 08.27.21 As a general rule, I am very qualified to survey a boat of a type I have owned... but not before I b
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 DArcy at 6:49pm 08.27.21 The boat arrives Sunday/Monday and I hope to bring it to the club early next week. We will use the

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