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Belt for Auto Helm John at 6:59am 03.02.07 Catalina 30 3/2808 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 3/1309 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 1/2259 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 4/1153 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 41/3907 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 16/1709 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 1/2341 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 0/1096 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 0/854 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 0/880 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 1/1153 where to find a rudder head replacement
Looking for feo Jay20651 at 6:27pm 02.28.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1104 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 0/840 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 2/857 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 4/4073 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 6/1009 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 36/2853 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 13/1996 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 9/6812 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 2/1167 I have seen several Catalina 27's with 6 gal square or round water heaters installed. My question is

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Help Identifying my Furler jssailem at 9:11am 08.25.21 Tim, You will want to moderately restrain the furling line as you pull the sheets to unfurl the sail
H31 speed control cable markwbird at 9:02am 08.25.21 Remove it and take it with you to the Marine supply store (chandlery) and get another one just like
Raw water cooling system question sail sfbay at 8:56am 08.25.21 ...........The suction pipe from the sea cock all the way to the rubber water hose that feeds the wa
brand of microwave to fit in cupboard above stove seadaddler at 8:56am 08.25.21 My 07 H-36 came with a microwave and we use it a lot and my wife does have frozen foods for when we
Invest 99L JamesG161 at 8:50am 08.25.21 Waxing up my surfboard. Remember to use the right method... "Wax on, Wax off" Jim...
Invest 99L All U Get at 8:47am 08.25.21 Waxing up my surfboard.
Old dinghy like a Dyer Dhow in shape FastOlson at 8:45am 08.25.21 Also.... it may be an unauthorized splash-mold product copied from another better-known dinghy; and
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 sail sfbay at 8:43am 08.25.21 .........We live in Ottawa and are planning a trip out to teach ourselves how to sail. Our choices 1
Ottawa area sailor feel like offering a week lesson sail sfbay at 8:27am 08.25.21 These guys offer private instruction in Ottawa: Learn To Sail Ottawa & Kingston (advantageboating.co
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 rgranger at 8:20am 08.25.21 46 years ago, I got my first sailing lesson... it lasted about 10 minutes. He did not use sailing
Prop Specs vmaks at 8:18am 08.25.21 I suspect that any prop shop experienced in dealing with feathering or folding props could do the w
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 Ottdreamer at 8:06am 08.25.21 i'm blunt. no ruffled feathers at all. i enjoy sharing the skills of sailing. by being blunt i h
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 jon hansen at 8:03am 08.25.21 i'm blunt. no ruffled feathers at all. i enjoy sharing the skills of sailing. by being blunt i ho
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 Ottdreamer at 7:59am 08.25.21 My other post, on Jon's advice: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/ottawa-area-sailor-feel-l
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 Ottdreamer at 7:55am 08.25.21 do you know the 'rules of the road' by heart? I think I've been pretty clear on what I do and don'
37c projects TLSailing at 7:53am 08.25.21 Salty Tails, what paint did you use to cover the white parts on your topdeck/ cockpit? I also have a
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 Ottdreamer at 7:49am 08.25.21 I've put up a post in hunter section to see if anyone locally is looking for a few miserable hours t
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 jon hansen at 7:49am 08.25.21 do you know the 'rules of the road' by heart?
Prop Specs fstbttms at 7:47am 08.25.21 So....does this mean that ANYONE who will service a feathering prop will be able to service this pr
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 jon hansen at 7:45am 08.25.21 basic sailing is not hard to learn. just like driving a car is not hard to learn. yet a few lessons

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