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Brrrrr T37 Phil at 7:19am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1217 Not the best photo of the Grand River ice jam, but much of what you see in the distance under the ra
Different metals on Mast & Epoxy Question? SeacretSailor at 7:12am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1092 Need to ask 2 quick questions relating to my med size trailerable sailboat:1 - I'm mounting 2 smal
Belt for Auto Helm John at 6:59am 03.02.07 Catalina 30 3/2823 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 3/1312 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 1/2269 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 4/1157 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 41/4007 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 16/1739 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 1/2358 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 0/1103 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 0/858 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 0/885 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 1/1156 where to find a rudder head replacement
Looking for feo Jay20651 at 6:27pm 02.28.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1106 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 0/842 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 2/859 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 4/4104 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 6/1010 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 36/2867 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 13/2033 I finally got the wife to agree to charter down in the BVI's some time this year, although she still

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Hood 810 Roller Furler Tally Ho at 3:44pm 09.01.21 My Hood 810 Line Drive Furler is jamming in both furling and unfurling. Does anyone know what may b
Mobile Diesel Marine Mechanics in Eastern Massachusetts JoeWhite at 3:41pm 09.01.21 Diesel engines are reliable device. Someone may be able to help you if you describe the problem and
Hood 810 Roller Furler (1) dmax at 3:20pm 09.01.21 Additionally, make sure the drum and the halyard swivel both spin freely. These should be flushed wi
Hunter 356 cockpit cocktail table..HELP! Jimongee at 3:18pm 09.01.21
Floor boards for 285 First (1) sail sfbay at 3:17pm 09.01.21 Might check with these guys as they can make the sections in marine plywood in the thickness you req
Mobile Diesel Marine Mechanics in Eastern Massachusetts dmax at 3:06pm 09.01.21 He was quite responsive and pleasant to deal with. So rare these days! Sounds like a good one.
Replacing Pulpit KZW at 3:03pm 09.01.21 Stanchion question might be answered by post #4 in this thread Rebedding bow pulpit on Catalina 310
Mobile Diesel Marine Mechanics in Eastern Massachusetts Mike G. at 2:54pm 09.01.21 I have used Adam @ A & A Mobile Marine Services from Holbrook, MA for some minor work. He was quite
Floor boards for 285 First Knot Scary at 2:51pm 09.01.21 Sorry misread your original post. That will likely be marine plywood with teak and ebony veneer. I
Replacing Pulpit sail sfbay at 2:50pm 09.01.21 Stanchion question might be answered by post #4 in this thread Rebedding bow pulpit on Catalina 310
Floor boards for 285 First (1) sail sfbay at 2:41pm 09.01.21 ........This floor was inside our cabin...... Sorry misread your original post. That will likely
Floor boards for 285 First Knot Scary at 2:25pm 09.01.21 Thank you for all your information, I will reach out to the companies you suggested. This floor was
Floor boards for 285 First Knot Scary at 2:23pm 09.01.21
Mobile Diesel Marine Mechanics in Eastern Massachusetts sail sfbay at 2:23pm 09.01.21 Congratulations on your new sailboat!! I often find mobile marine engine mechanics on Craiglist so
Hood 810 Roller Furler sail sfbay at 2:13pm 09.01.21 Welcome to the forum!! Possible furler jamming when furling and unfurling causes that come to mind
yanmar parts alternative dave_and_dd at 2:04pm 09.01.21 Ha! I'm saying there are some parts that you truly shouldn't use non marine versions of (like a spa
yanmar parts alternative Don S/V ILLusion at 1:55pm 09.01.21
Floor boards for 285 First (1) sail sfbay at 1:34pm 09.01.21
Marine Diesel vs Automotive Diesel dave_and_dd at 1:34pm 09.01.21 I've always used on-road diesel in my boat. I don't find it difficult to siphon a jerry can when ne
The 260 is home! Crazy Dave Condon at 1:31pm 09.01.21 Good to see one of my children has a new home. Most do not have heat and air like your boat has. W

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