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salon table resource bestfriend at 5:25am 02.15.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1320 I am looking for a salon table that attaches to the compression post(instead of its own pole) and ca
Kudos to Catalina Yachts tomfoolery at 5:54am 02.15.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1027 Just wanted to publicly express my thanks to Rob Butler and Chris Diaz (parts) at Catalina yachts fo
Boat show product help JoeB at 8:40am 02.15.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1492 We were at the Chicago Strictly Sail and saw a product I forgot to pick up before I left.It was lik
Reefing Ron Benitez at 8:30am 02.15.07 Smaller Boats 11/1464 A while back there was a discussion about reefing with the 216. Jeff provided a photo article but th
Great deal on Garmin GPSMAP 492 NautiDuck at 9:28am 02.15.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1665 I wont mention the online store name because that would violate the forum rules. I have had my ey
Steam Clean Sails KenHartfield at 10:26am 02.15.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1768 I have read a lot of information regarding cleaning sails on this forum.Has anybody ever tried to s
Knurled Knob (1) StuartCasteel at 10:03am 02.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1206 Can any one tell me what the Knurlded knob is that slides in the mast track? I was useing it to hold
Anchor-Locker Storage Problem (1) emma-mia at 9:53am 02.15.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1396 I have a 1988 Catalina 30. The anchor locker is only large enough for the 13lb. "standard issue" dan
refrigerator or ice box for 3 day trips tom farner at 12:12pm 02.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/989 Which is best --using a small 12 volt fridge or using a larger ice chest with blocks of ice = th
Mainsheet swivel base Jon Martin at 12:23pm 02.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1209 I am looking for a new swivel base cleat for my mainsheet. I was wondering if anyone has changed th
Cool Link B737 at 1:17pm 02.15.07 Ask All Sailors 0/935
Retractable Outboard Bracket PSmith at 11:10am 02.15.07 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1280 Last season, we replaced our 8 hp 2 cycle with a 4 cycle (which is perhaps 20-25 pounds heavier). T
propar ancor storage christian15198 at 7:56pm 02.13.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1153 can anyone tell me the proper area to store my very heavy chain and ancor on my 20ft retractable kee
New Standing Rigging okiman at 8:07pm 02.13.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1092 I own a 1978 Hunter Cherubini 33, and I want to replace the standing rigging. I have already asked
Dinette table on Legend 35.5 Hugh4753 at 8:31pm 02.13.07 Big Boats 4/1296 Has anybody removed the dinette table from their 35.5. Admiral and I are considering it to give mor
Ever get the feeling of being left out? SailJunkie at 9:22pm 02.13.07 Catalina 310 17/2591 I just recieved my Mainsheet for Feb '07, and, though I know it's not a BIG deal, I noticed no secti
leak in the starboard side window CHRIS at 9:30pm 02.13.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/968 HELLO ALL I AM SURE THE A GREAT # 0OF YOU HAVE DELT WITH THIS ISSUE SO I THOUGHT I WOULD CHECK IN BE
h 26 trailer David King at 12:16am 02.14.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/995 Can anyone send me photos of an h 26 trailer? My trailer has been sitting in the elements for sever
Cleaning a pressure alcohol stove Tim Haibach at 12:33am 02.14.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1185 I wanted to find what other sailors are using to clean these types of stoves, especially the burners
Work In The Boat Manufacturing Indusrty Marc at 1:38am 02.14.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1428 My son is getting ready to apply to University and starting to make plans for his future education.

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Beneteau 361 2001 Lower Chainplates replacing damaged rubber seal BigEasy at 7:35pm 08.08.21 On my 2006. it appeared to be stainless; however, Mechone is probably correct. Bronze & Chrome plat
Shore Power AC Reset Breaker Davidasailor26 at 7:11pm 08.08.21
Beneteau 361 2001 Lower Chainplates replacing damaged rubber seal Harry Mathias at 6:58pm 08.08.21 Thank you, Machrone! Did you do this without removing the Bronze casting and standing rigging first
Yikes! We need whisker pole 101 Sailfanatic at 6:14pm 08.08.21 Ideally you have a second halyard, jib or spinnaker, that you can use as a pole lift. That being sai
Prop Specs Scott T-Bird at 6:05pm 08.08.21 I suppose it is possible that some of your engine troubles could have something to do with being ove
What is best outboard for 1972 Catalina 27 jssailem at 5:57pm 08.08.21 I found a 50hp that weights 200lbs. I'm going to try that and see what happens That may be a bit o
Sailing or not jssailem at 5:55pm 08.08.21 Looks like they had a blast.... Your son... Was he adopted? Why didn't he call his dad and take you
Yikes! We need whisker pole 101 DArcy at 5:39pm 08.08.21 In light air a topping lift (pole lift) can be helpful. Most of the time whisker poles don't really
Engine control protector. Project_Mayhem at 5:30pm 08.08.21 I'd probably pop into a local plastic supply house or hardware store for a piece of plexi and then s
Need source for boat plumbing parts (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:29pm 08.08.21 I remove the head sink drain line off its thru hull and Tee it just above the raw water intake thru
Rebedding bow pulpit Oday 25 ray dann at 5:27pm 08.08.21
I lost a second batten! Orbweaver at 5:14pm 08.08.21 Oh, and he's going to make me up a replacement.
I lost a second batten! Orbweaver at 5:14pm 08.08.21 I called my guy, he's going to rebuild the pockets over the winter. For now, I'll just put a little
A forewarning to those with cockpit drains and outboard rudders (also a crazy story) Project_Mayhem at 5:11pm 08.08.21 I did see your post about the new winch(es). I was curious as I may have a spare Barlow that I am r
Yikes! We need whisker pole 101 Stu Jackson at 5:09pm 08.08.21 They call it a topping lift 'cuz that's what it does for the pole, but is often confused with the bo
New owner sea cock question Ward H at 5:09pm 08.08.21 Ref: C310s. Am I correct that C310s have Marelon Series 93 OEM thru hulls? The ones with the 3" diam
Remote Control for Cruiseair units spadaforaj at 5:00pm 08.08.21 Thanks - will give it a shot
Beneteau 361 2001 Lower Chainplates replacing damaged rubber seal Mechone at 4:56pm 08.08.21 I believe they are chrome plated over bronze , some people have had them re-plated . I machined up d
Yikes! We need whisker pole 101 Jimongee at 4:52pm 08.08.21 Thanks my Manitowoc reply. You are correct and I realized we do not have a line in the spinnaker sh
Prop Specs heritage at 4:37pm 08.08.21 I have the same engine and transmission on my Hunter 27. It has a 3 blade 13x11 prop that allows th

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