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Bottom Painting Chuck Turner3968 at 9:56am 02.26.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1069 I know this subject has been covered many times, but instead of looking in the archives, I would lik
single handing John at 9:19am 02.26.07 Ask An Oday Owner 12/1157 Has any one ran there lines to the cockpit on a 26 it looks too tight to do this...any suggestions ?
New VHF/DSC install help Bob f at 10:46am 02.26.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1043 Just purchased a new Icom M422 for my Hunter. couple install questions that the manual is a bit fogg
Stuck discharge valve Philip Toren at 11:00am 02.26.07 Other Sailboats 1/1270 My overboard discharge valve from the head is stuck in the discharge position. So far I haven't been
Elecreic winch PROs and CONs Alex at 11:14am 02.26.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/994 Hey, All.Did enyone ever consider an elecreic winch for a swing keel?Seems like you can pick up a
ericson 38 - sailing windsmaker at 11:27am 02.26.07 Other Sailboats 1/988 I'm thinking about buying a ericson 38 . Anyone familiar with the sailing characteristics of this m
Restoring a Ranger 26 tom Gardner at 4:38pm 02.26.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 7/4188 I have found a 1974 Ranger 26. I raced against one years ago up in SF bay. It seemd to race will t
S37 bottom rudder bearing Robert at 8:43pm 02.24.07 Seidelmann 5/2169 I have some play on the rudder of my S37. The bottom rudder bearing needs to be replaced. I was wond
Wire schematics for Catalina 27 Jim gaw at 9:19pm 02.24.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/7104 I purchased a 1974 catalina 27 that has been neglected for several years. I am trying to upgrade and
Rigging the Fuel line Pete at 9:13pm 02.24.07 Catalina 22 9/1817 Fellow C22 skippers,Until now, I have been running an integral tank outboard. Now I have my sights
JRC 1500 MKII radar install George H260 at 11:53pm 02.24.07 Big Boats 3/1375 Greetings and salivations to all!here in Vermont today the sun is shining brightly and it has warm
changing the Forestay Gregg at 11:23pm 02.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/2454 I have a 1979 Mac 25 (Venture), and it is in really good shape, I have a few things to add and chang
Photos John24107 at 12:28am 02.25.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1144 Am I the only one that can't see photos that are posted. I get a "click image for full size view" b
Winter isn't letting go yet Ross at 12:11am 02.25.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1022 11:04 EST. N3932 W7617 It has just started snowing here. The forecast was for a 0400 start. Oh w
36 vs 30U Robert Sexmith at 12:50am 02.25.07 Other Sailboats 3/3940 I am returning to sailing as all my soccer players are out of the nest.I used to own a Catalina 36
Mary I'm moving up paulj17784 at 2:30am 02.25.07 Catalina 310 0/1369 In response to your e-mail Mary I will post a reply here.I will still look at the C250 web page.Ye
old ads mike england at 1:40am 02.25.07 Hallberg-Rassy 1/1888 have just trawled thru the for sale ads only to see that many of them date from 2003! could these n
Waste Holding tank Stan21606 at 1:26am 02.25.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1163 My waste holding tank uses a gravity feed to empty the tankwhen I'm offshore. The waste hose comin
losing my sole Captain Chigger at 4:33am 02.25.07 Other Sailboats 0/966 I sail a '79 16 footer. I've had her about a year. The fiberglass sole above the keel is seperated
Pop-Top Maximized You Yours at 5:18am 02.25.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1141

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Pigtail? shemandr at 12:34pm 09.05.21 I think of a "Pigtail" as a cord with a 30 amp plug on the shore side and a conventional 110 recepta
360 Vancouver Island 2022 Cruise MikeHoncho at 12:16pm 09.05.21 Pm Sent!
Week Cruise Next Week MikeHoncho at 12:07pm 09.05.21 We had a excellent time for the week. Our friends left of on Tuesday after staying south of Rosario
Dehler 34 Holding Tank sail sfbay at 11:35am 09.05.21 I would install a deck pump out fitting with a hose into the bottom of the holding tank and reroute
Main sheet rigging SeaDogRun at 11:29am 09.05.21 Thank you! This is very helpful.
Dehler 34 Holding Tank (1) GrahamD at 11:18am 09.05.21 The owner's manual attached indicates you have a deck pumpout fitting (1) / (13). It appears the v
Pigtail? cymeyer at 11:09am 09.05.21 Wanting to plug both shore and AC into pigtail splitter for shorepower - possible? Recommendations
Main sheet rigging (1) jssailem at 10:55am 09.05.21 SeaDog. I like your rig. It is very serviceable. I have only 2 comments. They are more esthetics th
Chainplate Caulking jssailem at 10:33am 09.05.21 I have used butyl for this task. When I did the reinstall of my chainplates (similar to your is the
Now have name on boat Ralph Johnstone at 10:18am 09.05.21 I can smell it from here :p
first 20 manual (2) Gerryknight99 at 10:01am 09.05.21 I am looking for a copy of a 2013 first 20 owners manual These should work for you. Where are you
Sheer vs steering currents (3) jssailem at 9:59am 09.05.21 In the latitudes that tropical storms usually form, the Trade winds in the vertical column are frequ
first 20 manual Dusty Mac at 9:49am 09.05.21 I have a copy of the 2017 First 20 manual. Do you still need. If so, send me your email address to
What would you change in this plan? (fiberglass part of a rotten core job) sandpiper10471 at 9:40am 09.05.21 Bevels should be about 12 - 14 times skin thickness. Top skin is likely about 1/4 inch. Therefore b
Tongue weight question. MikeHoncho at 9:16am 09.05.21 Having the trailer rails level to the ground and tow vehicle enables more stable braking and decreas
Considering purchasing a 2009 Beneteau 34 (not a 343) - seeking owner opinions LakeMIsailor at 9:06am 09.05.21 I purchased a 2010 B34 this spring and have been sailing in Lake Michigan with it this summer. I wou
WTB Catalina 22 mast sail sfbay at 9:00am 09.05.21 Welcome to the forum!! New ones from manufacturers like Rig-Rite Inc. - Masts, Booms, Spars, Riggin
Poker run (2) jssailem at 8:35am 09.05.21 A few years ago, my neighbor trailered his power boat - Exterminator, down to Lake Powell for the La
Replacing Inhaul / Outhaul lines (1) sail sfbay at 8:21am 09.05.21 Same question came up on this thread Charleston Spar - In mast furling \| Sailboat Owners Forums See
Advice on securing outhaul and topping lift led to cockpit Joe at 8:14am 09.05.21 All you need for the larger clam/vee cleat's fairlead is a simple stamped metal eye strap or bullet

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