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Harken Roller P.M. grigs at 6:12am 02.07.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1156 My mast has been unstepped this year, but probably won,t next year. What should I do to take advanta
1985 C27 alternator specs Universal M-18 c2csailor at 6:35am 02.07.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1289 I'm trying to figure out what style mount the original alternator is for my C27. I was looking to up
Catalina27.org Is anyone a member of this? c2csailor at 6:41am 02.07.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1386 I was debating whether or not to sign up for this association as there is a fee involved. The best I
Curvable portlight replacement material Craig522 at 6:46am 02.07.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1413 I just bought a pilothouse and the windows had been previously replaced with plexiglass. The window
H26 Rudder Uphaul/Downhaul Lines BrianW at 7:43am 02.07.07 Smaller Boats 2/934 On my H-26, I have just replaced my rudder head, spacers, red gasket material, shims, nuts ' bolts a
Instrument Panel cover or shield. Honeyman at 8:00am 02.07.07 Ask All Sailors 9/2309 The clear plastic cover/shield over the "instrument panel" for the Yanmar (tach, warning lights, key
H-26 Swim Ladder Plastic Tread Replacements BrianW at 8:07am 02.07.07 Smaller Boats 0/889 On my H-26, the plastic swim ladder treads have deteriorated and broken. Has anyone found a good rep
carpeting Summer Wind at 8:06am 02.07.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1210 Does anyone know how I can replace the carpeting in the foward and aft cabins of the 461 - it was pa
Oday 25 rudder alteration SBK at 8:25am 02.07.07 Ask An Oday Owner 13/3070 My house is on a canal w/4 feet of water, but there is a bar at the mouth that has around 2'4" of wa
New Hunter 49 Claudius at 12:46pm 02.07.07 Big Boats 10/1170 I used to think that Hunters were affordable until I saw the prices for the new Hunter 49. Prices se
Mast question? Soule at 10:17am 02.07.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/948 I am a new owner of a 1970 mariner 2+2, in the fall i sailed it a few times, and the day before i to
Frozen Thru-hull Valve MarkW at 3:59pm 02.07.07 Mid-Size Boats 10/5555 The thur-hull valve in my head is frozen. It's the valve that drains the holding tank overboard. I
zinc replacements and divers Syversens at 2:17pm 02.07.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1659 Hi All, I got another maintenance question. I have hired a local shop for my inverter/galv.isolator
Spinnaker for Legend 35.5 Hugh4753 at 9:21pm 02.05.07 Big Boats 13/2519 Does anybody use a spinnaker on their 35.5? If so how does it work, how much trouble to install the
Attack of the Bull shark Franklin at 11:36pm 02.05.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1114 Interesting...I wonder what they didn't like about it. Maybe it was the noise the engine made?
Boat comparison Don Chesley at 11:57pm 02.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/939 Hello folks I am new at this forum and I have a question. What is the difference between the Macgrea
Two of my favorite cooking utensils (1) Joe11688 at 10:58pm 02.05.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/937 * Years ago, my wife and I trailered our 222 O'Day behind our old Delta 88 oldsmobile to Matapois*
Companionway door project Don S/V ILLusion at 1:21am 02.06.07 Ask All Sailors 27/9795 My old doors delaminated - first poor attempt at a DIY set of companionway doors to replace the std
H 260 Rudder Bwana The Iguana at 11:24pm 02.05.07 Smaller Boats 4/829 I am ready to order a backup rudder for my 260. Planning a couple of big trips this summer (FL Keys
Sailing Route help needed! gabrielnqn at 1:09am 02.06.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1686 Hi:I am buying a Hunter 34 which is in treasure island, FL (isle of capri)and need to bring to mia

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Cowl vents on MH40 SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:29am 08.31.21 On my Hunter 50, the cowl vents utilize the forward portion of the spray hood as a sort of "dorade b
Alternator shutoff switch? SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:24am 08.31.21 Alternator are wired to the starter then to the starter battery ... so unless you disconnect the ba
Cowl vents on MH40 rgranger at 5:56am 08.31.21 I am confused by your question. Can't you just look at the cowl vent and see if it is attached to
Alternator shutoff switch? Maine Sail at 5:50am 08.31.21 Argo FET Battery Isolators Similarly to diode battery isolators, FET isolators allow simultaneous
NOT buying H34 DeniseO30 at 5:46am 08.31.21 Well last night I discovered some seepage I won't to say leakage from the fixed plastic Port lights!
Aluminum vs SS bimini frames NYSail at 5:32am 08.31.21
Alternator shutoff switch? DayDreamer41 at 5:28am 08.31.21 @leo310 That's what I love about this place, you can learn something new every day, just wondering
wind indicators/depth/speed suggestions? Nashville_Blues at 4:49am 08.31.21 A suggestion for checking water depth that costs very little - download the Navionics boating app to
Fuel line crack. Josko at 4:20am 08.31.21 Diesels want fuel and air in the correct proportions to run and give you the power you desire. Clog
Fuel line crack. jssailem at 4:04am 08.31.21 Diesels want fuel and air in the correct proportions to run and give you the power you desire. Clog
Webbing: Sew or Tie jssailem at 3:46am 08.31.21 I like the discussion of John Harries. He is known. Morganscloud.com. With many years of cruising /
26D windows..... finding41 at 3:37am 08.31.21 If you have the tools it's not hard to make them yourself. I made the ones for my 26D out of a half
The 260 is home! Ottdreamer at 3:23am 08.31.21 I'm jealous! I did see one in Vancouver yesterday, Craigslist.
Invest 99L kappykaplan at 3:11am 08.31.21 Glad you fared well, @BigEasy :beer:
Invest 99L (1) BigEasy at 2:46am 08.31.21 Crazy times! Completed 30 hour evac (not by boat) approximately 150 miles East of home. Retuned ho
Webbing: Sew or Tie All U Get at 2:15am 08.31.21
Fuel line crack. Josko at 11:20pm 08.30.21 It may be possible and if you have cracks in the fuel lines they are well past their prime and need
Fuel line crack. Josko at 11:15pm 08.30.21 My marine insurance company wanted all fuel hoses replaced after five years. Thats good for your o
Webbing: Sew or Tie (1) thinwater at 9:24pm 08.30.21 Thanks. Isn't Dyneema singlebraid rope? I've read that webbing is preferable because it won't roll
Surveys are a waste of money JRT at 8:35pm 08.30.21 I think it comes down to each person's risk acceptance level and personal financial situation. Nev

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