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Folding/Feathering Props Steve Lesniak at 5:32am 01.17.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1437 I'm considering putting a Max-Prop folding prop on my 19995 Beneteau M510 (50ft). Any experiences? 8
RayMarine / C- Map compatibility Stan21606 at 5:58am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 7/3234 I have a Raytheon RC520 chartplotter runningsoftware v6.05. I had a 112LP seatalk GPS which recent
Hunter Ball Valve Recall Don at 6:37am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 4/991 Hi All,How long did it take Hunter to pay the yard bill for the ball valve recall work. Returned va
upscaled charts for GPSmap 276C novelman17128 at 6:45am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1108 I have a near new GPSmap 276C Garmin that I use on my 1971 22' Venture. What is the easiest and leas
stern tube? Del Wiese at 8:17am 01.17.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1134 Does anyone have experience with replacing the stern tube? Not sure I have the right nomenclature,
how is the S-37 in a real blow vincent at 8:35am 01.17.07 Seidelmann 5/1749 i just wanted to know how the 37 handles some real wind? Can the boat handle 30 to 35 knots. how wi
Looking for a Vagabond-47 Kurt O at 8:40am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1203 Just wanted to let everyone know, I recently sold my Tayana-37, and my wife and I are in search for
Looking for a 331 Ralph Hudson at 8:51am 01.17.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1024 Looking to buy a fresh water Beneteau 331 (2001-2005)Please send info to ralph.hudson@sbcglobal.ne
Book captain at 9:13am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 7/935 I just wanted to inform everyone they can read my book (for free), at www.awhaleofabook.comI think
Hull Topsides Painting Info? Debra B at 10:08am 01.17.07 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1389 Am considering painting my boats topsides. I was wondering if anyone has done this with either Ster
Ever had your ladder taken? (1) RAD at 10:29am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 38/1956 My boats on the hard and the easy way up is from a small 3ft wood ladder that gets me to my swim lad
Jib Sizes jaydog5000 at 10:17am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 20/6548 Couls someone explain the Jib sizes. 150%? 140%? and when they should be used?
Peelaway Strip Paint remover jaydog5000 at 10:39am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1635 Has anyone used "Peelaway Strips"? It is a chemical paint remover. If not how has everyone handled
Aluminum Spreaders for Cat 30 Dan Nichol at 12:09pm 01.17.07 Catalina 30 2/1508 I need to know where I can get a pair of spreader boots to fit the aluminum spreaders on a Catalina
C30 Compression Post Base repair??? Deacon Blues at 12:27pm 01.17.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1232 I'm looking for a step by step guide, or even just photos of what's involved with removal and replac
Ok, now opinions on the Hunter 260 Alan Russell at 1:10pm 01.17.07 Smaller Boats 20/21144 My wife and I have been sailing our 19' potter on the East and West coasts of Florida for over a yea
best prop for a 320 fiddlers3 at 2:58pm 01.17.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/1610 Please share info and ideas regarding the best kind of prop for a Catalina 320. Thanks, Roger.
Bimini for 26S?? CobraEarl MAC26s at 12:53am 01.17.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1229 Are they available?? Im told the factory never made one for the "S" boat.Earl
Trim issues, Flying genoa on fractional rig 21 Doug W. at 12:46am 01.17.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2270 I have a 1971 Venture 21 with a fractional rig. It has a forestay that attaches to the deck about 2
prefilter? Rob at 11:35pm 01.16.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1252 Good Morning Peggie,for the last few years I have had an issue with algee and sea grass drawing int

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Cleats caverun at 4:38am 08.21.21 The backing plate document that Crazy Dave mentioned shows the sizes of the backing plates. On the 2
Drain Hot Water tank during non-use Davidasailor26 at 3:23am 08.21.21 Many boats have a bypass for the water heater allowing the hot water lines to be winterized without
Rigging with Roller furler (3) trusty1 at 2:41am 08.21.21 After looking through the manual again it seems that the instructions apply to boats that do not ha
Throttle position while sailing? (1) Inter20sailor at 1:51am 08.21.21 See attached from Yanmar.
Indicator lights on AC/DC Control Panel Bogart at 12:56am 08.21.21 Sorry all. Should have made it clear that it is the Shore/Generator lights which are not working. C
South and middle Puget Sound MikeHoncho at 8:53pm 08.20.21 Quartermaster harbor on the south end of Vashon is a great gunkhole.
Cleats Benny17441 at 8:49pm 08.20.21 One last thing before you start cutting. The backing plate may be threaded or the nuts may be imbe
Sheer vs steering currents Benny17441 at 8:19pm 08.20.21 I think you mean "SHEAR" like break off or cut off. There are winds aloft that will shear the top
Need source for boat plumbing parts Ralph Johnstone at 8:07pm 08.20.21 They aren't my concerns: Sorry about that ..................... to many he saids, that she said
South and middle Puget Sound Ken Cross at 7:44pm 08.20.21 Penrose is a great stop. We bypassed Penrose on the way south. I agree it's a nice stop. We may en
Main sheet rigging shemandr at 7:21pm 08.20.21 Leave it? Again I'm not Catalina versed but should releasing the main sheet be as far forward as th
Need source for boat plumbing parts Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:18pm 08.20.21 might I be so bold as to propose a solution to address several of your concerns regarding hose runs.
South and middle Puget Sound MikeHoncho at 7:05pm 08.20.21 Penrose is a great stop.
Chainplate Caulking DArcy at 7:02pm 08.20.21 I just re-bedded mine with butyl tape. Easy to do, works well.
Raymarine ST4000+ Seatalk Fail message Good Vibes at 6:40pm 08.20.21 Thanks all. Quick update. New EV100 installed with seatalk to seatalkNG converter. All old instrumen
Main sheet rigging SeaDogRun at 6:39pm 08.20.21 I am new to this form and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all of your opinions and wisdom. U
Main sheet rigging Joe at 6:25pm 08.20.21 The simple answer is that some one decided they didn't like the original set up and decided to impro
South and middle Puget Sound Stu Jackson at 6:03pm 08.20.21 Hi Ken glad you're having a great time, hi to JoAnne.
Main sheet rigging Tally Ho at 5:09pm 08.20.21 Looks like it has the same purchase as the diagram, just using some different style blocks. Also, t
Midship cleat on toe rail? Tally Ho at 4:55pm 08.20.21

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