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Standing rigging diameter CP-Mike at 4:17pm 09.08.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1029 I'm about to replace the standing rigging on my Mac 21, but I'm not sure what diameter wire to buy.
rigging tension coolbreeze at 8:40pm 09.06.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/984 Hello all. I have just installed new side stays on my 22 and am wondering how tight they should be.
Cockpit Tables for 309 saschiff at 7:35pm 09.06.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1058 Has anyone found suitable cockpit tables or drink holders for the Catalina 309?
HELP, Celestial Navigation Experts !!!!!! Bill at 12:22am 09.07.06 Ask All Sailors 22/1472 I am trying to teach myself Celestial Navigation, Have read lots of books, but when I try to use my
boom vang for a 272 mike4130 at 1:16am 09.07.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/892 I want to put a boom vang on my 272. Any suggestion as to size or brand would be would be appreciate
Galley IceBox Drain Replacement Ken Nott at 1:25am 09.07.06 Other Sailboats 1/1017 I have a 1973 Ericson 29 with a galley icebox which has a leaking drain hose. The attachment of the
1977-1983 real draft? Ed at 11:04pm 09.06.06 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1393 Hello,I'm looking for a new live aboard boat and came across a very tied 1979 Hunter 33. It's liste
Junk Yards gary at 1:54am 09.07.06 Smaller Boats 3/935 In working on my Hunter 22, and in need of some minor parts I got to wondering if there are any "boa
Lines led Aft DanW at 2:36am 09.07.06 Smaller Boats 6/893 Hi everyoneI am getting reaquainted with sailing after 30 years and just got a 216 for Valerie and
Gibb Winch Repair Kit David Williams at 3:45am 09.07.06 Smaller Boats 0/1606 I am looking for repair kits for two Gibb winches that were original on a Catalina 22.Thanks for a
topping lift gkmoore at 4:29am 09.07.06 Smaller Boats 12/1562 I have recently been given a Hunter 23 ('88 model I believe). I hope to take it out soon. I have rev
Marine Batteries+ solar chargers chuck at 4:38am 09.07.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/914 My new 1984 model Cat has no battery--I also have no charger--Is solar the way to go+what kind of ba
topping lift gkmoore at 5:01am 09.07.06 Smaller Boats 1/817 I have recently been given a '88 Hunter 23, and have read the procedure for stepping the mast, and d
Solar Panel Installation Phil18150 at 4:55am 09.07.06 Ask All Sailors 4/969 I would like to install a large solar panel, a Kyocea 130TM, on the horizontal stabilizer bar that
New Balboa 21 Owner Philip Gour at 11:51pm 09.06.06 Balboa 1/5000 I'm a new owner of a Balboa 21 and am wondering if there are any good references out there for this
Compass Mounting Drew at 11:46pm 09.06.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1393 I'm trying to figure out (before buying one) how to mount a compass on an inclined bulkhead that is
depth sounder recommendations? Michael at 11:26pm 09.06.06 Smaller Boats 2/1013 I was reading the thread about the speed logs and that got me thinking about replacing my rapidly fa
prop ticking John Dodge at 8:35am 09.07.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/828 has anyone experienced a ticking noise from the prop spinning when under sail?I know it's from the
Injector Smoke NYSail at 11:07am 09.07.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1097 I have a Yanmar 3HM35F. Just started the engine and have white smoke coming from the #2 injector. No
Need CNG tank(s) Glen17331 at 2:28pm 09.07.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/994 Hey all you who have switched from CNG (compressed natural gas) to propane. I'm (still) looking for

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Honda EU1000i vs EU2200i fuel consumption Benny17441 at 2:34pm 01.17.21 Seems the results were as anticipated as the larger engine will use more fuel. The measure of adeq
Rotten egg smell/ new batteries dlochner at 2:34pm 01.17.21 Do you have an electric hot water heater? The smell often occurs when the anode in the electric heat
Replacing cabin portlights with exterior plexiglass panels? michaelapk at 2:25pm 01.17.21 Thanks. Very helpful. Nice boat.
Anyone Remove their Hood Furler Drive Unit? d-marko at 2:11pm 01.17.21 You're welcome - if you've gotten this far and then you can separate the two pieces, you should be a
Anyone Remove their Hood Furler Drive Unit? snoopy_ at 2:01pm 01.17.21 d-marko, Thank you much, I will give it a try next Friday; next day off. I would love to get this
Anyone Remove their Hood Furler Drive Unit? d-marko at 1:58pm 01.17.21 Yes. Separating the drive unit from the foil is the key to getting enough clearance to access the tu
Prada cup on TV cb32863 at 1:38pm 01.17.21 From what I have read so far, it was the force of " landing " that caused the hole. Have seen some s
Anyone Remove their Hood Furler Drive Unit? (1) snoopy_ at 1:29pm 01.17.21 d-marko, Damn. :( Now that you ask, I don't think I was sliding the drive unit up and over the foil
Prada cup on TV Davidasailor26 at 1:28pm 01.17.21 wondering if the Patriot didn't receive some hull damage from it's "event". she was sitting awfully
Prada cup on TV (1) RussC at 1:02pm 01.17.21 wondering if the Patriot didn't receive some hull damage from it's "event". she was sitting awfully
Prada cup on TV RussC at 12:59pm 01.17.21 This is the schedule page. Subject to change of races are cancelled. https://www.americascup.com/e
1994 Hunter Legend 35.5 Battery Charger Location Ralph Johnstone at 12:58pm 01.17.21 I'm sorry, but with that meagre description you've given, even the smartest of electrical types here
Anyone Remove their Hood Furler Drive Unit? d-marko at 12:55pm 01.17.21 Alright half way there. Just to confirm: you were able to slide the furling drive unit up over the f
Masts of adjacent boats connected Ralph Johnstone at 12:32pm 01.17.21 How much drinking was involved that night? I mean by you, not the alleged captains of those mysteri
Anyone Remove their Hood Furler Drive Unit? (3) snoopy_ at 12:29pm 01.17.21 I was defeated today. I used my jib halyard to relieve the forestay, then loosening the tension on
Masts of adjacent boats connected Ralph Johnstone at 12:27pm 01.17.21
Masts of adjacent boats connected Tally Ho at 12:21pm 01.17.21 I took your advice as much as I could. I just got off the phone with the marina. The dock boy guy h
Stern tube hose replacement Yamaha 30 (1) Tally Ho at 12:20pm 01.17.21
fresh water fittings. Ralph Johnstone at 12:11pm 01.17.21 2 and a half gallon Poland Spring water jugs... stow very nicely and the spigot makes using easy.
Stern tube hose replacement Yamaha 30 (1) Tally Ho at 12:09pm 01.17.21 Wow...I had to look that up...sure enough...engine under the V! will need to disconnect the shaft a

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