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keel bolts carp at 5:01am 10.18.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 14/3230 I've got a 1977 Catalina 27 and the keel bolts are obviously not stainless- they're really funky wit
Sliding Companion way hatch broken ... walmsleyc at 5:06am 10.18.06 Big Boats 4/1186 The sliding plexiglass/lexan companion way hatch on my 1987 Legend 35 broke recently. It now slides
Stereo Installation (1) wave at 2:04am 10.18.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1209 I bought a cd player and 4 speakers for my 89 c25 where there was previously none and am wondering w
Low Sulfer Diesel Jim Bessinger at 1:55am 10.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1235 Does anyone know how the new low sulpher deisel fuel will affect the older engines?
Class action lawsuit on rudders for 450 and 460 Sly Fox at 1:49am 10.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2270 Does any have any information concerning the pending class action lawsuit concerning rudder failures
Sailboat covers? Christine7623 at 5:28am 10.18.06 Trailer Sailors 6/1679 I just purchased a 1977 Mac 22. It will live in my driveway for now (unless I'm trailing it or saili
Cutlass bearing Briann at 5:50am 10.18.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/1089 Does anyone know the size or a part number for a cutlass bearing for a Hunter 31 which has a 1" shaf
Parts for a Macgregor 26 lstyles at 5:58am 10.18.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1506 Hi,I was wondering if there are any "stores" that have parts for old macgregors? I know that Havenc
Rasmus Steering Cylinder (Vetus) Steve22110 at 9:01am 10.18.06 Hallberg-Rassy 5/2364 I have a leaky steering cylinder on my 1973 Rasmus. H-R parts can not help me, nor can Vetus. Has
profurl parts Terry in Naples at 7:18am 10.18.06 Ask All Sailors 3/3059 I have a 1988 profurl P40 on my 34 Catalina. ON the drum part there are 4 guides that stick up and r
Sailing in Aruba White Sail at 6:46am 10.18.06 Ask All Sailors 0/851 Anyone sailed in Aruba, any suggestions on where to rent a boat?
Spreaders Mac at 11:31am 10.18.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1016 I need to replace the plastic parts in the end of the spreaders, where can I get them for a 1983 Mac
Honda Portable Generators jhhamner at 11:30am 10.18.06 Big Boats 5/1124 I have decided to purchase a Honda EU2000 generator. I've seen a recommendation on dealers with good
cleaning the deck Tom Colley at 11:51am 10.18.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1498 I've been cleaning, polishing, waxing the hull; what the best way to bring a dull deck back to life
Packing Gland Questionv6 ron at 1:38pm 10.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/950 I need to service my packing gland (thighten or replace). My question is can I do this with the boat
Bulkhead tabing H37c Robert Selfe at 1:51pm 10.18.06 The Cherubini Hunters 2/953 When looking at the bulkhead bonding, fwd port side salon, there is no tabing bonding the bulkhead t
Autohelm, How much power am I using? Bad Obsession at 9:57am 10.18.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1115 I am already planning my vacation to leave Colonial Beach next year. I am seriously considering lea
New 26 owner Tom S AZ at 11:12am 10.18.06 Smaller Boats 3/1074 I recently bought a 26. What is the best way to get a manual? The boat did not come with one.
Need a Kenyon Alcohol stove for my H30 K7MX at 11:03am 10.18.06 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1216 Does anyone have a Kenyon alcohol stove that was used on the 79 H30? I think it was a model 206. M
Portsmouth trip up on the web Jim Seamans at 10:48am 10.18.06 Ask All Sailors 4/814 This a trip report of our little sail down to Portsmouth and back..JimS/V Jav

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Hunter 33 Traveler Stops (1) RoyS at 5:17am 08.06.21 Rabe, I do not think I have them anymore. Removed that in 2003. Looking for something to do on your
Looking to buy Sirocco 15 sailboat 1970s sail sfbay at 5:13am 08.06.21 Here is one for sale: 1972 Sirocco S-15 Sailboat \| ksl.com Nice sailboat: SailboatData.com - SIROCC
A forewarning to those with cockpit drains and outboard rudders (also a crazy story) Project_Mayhem at 5:08am 08.06.21 Why don't they use a Kinetic rope for towing? Seems that would absorb the initial shock of the rope
Oday 15ft Centerboard rope replacement RaleighRancher at 4:41am 08.06.21 This diagram, though for a Javelin, might also help: O'Day Javelin centerboard issue
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 4:38am 08.06.21 I've heard this story quite a few times but this is the first time I've seen proof! :yikes::yikes:
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 4:30am 08.06.21 I'm sure that if it were the entrance that was having problems, they'd block it open. -Will
Pod Drive on Full Keel Sailboat? kloudie1 at 4:30am 08.06.21 If you are so inclined, these guys seem to have a good system: Electric Yacht - Electric Sailboat Mo
Funny Friday!!! (1) Kermit at 4:01am 08.06.21 I saw this at Walmart this week. Perfect illustration of the Hotel California Rule.
Transport Costs? Apex at 3:38am 08.06.21 Boat is on a lake, fresh water. So nobsailing back. Boat Logistics is doing the move, so good to he
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker (1) Maine Sail at 3:28am 08.06.21
Mary E All U Get at 2:06am 08.06.21
A forewarning to those with cockpit drains and outboard rudders (also a crazy story) Daveinet at 9:41pm 08.05.21 Why don't they use a Kinetic rope for towing? Seems that would absorb the initial shock of the rope
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Alan Gomes at 9:35pm 08.05.21
Old dinghy like a Dyer Dhow in shape KieranP at 9:17pm 08.05.21 Mine does not have molded in stern seat and star/port bench seats but shape is identical. Does anyon
Old dinghy like a Dyer Dhow in shape (1) KieranP at 9:15pm 08.05.21 Photos please dj
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner LakeShark at 8:58pm 08.05.21 I disagree. Sure, if one pulls the spreader line too tight, one could theoretically pull out a clea
Throttle position while sailing? Stu Jackson at 8:31pm 08.05.21 Ditto for what fluid to put in it. i forgot that. Very important, thx for the reminder.
A forewarning to those with cockpit drains and outboard rudders (also a crazy story) FDL S2 at 8:25pm 08.05.21 I've towed 3 or 4 disabled power boats and I've always had them throw me their line after they secu
Slight leak / water presence in bilge area forward of motor/behind bilge pump area. AwwShucks at 8:13pm 08.05.21
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Alan Gomes at 8:11pm 08.05.21

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