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Baby gats a bath! (1) PrivateerTradin at 12:13pm 09.28.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/956 Well, it took awhile...But here is the next installment, on my 'lil project...(It is AMAZING what a
Simrad Auto pilot adjustment Jack2438 at 11:40am 09.28.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1316 There is no question here but I thought I would pass along an idea for those who my have a Simrad au
Hatch knobs Brian at 2:00pm 09.28.06 Catalina 30 0/1327 One of the first items I had to replce on my newly acquired 30' were the missing or frozen hatch kno
Interior liner material? Ron Flubacker at 2:52pm 09.28.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1339 My cabin liner is in need of tear out and replacement. What material have any of you found to be th
27 Tall Rig Forestay Length Don Jackson at 2:27pm 09.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1470 I need the length of the standard 27 Catalina Tall Rig forestay.
260 Salon Steve Ray at 2:22pm 09.28.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1006 Wife and I are looking to buy a used 260. We looked at a new one, but we don't like the fact that t
Fixing a Bomar Hatch Brian at 2:09pm 09.28.06 Catalina 30 2/1309 Has anyone had to drill out a broken screw on a Bomar hatch. One of the hatch arm hinge screws is b
Recovering Catalina 30 interior cushions (1) Brian at 2:05pm 09.28.06 Catalina 30 0/4452 We just had our 1985 Catalina 30 cushions all recovered. One of the items I could not find in all o
Sailing - Sunrise (1) Jim Seamans at 8:37pm 09.26.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1015 "I do not live to sail, but I sail in order that I may live,and return with greater zest to the la
Used Sails Rick19254 at 8:39pm 09.26.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1176 I'm in the market for used sails. I would like to cut down a 150% Genoa and use it for a Harken Fur
Smell taking up residence Andy at 8:43pm 09.26.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1483 I am sorry to ask this question - probably the millionth time - but I was unable to search the archi
toplift John Lovas at 8:57pm 09.26.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1087 Any suggestions on how to add a toplift to my '77 Mariner?
Rubber/diesel smell around fuel tank Maria at 9:26pm 09.26.06 Big Boats 2/858 The rubber/diesel smell (not quite sure which) around the fuel tank has been increasing over the pas
stemhead fitting al16497 at 10:53pm 09.26.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1110 can i change the stem fitting on a 1987 c34 to a newer model stem fitting that does not have the rol
hanging lantern overby at 1:34am 09.27.06 Ask All Sailors 13/3870 Okay, a very simple question here but I still need to ask. We have a Cal 44 and I want to hang a lan
Electrical Panel Tony23670 at 1:22am 09.27.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/803 Still trying to understand my (new to me)1984 Hunter 25.5. The electrical panel has a number of togg
In the mast wiring access Paul F at 1:21am 09.27.06 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1412 In reading through the posts it seems many sailors have cut an access to the mast wiring at the base
stemhead fitting al16497 at 1:11am 09.27.06 Big Boats 0/1552 can i change the stem fitting on a 1987 c34 to a newer model stem fitting that does not have the rol
Wood keel support dimensions Lee Y at 3:07am 09.27.06 Smaller Boats 2/1053 I need to replace the wood keel support on my trailer. The boat is a 1988 so I assume the trailer i
Mast Light Replacement Bulb Larry Cornell at 3:08am 09.27.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/1370 Recently purchased a 1984 Hunter 25.5 and am replacing the halyards this weekend. While the mast is

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How much engine/weight can my motor mount handle? jssailem at 5:00am 07.18.21
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner jssailem at 4:48am 07.18.21 I have a huge amount to learn, but I think I'm ready to attempt a trip out to Catalina in about thr
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Will Gilmore at 4:18am 07.18.21 Jack, I applaud your plans. I've thought that would make a great trip in a Mariner for a long time
Fabricating new gin pole (Hunter 19) Sailavie1 at 10:20pm 07.17.21 Looks like a standard pole end (same as on my H25). The rounded concave end on the pole fits around
How much engine/weight can my motor mount handle? Benny17441 at 10:10pm 07.17.21 There is a difference between the weight of similar horsepower engines whether they are 2 strokes or
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Benny17441 at 9:46pm 07.17.21 We have taken many trips to different sailing venues in a Starwind 22 with a 9.8 HP 2 stroke Nissan
Bleed Fuel Lines on Universal M25? sailnski at 6:24pm 07.17.21 Stu, Thanks for all of the information. I will proceed accordingly. I got my boat last fall and ju
Fabricating new gin pole (Hunter 19) Rick Webb at 6:18pm 07.17.21 Right, Yes, and probably not unusual nor excessive.
Swim ladder OdayAhoy at 6:08pm 07.17.21
A New Record! dlochner at 5:58pm 07.17.21 Is it just me, or has the price of used boats gone way up over the last year? I think it's like eve
A New Record! jaysweet at 5:39pm 07.17.21 They are filling the marina with more sailboats and quite a few more power boats this year. The mar
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner shemandr at 5:28pm 07.17.21 Lynn Cox swam it. I think the other way but nevertheless ...
Fabricating new gin pole (Hunter 19) (2) Wilco at 5:17pm 07.17.21 OK. It appears that the end of my pole was never broken off in the first place. The previous owner
Fabricating new gin pole (Hunter 19) Rick Webb at 4:59pm 07.17.21 The manual seems to show a piece of metal that conforms to the outside of the mast while the post g
Got a new sailing dinghy Davidasailor26 at 4:49pm 07.17.21 I should add that I used a D-Splicer like Ronstan D-Splicer F-Series Fid - Small for pulling the li
Fabricating new gin pole (Hunter 19) (2) Wilco at 4:45pm 07.17.21 Yes, what I have is definetley unusable. The manual seems to show a piece of metal that conforms to
Fabricating new gin pole (Hunter 19) Rick Webb at 4:38pm 07.17.21 It looks exactly like the end of what you have without the other piece of steel stuck into it. If y
Fabricating new gin pole (Hunter 19) Wilco at 4:37pm 07.17.21 Thanks for the quick reply, friend. It looks like Forespar specializes in whisker poles and such. I
Bock Boat Builders Toledo Ohio sail sfbay at 4:33pm 07.17.21 Welcome to the forum!! Do a search on this forum on "vintage bock" and you find a thread with the i
Replacing broken push button cupboard latch on beneteau 31 LloydB at 3:18pm 07.17.21 Beneteau site would be a better ask without pictures.

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