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Baby gats a bath! (1) PrivateerTradin at 12:13pm 09.28.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/960 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 4/1324 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 0/1337 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 3/1348 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 2/1477 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 4/1009 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 2/1320 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 0/4466 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 11/1024 "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 4/1182 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 7/1489 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 3/1090 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 2/871 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 1/1113 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 13/3913 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 1/806 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 1/1418 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 0/1555 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 2/1062 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 5/1396 Recently purchased a 1984 Hunter 25.5 and am replacing the halyards this weekend. While the mast is

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Main sheet rigging - H33.5 nveater at 7:26am 07.26.21 My 1994 33.5 is set up like Don's and resembles the diagram in SFbay's illustration. Traveller is fo
Sail repair advice? sail sfbay at 7:18am 07.26.21 Ditto Scott T-Bird ..................after my used (unknown age) head sail ripped I took it down, go
Sail repair advice? Scott T-Bird at 7:13am 07.26.21 That's a wakeup call for anybody thinking about getting rid of that spare sail they may own! It's g
Hunter 41DS engine room blower replacement Parsons at 7:11am 07.26.21 I don't use it much in the winter, but my understanding primary use case is ensuring a touch of cold
Sail repair advice? kingle at 7:08am 07.26.21 Hey all, While out on the harbor the other evening my main developed a tear about six feet in lengt
First time boat owner... Battery alarm (1) Davidasailor26 at 7:07am 07.26.21 As an update, we were on the boat the rest of Saturday, through Sunday morning. The alarm didn't s
First time boat owner... Battery alarm jssailem at 6:54am 07.26.21 Simultaneous Three-Battery Bank Charging Truecharge+ has three separate DC positive terminals to all
Hunter 41DS engine room blower replacement Daniel K at 6:50am 07.26.21
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis (1) sunlover at 6:46am 07.26.21 My 323 has a dedicated breaker for the stove gas line on the circuit breaker panel at the nav desk.
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis sunlover at 6:43am 07.26.21 My 323 has a dedicated breaker for the stove gas line on the circuit breaker panel at the nav desk.
New Rudder? Pat Hooyman at 6:39am 07.26.21 Hello everyone, I need some advice regarding the rudder on my H26. The current rudder needs rep
Boat mover BL_Sailor at 6:37am 07.26.21 Highly recommend Derek Leslie, Sailors Moving Sailors (Sailboat Transports). He's based in Nashville
Water stain in cabin next to bulkhead young_gray at 6:36am 07.26.21 I'd be more concerned about the hull damage and condition of the engine. There are also issues on
Boat mover sail sfbay at 6:35am 07.26.21 Do an internet search on "louisiana sailboat transport with crane" and you will find many transporte
Boat mover BaC at 6:21am 07.26.21 The boat was delivered on float off trailer and sign truck with lift for mast raising.
New Rudder? DeliriousSailor at 6:19am 07.26.21
Great weekend! Timm R Oday25 at 6:15am 07.26.21 Now that's the post that some of us need to read. Thanks
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis DougM at 6:15am 07.26.21 My 323 has a dedicated breaker for the stove gas line on the circuit breaker panel at the nav desk.
First time boat owner... Battery alarm kodiak1120 at 6:06am 07.26.21 As an update, we were on the boat the rest of Saturday, through Sunday morning. The alarm didn't so
Surveyor in Seattle area? Tedd at 6:00am 07.26.21 Thanks, guys!

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