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YSM 12 Problem Rick at 12:30pm 09.08.06 Smaller Boats 5/1133 Frustrated and could use some help. Rebuilt my YSM 12 over the winter. Everything is new or overhaul
Teak treatments. ManaUser at 12:45pm 09.08.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1036 So we bought a Catalina 30 a few months back and the teak on the outside needs some work. The wood i
Katrina salvaged gear & tackle Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 2:28pm 09.08.06 Ask All Sailors 6/878 Would anyone know of anywhere to find good used gear (deck tackle, blocks, shackles, sheets, halyard
Standing rigging diameter CP-Mike at 4:17pm 09.08.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1130 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 5/1059 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 1/1124 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 22/1631 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 0/916 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 1/1132 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 7/1456 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 3/980 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 6/930 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 0/1656 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 12/1715 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 4/1003 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 1/840 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 4/1022 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 1/5375 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 8/1602 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 2/1089 I was reading the thread about the speed logs and that got me thinking about replacing my rapidly fa

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Reefing Cringle?? Hayden Watson at 2:31pm 06.14.21 You could think if it that way. I have one on my C30 TR/BS and have a 4:1 block and tackle which co
Hunter 45DS SeaTalk Backbone sail sfbay at 2:31pm 06.14.21 Welcome to the forum!! Not a 45DS but my 46 has it located inside the panel adjacent to the navigat
Reefing Cringle?? cstats at 2:25pm 06.14.21 flatting the leading edge of the sail, taking the belly out, as the wind increases nothing to do
Solar panel installation - Oceanis 31 - advice (1) Bluenose at 1:57pm 06.14.21 If you are trickle charging a 20 watt panel is sufficient. I got the panel, flipped it over and scre
Do you BELIEVE... in Rogue Waves? capta at 1:54pm 06.14.21 I know they exist; I've seen the damage they have done to freighters. But these "rogue waves" under
Traveler Don Guillette at 1:53pm 06.14.21 Hello Don -- SO, I actually did this in reverse. I found the charts some time ago and have been wor
Should I run away, find out more, or jump on this? Catalina 30 sail sfbay at 1:49pm 06.14.21 phobucket..............I am happy to look at the boat OR just talk about sailing in the San Francisc
Is tuning the rigging necessary? Thaniel at 1:48pm 06.14.21 Do we have to tune the rigging "have to" seems pretty subjective. To be very literal, will it sa
Chartplotters and GPS how do you decide. Rick486 at 1:44pm 06.14.21 Our 2002 Garmin 3210 is at sea now on it's way from Grenada to Newport, hopefully, nonstop. When I'
Anchor chain rubbing strip Bluenose at 1:43pm 06.14.21 On my B331, I had some old teak pieces that I through bolted. I leave them unfinished with countersu
another really good reason not to ground at low tide.. Thaniel at 1:37pm 06.14.21
Steering Cable Fell Off ToddS at 1:35pm 06.14.21 I know where mine is (and it is easily/quickly accessible), and while I KNOW how to install it in th
Chartplotters and GPS how do you decide. capta at 1:32pm 06.14.21 Our 2002 Garmin 3210 is at sea now on it's way from Grenada to Newport, hopefully, nonstop. When I'm
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) shemandr at 1:28pm 06.14.21 I loved sailing in the Off Soundings Series. you could make an interesting rules problem by look
Appropriate sealant and when to wax after bottom painting capta at 1:11pm 06.14.21 What dlochner said above. I have bought so many tubes of 5200, over the years, thinking I would one
Albin Marin Vega 27 - Any Owners Input Appreciated africanmarco at 1:10pm 06.14.21 I have an Albin Vega series III since 2011, so I am biased in favour of the boat. Structural, sturdy
Should I run away, find out more, or jump on this? Catalina 30 Richard19068 at 1:04pm 06.14.21
another really good reason not to ground at low tide.. capta at 1:04pm 06.14.21
Reefing Cringle?? jon hansen at 1:00pm 06.14.21 flatting the leading edge of the sail, taking the belly out, as the wind increases nothing to do w
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) glaufman at 12:57pm 06.14.21 Agreed. Assuming someone SAW them do turns

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