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Spreaders Kelly J Odom at 12:34am 07.19.06 Other Sailboats 7/1420 I own a 1964 Alberg 35, and the spreaders have seen better days. Does anyone know what the original
VSD Water pumps Tim R. at 12:04am 07.19.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1393 Anyone have any experience, good or bad, with the variable speed water pumps that most all producers
12 volt power Kevin Jeske at 12:48am 07.19.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1147 I just purchased a Catalina 22 and have questions about the electrical system. It appears simple -
Newbie Sail Question Jeremy at 1:13am 07.19.06 Smaller Boats 5/944 Hi all, I just recently got an 86 Hunter 23 and have had her out in the intercoastal once so far. W
Height zzhunter at 1:32am 07.19.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1045 For the purpose of transporting a 1980 Catalina 27, can anyone tell me the overall height of this bo
Benny Oceanis rigging screw chamac at 2:08am 07.19.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1136 Hi AllI recently had to cut one of the rigging screws off of my Beneteau Oceanis 400. Got put under
Rick D: Question about 40.5 new holding tank Tim at 2:10am 07.19.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/758 Hi Rick,We are getting ready to order a tank from Triple M. Did all of the hose connections line u
H 25.5 sagging pop top (1) BobKat at 2:15am 07.19.06 Smaller Boats 5/935 For all you H 25.5 sailors, have any of you noticed your pop top sagging down the centerline? I post
Spinaker question for an O'Day 222 Chuck R at 2:16am 07.19.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1029 The specification listed here on the forum show that the mast for the 222 O'Day is 34' 10" tall. Th
Recommended handheld GPS device? csommers79 at 2:34am 07.19.06 Ask All Sailors 27/1947 i'm new to the handheld GPS market and was hoping to gather some feedback on recommended waterproof
Winches David McAlpine at 2:48am 07.19.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/940 I am trying to fnd the manufacturer of the winches on the boat. One is broken and I need instruction
portlights questions Al at 2:57am 07.19.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/892 Hey, All. I'm reviving a 1978 Mac 22..two major things have left to do - portlights and standing rig
When Sailors Operate Powerboats Herb Parsons at 3:05am 07.19.06 Ask All Sailors 6/951 PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A steering problem caused a new cruise ship to roll abruptly Tuesday, th
O'Day 30 Bilge and Plumbing DarkNStormy at 3:10am 07.19.06 Bigger Boats 4/1528 Can anyone point me to the bilge pump on an O'Day 30. Also, explain the 3-way valve and pump under
Hunter 40.5 windlass Tim at 3:15am 07.19.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1359 Our 40.5 came with a verticle windlass mounted sideways (horizontally) in the chain locker. It works
Nicropress VS. Swage on CDI Al at 3:12am 07.19.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1203 Hey again, Standing rigging question.I have an old CDI FF2 furler that came from a larger boat, so
Propane Powered Everything- Stove, Outboard? Trio at 3:35am 07.19.06 Ask All Sailors 17/1720 I am thinking of converting our Hunter 25 to all propane power- stove, grill (which is already propa
carpet on headliner brucemerkel at 4:23am 07.19.06 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1146 My carpet on the headliner is stained with black stains-probably mold. My wife wants it taken off.
It's a sickness ~~_/)~~_/)~~ (1) soling42 at 5:02am 07.19.06 Smaller Boats 18/1205 I need to see a shrinkCasually reading the ads on Sunday I found a super sweet deal on a nearly ne
Need a Trailer Jeff at 5:23am 07.19.06 Other Sailboats 0/692 Could you please share any thoughts on how to purchase a new or used trailer for a 2003 Catalina Cap

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1990 Hunter 18.5 Soft Vang sail sfbay at 2:36pm 07.12.21 Same question came up on this thread: (1) Should my 18.5 have a boom vang \| Sailboat Owners Forums
Anchor locker confusion Len Ingalls at 2:33pm 07.12.21 Should the chain locker have a 1/2" drain hole out thru the stem,assuming that is a watertight bulkh
Navico Simrand WP-30 Richard19068 at 2:33pm 07.12.21 @dmax Here is a photo: 12.07.2021_16.15.03_REC . Are these two rollers (arrows) supposed to be diff
Navico Simrand WP-30 (1) Richard19068 at 2:31pm 07.12.21 The bottom of this attachment has some pointers on assembly.
Anchor locker confusion Rick486 at 2:22pm 07.12.21 On my similar setup I removed the cover that is stamped "Simpson Lawrence" so I could easily wrap th
Navico Simrand WP-30 mikemoyer at 2:20pm 07.12.21 @dmax Here is a photo: 12.07.2021_16.15.03_REC . Are these two rollers (arrows) supposed to be diffe
Anchor locker confusion sail sfbay at 2:17pm 07.12.21 Ouch!! Is this a trick question and ALL the rode is chain and the photo only shows a short section
Tach stopped balmar 614 Maine Sail at 2:14pm 07.12.21 Yes it does and this is the first time its ever happened........ Sun was burning bright in the late
Navico Simrand WP-30 Richard19068 at 2:12pm 07.12.21 If you can get the drive ring off they are loose enough. Normally you loosen them just enogh to get
Navico Simrand WP-30 dmax at 2:08pm 07.12.21 Sorry - I forgot that the allen bolts are accessible via small holes from the outside - I just loose
Navico Simrand WP-30 mikemoyer at 1:59pm 07.12.21 Yes, you tighten the allen bolts on the six wheels prior to putting the cover on. The bolts hold th
Navico Simrand WP-30 Richard19068 at 1:56pm 07.12.21 Nope. Is that something I should do? Should I loosen them before disassembling and then tighten aft
Navico Simrand WP-30 dmax at 1:53pm 07.12.21 Yes, you tighten the allen bolts on the six wheels prior to putting the cover on. The bolts hold the
Hunter Stainless Arch Georgedoyle at 1:47pm 07.12.21
Navico Simrand WP-30 mikemoyer at 1:47pm 07.12.21 Good luck and please post how it goes. I'm curious about those 3D printed ring rollers. Sorry for
Venture 24 pop top. sail sfbay at 1:46pm 07.12.21 Welcome to the forum!! Same question came up on these threads: Pop Top Struts? \| Sailboat Owners Fo
Autohelm MikeHoncho at 1:41pm 07.12.21 Autohelm 3000 has no way of connecting to any other component except a wired remote and I think a w
Navico Simrand WP-30 Richard19068 at 1:32pm 07.12.21 I think I see what you mean...the edge of the rollers may be worn so new rollers would have a sharp
Navico Simrand WP-30 mikemoyer at 1:16pm 07.12.21 Have you had it apart for inspection? Sounds like you must have since the ring is popping off. The
Navico Simrand WP-30 (1) Richard19068 at 1:07pm 07.12.21 I'm looking for WP-30 wheel pilot parts. If you have an old unit sitting around I'd love to buy it

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