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Newbie ? blocks at base of mast, installation Doghouse at 1:21am 06.13.06 Ask All Sailors 3/987 I have a series of blocks at the base of my mast for ... I need to add an additional for the boom v
New "rOnDAYvous report" e-newsletter Pete at 1:42am 06.13.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/864 The latest issue of "The rOnDAYvous Report" newsletter is ready for e-mailing. It's all about the up
Squeeky bilge floor hatches Irish Ayes (#333) at 1:37am 06.13.06 Catalina 310 5/1771 I'm going nuts with the squeeking whenever we step on the boards which give access to the bilge. We'
Oil Changing Pump Tom at 2:17am 06.13.06 Ask All Sailors 12/2152 Anyone have a favorite pump for changing oil??? I first tried the little brass pump sold at Wal-mart
Enkes AR6 parts Pilot_Racer at 2:41am 06.13.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1379 I recently saw a request from a MacGregor 21 owner regarding the inner bearing (material) for his En
Merriman steering pedestal replacement richard18986 at 2:40am 06.13.06 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1648 My Merriman steering pedestal base is severely corroding and i need of replacement. I know I am not
nico solar vents Howard9071 at 3:01am 06.13.06 Ask All Sailors 10/2387 Hey guys, I have three Nico solar vents. Two have battery backups for night time. These work when th
Sheer Pins Larry at 4:43am 06.13.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/755 My rudder always comes up a couple times every time I take the boat out and usually not from touchin
Squeeling Jabsco Bill at 4:34am 06.13.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1530 When pumping the handle on my Jabsco, loud squeeling results.......can I lubricate down the handle s
Winch Nick Smith at 5:13am 06.13.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/799 Looking for a top cover to a two speed 1983 vintage, Lewmar Winch Number 40.
No interest in the Jesters challenge? Dennis at 6:17am 06.13.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1117 There sure doesnt seem to be any interest in the Trans-Atlantic race now underway, the Jesters chall
new porta-potti Dave D 94 H26 at 6:12am 06.13.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1342 Hi Peggy and all! It looks like I'm going to have to repair my sani-potti again. It's probably origi
Gray brand port screens Dave D, '94 H26 at 6:04am 06.13.06 Smaller Boats 2/988 I found that my ports are Gray by the stamp on the trim ring, and I've sourced screens here at the C
VERY disappointed with Catalina! Tim McCarty at 8:13am 06.13.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 27/2842 Last year, when we pulled our brand new 2005 C-310 out of the water, we noticed severe delamination
Lowering Mast Kim at 8:55am 06.13.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1281 O.K. I'm back! First of all thanks for your responses, they helped more than you know. Now, the n
replace batteries joe at 8:54am 06.13.06 Catalina 310 2/1535 does anyone have any suggestions on replacing the batteries in the c310? what type and is it a poss
My boat sank!! Dale Wilson at 9:14am 06.13.06 Big Boats 13/1596 Need some advice. My H34 sank at my dock. Just launched it on Sunday. Didn't see anything when I
Cruizin the Bahamas in a 25.5! part one: (1) Steph and Brian at 9:24am 06.13.06 Smaller Boats 16/1132 Hey everybody! Bahamas trip part one is up... sorry it's so short, there's just not much internet a
Catalina 30 owners association. Fanfare at 9:31am 06.13.06 Catalina 30 3/2025 Greetings one and all.As a relativity new owner oa a Catalina 30, I would like to find an owners as
Cleaning pleated shades Harold at 10:26am 06.13.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1114 Phil,I bought the pleated shades from your site and am very happy with them. But they need to be

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Worried about my holding tank coming loose (1) MikeTheHunter at 8:45am 04.18.21 Anyway, thanks for the discussion. I have bought rolled-up yoga mats ($10 each from TJ Maxx) and ins
Rust on arch base weld Ralph Johnstone at 8:42am 04.18.21 The Admiral may even call it slovenly And want it gone from her boat. Admiral may even be looking
Midship Cleat Location for '78 Hunter 27 DArcy at 8:36am 04.18.21 Fasten the cleat to the deck with 5200. Please don't use 5200 to mount cleats, someone will curse
Acetone a safe cleaner? sail sfbay at 8:31am 04.18.21 Is it metal or rubber? If metal acetone is OK in my opinion. If rubber I would not use acetone as i
Lead keel, non-copper paint sail sfbay at 8:26am 04.18.21 I would follow the antifouning paint manufacturer's recommendation. You might find these two thre
Lead keel, non-copper paint DArcy at 8:26am 04.18.21 Lead oxidizes incredibly quickly and the lead oxide layer is a really poor bond. In order to get a g
Midship Cleat Location for '78 Hunter 27 DianaOfBurlington at 8:06am 04.18.21 Cleats mounted on steel metal "L" brackets and bolted to the sides of the rail. channel is bette
H23.5 Centerboard Bracket Bolt Stuck Rick Webb at 7:44am 04.18.21 There is a chance of breaking the weld of the nut on the bracket but I think the multiple taps from
Worried about my holding tank coming loose JamesG161 at 7:23am 04.18.21 You're splitting hairs I am being accurate, as you try to be also.;) The value 8.333 lbs/gal is a
How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave? RoyS at 7:08am 04.18.21 I rebuilt my 2QM15 about seven years ago. Never had smoke like you describe. Something is clearly wr
change steering wheel hunter 29.5 dLj at 6:58am 04.18.21 Yes . . . I've edited my other post to correct the chuckle! :beer: well, I glad you didn't here,
How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave? dhjay at 6:11am 04.18.21 I rebuilt our 2GM20F over the winter. Starts immediately with no drama. Runs beautifully. No smoke o
change steering wheel hunter 29.5 kappykaplan at 6:09am 04.18.21 I'm guessing you used Google translate for my post? Yes . . . I've edited my other post to correct
Worried about my holding tank coming loose Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:08am 04.18.21 You're splitting hairs over 2-3 ounces at most. Solid waste is 75% water, an entire roll of TP would
Funny Friday!!! SFS at 6:05am 04.18.21 Will is trying to snow us. The second picture is clearly the world's largest wheel of yellow chedda
change steering wheel hunter 29.5 dLj at 6:03am 04.18.21 My wheel comes off very easily - have never needed a wheel puller. Lucky for you. But wouldn't one
change steering wheel hunter 29.5 kappykaplan at 5:50am 04.18.21 My wheel comes off very easily - have never needed a wheel puller.
change steering wheel hunter 29.5 kappykaplan at 5:49am 04.18.21 I agree with @Brian D - your wheel will need a wheel puller to remove it. At least I haven't seen a
Thinking about painting my hull john6206 at 5:40am 04.18.21 I know this is off topic, but I noticed you've owned a Catalina 18. I've been looking to buy a Cat
change steering wheel hunter 29.5 dLj at 5:39am 04.18.21 Yes, removing the wheel is safe to do. The rudder will not fall off. But your wheel might be stuck

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