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Where's it leaking from? thedarc at 2:59pm 06.12.06 Mid-Size Boats 12/1773 We just purchased our catalina 30 and it seems to be taking on water at about 3/4 gallon a day. I'
35.5 Charger replacement Don at 2:48pm 06.12.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/827 The battery charger on my 1992 - 35.5 finally died. The location is deep, deep down in the rear star
Keel bolt issues LoriPetersen at 4:19pm 06.12.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1915 Help!I bought my Hunter 35.5 4 yrs ago, had a survey and all was well. We hit a rock motoring at 6
Towing requirements Chris at 4:30pm 06.12.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/733 Time for a new vehicle and want a smaller SUV type but still able to pull the 26X. I can't seem to f
Insurance question Fred7797 at 5:29pm 06.12.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1028 The insurance carrier is asking for a survey on our 1996 Catalina 320 as a condition of renewal. We
o Interested in buying a 26. Ian Hickman at 12:33am 06.11.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1245 I am very interested in a Macgregor 26. I am looking to sail on the Severn Estuary / South Wales, UK*
460 electrical systems Ted at 12:27am 06.11.06 Big Boats 2/889 Took a look at the 466 yesterday. The engine box seems very tight. Anybody add a large frame alterna
Catalina 30 Mast/Cabin Compression infamous-bob19219 at 12:11am 06.11.06 Catalina 30 8/5246 I am considering purchasing this Catalina 30 std mast but am concerned the surveyor has found the ma
Engine Stalling Bill F. at 10:11pm 06.10.06 Other Sailboats 6/1610 My Atomic 4 engine will start well and runs well at low RPM's. When speeded up, or when the engine
Just bought a 13 watt Solar Mel E. at 1:16am 06.11.06 Ask All Sailors 4/939 charger on eBay. Can it be hooked to the two (2)Battery bank directly on my 26X? Someplace I thought
Mac 25 top closures Tomasan1018 at 1:02am 06.11.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/844 I purchased an '84 Mac 25 last year; pretty good shape, just needed a some electrical re-wiring ' ne
taking on water Linda7266 at 12:50am 06.11.06 Smaller Boats 3/1100 Hope someone can help. Hubby and I have a 25' with swing keal. We have been taking on water, approx
Help finding past articles Pat T at 1:31am 06.11.06 Big Boats 2/1075 I can not find my original post and replies relating to transmission rattle from May 29? It was unde
Get red dirt stains out of sails joesparks at 4:10am 06.11.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1432 I live in Oklahoma where we have lots of red dirt. A kind of wasp we call mud dobbers or dirt dobber
Fuel leak JON at 4:05am 06.11.06 Mid-Size Boats 7/1104 My bilge was full of diseal fuel,I couldnt find the leak so I guess its my fuel tank ,How do i get i
Advice needed Old Crow at 4:05am 06.11.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1249 I am looking at a 51ft Formosa Ketch center cockpit and would like to make it a live aboard, also wo
free coast pilots Ross at 2:24am 06.11.06 Ask All Sailors 0/795 For what it may be worth we can now down load all of the US Coast Pilots from this link:http://nau
weather helm & boom position Don Guillette at 8:22am 06.11.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 8/2612 Mates: I was talking to a sail trim lister this morning. He was embarressed to ask the questions on
Remove diesel from boat Capt. Ron at 7:03am 06.11.06 Other Sailboats 3/806 My 86 Citation is powered by a Yanmar 3GM30f which is under the sink in the galley. It looks like it
Ideas for a new owner David at 6:07am 06.11.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/764 I just bought a 2005 26M and need to install a pump out style head, and a fresh water storage tank.

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Joker valve substitute for Thetford Headmate justsomeguy at 2:40pm 06.19.21 Can anyone give me some first hand knowledge? https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/joker-valv
West Marine Sold (again) ggrizzard at 2:30pm 06.19.21 And I was concerned that no one but me would care!!! :biggrin:
Replacing furling line on under deck furler nveater at 1:32pm 06.19.21 I have the Hood under deck Furler on my 33.5. While it was a bit fiddley, it wasn't that difficult t
West Marine Sold (again) Kings Gambit at 12:54pm 06.19.21 Yeah. The two things customers, and most everybody, hate most to pay for are shipping and parking. C
My "new" 2000 Mac26X trailer, does it have surge brakes? Wade Gizzy at 12:49pm 06.19.21 I had a 300 mile trip home from Ohio to Harrisburg, Pa on interstate 80 across the Appalachian mount
West Marine Sold (again) Davidasailor26 at 12:31pm 06.19.21 Defender is my go to on-line store. If I order in the AM its at my door the next day. That used to
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install (2) Closing Time at 11:56am 06.19.21
UPS must hate sailors Capt jgw at 11:55am 06.19.21 I just got a gallon epoxy kit delivered by UPS. Outside of the box was wet and sticky and I thought
Sail Cover Between Sailing Days duck21 at 11:52am 06.19.21 I was pretty pro-active with daily covering on my Catalina. However, on our new Hunter 376 the bimin
Funny Friday!!! SFS at 11:45am 06.19.21 I want to know what the guy on the right is using for bait :biggrin: He's gonna need a bigger reel
Traveler car replacement for Newport 17' (1) Ward H at 11:27am 06.19.21 @Dzianko Welcome to the forum! My first sailboat was a 76 Newport 17. Fun boat. Is this the traveler
Lookout for Abandoned Piers (3) Davidasailor26 at 11:08am 06.19.21 Another example of why I really, really hate vector charts. And NOAA is discontinuing raster charts
Lookout for Abandoned Piers Davidasailor26 at 10:53am 06.19.21 It's an unfortunate newbie mistake. And sometimes a not-so-newbie mistake - https://www.yachtingw
Boat Explosion in Greenport Rick Webb at 10:45am 06.19.21 Anyone else old enough to remember potato cannons? They were all the rage for about a year. Raw p
Replacing furling line on under deck furler Rcd1649 at 10:39am 06.19.21 Thank you Terry. in this case once we ran the rope through we discarded the old one, so no need for
UPS must hate sailors (1) thinwater at 10:32am 06.19.21 That's improper packaging for oil-based paint IMO and experience. Should have been in haz mat packag
Wooden blocks for my Keel Sailor Sue at 10:26am 06.19.21 How about cement blocks with treated lumber 2x8, 2x10, or 2x12 on top?
So yeah, bought a sailboat... (2) Horse Opera at 10:10am 06.19.21 Today I also bought some repair supplies. Resin, tint, and some bitchen 3M sandpaper. I have plans f
West Marine Sold (again) Ward H at 10:09am 06.19.21 Here in Barnegat/Forked River area we're very lucky to have a marine/hardware store that is very wel
West Marine Sold (again) Kings Gambit at 9:53am 06.19.21

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