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Who Makes the Best Bimini and Dodgers? A Married Couple at 9:25am 06.12.06 Ask All Sailors 6/3207 I need to find the best supplier of dodgers and bimini's. I am trying to get someone to design somet
Rumb Line versus a constant course Charlie at 9:26am 06.12.06 Big Boats 3/1220 I need a math wizzard to settle an argument. The course from the Sea Buoy at Lake Worth (West Palm
Pros and cons of 1969 Morgan 33 classic Saleef Kafajouffe at 10:54am 06.12.06 Morgan 1/3742 My wife and I own a 1969 Morgan 33 classic. Our home port is Muskegon, Michigan. We sail Muskegon la
hydraulic keel on hunter 216 mrkempsville at 11:15am 06.12.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1747 I am having difficulty getting pressure in the hydraulic keel. When sailing single handed it can r
hey Diesel fuel experts! don954 at 11:55am 06.12.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1150 Does the new additive to diesel fuel damage both poly and epoxy fiberglass fuel tanks or just poly r
tachometer troubles with smart alternator regulator Larry Jackel at 12:08pm 06.12.06 Big Boats 4/3474 Our 2005 Hunter 44 was ordered with a Xantrex-Link 2000R battery monitor, a Link smart voltage regu
UV protection for furled jib Shasta at 12:07pm 06.12.06 Smaller Boats 2/1422 current roller-furling jib on Capri 14.2 does not have a UV protection edge. What is importance of
slugs for mainsail on Capri 14.2 Shasta at 12:01pm 06.12.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1413 just bought a Capri 14.2 (1986). I understand that slugs on mainsail are not standard. Would like
Need Rudder/Tiller for 1986 Capri 14.2 bk13258 at 12:16pm 06.12.06 Smaller Boats 0/1998 Unfortunately my Rudder and Tiller are at the bottom of my pond. After 3 weekends of searching, I a
need help jharvey at 12:21pm 06.12.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1230 Does anybody know the address and or phone # of a place called "Sail covers ' More". They are locate
weather helm gmeyerga at 12:54pm 06.12.06 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1120 Why does a (my?) 1982 H27 (tall rig - deep draft) on a reach under a 110% jib alone(i.e. no main) r
Looking for Spreader end guide tips Marty 26d at 1:51pm 06.12.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/871 HelpI am looking for a source for the plastic spreader end, guide tips, for a Mac 26d.Anybody had
35.5 Cherger replacement Don at 2:47pm 06.12.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/699 The battery charger on my 1992 - 35.5 finally died. The location is deep, deep down in the rear star
Where's it leaking from? thedarc at 2:59pm 06.12.06 Mid-Size Boats 12/1785 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 4/833 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 7/1980 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 1/737 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 11/1030 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 11/1250 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 2/907 Took a look at the 466 yesterday. The engine box seems very tight. Anybody add a large frame alterna

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New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working hvac&r tech at 11:30am 07.03.21 Nice, whatever that white gunk is sounds like the problem unfortunately is all around the hot water
Port of San Diego To Halt In-water Hull Cleaning Activities In SIYB For Two Months This Winter Richard19068 at 11:24am 07.03.21 Here in Puget Sound, hull cleaning has been outlawed for years with ablative bottom paint. This is
Adding a whisker pole topping lift markwbird at 11:19am 07.03.21
Roller furling failure markwbird at 11:14am 07.03.21
What weather forecast makes you cancel your trip? markwbird at 11:11am 07.03.21 Which is more common? Hangover
Port of San Diego To Halt In-water Hull Cleaning Activities In SIYB For Two Months This Winter fstbttms at 11:05am 07.03.21 Like you say..the solution is a non-copper paint that works well in true fouling locations. I think
Port of San Diego To Halt In-water Hull Cleaning Activities In SIYB For Two Months This Winter Leeward Rail at 11:02am 07.03.21 On Vancouver Island they have rules about sewage discharge from boats, when the cities and towns don
Family Cruise Terry Cox at 11:01am 07.03.21 The crew has finally settled on a plan of sorts. They defined it as wanting to go to places. Okay, s
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance (1) Stu Jackson at 11:00am 07.03.21 After too long suffering with the tools Terry mentioned, I went to a tool shop, bought the right siz
Port of San Diego To Halt In-water Hull Cleaning Activities In SIYB For Two Months This Winter fstbttms at 10:58am 07.03.21 Ask me next summer after 12 months in the water and a winter in the Bahamas. I don't need to know
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance Monterey385 at 10:58am 07.03.21
Port of San Diego To Halt In-water Hull Cleaning Activities In SIYB For Two Months This Winter dlochner at 10:57am 07.03.21 There's a reason non-metal anti fouling paints have never gotten much traction in place where fouli
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance Terry Cox at 10:52am 07.03.21 Here's the bible on stuffing box maintenance include wrenches https://marinehowto.com/re-packing-a-
LED Anchor Light KZW at 10:41am 07.03.21 Has anyone used this one? https://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/3186/led-upgrade-navigat
Bleach in water tanks Art12050 at 10:38am 07.03.21
LED Anchor Light (1) KZW at 10:30am 07.03.21 I have had bad luck with replacement bulbs and eventually just replaced the whole fixture with one
Port of San Diego To Halt In-water Hull Cleaning Activities In SIYB For Two Months This Winter fstbttms at 10:25am 07.03.21 There are copper free anti fouling paints. I've been using them for about 4 years. At least in fres
Port of San Diego To Halt In-water Hull Cleaning Activities In SIYB For Two Months This Winter dlochner at 10:15am 07.03.21 There are copper free anti fouling paints. I've been using them for about 4 years. At least in fresh
LED Anchor Light KZW at 10:15am 07.03.21 I have had bad luck with replacement bulbs and eventually just replaced the whole fixture with one
Port of San Diego To Halt In-water Hull Cleaning Activities In SIYB For Two Months This Winter Ken Cross at 10:12am 07.03.21 Here in Puget Sound, hull cleaning has been outlawed for years with ablative bottom paint. This is d

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