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new boat registration and documentation mjb at 10:59am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1245 I'm getting ready to close on our new boat. The mortgage company wants to charge ~$500 for US Coast
Watch for Morgan Invasion Invitations Capt. MARS at 10:39am 02.09.06 Morgan 0/1242 Morganeers,I have heard from the Morgan Invasion committee that the initial invitations will be se
Universal Engine Issue on Catalina 30 Chris at 10:12am 02.09.06 Mid-Size Boats 7/1238 After 20 - 30 minutes of power at 2000 - 2500 RPM (5.5 knots) the engine loses power; must be thrott
Single line jiffy reef John at 10:02am 02.09.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1007 I am thinking of setting up a single line jiffy reef for my 1977 Catalina 30 TR. I want to be able t
A/C Model and size (BTU's and demensions) Cas6511 at 9:46am 02.09.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/909 I have a 1998 Hunter 310. I'm looking to put A/C in the boat. I would like to know what size BTU's I
On-Board Weather Station Tsehum Pete at 8:17am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1916 With Spring approaching, I am considering adding a weather station to the nav station on my Beneteau
GENERATOR INSTALLATION MARK at 6:19am 02.09.06 Big Boats 1/1543 THINKING ABOUT INSTALLING A GENSET ABOARD MY CATALINA 400. CENTERLINE QUEEN AFT. HAS ANYONE DONE THI
Basic Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising class B Noble at 5:06am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 17/1349
BACKSTAY ADJUSTER DREW6713 at 4:50am 02.09.06 Other Sailboats 2/798 How difficult is it to add a back stay adjuster? I figured since the mast is down for the winter it
Contacting Previous Owners Traumaguard at 4:16am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 22/1541 I just bought the Emma Jean, 1977 Catalina 30 out of Oak Harbour, LA (North of New Orleans). Is it r
The WaterHeater by ITR fleate at 2:56am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1717 Does anybody have experience with the ITR WaterHeater with the optional heating module? Would it be
Catalina original through-hulls A Scott at 2:52am 02.09.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/800 Ok, Does anyone know what the original composition of metals is for the through-hull fittings for a
Is marsolve still available??? fla.sailor at 1:42am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1554 Does anyone know if Marsole (marsolve.com) is still doing business? thanks!-dennis
When is a boat too old? JTK at 11:02pm 02.08.06 Ask All Sailors 22/4487 This will be my first sailboat. I want to purchase a 1975 25' ODAY. When does the age of the boat be
When is the boat too old? JTK at 11:00pm 02.08.06 Day Sailers 2/1110 This will be my first sailboat. I want to purchase a 1975 25' ODAY. When does the age of the boat be
Is their any wind on Lake Mead ,Nv.? Ctskip at 10:57pm 02.08.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1112 I have heard conflicting stories about their being no wind to great sailing . Whats the real story h
Forward Bulkhead Question o Capt. Droop at 10:03pm 02.08.06 Big Boats 4/1226 It appear that a large number of Catalina 36 appear to have a water leak along the bottom of the for*
calking rubrail jbreland at 8:06pm 02.08.06 Smaller Boats 18/1156 I need to re-calk my deck to rubrail on my H23.I'm not removing it, just want to calk the seam.I
Hidden Bilge? margaritaville at 7:17pm 02.08.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/1049 I have recently purchased an '84 hunter 31. When checking out the sink and preparing to replace th
Halyards/sheets question Rob19626 at 12:17pm 02.08.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/817 I have found a great source for 3/8 yacht braid, and plan to replace most of the running rigging on

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'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Justin_NSA at 10:49am 12.01.20 There was a good point made that some insurers require one. The OP should check with his potential c
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Scott T-Bird at 10:47am 12.01.20 "What is that rig for the headsail called?". Are you referring to a furler? It looks to me like u
Viadana sailboat gear Justin_NSA at 10:46am 12.01.20 There's a thread over on SA about them http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?/topic/211830-via
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Scott T-Bird at 10:44am 12.01.20 scott, this is a 44 year old vessel in salt air that the OP is looking at. an inspection is just th
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Justin_NSA at 10:39am 12.01.20 "What is that rig for the headsail called?". Are you referring to a furler? Practical Sailor did a
Viadana sailboat gear dasreboot at 10:31am 12.01.20 their blocks are on the lightly made side. I bought some and have since replaced them. The thin pla
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? jon hansen at 10:29am 12.01.20 scott, this is a 44 year old vessel in salt air that the OP is looking at. an inspection is just tha
Making a mast for a sabot Michael Davis at 10:15am 12.01.20 Well that brings another question. Does anyone have some plans for building a mast and instruction
Jabsco (Twist N Lock) - Head Use for novice ricksoth at 10:13am 12.01.20 Claude, I think you have answered my confusion. To "Lock" the system, I need to push down on the p
progressive insurance opinions WayneH at 10:12am 12.01.20 Your best deal, if it's a available is to bundle with your home and auto policy This is what I jus
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Scott T-Bird at 10:08am 12.01.20 atomic four is a nice engine, check the 44 year old tanks for leaks. standing rigging in the salt a
Jabsco (Twist N Lock) - Head Use for novice (1) kloudie1 at 10:02am 12.01.20 You can see the "Lock/Unlock" signage on the top, under the handle.. The difference is that the und
'84 Mac 25 - Is She Worth It? Freedom77 at 9:59am 12.01.20 BTW. Have towed Freedom as far south a Baja, Mexico and as far north a San Juans, British Columbia a
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? jon hansen at 9:52am 12.01.20 atomic four is a nice engine, check the 44 year old tanks for leaks. standing rigging in the salt a
progressive insurance opinions Justin_NSA at 9:51am 12.01.20 Your best deal, if it's a available is to bundle with your home and auto policy
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Scott T-Bird at 9:49am 12.01.20 We looked at the exact model and year back in 2004. I'm pretty sure the price had been reduced to l
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? jon hansen at 9:47am 12.01.20 nice design, nice bling. what do you want to check on a 44 year old cal. the plywood used to make
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Justin_NSA at 9:45am 12.01.20 Looks nice. If I had to nitpick: I don't like gasoline engines. Any chance of inspecting below the w
progressive insurance opinions Dalliance at 9:44am 12.01.20 Agreed hull value is what they pay for a total loss. In cases of repair for a partial loss watch ou
'84 Mac 25 - Is She Worth It? Freedom77 at 9:43am 12.01.20 Freedom is 44 years old and still goin'. Welcome to the Legion of the Damned.:biggrin: Great bunch o

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