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alternative to manual head Pat T at 2:40pm 01.13.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1384 I have a manual pump head in my Catalina 36 Mk 2 and am thinking of going electric. I have a jabsco
layout for Irwin 30, 1975 racing model Monica at 1:23pm 01.13.06 Other Sailboats 2/3988 I am researching purchasing an Irwin 30, racing model. Just wanted to see the layout. Plus, Is she
Hunter 30 Mast for sale on ebay Richard Lanier at 1:09pm 01.13.06 Ask All Sailors 0/986 Several people have asked where to find a mast for a Hunter 30. There is one for sale on e-bay. The
Do I need a VHF? H22matt2282 at 12:35pm 01.13.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1021 Hey all, I just purchased my 1st sailboat and am curious if a VHF is a "must have" item? I will b
Mast/Deck Light Question-Please Help! H22matt2282 at 12:24pm 01.13.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/945 I am in the process of rewiring and installing a new Aqua Signal series 25 mast/deck light combo. (P
Real Cost of Your Boat - at the Admiralty? OldCat at 11:27am 01.13.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1433 What was the REAL cost of your boat - not in dollars, but, say the extra cost to buy off the Admiral
WINCH PARTS Jim 5757 at 10:22am 01.13.06 Ask All Sailors 2/3576 We've been having a warm spell here in NJ, so I decided to pull the winches off the Merry Bee for cl
Florida Racing Invite Michael at 8:53am 01.13.06 Smaller Boats 1/693 If anyone is interested:The CFYC invites all sailors to the Clemens Cup Cruiser Challenge to be sa
rigging Daydreams at 7:20am 01.13.06 Seidelmann 6/1094 I took the mast down last summer and noticed a slight bend to it.The bend in the middle gives me t
SUPERSPEED SP52 anti-foul paint Matt s/v Catalyst 1994 at 7:10am 01.13.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1257 Does anyone have experience with the Superspeed SP52 anti-foul bottom paint?We've read good things
310 CUTLASS BEARING john dewey at 4:31am 01.13.06 Catalina 310 8/1985 LOOKING FOR INFO ON REPLACING THE CUTLASS BEARING ON A 2004 CAT 310.
Lunch Hook uploadjoe at 4:26am 01.13.06 Ask All Sailors 23/5450 I am interested into getting a "lunch hook" for my Hunter 25.5. My boat has an anchor not sure of th
Beneteau hull cracking Jim at 3:04am 01.13.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1745 I just got around to reading the 8/16-17 thread about Beneteau hull cracks. Just discovered same on
Auto Helm Problems Bro Paul at 3:00am 01.13.06 Mid-Size Boats 8/1080 I have a ST 4000 Auto Helm and it was working fine. Now when I ingauage the pilot and push Auto, it
Electric Head Pat T at 2:52am 01.13.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1065 I have a Catalina 36 mk2 and wife doesn't like manual flush. I want to change to electric. I notice
AutoPilot for 26S Ron Hoenstine at 1:43am 01.13.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/986 Can someone give me guidance on the selection and installation of a good autopilot on Mac 26S. Thank
stability index mikejesse at 1:23am 01.13.06 Big Boats 8/1251 Does anyone out there know the stability index for a 1084 Hunter 34 and the stability index for a 19
Happy Friday the 13th Franklin at 12:58am 01.13.06 Other Sailboats 0/663 nm
Cockpit Cushions John S at 12:09am 01.13.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1018 I was unhappy with my stock Mac cockpit cushions and no wonder, foam was crushed and they stuck to y
moving the bow nav lights Mike at 11:53pm 01.12.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1310 I would like to move the bow red/green nav lights on my O'day 28. They are two separate lights mount

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