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Self made mast raising system Dennis at 4:26am 04.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1822 made a self raising mast system with a 2X2, winch, a couple of L brackets, and small pulley, man wha
problems with the keel greg at 5:08am 04.20.06 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 6/2302 I have a problem with the keel of my Ranger 28. When it was hauled out and put of the hard this spr
engine vibration mounts John12637 at 6:11am 04.20.06 Ask All Sailors 4/954 After my 1983 Catalina 30 with an Universal M25 splashes in next week and is rigged I intend to repl
making your own bimini edward webb at 6:05am 04.20.06 Smaller Boats 3/1018 I have a 1984 C22 and I would like to fit it with a bimini to avoid some of the sun when in port. I
35.5 Holding Tank Alan at 8:35am 04.20.06 Big Boats 10/1259 I removed the stock aluminum tank today. Curious which model Ronco tank anyone has used. Also am con
looking for a 27 catalina Randy Kirk at 6:42am 04.20.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/931 I am looking to buy a 27 catalina in good cond. year not an issue but would like good sails, furler,
33 Ranger Information wanted... Francis Sullivan at 12:43pm 04.20.06 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 2/2065 Greetings,I'm looking into purchasing a 33 Ranger, and I hoped to hear about the bad sides of this
Prop Walk bnizer at 11:23am 04.20.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1858 Hi all,I'm a relatively new owner of a 1980 Hunter 30. I have almost no control when putting my b
Hunter Legend 35 (1987) Running Rigging Help wisloka at 10:28am 04.20.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1708 Hi there! We have just completed a 2 year face lift on our 1987 Hunter Legend 35.We are looking for
two VHF radios to one antenna George at 10:20am 04.20.06 Ask All Sailors 12/7275 I'm adding another VHF radio to the helm as I can never hear the one at the nav station. Is it OK
recommended procedure post pump-out? Lou 14643 at 10:14am 04.20.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1343 I'd like some advice on the best procedure to use following a pump-out of the holding tank. I've pu
Holding Tank Replacement Peter Milne at 9:55am 04.20.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1182 Peggy Hall,I have pushed my luck far enough. It is time to trade out my aluminum holding tanks fo
securing standing rigging jcwlbw at 9:10am 04.20.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1015 What's the best way to tie standing rigging to the mast for trailoring?
Spring Opener John S at 9:01am 04.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/725 Next Saturday is the first event for the local sailing club: the Southern Idaho Sailing Association
teak and holly cabin sole sully22356 at 3:24pm 04.20.06 Catalina 30 2/2335 My wife loves teak and holly cabin soles and we just bought an 1987 30'. It is possible to put one
not a reef knot knot Yeto at 1:53pm 04.20.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1208 When securing the middle part of a reefed sail -- at the reefing points -- what would be a good knot
Catalina 22 rakkno at 1:50pm 04.20.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/863 I am currently looking at buying a boat. I found a catalina 22 that is in my price range. It looks l
Main cabin leak - H340 Magnar at 9:38pm 04.18.06 Big Boats 2/895 I have a leak from the "ceiling" in front of the main cabin, starboard side, just in the corner. Any
Radar Units Steve at 2:29am 04.19.06 Ask All Sailors 5/941 I am considering adding a Radar unit to my 1992 H28. I keep my boat in Maine and the fog can get pr
Catalina 30 as an offshore boat? Love2sail at 2:35am 04.19.06 Mid-Size Boats 7/10675 Hello,I'm glad to have found this forum. I'm considering purchasing a Catalina 30. I just relocate

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Harbor Rebuild at Mandeville jssailem at 6:29am 06.09.21
Fuel Filter /seperator on H34 flightlead404 at 6:28am 06.09.21
How would you patch this? jssailem at 6:26am 06.09.21 There is a reason when doing a layup on a large hole you use a backing plate. The plate provides a s
CDI Flexible Furler - Thoughts Sailfanatic at 6:25am 06.09.21 .... If you don't use the CDI with integrated halyard, do you need a 2nd halyard installed to use
Fuel Filter /seperator on H34 flightlead404 at 6:23am 06.09.21 You're confusing Victaulic fittings with NPT fittings. A Victaulic fitting requires lubricant on i
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? MikeHoncho at 6:22am 06.09.21 Bluetooth connectivity is a nice option. I have BT connection with my solar charger and battery mete
Summer in the Salish Sea jssailem at 6:18am 06.09.21 Friday Harbor has a nice guest dock. You can call ahead for reservations. Long walk down dock. Float
Beneteau 361 (and other models) Mast Howling in the Wind -- Problem discovered and need help solving... cymeyer at 6:07am 06.09.21 Exactly (thank you both for the wise advice). I was on the boat today trying to relieve the topping
CDI Flexible Furler - Thoughts Justin_NSA at 5:58am 06.09.21 I've had an FF 7 on my Catalina 28 for 9-10 years and a couple thousand miles, it works well enough
Leaking deck blocks! (2) mister_j at 5:56am 06.09.21
CDI Flexible Furler - Thoughts RoyS at 5:47am 06.09.21 I have had the CDI on the last two boats I have owned over 30 years of sailing. I installed both mys
Would you be ready to handle this emergency? shemandr at 5:36am 06.09.21 I finally watched the "Rest of the story." Considering that it took a large crane and at least 4 wo
ISO Hill range alcohol stove model 2101 manual RoyS at 5:28am 06.09.21 The cost of the stove is only the beginning if you elect to go with propane. You must create a safe
Looked at an H260 Today Crazy Dave Condon at 5:20am 06.09.21 Thank you for that picture of the rudder. Can you post the info under boat information for both the
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please DaySailer65 at 4:48am 06.09.21 Rick, I studied the WA State DOL website and what I see is "New Washington residents have 30 days fr
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please Rick Webb at 4:36am 06.09.21 Don't they give you 30 days or something like that to get it done with a new trailer?
I am the Boat Battery Executioner. thinwater at 4:29am 06.09.21 No Bimini so no unobtrusive place to put them. That is a reason to limit installation but not to p
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please DaySailer65 at 4:26am 06.09.21 Hey Rick, my wife reminded me that I'll need to license any trailer I purchase so even the tiny Harb
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please DaySailer65 at 4:23am 06.09.21 Great idea George. I had placed a Wanted ad on Craigslist, but I'll do that also on sailboat forums
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please George_NJ at 4:02am 06.09.21 I would put out the word that you'd need to borrow or rent a trailer on these or other sailing forum

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