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Boat bottom cleaning pole Larry at 11:27am 01.08.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/787 I would like info on making a bottom cleaning pole. To clean the bottom of the boat from the dock.
Cutlass Bearing wbg at 11:22am 01.08.06 Other Sailboats 3/715 I need to get a cutlass bearing for my 1977 30 ft Irwin -- my boat is still in the water awaiting ha
Trailer Sailor winter vacation John Staloch at 10:38am 01.08.06 Day Sailers 3/962 Here is the deal:We here in the northland enjoy winter sports. However, we enjoy them more when w
1972 Contest 27 Ted at 10:33am 01.08.06 Other Sailboats 1/1335 I am considering the purchase of a Contest 27. Surveyor will be looking at it this week. Any cauti
Captain Queeg reporting for duty ex-admin at 10:27am 01.08.06 Ask All Sailors 53/2500 No matter how you look at it, on a boat the skipper has the ultimate responsibility for the conduct
rudder bearings John at 10:05am 01.08.06 Bavaria 1/2977 I am looking for information on the rudder bearing system for a Bavaria 36. My rudder has gotten ver
What Is It Dave at 10:00am 01.08.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/890 I found this picture on Yachtworld. This engine is in a 1986 Catalina 34. What is the unit installed
Bosun Chair and Oday 23 Mark at 9:54am 01.08.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1054 HI all,Hey, a simple question. I have a 1972 Oday 23' Just curious, would my 23', which has a keel
I32 Questions Bruce at 9:43am 01.08.06 Islander 3/1709 We have a 69 Islander 29 we've had little over 5 years. Now looking at an Islander 32, 78 Model we
Pendant Replacement Reg18756 at 9:41am 01.08.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/797 I need to replace the pendant on my 23'. The boat is out of water on blocks and shackle is still att
Replacement main sail battens Bruce20841 at 9:18am 01.08.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/9250 I am new to sailing and recently purchased a 1985 MacGregor 25. The boat is in fair shape overall b
Wind speed and Wind force Franklin at 9:18am 01.08.06 Other Sailboats 2/748 Is it true the force of wind almost quadruples when the wind speed doubles?
New genoa size. Denise, hunter 23 at 9:02am 01.08.06 Smaller Boats 2/798 Hope to get my roller furler next month! On seeking a used or new genoa? Everyone here that sails o
Chainplate U-Bolts - 1994 H26 BrianW at 9:01am 01.08.06 Smaller Boats 2/1073 My 1994 H26 has an unused chainplate U-bolt about 3 feet forward of the 2 chainplate U-bolts for the
Winch Manufacturer and Size - 1994 H26 BrianW at 8:53am 01.08.06 Smaller Boats 3/762 Hi All:Could anyone tell me the winch manufacturer and size for a 1994 H26?Thanks, BrianW
Download to Garmin GPSmap162 Richard4728 at 8:32am 01.08.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/819 Anyone do this frequently? I purchased a chart book for a new area we are going to cruise and it ca
Wing or fin Chris Parsons at 8:27am 01.08.06 Catalina 30 7/1275 Can anyone tell me how the wing keel Cats sail differantly than the fins?
Looking for Cal 2 - 29 reviews Sheila Campbell at 8:09am 01.08.06 Cal 2/1059 Hi: We're looking at buying a sailboat (having only been working guests on other friends boats in t
SR Mariner DDM 1 Depth sounder dwayne13628 at 6:13am 01.08.06 Ask All Sailors 2/5603 Hi again. I have a DDM 1 on my boat, and the LCD display is looking rather bad, though I haven't plu
Adapting Sail control from the cockpit Dave Williamson at 6:04am 01.08.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1154 Do to physical reasons I would like to be able to control my sails from the cockpit. Can it be done?

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H31 - Input on servicing original stuffing box MarkSails21 at 7:49am 11.25.20 Here's the link https://marinehowto.com/re-packing-a-traditional-stuffing-box
Wowza. these AC75 boats have become spaceships Hunter216 at 7:47am 11.25.20
H31 - Input on servicing original stuffing box MarkSails21 at 7:45am 11.25.20 I would suggest that you use Buck Algonquin shaft log hose. Also look at the article that was posted
What type hose.... NYSail at 7:37am 11.25.20 Yes without a doubt wire reinforced.... Just started seeing so many different types (rubber/ silicon
problems filling diesel tank (1) Justin_NSA at 7:37am 11.25.20 Not sure you have room to add one, but consider a fuel vent dryer. PS thinks highly of them. My olde
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 Kings Gambit at 7:30am 11.25.20 IMHO, a 26 or 27-ft boat should not need an electric winch/windlass if proper anchoring technique is
Deck Sheave replacement, 1985 H28.5 Justin_NSA at 7:30am 11.25.20 You may want to get 2 of what you find. The other side is probably not far behind this one. Be sur
Almost catastrophe during haul out Richard Bryer at 7:29am 11.25.20 A familiar situation! I always instruct the crane crew to bring the aft strap up to the hull about a
Deck Sheave replacement, 1985 H28.5 Dave Groshong at 7:21am 11.25.20 Here's the spec on the Schaefer: Sheave Dia. 1-7/16" (37 mm), Max Line 7/16" (11 mm), Length 4-11/32
Bulkheads Lafayette Mike at 7:18am 11.25.20 Mike it's in the 2019 update to the Techmanual on pages 78-79. If you don't have the manual its av
kappykaplan at 7:00am 11.25.20 Love the Kingston Trio!
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 finefurn at 6:49am 11.25.20 Thanks for the reply Crazy Dave. I also have some question regarding a bow roller, but to avoid a
Storing boat in yard? Hayden Watson at 6:37am 11.25.20 They did not think up their hash tag "This stuff really works". They just printed on the can what ev
Deck Sheave replacement, 1985 H28.5 DougM at 6:22am 11.25.20 Looking at the deck organizer as it is attached to the boat, its evident that the machine screws att
Almost catastrophe during haul out sailme88 at 6:19am 11.25.20 A club mate's Hunter 38 was hauled via trailer. The wings on the keel were unknown to the hauler. So
problems filling diesel tank sailme88 at 6:07am 11.25.20 If the exterior vent cap is with our screens, there is a good possibility that nesting insects have
sailme88 at 6:00am 11.25.20 grew up with this.. DTrBSOA0bj4
Storing boat in yard? sailme88 at 5:55am 11.25.20 sailme88, Escape is a 356 shoal keel and the arch is not road legal - all of the midsize and up Hun
Almost catastrophe during haul out shemandr at 5:42am 11.25.20 On my H356 there were decals for the lift operator marking where to put the straps. When I would lo
Deck Sheave replacement, 1985 H28.5 Joe at 5:36am 11.25.20 Any idea where to find the replacement for the deck organizer? I really don't want to have to tap

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