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Rhombline Broke sailor SV Marcell at 9:07pm 02.02.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1184 I am reading thr book "Surviving the storm" and they keep talking about following the rhombline. Wh
Gulf Coast rebuild Katrina jbreland at 8:22pm 02.02.06 Smaller Boats 4/831 This may be a bit early, but I can't help but wonder.......Anyone know of plans to rebuild the mar
New Sails - victim of Katrina! GBrooks at 11:30pm 12.31.05 Big Boats 3/800 Unfortunately, our HUN375 was totalled by Katrina. We had just purchased new sails for her. We rec
Changing rigging Joe at 10:49pm 12.31.05 Smaller Boats 0/831 Our Catalina 250 WK is about 5 years old. 3 of those years were in salt water. Any advice on how oft
Sailing in Croatia and Montenegro Morski Krastavac at 10:39pm 12.31.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1274 Hello All and first off Happy New Year with lots of good sailing-days.The following link has alrea
H40 murkehaze16758 at 8:40pm 12.31.05 Big Boats 13/895 My wife and I are looking to buy a hunter 40 over there in USA, we plan to sail the carribbean for a
Big crack between windows on Catalina 470 Popeye18292 at 8:32pm 12.31.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1355 Hello everyone,This crack is in the aft head area of a 1999 Catalina 470.Does anybody else have a
WIND SPEED KEN at 7:42pm 12.31.05 Trailer Sailors 7/1456 WHAT WIND SPEED (MPH) DOES A CAT 22 LIKE BEST ? I AM RESTORING A '73 FOR SPRING/SUMMER..WE WILL B
26M Mast Light Lowell Carrington at 12:21pm 12.31.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1251 I plan to install a masthead light on my 2006 MacGregor 26M. I have a couple of questions that I ne
Yanmar Smoking Jeff at 11:55am 12.31.05 Big Boats 23/1518 2004 had 50 hour engine service, no smoke before service and lots of smoke after. Engine mechanic cl
Passage 42 propeller suggestions? Paul Cossman at 10:44am 12.31.05 Big Boats 4/1313 It's time to replace the original 2 bladed propeller on our Passage 42. We use our boat solely for
Bilge Blower Wiring Question Dan H at 10:39am 12.31.05 Ask All Sailors 5/2025 I am rewiring my boat completely and I have a question. This boat will have two separate electrical
Bow Roller Advice needed..... Gary at 9:49am 12.31.05 Ask All Sailors 5/867 84 H31Wondering if anyone could tell me if the anchor roller designed for a danforth/fortress in th
interior cushions alex19889 at 9:41am 12.31.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/852 I'm thinking of replacing all the interior cushions of my Catalina 30 and wondering if anyone out th
Furling the main and roller furling Henry Carsberg at 9:36am 12.31.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 8/1712 At what wind speed should the sails be furled so to have the most efficent heel? Should the roller
Best boat for offshore or long cruise Richard McBride at 8:49am 12.31.05 Ask All Sailors 14/1540 Hi allI am planning a very long cruise - down the west coast, through the canal, up the east coast
E32 Cockpit Drain Thru Hulls Kirby13889 at 8:14am 12.31.05 Other Sailboats 2/930 The starboard cockpit drains (two) plus the sink drain terminate in a 1.5" diameter brass pipe which
Repowr E32 Kirby13889 at 8:04am 12.31.05 Other Sailboats 4/1227 The Yanmar 2QM20H in my E32 is ready for retirement. I would appreciate feedback from other E32 own
Ventura 21 Tim Cook at 7:57am 12.31.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1272 My friend is considering buying a 1972 Ventura 21 as a first boat. Any opinions and advice will be
Happy New Year r.w.landau at 7:54am 12.31.05 Ask All Sailors 3/919 Well, time (as always) is in process now and midnight or morning, is moving around the time zones th

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Catalina 38 owner's manual jssailem at 9:08pm 11.22.20 You will find a lot of resources at the Catalina organization. This may help. http://media44.club/do
Halloween cruise jssailem at 9:03pm 11.22.20 I only know of carriage bolts that require a square hole, is that what you're talking about? Yes.
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch LloydB at 8:39pm 11.22.20 yes : https://sbo.sailboatowners.com
HOW TO FIND SOUTH PACIFIC MEMBERS Benny17441 at 8:38pm 11.22.20 I do not recall having seen more than 3 or 4 postings from that area in recent years and them could
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 CaptainRan at 8:30pm 11.22.20 Would it be possible to run the anchor rode back to the main winch and bring the anchor up from the
Storing boat in yard? pa391as at 8:28pm 11.22.20 this guy did what you are asking about. lots of good pictures. http://epitomesrebuild.com
Halloween cruise (1) forbin at 8:21pm 11.22.20 @jssailem Thanks for the info! lar bolt with a washer on each end with a nylock nut. The roller sp
Advice on cabin interior wall replacement project michaelapk at 8:12pm 11.22.20 Thanks for the advice. Not sure if a spanked spaniel is a good thing for a boat or not. I am going
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 Benny17441 at 8:08pm 11.22.20 Lazy jacks, power winches and windlasses are usually used to able to handle loads which would be too
Catalina 38 owner's manual Steve_Catalina at 7:59pm 11.22.20 Catalina38.org is a good starting point. Good luck
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch kloudie1 at 7:56pm 11.22.20 not quite the size: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boat-Hatch-Slam-Latch-Flush-Lift-Pull-Ring-Handle-Marin
37c Rudder Quadrant gockleyd at 7:47pm 11.22.20 I wonder if I have a different quadrant, the bolt through the shaft does not line up with the quadra
Sailboay surveyors near Annapolis Mickstr at 7:38pm 11.22.20 Try Dan (in Alxendria, VA) at OnPar Marine Consulting LLC - Welcome to OnPar MarineMaking the most o
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta JamesG161 at 7:33pm 11.22.20 That should be fairly convenient for you to check on progress, etc. Yes, it is 15 minute drive fro
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch Akathy3 at 7:25pm 11.22.20 Just a loooonnnggg shot. You might try S2. This pull ring looks like an anchor locker latch or som
Advice on cabin interior wall replacement project 31seahorse at 7:03pm 11.22.20 Your pictures take 20 years off my age! Thanks for sharing. Your interior at this point looks just
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch Mark Maulden at 6:55pm 11.22.20 Just a loooonnnggg shot. You might try S2. This pull ring looks like an anchor locker latch or some
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 Ralph Johnstone at 6:49pm 11.22.20 I strained my back badly while bringing up the 4 kg anchor If you've got a trick back, stay away
Wowza. these AC75 boats have become spaceships PaulK at 6:20pm 11.22.20 Quite crazy. Imagine sliding in to leeward of your competitor at the start and heading him up with
Deck step repair jssailem at 5:58pm 11.22.20 There may be some info to help you here. http://richardanderson.net/calsailboats/cal-27

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