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P26 Roller Reefing Handle Mike at 5:06am 11.30.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1164 When I bought my P 26 off a marina it had been abandonned and signed over to the yard in lieu of sto
Wheel specs for Venture trailer Old Salt at 5:00am 11.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1046 Can anyone tell me the bolt pattern for the wheels on the factory trailer used for the Venture 22.
BRISTOL 24 Andy Davidson at 4:13am 11.30.05 Bristol 2/2674 I just acquired a '68 Bristol 24 and would like to get any and all info on her. Does anyone have su
28' Irwin Trailer needed - buy or borrow? Reed at 4:05am 11.30.05 Other Sailboats 1/800 I am in desparate need of a trailer for my new boat. I can buy, but would borrow if anyone has one
I need help bad! Reed at 3:40am 11.30.05 Trailer Sailors 4/1325 I am in desparate need of a trailer for a 28 foot Irwin Sailboat. It has a retractable Keel and wei
anchor windlass recomended power and brand name charlotte jane at 3:33am 11.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1172 I am planning to change the manual anchor for electrical one I am not familiar with the Catalina Boa
Best water heater suggestions? JB at 3:10am 11.30.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1222 Dear Peggy I'm preparing to install a new water heater in my Cal 34. Which one would you recommend?
when to buy bottom paint? Viktor at 2:49am 11.30.05 Ask All Sailors 5/952 This is my first boat and the first haul out.I will be away for a business for whole winter. Should
old diesell fuel Pat T. at 2:26am 11.30.05 Ask All Sailors 4/941 I just bought a used sailboat that has been in storage for more than 1 year now and I won't launch f
Catalina 350 Electric Head Bill Welsch at 2:02am 11.30.05 Big Boats 3/1990 My Wilcox Critenden Newport 1600 would not flush or fill (Motor "whirring" but no action). Per seve
Trailering Jeff Geiser at 1:59am 11.30.05 Smaller Boats 8/996 Would it be safe to tow short distances with a Chevy Blazer with a 4.3 v6 and the tow package with t
Hyde Roller Furler Baysailor2 at 1:47am 11.30.05 Big Boats 3/1635 Has anyone on the list replaced the bearings in a Hyde roller furler? The Hyde unit appears to be o
Sensatank again Ron at 1:42am 11.30.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1425 Hi Peggie; I just moved this over from the other site. There is a bulkhead in front of the forward
Multi Displays Smitty at 11:55pm 11.29.05 Ask All Sailors 21/1954 The instrumentation on my boat is close to "packing it in". It's comprised of Signet wind/depth/spe
Inflatable repair sailor420 at 11:23pm 11.29.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1202 I need to make a few repairs to my Zodiac (PVC) and need some good sources for adhisive and patches.
Apalachicola to Tampa Rick Webb at 9:51pm 11.29.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1062 Anyone out there making that trip around the third week of January? I may be doing it with a buddy o
Black spots on top deck Dave Barras at 8:43pm 11.29.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1052 Over the past few years my non slip deck seems to have more black spots. They are about the size of
Need Roller Furler for HC33 okiman at 7:42pm 11.29.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/844 I recently bought my Hunter Cherubini(HC)33 and I am doing some extensive renovations. I have decide
Aussie Yamaha 33 Steve5518 at 7:37pm 11.29.05 Yamaha 11/8204 I own a Yamaha 33, circa 1978. "Silver Cloud". I sail this boat out of Adelaide, South Australia.
Up wind performance Gordon at 5:41pm 11.29.05 Smaller Boats 4/1000 Have recently started social racing with a Catalina 26 and have found the upwind performance poor. S

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C&C Mast Bluenose at 12:52am 11.18.20 There was an article on Klacko Spars in Good Old Boat a few years ago.
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker Ken13559 at 11:33pm 11.17.20 I have just returned from baling out the locker, I am wondering wether the water is entering via th
Can anyone decrypt the USCG registration info? patrickkidd at 11:10pm 11.17.20 I ended up calling my congressman and presented the issue. Around the same time I replied in an emai
maintenance on 1979 Cal -31new post Kings Gambit at 10:50pm 11.17.20 Hi. Congrats on the new boat! Nice to own a Cal. Yes. The best way to proceed is to have the survey
Swinomish channel Hello Below at 9:52pm 11.17.20 No worries. It's only mud/sand mix. If you get stuck, just crack a brew and wait. Wrote an article
Square sail (2) Will Gilmore at 9:30pm 11.17.20 @rgranger, came across this and thought of you. 2019 Festival Boats \| Port Townsend Wooden Boat Fes
Salt Water in Bilge Project_Mayhem at 9:29pm 11.17.20 On the 28 the keel is bolted onto the keel stub, not encased in the hull. So it is possible, but I
Swinomish channel jssailem at 9:22pm 11.17.20
Swinomish channel Terry Cox at 9:12pm 11.17.20 No worries. It's only mud/sand mix. If you get stuck, just crack a brew and wait. Wrote an article
maintenance on 1979 Cal -31new post jssailem at 9:01pm 11.17.20 Welcome to SBO and congrats on the new to you boat. Cal boats of this age were well made with thick
Oil Mystery Hello Below at 9:01pm 11.17.20 Another dumb question, are you sure you would be able to see the oil on the dip stick? It will be b
Swinomish channel forbin at 8:54pm 11.17.20 Big ideas, well planned out and thought through . . . right to the entrance. Nope. Ha, I alway
Swinomish channel Hello Below at 8:23pm 11.17.20 Buddy boating is a great way to sail. I agree . . . but in small douses.
Swinomish channel jssailem at 8:20pm 11.17.20 Maybe with your guidance, John, and the expected border opening, we will succeed in the transit. B
3GM30F Cam shaft cover? Benny17441 at 8:19pm 11.17.20 My take on oil leaks is that the difficulty of fixing it is directly proportional to how large it wi
rust remove from swim ladder CarlN at 8:15pm 11.17.20 Another fan of spotless stainless - but I've found it only works on stainless. For the plastic use s
Oil Mystery DArcy at 8:13pm 11.17.20 Another dumb question, are you sure you would be able to see the oil on the dip stick? It will be bl
3GM30F Cam shaft cover? Benny17441 at 8:04pm 11.17.20 The timing cover is not a maintenance item, if it ain't broken, don't fix it.
maintenance on 1979 Cal -31new post seniorladysailor at 7:40pm 11.17.20 Hi Dave, No survey as boat was part of quick,cheap estate sale. I have had the bottom cleaned with n
Swinomish channel Hello Below at 7:25pm 11.17.20

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