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Waher/Dryer space GBrooks at 9:23pm 11.04.05 Big Boats 6/777 Has anyone installed a washer/dryer (single unit) in the 42? Where did you put it?Thanks,Gordon
Best Cabin Upholstery fabric? D.Lamb at 9:09pm 11.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1274 We are having our CAbin cushions redone, and were wondering about fabric choices. Does anybody out
re-bedding keels p.boon at 4:19pm 11.04.05 Ask All Sailors 11/4108 what is the best way to remove keels and re-bedding them and what materials are best to use?.
Sailboat partnerships in Toronto A P at 3:57pm 11.04.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1026 Anyone know how to find potential memebers of a sailboat partnership in the toronto area?
Propeller Guard JerryR at 11:34am 11.04.05 Other Sailboats 6/856 Has anyone used a propeller guard as a way to solve the problem of the raised rudder stiking the eng
synthetic oil in 98 model honda BF50 Ms Hillary at 10:08am 11.04.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1459 Thinking of using synthetic blend oil. any thoughts?
Mariner 2 2 Lights etc. callnab at 10:02am 11.04.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1062 Does anyone have information on how to wire Mast light and running lights for this boat? Where to mo
Wilma aftermath Kerry at 8:51am 11.04.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/902 I cannot help you with the repair, but I can share your misery. I had simular toerail damage on my O
coronado 15 paul4378 at 7:51am 11.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1018 i recently purchased a coronado 15 and was wondering if there was a resource for the owners manuals
Wiring diagram for a knotmeter Timm R at 7:24am 11.04.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1450 My 1985 25 foot Oday came with a nonwired Ems knotmeter.Does anyone know how to wire it?How do I use
rookie question... how to clean sails ? paul4378 at 7:09am 11.04.05 Trailer Sailors 2/1605 My sails are now a desert tan instead of white any sugeestions thanks paul
1985 30' Catalina Capri AADIVER at 6:22am 11.04.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/3084 I would like to know the pluses and minus's of the 1985 30' Catalina Capri from owners and/or anyone
Synthetic Motor Oil Warren Milberg at 5:14am 11.04.05 Ask All Sailors 15/1221 Anyone have any thoughts on the pro's or con's of using synthetic oil in a nearly 20yr old Yanmar (t
Macgregor 26S PHRF Stan Breaux21640 at 4:26am 11.04.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2148 Does anyone know the PHRF rating of a MacGregor 26S?
Hunter 40 windlass Oscar at 4:09am 11.04.05 Big Boats 10/1402 Hi,,,I recently adquired a Hunter Legend 40 from 1988 in Miami. She's almost perfect, but has a li
16.5 Center Board feejer at 3:44am 11.04.05 Smaller Boats 6/2091 Is the center board on the Catalina 16.5 a kickup?
DS I Centerboard gasket Gary at 2:42am 11.04.05 Day Sailers 2/1456 Hi to all:I have been searching the archives for the proper lubricant to use on the centerboard ga
Trinkka's Mast Raising Rig Joe11688 at 2:38am 11.04.05 Day Sailers 3/1433 I had mentioned in my Owner's Review of the O'Day 222, that I had made up a mast raising/lowering ri
To shrinkwrap or Not to shrinkwrap? Roy Udwin at 2:17am 11.04.05 Ask All Sailors 15/1962 I have a newly acquired (just finished first season) 21 year old boat.The boat was not shrink wrap
Transporting Boat/Need Height Rusty1284 at 1:47am 11.04.05 Big Boats 3/810 I have plans to transport our 1983 34 Hunter home for the winter and for trucking purposes need the

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New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top markwbird at 7:41am 11.14.20 So I added more words to the original post to clarify. In summary the spin halyard is getting wrappe
Blister history of Catalina 310 BC Bernie at 7:37am 11.14.20 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/keel-peel.194003
My turnbuckle has failed........ jssailem at 7:25am 11.14.20 Those look like some sort of "threaded insert." What brand are these turnbuckles? Where they repair
Potagannissing Bay jon hansen at 7:14am 11.14.20 the ferry is a non issue, the ships are in a 10 mph area and are predicable when seen. the ships are
My turnbuckle has failed........ markwbird at 7:12am 11.14.20 Pulled the threads right out. At both ends no less. Too tight? Vibration causing metal fatigue? Subs
My turnbuckle has failed........ smokey73 at 7:05am 11.14.20 :huh: What the heck? I've never seen the whole threaded fitting "pull out" the threaded portion in o
My turnbuckle has failed........ dlochner at 7:03am 11.14.20 How old is your standing rigging? It could be at are near its end of life. Yes, lubricate the turnb
Potagannissing Bay john6206 at 6:38am 11.14.20 i considered launching from Detour, I was concerned about ferry traffic and freighters. I had consid
Blister history of Catalina 310 JRT at 6:14am 11.14.20 This page has a couple of posts with pictures. I'm sure it isn't real bad, the paint was coming up a
Swing keel effectiveness TomY at 5:52am 11.14.20 I think people mistake a centerboard for something that will snap your neck when you lower it, like
I need a starter for an OMC Zephyr 1982 a sail drive on a 1982 S-2 kloudie1 at 4:56am 11.14.20 That engine is the same as the 20 and 30 horsepower two stroke OMC outboards of that year. Starter s
black marks dlochner at 4:19am 11.14.20 Dave I believe you can. It is one of those protein molecular links that invades the chemical bonds.
Can anyone decrypt the USCG registration info? dlochner at 4:17am 11.14.20 Interesting thread! Our little state has a separate agency ("Oregon Marine Board") that titles and
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top Joe at 4:08am 11.14.20 Can we describe your problem as the halyard getting snagged by the furler's swivel? Where do you se
The "Gambits" Joe at 3:55am 11.14.20 It is an occupational hazard. I'm an analytical chemist and I often find myself screaming at the T
Blister history of Catalina 310 JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 3:54am 11.14.20 Yes mine was mostly in the paint. They sanded all off and started fresh. Also they applied the prod
Invest 98L <--- Oh My Gosh! kappykaplan at 3:35am 11.14.20 PS: Per my favorite Tropical Tidbits site owner, Levi Cowan, the correct pronunciation proved my Mo
Newport 27 Through hull replacement Joe at 3:28am 11.14.20 I think upgrading the through hulls to bronze or marelon is top priority. If you're hauled out for
black marks (1) jssailem at 10:39pm 11.13.20 Dave I believe you can. It is one of those protein molecular links that invades the chemical bonds..
Can anyone decrypt the USCG registration info? FastOlson at 10:17pm 11.13.20 Interesting thread! Our little state has a separate agency ("Oregon Marine Board") that titles and r

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