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All Sailors - Need Help w/info on 32s5 Beneteau Rob R at 9:15pm 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1445 Hi Folks - It's been a few years since I have posted here - hopefully a few of you old salts may r
Mason 33 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Steve at 2:13pm 02.09.06 Other Sailboats 1/3155 On the verge of purchasing a 1985 Mason 33. Anyone feel like offering up positive and negative expe
Vancouver Boat Show Moody Buccaneer at 12:10pm 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 3/932 If you are going to the show, stop by the Sailfest Area and say hello. Not trying to sell anything
% of weight on the shoal draft keel on Odays. Jack Hart at 12:02pm 02.09.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/952 Hi folks, when you are trailering your boats with the shoal draft keels, what percentage of weight d
Wooden VS. Aluminum mast jeepmark at 11:27am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 19/9532 Wondering what everybodys thoughts were on wooden masts, and how do they compare to Aluminum? than
new boat registration and documentation mjb at 10:59am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1357 I'm getting ready to close on our new boat. The mortgage company wants to charge ~$500 for US Coast
Watch for Morgan Invasion Invitations Capt. MARS at 10:39am 02.09.06 Morgan 0/1424 Morganeers,I have heard from the Morgan Invasion committee that the initial invitations will be se
Universal Engine Issue on Catalina 30 Chris at 10:12am 02.09.06 Mid-Size Boats 7/1376 After 20 - 30 minutes of power at 2000 - 2500 RPM (5.5 knots) the engine loses power; must be thrott
Single line jiffy reef John at 10:02am 02.09.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1087 I am thinking of setting up a single line jiffy reef for my 1977 Catalina 30 TR. I want to be able t
A/C Model and size (BTU's and demensions) Cas6511 at 9:46am 02.09.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/1005 I have a 1998 Hunter 310. I'm looking to put A/C in the boat. I would like to know what size BTU's I
On-Board Weather Station Tsehum Pete at 8:17am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1981 With Spring approaching, I am considering adding a weather station to the nav station on my Beneteau
GENERATOR INSTALLATION MARK at 6:19am 02.09.06 Big Boats 1/1696 THINKING ABOUT INSTALLING A GENSET ABOARD MY CATALINA 400. CENTERLINE QUEEN AFT. HAS ANYONE DONE THI
Basic Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising class B Noble at 5:06am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 17/1481
BACKSTAY ADJUSTER DREW6713 at 4:50am 02.09.06 Other Sailboats 2/925 How difficult is it to add a back stay adjuster? I figured since the mast is down for the winter it
Contacting Previous Owners Traumaguard at 4:16am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 22/2034 I just bought the Emma Jean, 1977 Catalina 30 out of Oak Harbour, LA (North of New Orleans). Is it r
The WaterHeater by ITR fleate at 2:56am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1897 Does anybody have experience with the ITR WaterHeater with the optional heating module? Would it be
Catalina original through-hulls A Scott at 2:52am 02.09.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/907 Ok, Does anyone know what the original composition of metals is for the through-hull fittings for a
Is marsolve still available??? fla.sailor at 1:42am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1691 Does anyone know if Marsole (marsolve.com) is still doing business? thanks!-dennis
When is a boat too old? JTK at 11:02pm 02.08.06 Ask All Sailors 22/5691 This will be my first sailboat. I want to purchase a 1975 25' ODAY. When does the age of the boat be
When is the boat too old? JTK at 11:00pm 02.08.06 Day Sailers 2/1206 This will be my first sailboat. I want to purchase a 1975 25' ODAY. When does the age of the boat be

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Is Michigan open for cruising this summer DayDreamer41 at 9:47am 05.26.21 I have not been to Manistee I am only repeating what I was told, I guess I was misinformed, I am sur
Replacement cockpit ladder NINEv2 at 9:42am 05.26.21 if you haven't already you could also go to the C250 forum and ask there, too. They have a lot mor
Vakaros Atlas Brian D at 9:12am 05.26.21 This thread is full of 'we' and 'our'. I will leave it at that, big guy.
catalina 309 original batteries dlochner at 9:11am 05.26.21 Catalina has an interest in a chiropractic practice? My guess is the 4D's while heavy and difficu
Catalina 309 charger dlochner at 9:09am 05.26.21 Since the owner has no clue, I would assume that it is a charger you will want to replace sooner rat
Is Michigan open for cruising this summer Juice6576 at 9:05am 05.26.21 I would say that Frankfort would be better than Manistee as Manistee River has a pretty good curren
Inboard has been removed, replace with?? dlochner at 9:04am 05.26.21 I'm guessing the builders factored in the weight of the engine on its affects to boat trim. I woul
Catalina 309 charger sailingdeac at 9:00am 05.26.21 The particular boat is a 2006 Catalina 309. Am looking to buy, but owner has no clue, and searchin
Diesel shutoff question Wm. Gill at 8:56am 05.26.21 Yanmar parts manual calls this part with associated parts: "Clevis Assembly" part number: 124772-6
Inboard has been removed, replace with?? Justin_NSA at 8:50am 05.26.21 I'm guessing the builders factored in the weight of the engine on its affects to boat trim. I would
Yanmar 3GM excessive smoke on cold start kloudie1 at 8:48am 05.26.21 Couple of things to check, the injection timing and the injectors themselves..
B and G autopilot commissioning jwerkjr at 8:46am 05.26.21 I am running my AP with my Vulcan 7. I have worked out the issue of the OP. See the start of the thr
Inboard has been removed, replace with?? jon hansen at 8:43am 05.26.21 looks like a nice setup. if you wanna spend some money "new sails' is the way to go. have a great
Is Michigan open for cruising this summer DayDreamer41 at 8:41am 05.26.21 I would say that Frankfort would be better than Manistee as Manistee River has a pretty good current
Inboard has been removed, replace with?? (2) coreyjohnson99 at 8:32am 05.26.21 Thank you all for the input. I'll have to take a picture of the waterline before and after the fami
Traveler Don Guillette at 8:30am 05.26.21 The original concept of the SAIL TRIM FORUM was that it was designed for beginner sailors and that
Catalina 309 charger dlochner at 8:20am 05.26.21 Do you have a particular boat in mind? Do you know what charger is currently installed?
Vakaros Atlas Jackdaw at 8:18am 05.26.21 Who is 'we' and who is 'our'. You just turned this into a commercial. Did you get permission from t
Vakaros Atlas Brian D at 8:08am 05.26.21 Who is 'we' and who is 'our'. You just turned this into a commercial. Did you get permission from th
Funny Friday!!! (1) Sailavie1 at 8:05am 05.26.21 194559

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