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Trailer for H26 water ballast model jandelbert at 2:17am 02.02.06 Smaller Boats 5/1019 I recently purchased this trailer for my H26 and would appreciate any advice/comments to make sure I
V berth dimension for cat 36 straycat at 2:08am 02.02.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1336 Does anyone know the dimensions for the V-berth on a 1999 Catalina 36 (width at bottom, width at top
True or Magnetic? John T1594 at 2:03am 02.02.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1066 The boat we bought last year came with a Garmin 182C GPS chartplotter that we thoroughly enjoyed usi
To whip or -- Jerry at 1:55am 02.02.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/802 -- not to whip is the question. I've always whipped the ends of my lines but while surfing the New
Holding Tank joepp at 12:35am 02.02.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1215 Peggie,I've read most of your materials on this issue and have found it invaluable(you truly are t
perkins 4-108 engine mounts rick19286 at 11:39pm 02.01.06 Other Sailboats 1/1251 greetings,one of the forward engine mounts on the perkins 4-108 in my SM 39 needs to be replaced.
Stern Platform Step/Seat steves22278 at 11:12pm 02.01.06 Big Boats 4/939 I recently acquired a 2003 Hunter 356 which I dock stern-to as it is easy to board this way. Hence,
Bucvalue Tim R. at 10:52pm 02.01.06 Ask All Sailors 19/1801 I am trying to figure out how to make an offer on a boat without being too high and also without ins
Subwoofer placement?? Tim McCarty at 10:45pm 02.01.06 Catalina 310 3/3166 Hello 310 owners...just wondered if anyone has any experience adding a subwoofer to their stereo sys
Island Girl Boo Bonnet at 10:32pm 02.01.06 Big Boats 4/814 I have lovely 2002 380 who needs a wax job badly. I just had a bottom recoated to insure that any de
Location for anchor chain Doghouse at 10:03pm 02.01.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1262 I have been looking to put more chain on my main anchor and to make a rig for my storm anchor. That
moisture? djmsailor at 9:39pm 02.01.06 Catalina 30 4/1382 I just had a 1982 C-30 surveyed. He said that there is nothing any other 1982 boats wouldn't have,
Bimini Top Daydreams at 9:36pm 02.01.06 Seidelmann 2/1518 I am looking to purchase a Bimini top for our 245 sailboat as a gift for my husband. Can anyone reco
Opinions Lake Logan Martin Capn One Aye at 9:35pm 02.01.06 Ask All Sailors 9/4066 I'm wanting to take my Mac 26D somewhere warmer Spring Break . I saw this huge Lakein Alabama calle
Wireless Communications Marcia at 9:31pm 02.01.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1215 I have heard that there is a two way radio used by sailors to communicate by crew members while dock
Trent-Severin Waterway higgs at 2:57pm 02.01.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1197 I will be moving my boat from southern Lake Mich to L. Ontario this summer. I am considering using
Cherubini '37 tank location TxSkipper007 at 1:10pm 02.01.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/855 (New to me) 1984 Cherubini '37 has no holding tank. I would like your suggestions on where I should
Flying Dinghy TJ at 12:44pm 02.01.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1030 How much hp does it take to plane your dinghy? Does anyone have a 8' fiberglass Livingston? What hp
toe rails Seth Dixon at 10:48am 02.01.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/891 I am going to replace my toe rails this sping and was wandering if anyone had used the marine lumber
How to route the VHF cable Andy at 10:39am 02.01.06 Ask All Sailors 6/3070 When the weather warms up I'll be putting in a VHF cable from the top of the mast of my Tanzer 26. I

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What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? MikeHoncho at 8:00am 06.03.21 autopilot, ST winches
Sirius 21 keel jksirius at 7:57am 06.03.21 That sounds great. Please keep me posted as to the condition of the bolt so I know if it should be o
What do you use for fire extingushers?? MikeHoncho at 7:57am 06.03.21 According to the Sea-Fire manual, the fire suppression system will automatically shut down the engi
keel bolts ? - buying boat TimFromLI at 7:55am 06.03.21 All valid points. I just thought I'd share the source of my pdf. Believe it or not, not everything y
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? Justin_NSA at 7:47am 06.03.21 idk about cup holders, but I definitely need better seating at the helm. Essentially stood for a w
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? flightlead404 at 7:42am 06.03.21 The cam cleat was a good idea. I've been thinking of replacing my horn cleat with one. I have the o
keel bolts ? - buying boat Scott T-Bird at 7:39am 06.03.21 Really then I suggest you go back above and read the bulletin carefully, and who even says that bu
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? Justin_NSA at 7:36am 06.03.21 The cam cleat was a good idea. I've been thinking of replacing my horn cleat with one. I have the ol
Finding a Pre-Owned Catalina 250 WB Trailer sail sfbay at 7:31am 06.03.21 Suggest finding a used trailer on ebay, craigslist and used trailer sites, like the ones below, and
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? sail sfbay at 7:24am 06.03.21 Jib furling line cam cleat is a really good idea. Besides autopilot, travel lines mounted on the ar
Sirius 21 keel allan5530 at 7:23am 06.03.21 I'm planning on checking my keels pivot bolt also in a couple days. Right now my boat is off the tr
What do you use for fire extingushers?? SEMPERAVANTI41 at 7:17am 06.03.21 In addition to a "Halotron" and a number of other Dry Chemical extinguishers, we keep an old Army wo
Shore water feed flightlead404 at 7:17am 06.03.21 Mine was doing the same, simply replaced with a hose washer from the depot. I also purchased a bras
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? flightlead404 at 7:15am 06.03.21 Ran the boat for essentially a week up to Brunswick at 2,300 to 2,400 making 5.8kts at .8 gph with n
Catalina 250 WB Kick Up Rudder sail sfbay at 7:14am 06.03.21 Understand Catalina 250's were offered with a spade or beaching rudder as discussed in this thread:
keel bolts ? - buying boat TimFromLI at 7:08am 06.03.21 If you're referring to the pdf I posted, then correct it does not say Beneteau on it. It was sent to
Bilge pump mounting ideas? Whatfiero1 at 6:54am 06.03.21 I glue all mine down with the ever so popular 3m5200 clean and dry surface with acetone a gob of gl
What do you use for fire extingushers?? (1) sail sfbay at 6:53am 06.03.21 According to the Sea-Fire manual, the fire suppression system will automatically shut down the engin
garmin NMEA 2000 backbone and Ray EV100 wheel pilot (1) jssailem at 6:52am 06.03.21 You may find more detailed answers in the Raymarine SeaTalk Manual.
garmin NMEA 2000 backbone and Ray EV100 wheel pilot jssailem at 6:49am 06.03.21 There is a parts cost to this stuff. I would look at going from the left end of the 5-way devise wi

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