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Front Hatch Dimensions?? Cathy at 7:38am 12.10.05 Other Sailboats 1/752 We just bought a 1988 Pearson 31-2 which is now on the hard several hours away from the house. I wan
Hunter 212 PHRF Joe M at 7:37am 12.10.05 Smaller Boats 2/1737 I was looking at PHRF ratings and found the 212 to be between 218 and 224.Is this true? If so how
new line for mac 22 m Gonzalez at 5:49am 12.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/909 looking to replace all lines or ropes on a '72 mac 22, don't what size,type or brand any suggestions
Help !!!! Yanmar 2GM 18hp siggib at 5:49am 12.10.05 Ask All Sailors 33/6313 I was going to move my 31 today from Gandy Bridge to its new homeport on Treasure Island. I was abou
Keel bolt repair John Ellis at 4:32am 12.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/984 The keel bolts and nuts are very rusted and I would like to replace or reinforce them. Any suggest
steering wheel mechanism Herb Miller at 2:34am 12.10.05 Other Sailboats 1/822 I have a Columbia 41 with a steering wheel by Yacht Specialties, who I believe is now out of busines
raw water filter Les14463 at 1:39am 12.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/985 1983 Catalina 27 with Universal Diesel (5411). Can anyone tell me if there is a filter at or near th
Used electronics George H260 at 1:08am 12.10.05 Big Boats 9/779 In another thread, "Moody Bucaneer" stated tat used electronics were worth 10 cents on the dollar on
Strengthing chain plates Islander 36 Bill Crysler at 12:24am 12.10.05 Islander 6/3993 The chainplates on my 1972 Islander 36 are weak - bolted to a bulkhead that is not bonded to the hul
Seaworthyness Dennis T at 11:34pm 12.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/1120 I am considering the purchase of a MacGregor 26M. Are these boats suitable for heavy seas or are th
Self tacking jibs PAC at 10:05pm 12.09.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 8/6598 Hey folks,Has anybody had any experience with curved track type self tacking jibs? I just got bac
IDASAILOR TILLER POST RISER Larry G at 2:51pm 12.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2011 Has anyone installed the Idasailer tiller post riser and one of their tillers, I'd like to get some
free cal 34- was submerged-louisiana waynek at 1:34pm 12.09.05 Cal 1/415 A cal 34 that sunk in a slip is available. I raised it but has a slow lwak and keeps sinking. the hu
test Phil Herring at 12:53pm 12.09.05 Other Sailboats 0/654 test
Raymarine ST 60 Wind Instrument Reading Backwards Benny at 10:36am 12.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3522 We recently replaced the little wind vane and the anemometer cups on the short arm transducer for th
Chosing a SSB radio John at 8:50am 12.09.05 Big Boats 5/860 I plan to install a SSB radio on my 40.5 this spring. Does anyone know where I can find information
Catalina 22 Rudder texaspsdx at 8:34am 12.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1426 I bought a 1984 C22 today and need a rudder. Anyone have a used one they would like to get rid of?
new owner of a old one suds22334 at 8:34am 12.09.05 Ask All Sailors 8/961 I did it I bought her 30'1990 Catlaina I have a lot of questions to ask so please bare with me. #1.
Bottom Job Questions Arturo DeVitalis at 6:52am 12.09.05 Smaller Boats 1/757 The Hunter 23.5 will go back in the water after Christmas. It has been sitting on it's trailer ever
Bending SS Tubing Steve S. at 6:36am 12.09.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1001 Has anyone had any experiencing trying to bend stainless steel tubing? I have a pedestal guard that

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Stepping Mast Singlehanded Joe at 5:12am 03.14.21 You are right Bob. Each to his own methods. I'm confident of a very rigid xfer from mast base to k
Will 5200 and painted surface? All U Get at 4:46am 03.14.21 I read your original post and trying to understand the 4X4 inch plywood piece under a heater. How b
Dicey Splicey All U Get at 4:28am 03.14.21
Two questions - water pump and barnacle impact AwwShucks at 4:20am 03.14.21 As always, thanks to the community for the input. KappyKaplan - you are not kidding on barnacle gr
I made some custom rugs! (1) VisionPNW at 12:27am 03.14.21 191490
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area VisionPNW at 12:22am 03.14.21 I'm going to be tackling this project on my 466 pretty soon.
Florida BigEasy at 10:58pm 03.13.21 [QUOTE="Hydro Therapy, post: 1687591, member: 117231" So far were extremely happy with our decision.
Defibrillation on the Yacht? MikeHoncho at 10:49pm 03.13.21 Yes, you could certainly use an AED in the cockpit; however, as Mike mentioned, you really need a
Defibrillation on the Yacht? BigEasy at 10:46pm 03.13.21 Yes, you could certainly use an AED in the cockpit; however, as Mike mentioned, you really need ad
Flapper goes off for no reason BigEasy at 10:30pm 03.13.21 So are you referring to the bilge pump float switch? If it is indeed the bilge pump that is activat
Defibrillation on the Yacht? MikeHoncho at 10:17pm 03.13.21 You can't go wrong with a defib for sure. Most people think it is the answer to cardiac arrest. In
Vakaros Atlas Jackdaw at 10:11pm 03.13.21 Excellent video Clay, there is no substitute for seeing it done! Could your next video cover the tr
Defibrillation on the Yacht? Kings Gambit at 10:05pm 03.13.21 And I think you might have meant vestibular neuritis? About as far away from cardiac arrest as an
Defibrillation on the Yacht? MikeHoncho at 9:46pm 03.13.21 You can use a defib anywhere. It's what happens after that tends to make a defib not very applicabl
Changing sail numbers NINEv2 at 8:38pm 03.13.21 very gently with the heat gun or hair dryer. The numbers shouldn't be too hard to remove, but dacr
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area mermike at 7:59pm 03.13.21 Thanks for the suggestion. Not possible due to the babystay. I also prefer to keep the hatch clear f
Dicey Splicey thinwater at 7:57pm 03.13.21 You don't need a thimble on a 28.
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area Seattle Sailor at 7:48pm 03.13.21 My fwd hatch is tinted acylic and is curved. The boat is 50 years old the lens has never been replac
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area mermike at 7:02pm 03.13.21 I wonder if I could get the whole top of the hatch wrapped with the car bra stuff. That's supposedly
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area mermike at 6:59pm 03.13.21 I shopped around a bit and got the cost for the Sika system down to $85 exclusive of the tape. Are t

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