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Compression Post "Blob": What is it? Wandering Cs at 12:46pm 11.30.05 Other Sailboats 1/796 Problem: My 1969 P33, with it's deck stepped mast and compression post has a "blob" of something su
Info needed on the Digipak CA greenhorn at 12:18pm 11.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/938 I have the digipak ca installed on my 22 Catalina, and although it still works, the LED screen is ha
Grounding using through the hull contact rsn48 at 12:17pm 11.30.05 Ask All Sailors 0/902 I have had work done on my boat as I add shore power and latter charger and golf cart batteries for
P26 Roller Reefing Handle DLM at 10:01am 11.30.05 Other Sailboats 4/836 Like Victor I have owned my P26 for less than 6 months (1971, Hull#229)and am still learning about t
Need help changing cutlass bearing Emery at 9:51am 11.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 19/1539 I can't remove the prop shaft from my 1994, 29.5. I have removed the two set screws in the coupling
Worst Case Scenerio IS Positive Capt Ron;-) at 8:36am 11.30.05 Ask All Sailors 0/658 ;) Always hearing this mod thinking, and hearing questions related to experience as if there is an
Teflon seal for Jabsco toilet Bernie Soostmeyer at 8:28am 11.30.05 Big Boats 1/916 I am about to perform the once a season grease job on our toilets pump piston and cylinder. I was wo
Steal this Boat! MArk15097 at 8:05am 11.30.05 Other Sailboats 0/603 A victim of Hurricane Katrina, this 2000 26X (NOT 23!) needing minor hull repair (as far as I can te
Outboard Motor Lifting Glen at 6:20am 11.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1650 Can anyone suggest the best way to lift the motor out of the boat? Is it better to do it through the
Storage bin liners Shenanigans at 5:51am 11.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1047 Does anyone know whether the plastic (polypro?) drop-in liners for the underseat storage bins are av
Sitting in the mud...is it bad? Bob Bollinger at 5:28am 11.30.05 Ask All Sailors 15/6486 I just purchased a 1990 Beneteau 34' with a 4'2" draft. My employer has a small boat harbor where I
P26 Roller Reefing Handle Mike at 5:06am 11.30.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1186 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 4/1098 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 2/2892 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 1/845 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 4/1441 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 1/1202 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 3/1246 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 5/988 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 4/963 I just bought a used sailboat that has been in storage for more than 1 year now and I won't launch f

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How long should a Mushroom mooring anchor last? Mickstr at 5:01pm 03.12.21 Hi Guys, I'm also in Mt. Sinai. Like NYSAIL I also use OldMans. I've had the same mooring anchor s
Hunter 33.5 1994 - purchase decision Jeff at 5:00pm 03.12.21
Launching / Retrieving a Catalina 22 with a Prius....? gypsy_jason at 4:59pm 03.12.21 Well, yeah...! Nobody posted who actually tried it so I'll do it. Imma do it as safely as possible
Hunter 386 : Need to replace striping on hull. Waltsailor at 4:47pm 03.12.21
Its funny Friday! (1) 19thol at 4:45pm 03.12.21 old favorite
Launching / Retrieving a Catalina 22 with a Prius....? Justin_NSA at 4:44pm 03.12.21 You are going to do it anyway? Why did you ask? PS I saw Chevy Volt, not Bolt, with a ball hitch
Launching / Retrieving a Catalina 22 with a Prius....? (1) gypsy_jason at 4:39pm 03.12.21 Thanks everyone, appreciate your responses. Again, some people misread and think I'm planning to to
Composting Toilet ina 310? heritage at 4:34pm 03.12.21 C-Head has what they call a shorty model of composting toilet. From base to seat it is 15" versus t
Follow up to creating Seatalk Network 19thol at 4:33pm 03.12.21 I have, but no data
Help with searching Phil Herring at 4:32pm 03.12.21 Hi Orbweaver, I just used the search box at the top of the page to search "varnish" and I only got o
Window seal wont go in! Project_Mayhem at 4:30pm 03.12.21 Does anyone have any tips for installing the gasket? Lubricant, glue, different technique, etc...
Not really a question, but a thanks! NINEv2 at 4:28pm 03.12.21 I don't think those storms are common, but they do occur. You'll know it's me on the water because
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 4:20pm 03.12.21 191458
Florida Don S/V ILLusion at 4:18pm 03.12.21 How much easier would it be to just sail for maybe just twelve weeks instead of twelve months. The
Florida Rick Webb at 3:56pm 03.12.21 How much easier would it be to just sail for maybe just twelve weeks instead of twelve months. The
5411 head TimFromLI at 3:53pm 03.12.21 Found a site that lists kubota b5100 tractor being parted out. https://www.tractorhouse.com/listing
Stepping Mast Singlehanded Noodat Lady at 3:25pm 03.12.21 Because, unless you are a serious racer with a keel-stepped mast to take the high tensions involved,
25.5 Poptop delaminating Crazy Dave Condon at 3:15pm 03.12.21 Take a photo and post
H30T (93) Rainwater in swimming platform lockers DanH30T at 3:03pm 03.12.21 just an FYI while discussing these storage lockers. mine('91) drain into the bilge. not a good place
Stepping Mast Singlehanded Justin_NSA at 3:02pm 03.12.21 Why would you not want to know you have equal tension on both sides?

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