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first trip to Catalina circa1971la at 8:48am 04.03.21 Smaller Boats 23/5762 I am a single-handed on a Catalina 18 looking to make my first trip from Marina Del Rey to Catalina.
Diagnosing a problem with the shower pump DaveFromOregon1 at 8:31am 04.03.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2468
Prevent engine starting in gear Sail Savannah at 5:24am 04.03.21 Engines and Propulsion 22/3860 I accidentally started my Catalina 30 engine with transmission in reverse. I've always heard there's
Flexible Solar Panel on Bimini - Backing? Monterey385 at 4:07am 04.03.21 Ask All Sailors 13/10053 I am planning to install two Renogy 175 watt flexible solar panels on my bimini this summer. After
ODay 40 Keel bolt torque specs DonEvans at 2:20pm 04.02.21 Bigger Boats 2/966 Reading through the owners manual I was unable to find the torque specs for the SS keel bolts. For s
Western Lake Erie john6206 at 1:57pm 04.02.21 Destinations 18/4734
Equalizing batteries dave_and_dd at 1:50pm 04.02.21 Ask All Sailors 35/5238 Hey guys - I have a single 160watt rigid solar panel with a 20 amp Rich Solar MPPT controller. Have
Question: Does anyone know how to match the 1984 light tan gelcoat on the decks? Richardwm at 11:31am 04.02.21 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2371 Spectrum says they don't carry 84 ODay anymore. My boat still has the original light tan and I can m
Solar Experiment (4) SycloneDriver at 11:22am 04.02.21 Sails Call Lounge 6/1057 I decided to experiment with a bunch of stuff that I had laying around. I borrowed the inverter fro
1986 Capri 18 sailboat. Need spreader ends caps. any help please! kayjayyou at 9:55am 04.02.21 Parts Search 5/534 If anyone has any information on locating the spreader end caps for a 1986 Capri 18 made by Catalina
Secondary fuel filter removal (2) dhandzy at 9:38am 04.02.21 Catalina 310 9/1755
How to Remove Couch in 2005 41AC Bill Marrero at 8:58am 04.02.21 Big Boats 4/1023 Looking for any help on how to remove couch in 2005 41AC in order to access hoses behind it. I am ad
Replacing windows, H31, 1987 (2) Northshore at 7:53am 04.02.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/959 I want to replace my port and starboard windows. I'm not sure if what I currently have are factory o
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT SunshineDaydream at 7:16am 04.02.21 Ask All Sailors 23/3143 First post! New to site. Our Cape Dory 36 is currently on the Rappahannock (mid Chesapeake Bay) and
Anyone paint the acrylic walls? DeliriousSailor at 12:59am 04.02.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/565 New sailboat owner here and I really dislike the cream color of the cabin acrylic. Anyone successf
Anyone have info for a material and color match to repair holes in the acrylic cabin walls? DeliriousSailor at 12:56am 04.02.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/442 items have been attached and removed inside the cabin of my Hunter 26 so there are several holes lef
Use of bimini CaptainRan at 11:55pm 04.01.21 Smaller Boats 27/2802 H26 - Is the bimini designed for dock and motor use only? Mine is about the same height as the boom
real sailboats jon hansen at 5:37pm 04.01.21 Racing 12/2424 https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2021/04/01/americas-cup-real-boats-more-sailors
O'Day 222 Solar Panel Mount (3) Wood Jigger at 5:29pm 04.01.21 Day Sailers 6/2091
Re-powering! Scott Sadowski at 5:29pm 04.01.21 Ask All Sailors 49/7565 Does anyone have any experience or advice Re-powering to electric? I have a Pearson 35 with an old A

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fresh water flush dlochner at 1:37pm 03.30.25 I THINK that's what I said... --Peggie That's what I implied and clarified what I had meant.
fresh water flush Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:36pm 03.30.25 I THINK that's what I said... --Peggie
fresh water flush dlochner at 1:30pm 03.30.25 It would be a Y-Valve. The outlet goes to the pump, one leg goes to the sink drain the other to the
Sailing Season(spring) (1) Michael Davis at 1:25pm 03.30.25
fresh water flush Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:22pm 03.30.25 As I think about this, how would I switch between sea water and the sink
fresh water flush Tally Ho at 1:17pm 03.30.25 It would be a Y-Valve. The outlet goes to the pump, one leg goes to the sink drain the other to the
Microwave lapetinaa at 1:11pm 03.30.25 Much different than mine. Thanks anyway
Microwave MFD at 1:10pm 03.30.25 Much different than mine.
fresh water flush Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:06pm 03.30.25 Yes, keeping an aerobic tank helps to eliminate odors. But few, and I mean few, boats can keep thei
fresh water flush dlochner at 12:58pm 03.30.25 As I think about this, how would I switch between sea water and the sink fresh water if the thruhul
Microwave (1) lapetinaa at 12:55pm 03.30.25
fresh water flush Tally Ho at 12:55pm 03.30.25 If I may offer, a valve could be added just past the "T" takeoff to the head and this would allow f
Microwave lapetinaa at 12:52pm 03.30.25 I have a 41DS, wouldn't be surprised if it's the same microwave or a substantially similar installa
Microwave MFD at 12:49pm 03.30.25 I have a 41DS, wouldn't be surprised if it's the same microwave or a substantially similar installat
Moisture stains. TimFromLI at 12:12pm 03.30.25 Condensation? Could the interior of the boat be cold or ice in those areas with warm moist air outs
fresh water flush Dave at 11:55am 03.30.25 Gentlemen, Healthy disagreement and discussion is always welcome, we can all benefit from those di
fresh water flush (1) colemj at 11:43am 03.30.25 I don't know where he gets it either, Dave. And thanks for being our fact checker. I would think
Emergency Manual BigEasy at 11:28am 03.30.25 Oh and based on some YouTubes I saw that reported the incredibly poor results in the real world of
Emergency Manual MFD at 11:04am 03.30.25 If you are offshore and you have a galley fire, you do not "get out." You fight the fire, unless yo
Emergency Manual BigEasy at 11:02am 03.30.25 Looks like US Sailing has this. Not specific per-boat instructions, but the general topic/bullet-po

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