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steering wheel mechanism Herb Miller at 2:34am 12.10.05 Other Sailboats 1/884 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 4/1026 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 9/902 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 6/4273 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 15/1231 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 8/6969 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 7/2114 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 1/466 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 0/692 test
Raymarine ST 60 Wind Instrument Reading Backwards Benny at 10:36am 12.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3892 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 5/934 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 1/1460 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 8/995 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 1/781 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 5/1058 Has anyone had any experiencing trying to bend stainless steel tubing? I have a pedestal guard that
Battery Charger is Cycling Jim at 6:32am 12.09.05 Ask All Sailors 3/986 Hopefully some weekend electricians can help me out on this one. I have a Sentry battery charger and
Revival of an old interior Wally at 6:20am 12.09.05 Catalina 30 0/1199 I was amazed to see how nice my 1984 C-30 interior could be with a little interior varnish and new s
cute cushion Tom11691 at 6:06am 12.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/796 Try tie dye
Tach Location Hunter 33 Ken at 4:48am 12.09.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1188 I have installed the Yanamar Tach for the 2QM15 engine. As I recall a 24 MM plug has to be removed f
Hull Color rgallagher at 4:19am 12.09.05 Ask All Sailors 16/3353 My wife and I are going to move up to a bigger boat this next summer (27/30ft) and we have been look

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Mainsail for Catalina 36 Mark 1 standard mast Lanealoha at 9:26am 05.23.21 I just noticed you're in Oxnard. I am as well. Are you still looking for a used Catalina 36 Main?
Lubrication of CDi Steering System on Hunter 340 John T1594 at 9:25am 05.23.21 BTW: I noted in my maintenance logs and in the CDi pedestal manual that there are three (3) zek fitt
US Coast Guard Documentation turnaround time MikeHoncho at 9:15am 05.23.21 mine took 4 months
Looking for a source for this part: dlochner at 9:14am 05.23.21
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise MikeHoncho at 9:13am 05.23.21 i vote for a new thread.
Looking for a source for this part: DougM at 8:59am 05.23.21 I believe you're looking for a 'chicago screw', and you'll find stainless ones at your local farm s
US Coast Guard Documentation turnaround time kappykaplan at 8:34am 05.23.21
H26 waterline / water flowing into gas locker on tack Doug J at 8:25am 05.23.21 the high water is specifically under sail on a pretty good tilt with starboard being the lowside. T
Self tapping screws / bolts NYSail at 8:21am 05.23.21
Self tapping screws / bolts Rick Webb at 8:21am 05.23.21 Be careful with self tapping stainless steel screws the heads tend to twist off much easier than reg
Hunter 260 "Wide Load" Permit requirement Big Rog at 8:15am 05.23.21 You can rent a pick up from haul one way. Much cheaper than having it hauled if your worried about u
H23.5 trailer Rick Webb at 8:11am 05.23.21 On a steep ramp be cautious about the guide on poles do not get under the rub rail. Rick , thanks
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Tedd at 8:04am 05.23.21 @jssailem , I'm just a short drive from either Point Roberts or Blaine. Once this Covid business is
US Coast Guard Documentation turnaround time dlochner at 7:58am 05.23.21 A few useful links from the NVDC. Mortgages and related documents are being processed from Feb 26,
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise jssailem at 7:57am 05.23.21 Absolutely. Anything is possible. If the Border opens maybe we can share some of the same water or a
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Tedd at 7:55am 05.23.21 @jssailem , I won't be ready for such a trip by 2022, but it is on my bucket list so I want to stay
ST50+ might not be working jssailem at 7:53am 05.23.21 Perhaps it is communication issue. The ITC-5 outputs NMEA2000 data streams (Raymarine calls it SEAT
US Coast Guard Documentation turnaround time fullbore at 7:49am 05.23.21 Agree USCG certificate of documentation renewal is about 3 weeks.............but my experience on a
Hunter 260 "Wide Load" Permit requirement Tedd at 7:48am 05.23.21 @John Marrone , Does your 4Runner have a low range in 4WD? That will probably pull the 260 out of t
Self tapping screws / bolts Tedd at 7:37am 05.23.21 I feel like we're talking about sheet aluminum here, in which case you don't want to tap it. General

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