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Need some opinions on survey results Ernie at 3:26am 09.07.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1005 Hi all,I recently had to have my '79 H33 surveyed due to a change in insurance companies. The resu
Winch Replacement Scott at 3:12am 09.07.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1123 I have Lewmar 16 2-speed for my primary winches and I suppose they came with the boat, which was bui
Battery location ownbyba at 3:09am 09.07.05 Big Boats 7/1079 I have just traded my Catalina 30 for a Hunter 34 (1985) My question is, has there been any modifica
Mark Marine Sail Boats George Haynie at 2:53am 09.07.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1737 I am just looking for a sailor in New Hampshire who can give me information on Mark Marine, Inc. who
Oday 28...mainsheet dimensions needed please flyhop at 2:47am 09.07.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/970 I just bought a 1981 Oday 28, and the mainsheet is toast. Traveler is mounted on the companionway s
Oday 28...mainsheet dimensions flyhop at 2:34am 09.07.05 Bigger Boats 0/953 I just bought a 1981 Oday 28, and the mainsheet is toast. It's over 80 miles away from me, and I
Bow Rail, O'Day 22 Conway Deitrick at 1:51am 09.07.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1163 Hello all! Can anybody give me some idea as to where to find a bow railing for my 1976 O'Day 22? T
Hull Identification Number Wandering Cs at 1:51am 09.07.05 Other Sailboats 4/1158 My P33 is domumented as being built in 1969. The ID plate, below the companionway, states that it i
catatlina 30 forum mortyd at 1:18am 09.07.05 Other Sailboats 0/686 the catalina 30 forum previously nosted by sailnet is now on sailjazz. come aboard!
44 or 66 # Claw anchor for my Hunter 46 (44.5)? Velero49 at 1:15am 09.07.05 Big Boats 3/872 What anchor would you choose for your h46/460/466 as a second anchor? 44 or 66#?Chris M.
C-27 through hull transducer WHICH MFR's Bill at 1:07am 09.07.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1156 I am looking to replace the Depth Gauge in our 1985 C27. After reading some posts from the archives,
Steering lube pimerese at 1:03am 09.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1398 I have noticed a small squeeking sound coming from the steering wheel of my H31 when I turn it somet
Slippery winches rose20532 at 1:00am 09.07.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1529 My Barlow winches on my Catalina 27 were corroded and pretty rough looking when I got the boat two y
Boat naming and home port pimerese at 12:55am 09.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 9/1051 This might seem like a stupid question, but I am preparing to order graphics for my boat. I want to
bow lights john f6380 at 12:44am 09.07.05 Other Sailboats 1/720 My bow lights no longer work on my 1979 P-26. I believe it is due to the oxidation of the casing wh
A Question for P42 Owners BBC30 at 12:23am 09.07.05 Big Boats 2/746 We have a 1997 P42 with the jib roller furling below deck level. I noticed last month that the gell
Add a bimini Fantozzi at 12:07am 09.07.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1015 We are looking at buying a 2001 Beneteau 361 with roller furling main. Very nice boat! We want to
Knotmeter transducer aquaholic1 at 11:43pm 09.06.05 Big Boats 17/2082 My knot meter is rarely working anymore. If i dive below the boat and spin the little paddle wheel m
CNG problem Claude Labrecque at 11:13pm 09.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/749 We have a 1991 legend 35.5 with a CNG stove. We are very satisfied with the system. A local suppli
Depth guage error readings Rich Woodward at 10:32pm 09.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1098 I have been getting goofy readings from my depth guage, but only when the motor is running. I put a

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Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line dlochner at 8:12am 11.01.20 I recently saw a video on Instagram where they hauled in the spin between the boom and main then do
Propeller shaft key material DArcy at 8:11am 11.01.20 Yea McMaster Carr is a great source, and I have used them often through work, but they don't ship to
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line DArcy at 8:05am 11.01.20 This was done with spinnaker blanketed by the main and the sail came in under the boom. I recently
Propeller shaft key material dlochner at 8:03am 11.01.20 It's interesting that the first linked article says the key should be the same strength and hardnes
I have a rigging question DArcy at 7:57am 11.01.20 You are right ofcourse but for a 52 fool steelie for less than 5000 it's an interesting deal...lol
Spinnaker working loads? Kings Gambit at 7:55am 11.01.20 I have two sheet winches on each side of the cockpit. Primaries for headsail sheets, and then two sm
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line dlochner at 7:49am 11.01.20 A couple years ago I watched a solo sailor use a novel approach when the wind picked up and his spi
Propeller shaft key material DArcy at 7:46am 11.01.20 Good question. Keys are used, along with friction, to transmit torque from the shaft to the prop. I
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line DArcy at 7:37am 11.01.20 I forgot that statement, and that location was part of the problem. The OP needs to consider how h
Propeller shaft key material Michael Davis at 7:35am 11.01.20
Doors on sailboats--Do we need them? Apex at 7:34am 11.01.20
Propeller shaft key material jssailem at 7:24am 11.01.20 @dlochner I understand that choice in association with a motor powering equipment on the shop floor.
Fold or flex? Rick D at 7:22am 11.01.20 So it sounds like yearly maintenance for feathering props. How often do you guys w/F'oF's need to d
Yanmar Engine Life??? Tally Ho at 7:13am 11.01.20
I have a rigging question jssailem at 7:13am 11.01.20 Welcome @Rainbowcrystalkitchen04@yahoo to the forum. You bring an interesting project to a sailing c
Yanmar Engine Life??? dlochner at 7:10am 11.01.20 Diesels run a very long time with routine maintenance. I have the smaller sibling to your engine, a
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Hunter216 at 7:10am 11.01.20 But near the end of my sail, the wind started to build and got to a point where it was starting to
Yanmar Engine Life??? Rick D at 7:02am 11.01.20 To put yourself at rest, get a mechanical survey from a marine diesel mechanic. That is a good idea
West Marine antifreeze jssailem at 6:57am 11.01.20 Without information from Starbrite the cause of the recall is not identified. It may spec correctly
Catalina 28 buyer jssailem at 6:53am 11.01.20 Welcome to the forum @John Ardoin. Strong statement. The Catalina 28 is a great boat. Good luck. We

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