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new line for mac 22 m Gonzalez at 5:49am 12.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/944 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 33/6695 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 1/1014 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 1/889 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 4/1031 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 9/907 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 6/4332 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 15/1240 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 8/7024 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 7/2120 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 1/486 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 0/696 test
Raymarine ST 60 Wind Instrument Reading Backwards Benny at 10:36am 12.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3995 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 5/938 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 1/1464 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 8/998 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 1/783 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 5/1063 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 3/989 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 0/1210 I was amazed to see how nice my 1984 C-30 interior could be with a little interior varnish and new s

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Finding a Pre-Owned Catalina 250 WB Trailer sail sfbay at 7:31am 06.03.21 Suggest finding a used trailer on ebay, craigslist and used trailer sites, like the ones below, and
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? sail sfbay at 7:24am 06.03.21 Jib furling line cam cleat is a really good idea. Besides autopilot, travel lines mounted on the ar
Sirius 21 keel allan5530 at 7:23am 06.03.21 I'm planning on checking my keels pivot bolt also in a couple days. Right now my boat is off the tr
What do you use for fire extingushers?? SEMPERAVANTI41 at 7:17am 06.03.21 In addition to a "Halotron" and a number of other Dry Chemical extinguishers, we keep an old Army wo
Shore water feed flightlead404 at 7:17am 06.03.21 Mine was doing the same, simply replaced with a hose washer from the depot. I also purchased a bras
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? flightlead404 at 7:15am 06.03.21 Ran the boat for essentially a week up to Brunswick at 2,300 to 2,400 making 5.8kts at .8 gph with n
Catalina 250 WB Kick Up Rudder sail sfbay at 7:14am 06.03.21 Understand Catalina 250's were offered with a spade or beaching rudder as discussed in this thread:
keel bolts ? - buying boat TimFromLI at 7:08am 06.03.21 If you're referring to the pdf I posted, then correct it does not say Beneteau on it. It was sent to
Bilge pump mounting ideas? Whatfiero1 at 6:54am 06.03.21 I glue all mine down with the ever so popular 3m5200 clean and dry surface with acetone a gob of gl
What do you use for fire extingushers?? (1) sail sfbay at 6:53am 06.03.21 According to the Sea-Fire manual, the fire suppression system will automatically shut down the engin
garmin NMEA 2000 backbone and Ray EV100 wheel pilot (1) jssailem at 6:52am 06.03.21 You may find more detailed answers in the Raymarine SeaTalk Manual.
garmin NMEA 2000 backbone and Ray EV100 wheel pilot jssailem at 6:49am 06.03.21 There is a parts cost to this stuff. I would look at going from the left end of the 5-way devise wi
End of Ownership (not a classified, just a pitty party for myself) njlarry at 6:36am 06.03.21 Ditto on the sunfish! "This too shall pass." You can continue to offer this forum the benefit of you
Sirius 21 keel jksirius at 6:33am 06.03.21 I've asked a number of people about this as my keel bumps and thuds when chop is on the beam. Appare
Odd Discharge AwwShucks at 6:32am 06.03.21 Always let the diesel warm up thoroughly each time it is used. If it is only a ten minute run out
Jabsco Sensor Max 14 SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:21am 06.03.21 I used a Seaflow pump as a replacement. Comes with a 4 year warranty, compare that to Jabsco. Have h
Universal M25-XP Overheat Issue njlarry at 6:14am 06.03.21 Hi Ward. You showed great presence of mind in your diagnostics while under fire! Cause is a mystery
How to use a D-shackle mooring Terry Cox at 6:13am 06.03.21 Boat hooks have my vote. I've tried other devices that are supposed to thread the mooring line throu
Another Electrical Question (speakers) dlochner at 6:06am 06.03.21 Give a lot of thought where you install your boat speakers. Inside the cabin it will likely be diff
Tricks to prevent topping lift snags (1) Davidasailor26 at 6:06am 06.03.21

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