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Stop the raddle S. Morrow at 9:18am 10.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1012 My new H33 has an in mast furling system. I took the sail off for Winter decommissioning. Now the fu
furler problem john Kivel at 8:43am 10.30.05 Day Sailers 8/1554 my roller furling worked great when I first got the boat, so I assume that this is somehow something
Helping a friend with Cat 30 Diesel issue Mark P. at 8:23am 10.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1862 He hasn't been able to use his boat much this year and I was helping him this weekend, trying to sta
Stop engine cable Mark E. Lessing at 8:20am 10.30.05 Catalina 30 0/1174 I have to replace a frozen stop engine cable and I understand there is a fiberglass replacement less
Cruising spinnaker for Mac 19' bill van at 8:02am 10.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/816 Does anyone know where to purchase the Cruising Spinnaker that is advertised in the Promotional vide
Replacing line on swing keel/centerboard Don at 7:20am 10.30.05 Smaller Boats 4/1313 Since my line for raising and lowering my swing keel had started to fray,I decided to replace it bef
Loose Shaft Strut Matt N at 6:00am 10.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1079 How do you repair a loose propeller shaft strut?
Winterizing Plumbing Jim Wallace at 5:49am 10.30.05 Big Boats 3/916 Looking for advise on winterizing my water system. I have a hot water tank that needs to be winteriz
LOOKING FOR HAULER / SOUTH JERSEY TO PHILA Howard at 5:26am 10.30.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1051 Looking to haul my Catalina 27 from Forked River, NJ to Bristol , PA . Does anyone know a hauler who
hardware for stern rail seats jim hanson at 5:18am 10.30.05 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1256 I am looking to add stern rail seats to my Mac 26M. Can anyone tell me where I can get the hardware
hardware for stern rail seats jim hanson at 5:18am 10.30.05 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/871 I am looking to add stern rail seats to my Mac 26M. Can anyone tell me where I can get the hardware
Testing the waters Slow Flight at 5:04am 10.30.05 Other Sailboats 3/907 This list has been set up for use by members of the former Sailjazz and SailNet email lists. We are
Welcome Cascadian sailors! Phil Herring at 3:13am 10.30.05 Other Sailboats 7/1133 Welcome to sailors from the Pacific Northwest and adjoining regions! We have created this forum at
MacGregors to Hawaii Jim at 3:10am 10.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/3849 Has anyone sailed a Mac 26 to the Hawaian Islands from the U.S. I'd be interested to know if it's ev
373 vs. 381 vs. 411 (which one to buy?) paul at 2:15am 10.30.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/5125 We're looking for comments/opinions from owners of three models: 411's 381's and 373'sWe're buying
Replacing rope on my swing kee Don at 2:14am 10.30.05 The Cherubini Hunters 0/828 Since my line for raising and lowering my swing keel has started to fray,I decided to chnage it befo
main rigging gene at 2:11am 10.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/975 i am looking for a slide for a main sail that slides inside the mast.What is correct name of the pa
WARNING!!!!!! mortyd at 1:10am 10.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/901 over a week ago i received a check from my isurance company to cover storm damage. the check was mad
centerboard Derek Bennett at 12:53am 10.30.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1173 Has anyone had any experience of freeing up the centerboard. Does anyone have the specifications a

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cleaning a marine head Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:28pm 05.17.21 You can get away with Shields or Trident #148 flex pvc ("the cheap stuff") for the head intake line
1993 510 Beneateau Windlass sail sfbay at 12:26pm 05.17.21 If you do not know the manufacturer and model and have the existing chain and warp then suggest buyi
Keel Line dLj at 12:07pm 05.17.21 Has anyone had experience with running a low line, keel to rudder on a sailboat to keep lobster lin
New Hunter being launched Crazy Dave Condon at 12:04pm 05.17.21 Make sure the straps are held together so they cannot slip off. Largest boat with crane was a 40 fo
Square sail .. Big Blue flies! dLj at 12:02pm 05.17.21 The 8 ft long piece might be a bit long to get shipped. Naw, they ship 20 foot lengths every day,
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker Stu Jackson at 11:41am 05.17.21 And yes, a windlass is a dealer or boat owner add on not a manufacturer's OEM. That may have been
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? Stu Jackson at 11:38am 05.17.21 Dinghy foot pump connected to hose to inlet strainer.
1975 Catalina 22 Hull/Deck Seam pclarksurf at 11:24am 05.17.21 I am also concerned about removing all those screws and having that seam pop apart. Not sure if
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker jssailem at 11:15am 05.17.21 I assume it should look like the windlass breaker? No The windlass breaker supports the wires lead
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? jssailem at 11:09am 05.17.21 And use rubber gloves. Those jellyfish, even smooshed in the strainer screen can still sting ya.
Square sail .. Big Blue flies! BarryL at 11:07am 05.17.21 These guys will be happy to help https://fortecarbon.com/carbon-fiber-tubing Or just buy a CF Spin
Traveler Bar replacement -- Has anyone succeeded? (1) Grotto at 10:59am 05.17.21 The traveler on the 22 is not really that useful. i would almost just build a split bridle for the m
Keel Line markwbird at 10:56am 05.17.21 Interesting idea.
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? Ralph Johnstone at 10:52am 05.17.21 If you notice a lot of jellyfish, nettles, or other gelatinous stuff at anchor where you have been
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? Ralph Johnstone at 10:48am 05.17.21 I rigged a way to back-flush using the manual water pump of the Jabsco head, which is in the correc
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker skunther at 10:41am 05.17.21 Much thanks for the input everyone. This is my first windlass problem, and I am learning much. It se
How to remove 30 yr. old tape. (1) Calif. Ted at 10:34am 05.17.21 After replacing a few, this time it struck me that the vinyl cove stripe really didn't do anything f
How do you remove adhesive from wheel? DArcy at 10:33am 05.17.21 I second Goo Gone. It does a good job on tape adhesives and is reasonably environmentally friendly.
Square sail .. Big Blue flies! DArcy at 10:30am 05.17.21 wanted to see if it could be done That's about as good a reason as any. I hope you have the approp
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker Jan11 at 10:28am 05.17.21 A windlass is not to be wired through the DC panel..... The windlass should be a direct connection

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