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Ahoy Larry Dill - Q about fuel tank mounts dduelin at 9:44pm 08.05.05 Morgan 0/1431 Sometime ago Larry posted about how his M34's fuel tank was hung using turnbuckles from the saddles
In Need of Water Holding Tank Karl at 1:12pm 08.05.05 Morgan 4/1448 I have a crack in my large plastic water holding tank.Please advise of best place to order a new o
I have a chance mbechelb at 12:53pm 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1050 to leave our Mac26X in the water (fresh water lake)for 2 months, is that okay without bottom paint?
Newbie looking at $500 Cal 21 John and Sue at 12:42pm 08.05.05 Cal 6/422 I did a quick search of the archives but did not find what I needed so here's my question. I have
High moisture reading on deck Ken at 11:52am 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1400 Looking to buy a 1984 Catalina 30. Survey done and indicates high moisture in deck where standing r
genoa tracks Bob at 11:20am 08.05.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1322 Don,I want to place inboard genoa tracks for my 155,130 and 100. I know I need two tracks per side.
Docking Under Spinnaker (ALAN) Don Guillette at 9:58am 08.05.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 66/6025 Alan: It is time for you to outline the proceedure you use to dock the boat under spinnaker only. St
compression posts on the 32 john at 9:58am 08.05.05 Other Sailboats 2/760 hi any one else had compression probs on the WS 32 mast through the deck/ bulkhead. sorted mine o
Salvaged kenny1700 at 9:41am 08.05.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/722 Help. Texas has absolutly no salvage laws, and I'm getting nowhere with Parks and Wildlfe. This litt
Bent Rudder Shaft alo4 at 9:38am 08.05.05 Big Boats 0/1071 Our local dealer owns hull #282 and recently replaced the complete rudder because the shaft was bent
Motor Help *yks Charlie Silvia at 9:16am 08.05.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/889
Tuf Enuf Natural Bilge Cleaner.... Don s/v Tellico at 8:09am 08.05.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1222 Peggy or others...any experience with this product? Web site link below.Friend recommended it to
Depth Offset Wallace24042 at 7:22am 08.05.05 Big Boats 15/1836 What is the distance from the depth sensor to the top of the keel.Need data to set depth offset. Th
Golf cart Batteries David Ochoa at 6:45am 08.05.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1122 My H376 has an SRM4D Interstate battery as a house battery ( it was installed by the PO ) with a Fre
Stolen boat report Clear Lake/Galveston Bay area Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:30am 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 0/998 Just picked this up off the CW site, posted by Jeremy McGeary, editor of CW...any of y'all in that a
New Catalina '27. Newbie needs help! Johnny at 6:15am 08.05.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/970 Hi,Bought a '79 Catalina 27 footer, and it needs some work.#1 The electrical control board (what
genoa tracks Bob at 6:11am 08.05.05 Other Sailboats 1/878 I'm placing inboard genoa tracks for better pointing during club races. I have a155, 130 and 100 he
Boat as a second home tax deduction?? NautiDuck at 6:04am 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1837 Someone at work told me that a boat, if properly equipped, is considered a second home by the IRS an
Main mast noise KennyH at 5:37am 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1216 I come from sailing a Cheoy Lee with wooden mast for 25 years. I long for the quiet at anchorage.
amf alcort Zuma info Mike Brzezicki at 5:35am 08.05.05 AMF 2/10511 I'm wondering if there is a site where I can get a owners manual for a amf Zuma? Is there much if an

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Sea Tow to discontinue Automated Radio Check Service (1) Jackdaw at 1:52pm 10.23.20 My handheld VHF/DSC radio was sitting right next to me in my home office, so pursuant to the aforeme
Invest 95L kappykaplan at 1:52pm 10.23.20 Coo- yan = Cajun? Ay, yup! :beer:
Invest 95L shemandr at 1:39pm 10.23.20 Coo- yan = Cajun?
I win! (2) Glsawyer at 1:25pm 10.23.20 Ok so I'd like advice guys. And this is not. Today thing but a wait until after repairs are made. I
made this for both of our Catalina 34 clubs boats - no more accidental alarms Dr Bacon at 1:12pm 10.23.20 The clear protective cover, looks very nice, glad to see the useless ignition key has been eliminat
Sea Tow to discontinue Automated Radio Check Service Jackdaw at 12:49pm 10.23.20
Sea Tow to discontinue Automated Radio Check Service shemandr at 12:43pm 10.23.20
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... kloudie1 at 12:41pm 10.23.20 Some interesting stuff .. not the M model but Sumner documented his stuff pretty well. http://1fatgm
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... (4) rgranger at 12:35pm 10.23.20 The Rhodes 22 will not meet your tubing needs but it does have an enclosed head. The Rhodes also c
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... Hunter216 at 12:24pm 10.23.20 and also one day be able to pull my grandson on a tube. I have spent countless hours pulling kids
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... Benny17441 at 12:08pm 10.23.20 Seems to me the Mac 26 was designed to be used in lakes and not to sail to the Bahamas. It will be
Another discovery during winterization NYSail at 12:04pm 10.23.20 Sort of like anchors and winterized fuel tanks.... we all have different techniques that work for us
I win! Glsawyer at 11:57am 10.23.20 My understanding is that most masts use grade 6061-T6 aluminum. This grade can be welded but that
problems filling diesel tank sailme88 at 11:50am 10.23.20 That is caused by the fuel entering faster than the vent works. listen for the air pressure chang
I win! Hayden Watson at 11:47am 10.23.20 My understanding is that most masts use grade 6061-T6 aluminum. This grade can be welded but that "
Sea Tow to discontinue Automated Radio Check Service Blitz at 11:37am 10.23.20 dsc test is good to but not exactly the same as hearing your own voice back to you. also it's a li
I win! Glsawyer at 10:44am 10.23.20 I am surprised that they are not having you put screws through the mast and into the sleeve. All r
I win! Hayden Watson at 10:37am 10.23.20 Talked to the builder again today. Insert sleeve at least 18inch on each end. So 36inch total. Weld
Sea Tow to discontinue Automated Radio Check Service All U Get at 10:19am 10.23.20 MSIB,,,,,,ohhhh. Missing stuff in boats.
Replacing Danfoss 101N0210 with 101N0212 buddybear at 10:14am 10.23.20 Maybe try tapping on the compressor while power is applied. It might just be stuck. Thanks will g

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