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check valve jack at 6:39am 09.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1020 On my 86 Catalina 27 there is a check valve just off the outgoing hose on the hot water tank. Its a
Pad eye for Spinaker / Reach Poll Rob Edgcombe at 5:56am 09.09.05 Big Boats 1/921 This is our first year with a 1993 Legend 35.5. The seller to us either did not have or did not give
Salvage of Nimbus Nimbus at 5:09am 09.09.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1157 So Katrina sank my Catalina 30. As soon as I could get to it (4 days later) I decided to see if I co
Bridge height dilemma John T1594 at 4:49am 09.09.05 Ask All Sailors 2/4333 The Barnegat Bay region of New Jersey in which we sail has two fixed height bridges that some what l
Toe Rail Drainage Problems Sub at 4:00am 09.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1382 I have a 1984 Hunter 34. A previous owner had caulked along the toe rail and deck joint. There is
Wiring Harness upgrade Ed at 3:06am 09.09.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1171 I am preparing to attempt the re-wiring of my '87 C30. I plan on ordering the new wiring harness fr
VHF Radio Broke sailor SV Marcell at 2:39am 09.09.05 Ask All Sailors 14/1715 Why is it that when you monitor the VHF you can only hear one side of the conversations? Someone us
Info on 3 blade prop berwin at 2:03am 09.09.05 Catalina 30 5/1769 I have a 1989 30 TR with a 2 blade prop (Come with boat new) I would like to know which is the bette
downwind speeds catalina 38 Dave at 1:47am 09.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1086 I am thinking of buying either a Catalina 38 or a Cal39 any advice would be helpful, especialy regar
Mac 26D Spinnaker John S at 1:25am 09.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/957 I am almost ready to get knocked down! I just need to rebuild my spinnaker pole and I'll be ready to
Leaks John Richard at 1:23am 09.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/807 I need some help. Jack's Place has a persistent leak coming from some where aft of the dripless sha
single handed David11038 at 12:57am 09.09.05 Day Sailers 6/1699 This has been a great first year with my new boat, as I have gained confidence sailing it in a varie
Beneteau 375 Rudder Tom2891 at 10:51pm 09.08.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1385 I Have a 1985 375 First. There is a rubber black seal at the top of the rudder that has pealed off.
overhaul of a volvo penta md21 Martin Schiller at 10:29pm 09.08.05 Hallberg-Rassy 2/11700 Our HR 352 was built in 1980 and the motor, an volvo penta md21 (who is based on a peugeot indenor),
Need advice on Lazy Jacks..... Gary at 10:25pm 09.08.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1800 About to begin installing a homemade lazy jacks system on a H31 with an ~11 ft. boom. I would love h
OI 41 CB Boonzajer at 7:22pm 09.08.05 Morgan 3/3122 I have a Morgan OI 414. Did a trip to Africa, ship performed well. However, will not sail to windwar
Looking for San Francisco peninsula C-22 owners David Torrisi at 2:09pm 09.07.05 Smaller Boats 3/1304 I'm trying to round up any past, present for future members of Fleet 9out of the San Mateo area. Ar
Plumbing RAD at 2:08pm 09.07.05 The Cherubini Hunters 0/894 1st - Where does the ice box drain to? Is it the bilge? I can't find a hose?2nd - How does one go
weather helm ? Steve11003 at 1:10pm 09.07.05 Seidelmann 1/1628 I think I understand the principle of weather helm forward rake of the mast is less, rearward is mo
e-mail discussion board Dave Smith at 12:26pm 09.07.05 Catalina 30 2/1504 Does anyone know the e-mail address of the Catalina 30 discussion list that was on at "sailnet" ? Is

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Jib Hank Installation (1) dlochner at 9:33am 04.14.21 Hold the poker. I'd use a pencil-type solder iron to melt the hole, so as to cauterize the broken t
Jib Hank Installation Ron20324 at 9:29am 04.14.21 With a screwdriver. :biggrin:The the screw out slide the hank on, poke a hole for the screw to go
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 9:29am 04.14.21 I know it is not Friday but I saw this on CL today... :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::face
How would you patch this? dlochner at 9:29am 04.14.21 "if"...being the key word. The original transom, which would have been polyester resin, and more li
Capsized transport in GOM. shemandr at 9:24am 04.14.21 There's a whole world of marine operations I know nothing about. If I ever see that salvage show on
Where to find Ron20324 at 9:23am 04.14.21 I not sure where to find white powder coated stainless steel #10 screws. Does anyone know thanks I
Should I buy this prop for my '79 H33? Ralph Johnstone at 9:21am 04.14.21 What makes you think the prop is bad? Failing props on a sailboat are very rare. I believe that q
How would you patch this? souzag818 at 9:15am 04.14.21 Strength is an issue if the an outboard is going to be mounted there. "if"...being the key word.
Where to find Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 04.14.21 I not sure where to find white powder coated stainless steel #10 screws WOW :clap:, you're even m
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 (2) rgranger at 9:09am 04.14.21 ... as I have arthritis in my hands. But not in his head...:biggrin: It is why he is such a good se
Yanmar 3YM30 fails to self prime Ralph Johnstone at 9:06am 04.14.21 All in my experience are, until this. Have I just been lucky? Never given mine a second thought w
B361 Battery replacement Guan at 9:06am 04.14.21 I simply use a Group 24 lead acid for my starting battery. Going to have my existing checked starti
B361 Battery replacement Guan at 9:03am 04.14.21
Capsized transport in GOM. Leeward Rail at 9:02am 04.14.21 Uhm? Thanks for the pic - I couldn't imagine what is was from the photos I saw. I could see that
Marine Air Conditioner (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:58am 04.14.21 Connect it to an audible alarm or go the whole nine yards and use an interlocking relay for a shut
How does the "Lift Top" work on the 1973 23' O'Day matatooie at 8:52am 04.14.21 I'd keep looking for a boat that fits your needs, if the current owner has no idea how it works cha
Thinking about painting my hull HEINZIR at 8:47am 04.14.21 I didn't do anything special but I think I (accidentally) discovered the secret to a near perfect ap
Capsized transport in GOM. shemandr at 8:36am 04.14.21 Uhm? Thanks for the pic - I couldn't imagine what is was from the photos I saw. I could see that
Hunter 260 Mooring Challenges Crazy Dave Condon at 8:36am 04.14.21 First before asking questions, what set of mooring ball would the boat be attached to and is the bal
Hunter 260 Mooring Challenges John Marrone at 8:34am 04.14.21 a 12V Salt Water Pump, OKay...did not know these pumps were available. So Salt Water is a good wash

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