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tuning, genoa, and spinnaker questions c at 4:46am 09.07.05 Big Boats 0/839 I just bought a 1986 Catalina 36 SR; no, I'm not planning on racing it past the beer-can level, but
Catalina Rendezvous, San Francisco Bay, Oct 1-2 DrJudyB at 4:46am 09.07.05 Smaller Boats 0/992 Catalina Rendezvous, San Francisco Bay, Oct 1-2 2005 Catalina Rendezvous on San Francisco Bay, Aya
backing rdebow at 4:25am 09.07.05 Morgan 4/1836 Recently bought a 28' outisland 1973. I need some hints on proper backing. It goes to port only, reg
Bahamian Moor.Parallel or perpendicular to wind... lloyd7284 at 4:17am 09.07.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1327 Last weekend,while at anchor,my 22 foot boat "danced" around in the breeze all night.Can I set a bah
Catalina Rendezvous, San Francisco Bay, Oct 1-2 DrJudyB at 4:03am 09.07.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/920 2005 Cata
Winter Storage with the mast up twins2 at 3:50am 09.07.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1633 I store my 37.5 Endeavour sailboat in the Michigan winters with the mast up... Should I be concerned
Need some opinions on survey results Ernie at 3:26am 09.07.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1057 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 4/1312 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 7/1417 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 0/1789 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 0/1011 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 0/1069 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 2/1235 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 4/1289 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 0/833 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 3/966 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 3/1244 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 3/1825 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 6/1662 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 9/1183 This might seem like a stupid question, but I am preparing to order graphics for my boat. I want to

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remove siezed motor mount bolt jssailem at 7:15am 04.29.21 You indicate that you have begun the lift. It looks (in the image) that the engine flange might be
remove siezed motor mount bolt Sailor Sue at 7:13am 04.29.21 Get a better penetrating oil - something like Aero Kroil and keep soaking the stud. Use one of the
Are You Ready????? sail sfbay at 7:06am 04.29.21 I always announce to my crew during the safety talk BEFORE leaving the dock that no one goes overboa
Refrigeration help jssailem at 7:04am 04.29.21 Now that is Great News JAE. Does this mean cold beers are possible, again in Gig Harbor... Cheers.
Durango tow vehicle questions sail sfbay at 7:00am 04.29.21 ..........If the boat feels a little squirrely while towing, check the tongue weight. You may need
Refrigeration help JAE at 6:53am 04.29.21 So I discovered a couple of things causing the problem. 1) The main black wire was loose causing int
remove siezed motor mount bolt (1) Hayden Watson at 6:52am 04.29.21
Durango tow vehicle questions Justin_NSA at 6:50am 04.29.21 Should be cake, but take @rgranger's advice on the brakes. I went thru the whole surge brake system
Durango tow vehicle questions sail sfbay at 6:50am 04.29.21 Did you pass on the Toyota Tacoma 4 cyl truck? Tow capacity reportedly 5000 lbs per this link: 2014
Alternator adjustment bracket JoeWhite at 6:50am 04.29.21 As predicted my alternator bracket broke due to engine vibration on my M35B universal. I too questio
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink rgranger at 6:43am 04.29.21 Same dimension can be found at RV stores :plus: Check RV and camper supply stores. They specializ
Durango tow vehicle questions rgranger at 6:40am 04.29.21 A quick google says the V6 has a 5000 tow capacity. The 26D weighs 2550 empty... add another #1000
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink Caboteur at 6:33am 04.29.21 Seems a bit smaller on other Hunter sailboats? https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=38&c=10&p
Anchor light not working kappykaplan at 6:14am 04.29.21 Happy days :) Well done! :beer:
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio jssailem at 5:35am 04.29.21 And Les has had his boat out, at anchor, in 40knot breezes holding against strong tidal currents, Of
Anchor light not working dleckenby at 5:16am 04.29.21 Well, it looks like I'm a lucky punk! Turns out all of my light fittings are the same - festoon (con
remove siezed motor mount bolt RitSim at 5:09am 04.29.21 Is the motor mount bracket bolted to the engine block? If it is then take the bracket out and deal
Alternator adjustment bracket RitSim at 5:03am 04.29.21 Nice job. The belts come in 1/2" or 1" (can't remember for sure) increments so that is also a solut
Anchor light not working shemandr at 4:39am 04.29.21 I'm probably late to comment but I wouldn't go up the mast to change a light bulb ... or for any oth
Alternator adjustment bracket Maine Sail at 4:06am 04.29.21 Looks great and that is exactly what I was describing above. You could really use a Grip-It Washer

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