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Install rotating 26m mast on 26x? Jim Parrott at 10:18am 08.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1007 Are the benefits of the 26m rotating mast worth considering an installation on a 26x? Would the hull
Shaft/keyway Capthunter356 at 8:43am 08.23.05 Big Boats 6/1650 I recently had a problem with my 356 prop shaft ' keyway ' had to be towed in. Marina maintenance r
This started out as a simple question... riche at 8:35am 08.23.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1667 I came here looking to find out how to tell if my head tank is full, but after reading the recent po
Inquisitive minds Don Guillette at 8:29am 08.23.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 15/2229 Today, I had an interesting conversation with a 13 year old sailor from Newport Beach. A 13 year old
Why is a Mk2 Heavier Will Green at 7:52am 08.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/915 With the C42 MkII does anybody know where the extra 2500 lbs go ?
Showerhead pressure Wayne24182 at 7:34am 08.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/725 Any suggestions for a showerhead that has good pressure charteristics, and has a "pause" button? I
Water tank for a 27 foot Catalina Evan14884 at 6:28am 08.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1668 I just bought a 1977 27-Catalina and the water tank under the seat is broken at the connection to th
PYI PSS Stern Tube/Log dimension? Austin 320 at 6:05am 08.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1239 Greetings:I am trying to order the correct PSS from PYI for a 1994 Catalina 320,Hull #139. The sh
PYI PSS Austin 320 at 6:02am 08.23.05 Other Sailboats 0/734 Greetings:I am trying to order the correct PSS from PYI for a Catalina 320. The shaft is 1" in di
Bulb for Anchor Light LastBoat at 5:52am 08.23.05 Big Boats 1/1156 I have a 2005 Catalina 350 and my anchor light bulb is out, does anyone have the type replacement bu
Sunblock does not irritate eyes Phiggins at 5:43am 08.23.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1409 On one of these sailing forums someone mentioned a sunblock that does not irritate your eyes but I'v
Beneteau 35s5 cradle dimensions fgpericson at 4:57am 08.23.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1139 Does anyone have cradle drawings or dimensions for a Beneteau 35s5 shallow draft?
Hunter 34 Opening Port Replace - Straight / Angle? ncgarya at 4:42am 08.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1544 I need to replace all of the 8" x 15" opening ports on my 1983 Hunter 34. I have six of the Bomar/Gr
New Hunter 25 Bill at 3:47am 08.23.05 Smaller Boats 1/843 Has anybody sailed or heard any new info on the new Hunter 25???
Looking to contact Kevin Kazner David W at 3:46am 08.23.05 Ask All Sailors 0/967 Kevin Kazner posted some pictures in the Hunter Owners form on his project to replace his ports. He
Stepping the mast George H260 at 3:35am 08.23.05 Big Boats 5/945 Hi AllWill be taking my mast down this fall (1986 hunter 34) to replace the compression post this
Centerboard help... Lee at 2:53am 08.23.05 Other Sailboats 1/733 Randy,I use a piece of styrofoam cut to size and wrapped with white duct tape that I tuck into the
Looking to contact Kevin Kazner David W at 2:50am 08.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/885 Kevin Kazner posted some pictures in the Hunter Owners form on his project to replace his ports. He
Looking to contact Kevin Kazner David W at 2:49am 08.23.05 Other Sailboats 0/945 Kevin Kazner posted some pictures in the Hunter Owners form on his project to replace his ports. He
moisture in deck Steve Royall at 2:40am 08.23.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/862 I am sure this topic has been discussed. My 37 has two soft spots on the deck and I have been told I

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Catalina 22 to a Catalina 310 - the right move for us? KZW at 8:08am 04.22.21 Check the engine type and transmission type. The C-310 has a variety of engines and transmissions in
Motorized ball valves Ralph Johnstone at 8:05am 04.22.21
Motorized ball valves JamesG161 at 7:55am 04.22.21 Good or bad idea? Think out of box. Keep you standard, hard to reach, valve. Add the electric on
Loosen Shroud Barrel Turnbuckles LeeandRick at 7:54am 04.22.21 I'm guessing when you say barrel turnbuckles you are talking about closed stainless steel tube turnb
What is this called?? Kings Gambit at 7:52am 04.22.21 I suppose in a pinch, you might be able to use it as a spare main halyard (MH) if the actual one got
Motorized ball valves Don S/V ILLusion at 7:50am 04.22.21
What is this called?? LeeandRick at 7:41am 04.22.21 :plus: on what Joe has to say about the furler. The topping lift you have can also be used to open
hunter 23.5 centerboard haul line replacement and how to jack up boat Crazy Dave Condon at 7:31am 04.22.21 Although I value @rgranger I would not recommend this to a novice. Experience you do not have lifti
Motorized ball valves Justin_NSA at 7:15am 04.22.21 The more isolated we make ourselves from our boats, the less we know about them.
hunter 23.5 centerboard haul line replacement and how to jack up boat Rick Webb at 6:55am 04.22.21 Starting all this stuff with the trailer on top of a pair of car ramps gets you way more height. Th
Replacing standing rigging with mast up justsomeguy at 6:48am 04.22.21 one of those other experiences in life where in retrospect, the hand wringing and preceding anxiety
New Owner of an H34 jssailem at 6:46am 04.22.21 It was in the way of using the winch handles. Or were the winches installed in the wrong place to
Mast setup rgranger at 6:45am 04.22.21 The bottom needs to be sanded to more smooth before bottom paint. Don't get crazy with this. Just
Dock Tying Alternatives jssailem at 6:42am 04.22.21 I like the idea of the Genoa track cleat suggested by @Joe. Only draw backs are with the cleat in
Loosen Shroud Barrel Turnbuckles Project_Mayhem at 6:37am 04.22.21 While we're mentioning rigging tips, my yard sprays the ends of the cables/turnbuckles with Boesheil
Leaking from recently installed PYI PSS Shaft Seal Captain Larry-DH at 6:36am 04.22.21 I've never heard of a break-in period. Was the propshaft smooth? My LasDrop has never dripped. It's
Loosen Shroud Barrel Turnbuckles jssailem at 6:29am 04.22.21
Motor bracket weight limit Project_Mayhem at 6:24am 04.22.21 Can you post a pic of the bracket?
Leaking from recently installed PYI PSS Shaft Seal Justin_NSA at 6:18am 04.22.21 I've never heard of a break-in period. Was the propshaft smooth? My LasDrop has never dripped. It's
Motorized ball valves jssailem at 6:15am 04.22.21 When I think about tools to make my life easier I get a warm fuzzy feeling. It seems like it is only

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