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autopilot install mroths at 7:56am 08.19.05 Catalina 30 2/1506 I am installing a Raymarine ST4000 autopilot on my C30, and it requires a rudder position sensor. I
Need info: generator MMontagnet at 7:54am 08.19.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1178 At my request, my husband is looking at generators and an AC for our '94 Beneteau 445. Would like
Our New 373 is a week away!!! Ray Carter at 7:07am 08.19.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1096 We are so excited about our new Beneteau 373 -- I would love to hear about other's experiences with
Dingy Nancy at 6:01am 08.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/863 We are new owners of a Catalina 36. We need to purchase a dingy and would appreciate any recommendat
DIngy Nancy at 5:55am 08.19.05 Big Boats 3/1220 Any recommendations regarding a dingy? We are a family of 5, with 3 teenagers and we will be sailing
Additional Surveys Warren Milberg at 5:14am 08.19.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1208 Once you've had a used boat surveyed, bought it, and sailed it successfully for a number of years af
Fuel Screen on MD11C Phil Ackerman at 4:37am 08.19.05 Hallberg-Rassy 1/1774 Does anyone know how to get the little round cap (with the screw in the center) off the motor mounte
Replacing Mastbase Bolt csobalvarro at 4:08am 08.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/880 I would like to replace the threaded mastbase bolt (which currently fastens with a nut) with a large
Sail covers Rene18786 at 3:42am 08.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1039 I have a Mac 26X and I leave the battens in the main sail. Will a standard cover for my Mac work wi
Trailer launching an Ericson 26 Ken Neely at 2:59am 08.19.05 Other Sailboats 5/1195 I'm trailer launching my newly acquired '70 E26 the weekend after labor day. I intend to use the goo
any used sail sorces in Fort Lauderdale or Miami? Donald6441 at 2:50am 08.19.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1211 need a new head sail to go with my roller furl..
opinions for a "Nubee" joau43 at 2:02am 08.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1871 This weekend I'm going to "test sail" a Hunter 170. I'm looking for advice on what to buy. Also lo
Chain Plate Noise sscholes77 at 1:36am 08.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/946 We have a 1990 Hunter 35.5 and the starboard chainplate 'creaks' downbelow, especially when being bo
New Owner of a 320 in Austin, TX Austin 320 at 1:33am 08.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/921 Greetings All!My wife and I bought our first Catalina 320 and we have a few questions. It's a 199
Hunter 27X--?? bill at 1:28am 08.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1043 What do we make of this:http://www.ukhalsey.com/article.asp?id=31A Hunter 27 ready to go racing?
Ice Box Drain Bill_Cat_30 at 1:21am 08.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1299 I have a 1982 Catlaina 30 TR. Currently the ice box dtains directly into the bilge. I think it wou
12 volt book recommendations Markus at 11:56pm 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1187 Recently, I've bought the 12 volt bible to try to learn simple boat electrics. I must have Attention
fdf fdg at 11:42pm 08.18.05 Other Sailboats 0/866
WM Code Flag = PT? PhotoEd at 11:28pm 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 7/2360 What is the flag labeled "PT" used for?
What Knot? Robert Gallagher at 11:14pm 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1254 I am a new sailor (6 mos.) and will be changing the rigging on my adjustable back stay and boomvang.

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Wanted Catalina 320 Hello Below at 5:56pm 05.05.21 Covid has forced people to eat up most of the inventory in BC hence my looking across the border.
1984 H34 120vac circiut issues Capt Robbie at 5:53pm 05.05.21 congrats on your boat and welcome, I have 1983 h34 original owner, watched is being built, had a sim
Bent Starboard Stern Rail Ward H at 5:47pm 05.05.21 I hit a piling with my bow pulpit, bent the front hoop down. I asked the yard owner about it. Boa
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 5:33pm 05.05.21
Wanted Catalina 320 Bash at 5:33pm 05.05.21 I can understand why @Bash focused on Catalina 320 ... :cool: . This model suits us perfectly! Ours
Bent Starboard Stern Rail Capt Robbie at 5:23pm 05.05.21 Try attaching a halyard and slowly winch it back to shape
New upholstery and cushions FBD at 5:06pm 05.05.21 Thank you sail sfbay What thickness are your sit amd back cushions?
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q SV_IdleHour at 5:05pm 05.05.21 Could the lip seal be leaking? That is what happened to the water pump on my Hunter 386 Yanmar, wh
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q sail sfbay at 4:57pm 05.05.21 Could the lip seal be leaking? That is what happened to the water pump on my Hunter 386 Yanmar, whi
New upholstery and cushions sail sfbay at 4:54pm 05.05.21 Sure would and get the firmest foam you can purchase. That is what I did on my Hunter 46.
Covid-19 Vaccination Don S/V ILLusion at 4:40pm 05.05.21 In NY you must have a certain set of vaccinations or you will not be allowed to attend school. Rece
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Rich Stidger at 4:35pm 05.05.21 Cotter pins to secure clevis pins underwater are not to be used. Somebody screwed up by using those
Covid-19 Vaccination sail sfbay at 4:30pm 05.05.21 ............So, I'm thinking of buying some cigarettes and when someone comes up and insists they do
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q SV_IdleHour at 4:22pm 05.05.21 I usually make a new one from a crackers or cereal box. It doesn't leak. Have you taken a close loo
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 4:18pm 05.05.21
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q Sailboat.Sequoyah at 4:16pm 05.05.21 I usually make a new one from a crackers or cereal box. It doesn't leak. Have you taken a close look
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel (2) Davidasailor26 at 4:15pm 05.05.21 The shackle/swivel below still had some service life, but opted to replace. The pin that connects t
Newbie questions #2 (3) Tally Ho at 3:55pm 05.05.21 So which one does your look like? The other thing may just be a way to keep the boom steady when
Bent Starboard Stern Rail SV_IdleHour at 3:38pm 05.05.21 Bending cold is better than heat, it will discolor if it gets hot. Making a jig might help it get cl
Covid-19 Vaccination Will Gilmore at 3:37pm 05.05.21 and do we have to wait for the number of non-vaccinated people to get Covid before the CDC declares

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