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rubber rub rail monty at 1:06pm 08.15.05 Big Boats 0/716 I accumulate a lot of growth, algae and such, between the rubber rub rail and the deck. I notice tha
Looking for a trailer for a 27 Catalina Craig16965 at 12:49pm 08.15.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1277 Hi all,I am looking at buying a 27 Cataline in Michigan and bring it back home to Newfoundland Can
Broken throttle handle - 1978 Ericson 32' Rick Debe at 12:38pm 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 0/767 Broke my throttle handle to my Yacht specialty steering pedestal. Does anyone know a vendor who stoc
Lead edge rust smile Andy Horning at 12:00pm 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1261 My Hunter is an 80's vintage Hunter and it has a cast iron keel. I have had the boat for 3 years now
Where did all the trailers go? jbreland at 11:52am 08.15.05 Smaller Boats 2/860 As I said in an earlier post I'm looking for a Hunter 22.It is my understanding a Hunter 22 is a tr
I need one of these! Richard at 11:41am 08.15.05 Big Boats 5/838 I need one (actually four!) of these little doo-hickeys. They attach stuff to a rail. Ideers?TIA
Cleaning @ PYC Tom F23554 at 11:34am 08.15.05 Day Sailers 9/1392 To John Kivel;We have the other 170 berthed on the other side of Dave and Debbies boat. I was sear
Mast Stepping Information Needed! Bill Langley at 11:23am 08.15.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1361 Hello, I have just purchased a 1985 McGregor 23' trailer sailor and need some advice. I have always
AC Generator for a H380 Gus at 11:11am 08.15.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1065 Hi,Does anyone know the kind of generator that fits in a Hunter 380 ?I will be happy with someth
Cosmetic Blisters? 10 to 15% of Hull Bert at 11:06am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/1649 Charlie,I am considering purchasing a 1989 used Catalina sailboat. The owner gave me the survery
Leech line jam cleat Sandor20950 at 11:01am 08.15.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1238 I'm still getting familiar with my 1993 26S. At first I was quite unhappy with the mainsail shape. T
Vent fitting Carl at 10:46am 08.15.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1307 After lots of helpful dialog in this forum, I'm putting the finishing touches on a new custom moulde
Nice Osprey! Roger F at 10:45am 08.15.05 Smaller Boats 0/705 Nesting osprey on a ledge marker near our mooring in Casco Bay were very nice touch....until one of
Mirage 25 Admiral Carol at 10:20am 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 1/1456 Ahoy all shipmates ! I'm wondering if anyone has seen or has obtained a sun/rain cover which is "
Supporting deck stepped masts Mike at 9:36am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/3597 What is the best means of giving the extra support necessary for the mast step on a Pearson Coaster.
Spinnaker rigging Mark at 9:33am 08.15.05 Smaller Boats 2/753 I'd like to hear from some H22 owners how you've done your rigging for a spinnaker. Pictures will be
Methods of checking moisture in decks Frank Gloss at 9:31am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1871 I have previously paid for two surveys on two Catalina 25's. One surveyor used a moisture meter on
Need Owners Manual/Motor for 14.2 Catalina Capri DAP at 9:30am 08.15.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/4186 Can you tell me where to obtain an Owners Manual for my 14.2 Catalina Capri sailboat? I have the Ge
How to find a good surveyor Frank Gloss at 9:27am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1410 I have paid for two surveys on two different Catalina 25's when I was looking for mine. One surveyo
In the Water Survey? Dick at 9:07am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1211 Is there such a thing as an in the water survey? If so, what's included? Is that a good alternativ

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Window Caulking dlochner at 6:57pm 05.04.21 A little less snarky. For a temporary fix sealing the outside of the window frames will work, for a
New H260 owner marine head question and Zebra mussels. Eileen14284 at 6:55pm 05.04.21 Thanks for the replies. Peggie, I've seen your posts about the MSD porta potty before and we may go
Window Caulking dlochner at 6:50pm 05.04.21 There is already a clear sealant on the other windows. I was hoping I could only correct the leakin
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question dlochner at 6:49pm 05.04.21 The gypsy should/must match the chain or it will not grab the chain correctly. The windlass should
Vented Loop for raw water exhaust. dlochner at 6:44pm 05.04.21 Having said that, sucking water up the intake can only happen if the impeller is missing one or mor
Hunter 34 Capt Robbie at 6:26pm 05.04.21 Remove a couple of hose clamps and about four feet of flexible hose and your done. Technically the d
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? (1) quadrille38 at 5:59pm 05.04.21 Here is another shot that might be a little easier to see it
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? (1) quadrille38 at 5:56pm 05.04.21 I'm not a fan of the cleating arrangement for the furling line for the job on my H38. I'm consider
Newbie questions. Xstream at 5:51pm 05.04.21 Thanks to everyone. I am finding more out each time I visit the boat. It has an interesting type o
Imagin my surprise stickinthemud57 at 5:51pm 05.04.21 No intention of putting you on the defensive. Wish you the best in all your sailing endeavors!
Imagin my surprise Cmackg at 5:42pm 05.04.21 Not gonna get in to pluses and minuses for defending boat choices.... I like leaving my boat in a sl
Can anyone recognize this boat? JohnShannon at 5:41pm 05.04.21 yes at about 4 min he is fooling with the thruster.
Roller furling Tally Ho at 5:31pm 05.04.21
Imagin my surprise stickinthemud57 at 5:27pm 05.04.21 Agree with your glorified campers comment. I have been really impressed with how space is maximized
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 tkwhalen at 5:26pm 05.04.21 Somebody makes a clam on vertical bar that you clam to the rail below and if sticks up into the moto
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Hayden Watson at 5:13pm 05.04.21 I really like my S2. I used to have problems with the anchor coming up onto the roller inverted but
Window Caulking Pat cool skip at 4:56pm 05.04.21 Sorry, no experience there. May just be the same as DC 795. Only way to tell is to go with the 3M
Replacement House Batteries dlochner at 4:51pm 05.04.21
Replacement House Batteries Davidasailor26 at 4:46pm 05.04.21
Original Headsail Furler on First 375? bob_pattison at 4:37pm 05.04.21 Harken system of that vintage use the #6 luff tape. And that is to say that the finished diameter o

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