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keel repair andy d. at 5:59am 07.17.05 Smaller Boats 0/941 requesting information on a refit of a 1974 catalina 22. keel broke off in shallow water. boat need
Help in buying first Hunter sailboat Don S. at 4:09am 07.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/843 Looking to buy my first sailboat. Thinking about one that is trailerable, 22-25 Ft. for around $5K.
older style windows Richard Dunson at 4:00am 07.17.05 Smaller Boats 2/1077 Was reading an article on what to look for in purchasing a Catalina 25 (we are in the market for one
Travelling from Lk. Simcoe to Lk. Ontario dwayne13628 at 3:08am 07.17.05 Ask All Sailors 4/3528 I was wondering if anyone here has gone from Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario through the Trent-Severn? D
What about a Northern owners forum? dwayne13628 at 3:05am 07.17.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1125 Okay, so there's only two of us that I know of, but it would be good at least for mora support. I've
I need a ride on a 26X Joe Friedman at 3:02am 07.17.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/845 I live in Cherry Hill, and am thinking about going from a Mac25 to a 26X, but would like to spend so
At Anchor Boat Swings Ross Ford at 2:50am 07.17.05 Big Boats 13/1197 Our Hunter 44DS sways when at anchor about 100 degrees on a continuing back and forth basis. Needle
Swing Keel Angle w/pic howard at 2:37am 07.17.05 Smaller Boats 9/1365 Ok, this is the second keel question this week. I just replaced all parts relatedto the winch ' kee
Reading This Old Boat by Don Casey dwayne13628 at 1:23am 07.17.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1546 What a great resource. I didn't realize just how simple fiberglass repair really is. all the repairs
Oday 15/ Spindrift One Design 15.......Same boat? Phil at 12:51am 07.17.05 Day Sailers 1/5556 Are the Oday 15 day sailor and the Spindrift One Design day sailor the same boat esscentially? Did
Rivets question - Mac 26S Ben at 11:58pm 07.16.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/931 I want to remove and fix the thin trim that is over the transom. It is cracked and it letting a litt
opinions wanted on Cat 250 water blst/swg keel bruce 335 at 11:02pm 07.16.05 Trailer Sailors 4/1554 hello ! I would like your experienced opinion on catalinas 250 water ballast and swing keel - am con
Trailering a 28.5? Tim O. at 10:28pm 07.16.05 Mid-Size Boats 9/3467 Has anyone had any experience/luck with trailering a 28.5? I live on the Gulf Coast and see a numbe
Converting to 7/8 fractional Coop at 10:08pm 07.16.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1083 My '72 V224 is a 3/4 fractional rig. Has anyone converted theirs to 7/8 or a double forestay? If so,
Hunter 31 Merriman Pedestal Guard Chet7127 at 8:47pm 07.16.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1009 Can anyone tell me if the Edson 9-1/2" wide pedestal guard will work on the original Merriman 1984 p
mast sail track Tom Tarpey at 2:01pm 07.16.05 Day Sailers 1/968 My mast has a built in groove for the nylon cylinders which attach to the sail luff.How does one ke
Poor sea trial results???????? Jack19643 at 1:49pm 07.16.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1037 I had a sea trial on a new 36 today (trading in a 33 with 3ym30 engine which has had overheating pro
Getting soaked; help! Randy at 1:08pm 07.16.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1008 I own a 1991 Legend 35.5. No structural problems except for a leaky port starlight (I guess that's w
23.5 Bimini Under Sail? John/Illinois at 12:40pm 07.16.05 Smaller Boats 4/927 Anyone out there have a H 23.5 with a binimi up while under sail? Have a boat ( new to me ) with a
Outboard Motor Mount Jonathan Romero at 11:19am 07.16.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1039 I have a Mercury 9.9 outboard that is stuck in the up position. It had a tilt trim device that I dis

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Cutlass Bearing for Beneteau 36cc Rosetta Stone10263 at 4:48pm 04.12.21 I have the same questions for my 440. What size to order. Deep Blue Yacht Supply said they didn't
Catalina 30 Mk II engine dying in rough seas Alan Gomes at 4:13pm 04.12.21 One thing you should do is remove the pickup tube and check to see if there is a mesh screen attache
Dingy Davit Horizontle Stabilizer spadaforaj at 4:05pm 04.12.21 very helpful - appreciate the pictures - looks like a long weekend of experimentation
Solar Panel Richard19068 at 3:54pm 04.12.21 Thanks
Electric Head Recommendation Jtacqua at 3:49pm 04.12.21 Thank you very much. Any recommendation on discharge lines and hoses? I intend to replace all hoses
H34 1983 Ritchie Helmsman Compass model number NoReverse at 3:44pm 04.12.21 I second sending to Ritchie. They give you new glass, seals and includes return shipping. Looks
Looking for dinghy suggestions. Babette04 at 3:43pm 04.12.21 I have a 1990 B41S5. I also have a Zodiac Wave 10'2" dinghy. (from a prior boat) Its too big for t
location of seatalk course computer sabbatical88 at 3:37pm 04.12.21 I beleive it is the ST6001. It is actually the "ST6001+". The documentation says it works in conju
cleaning a marine head Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:27pm 04.12.21 ...Which is the reason I think it's gonna need a lot more than just cleaning. I'll have a better
37 Cutter Portlights sandpiper10471 at 3:26pm 04.12.21 From memory, since this is my second Cherubini, I suspect that guide comes from Grey Enterprises. M
Catalina 30 Mk II engine dying in rough seas plindholm at 3:25pm 04.12.21 I would most certainly argue that it is dirty fuel in the tank. Happened to me a couple of times.
Macgregor 26s Mods newsailor12 at 3:24pm 04.12.21 I will check it out. Thanks guys
Raymarine instrument covers Sailgunner at 3:23pm 04.12.21 Try marine trading posts stores. Good one in Sarasota and small one in Port Charlotte. There is also
location of seatalk course computer sabbatical88 at 3:21pm 04.12.21 In my 2003 386, the Course Computer (ACU) was behind a panel at the nav station, against the wall f
Electric Head Recommendation Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:18pm 04.12.21 All of your questions should be answered in the "Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instruction
How does the "Lift Top" work on the 1973 23' O'Day sail sfbay at 3:17pm 04.12.21 Welcome to the forum!! What a clever idea: SailboatData.com - O'DAY 23-1 (LIFT TOP) Sailboat Mig
location of seatalk course computer sabbatical88 at 3:10pm 04.12.21 What model is your autopilot? Some of the Raymarine autopilots don't have a separate course compute
kanzaki KM4A2 sail sfbay at 3:05pm 04.12.21 I did not know Kanzaki manufactured a KM4A 1 gearbox. Thought the yamnar 4JH4-HTE engine was couple
There's a hole in my boat Tom J at 3:01pm 04.12.21
Looking at buying a boat, concerned about deck moisture levels Ted at 2:56pm 04.12.21 I agree with Don's comment. The moisture readings will be influenced by where it is taken. Many boat

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