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bilge question Euphoria25 at 4:24pm 06.01.05 Smaller Boats 1/1004 We have a 1982 Catalina 25,swing keel.It appears that the water drained from the sink in the galley
Spinnaker Rigging Advice Needed Charlie3504 at 3:05pm 06.01.05 Big Boats 16/1077 I have recently purchased a UK Flasher (asymmetrical spinnaker) and wondered if anyone has tips or a
electronics choices gerry17139 at 2:15pm 06.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/875 Hi, I'm a new 94' Hunter 35.5 legend owner. I need advice about the type and placement of electronic
Main Trim BarryL at 12:42pm 06.01.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 22/3040 Hi Don (and everyone else),Any comments on the attached pic?The wind was about 10 kts apparent.
C-45 Mast problem Earl at 11:44am 06.01.05 Columbia 1/1572 After the mast was pulled, some corrosion was noted at the deck pass through (partners) area. The re
shore power flyingdiva at 11:43am 06.01.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1307 Hello I am new to sailing and have a question about shore powerI have a 28 foot sailboat with no s
How to clean your boat Timm R at 11:41am 06.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1048 My boat is on a mooring for the summer.What can I use on the deck and cockpit to clean it ? I don't
sheet attachment to jib clue Dancing Bear at 11:32am 06.01.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1594 What is your favorite knot or method to attach jib sheet to the sail?
Auto Pilot Ken at 11:16am 06.01.05 Big Boats 2/758 The auto pilot (Autohelm 4000) on my 1988 Legend has suddenly stopped working. I can hear the drive
duck bill cap on vented loop jeff21211 at 10:55am 06.01.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1752 hi peggy, told you a week ago that i finished totally replACING THE ENTIRE SANITATION SYSTEM. got bo
Temp gage Mic at 10:50am 06.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/956 Need some help on a temp gage on a 1981 Catalina 27 with a 5411 universal desel. The temp gage shows
Cabin lights Bill at 10:42am 06.01.05 Big Boats 4/858 Help....I need to replace a bulb in one of the main cabin headliner lights, and can't easily get it
Batten size David P. at 10:23am 06.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/916 2000 Looking for lengths and widths of lower two battens of main. Please help.
backstay jadebrook at 10:23am 06.01.05 Smaller Boats 2/996 I want to know if I loosen the turnbuckle on the backstay only to replace it, is there a possibility
Battery Bubbling during charging Jeff Bacon at 9:48am 06.01.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2951 Hi all:How much should a battery bubble during recharging ? Or, should a battery bubble at all dur
Need help Rich at 9:16am 06.01.05 Ask All Sailors 1/957 I have a 1990 Autohelm 1000 (tiller pilot)that was made by Raytheon, who is now Raymarine. I need a
H212 Rudder Repair imajazzman at 8:45am 06.01.05 Smaller Boats 2/1137 While pulling up the ramp yesterday my rudder came loose from its secured position and crashed down
Autohelm Wayne at 8:45am 06.01.05 Big Boats 4/1201 I have a 2001 380 and I want to set her up with Autohelm. I have Raythorn instruments with NAVMAN GP
transducer mystery -- HELP!!! sean21266 at 8:37am 06.01.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2511 I have discovered THREE transducers mounted in the bow area of my O'day 25! Last year was my firs
Canvas Awning Jeff at 8:37am 06.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1160 I have been searching this site and the web for an awning or canvas shade to cover the cockpit. I

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Will 5200 and painted surface? Roland5048 at 10:36am 03.13.21 What about 3M 4200 instead? At least you can remove it if need be. Not easy but WAY easier than 52
Rule Auto bilge pump not so auto. Is it toast? Tom J at 10:31am 03.13.21 You can install a float switch to the manual side, but then you lose the manual function. Since mer
Engine coolant valve and water heater kappykaplan at 10:27am 03.13.21 It looks like the valve provides a means to stop the flow of engine coolant through the water heater
Will 5200 and painted surface? Leeward Rail at 10:20am 03.13.21 Why not use thickened epoxy? +1
Will 5200 and painted surface? dlochner at 10:19am 03.13.21 The paint has to come off. Latex paint essentially forms a sheet of latex rubber across the surface
Will 5200 and painted surface? Leeward Rail at 10:10am 03.13.21 Because the 5200 is actually bonding to the paint, not the plywood....The adhesion of the paint to t
Florida Kings Gambit at 9:48am 03.13.21
Florida Don S/V ILLusion at 9:45am 03.13.21
America's Cup higgs at 9:41am 03.13.21 Watching four of the first six races it seems like the race is really over at the start.
Transporting a Hunter 340 in Ontario Canada Constructionlab at 9:38am 03.13.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new 1998 Hunter 340 sailboat!! Transport company
Transporting a Hunter 340 in Ontario Canada Constructionlab at 9:37am 03.13.21 Helped a friend once do that - open the access panels on the arch and remove the bolts. Thanks so
Darn raw water intake blocked again Dr. D at 9:35am 03.13.21 Aboard the boat. When I arrived the level in the filter had not changed. I decided removing the hose
Rule Auto bilge pump not so auto. Is it toast? JoeWhite at 9:31am 03.13.21 If voltage is available to auto wire, then turn it upside-down and see if the motor runs. If yes the
Furling systems questions. dlochner at 9:30am 03.13.21 Halyard wrap is caused by a poor lead from the mast head to the upper furling unit. This is solved b
Oversized temperature-sensor lugs on battery terminals? dlochner at 9:28am 03.13.21 The temp sensors should go on top of the stack of connectors. They are not current carrying so a lit
Florida Kings Gambit at 9:22am 03.13.21
Rule Auto bilge pump not so auto. Is it toast? (1) SV_IdleHour at 9:20am 03.13.21
Rule Auto bilge pump not so auto. Is it toast? JoeWhite at 9:14am 03.13.21 Check the voltage on the auto side wire.
Florida Don S/V ILLusion at 9:11am 03.13.21 No path, if no strike. I have been out in Summer squall. Lightning strike in water 100 feet off t
Florida JamesG161 at 8:37am 03.13.21 Path of least resistance. No path, if no strike. I have been out in Summer squall. Lightning str

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