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packing gland C-270 Ken at 3:40am 05.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1507 Just replaced packing gland on a Catalina 270 but seemed like it could have used 4 layers of packing
Care of teak and holly sole Ron H. at 3:03am 05.01.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1128 Recent new owner of a Catalina 36 which has a beautiful teak and holly cabin sole. Just wondering w
216 keel fix John6017 at 1:38am 05.01.05 Smaller Boats 3/936 I have a broken keel on a 2003 hunter 216 - the keel is dropped down on the trailer and appears to h
Installing electric start outboard Moe2077 at 12:15am 05.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1109 I am installing an electric start outboard on my 22 ft Catalina. Any recommendations as to how to ru
Cutlass Bearing Question David at 10:25pm 04.30.05 Ask All Sailors 12/1931 I just paid to have my cutlass bearing replaced. I ordered direct from the manufacturer and was sure
Nissan/Tohatsu 2-stroke, 8 hp - oil in motor case Rich L at 9:30pm 04.30.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1231 I can't figure why this season the motor seems to leak a little oil into the casing. I replaced and
Holy cow!! did you see.... pop Alan at 2:54pm 04.30.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1035 ...the phrf ratings for the Cork 1720. Hot little boat but 42 seems a bit toooo low don't you think?*
Pictures of topping lift John6017 at 12:58pm 04.30.05 Smaller Boats 4/1624 Just bought a used hunter 216 and am trying to figure out the rigging. Does anyone have pictures of
Bending new hand rails Debra B at 12:44pm 04.30.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1540 I am still undecided about making versus buying, but several people are telling me that making new h
Boat Stands Arturo DeVitallis at 12:35pm 04.30.05 Smaller Boats 6/822 Any 23.5 owners out there that have used purchased boat stands for doing a bottom job? Been looking
Anchor storage forward on 25 bill R at 12:05pm 04.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/850 First let me say I am very new to sailing. My wife and I went out today in what looked to our inexp
1985 26ft oday original hatch cover jeff schramm at 11:25am 04.30.05 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1027 I am looking for original companionway hatch cover or at least what material it was made of. Current
JRC 1800 ian19147 at 10:00am 04.30.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1162 I'm looking for a Radar/Chartplotter/GPS(WAAS) and found a JRC 1800 for $1500. This is $1000 less t
topsy turvey marion14961 at 9:30am 04.30.05 Day Sailers 19/2098 (1) My 146 is moored to a buoy. On two occasions, when there were storm-related winds, the boat ha
Electric power plant Kit Foyston at 8:29am 04.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/868 I am considering purchasing a clean 37' Oday, however the diesel power plant has too many hours to b
Trailer for O'Day 23 or 25 James at 7:54am 04.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1476 Have been thinking about getting a trailer for my 82 O'Day 23.Was talking to Rudy at D'R this morn
Should have asked for it... William Jay at 7:08am 04.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/791 Are there any special features that, on reflection, you wish you would have included in your Hunter
Gel coat abrasions Pete17840 at 7:01am 04.30.05 Smaller Boats 1/937 When I took my H26 to the San Juans last year I must have picked up a rock on the trailer somehow. I
Sanitation Hose Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:12pm 04.29.05 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1510 It depends on the fittings... Gray PVC fittings that are nominal 1.5" thread x 1.5" barbed are actu
Depreciation and problems, if any, re Hunter 36 William Jay at 6:32am 04.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1336 I am thinking about the purchase of a Hunter sailboat, and presently focused on the 36'. Am curious

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Might be buying a Catalina 36 (1) dlochner at 2:13pm 03.28.21 I didn't bother to consult a chart... However Miss Siri says the distance is a mere 109 miles and
Dockside pressure water inlet is not working on my hunter 42 passage Terry Cox at 2:04pm 03.28.21 just couldn't resist A salient point, Ralph. I would never leave it connected unattended. Just nee
Might be buying a Catalina 36 sailme88 at 1:54pm 03.28.21 There ain't no place to stop between Oahu and Kauai. ;) I didn't bother to consult a chart... How
Bottom Paint sailme88 at 1:49pm 03.28.21 Never heard of brown barrier coats. It looks like tannic acid stains. Barrier coats are usually app
Might be buying a Catalina 36 dlochner at 1:46pm 03.28.21 Either one long day or two short ones. There ain't no place to stop between Oahu and Kauai. ;)
Kitchen faucet kappykaplan at 1:45pm 03.28.21 So we are enjoying a brand new tap Pictures? :beer:
AC / Heat repair assistance JamesG161 at 1:42pm 03.28.21 What is the model and size of your AC unit? I had similar issue on my 16k BTU. The Older Units use a
Kitchen faucet Stouthard at 1:41pm 03.28.21 Dear all, you have been extremely helpful! The faucet wrench finally did the trick, and a nice fine
Might be buying a Catalina 36 sailme88 at 1:40pm 03.28.21 95 miles to travel... If that is NM's with a boat that should motor at least at 6kts, you should be
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28. sailme88 at 1:28pm 03.28.21 You may want to contact Rudy at D & R Marine in Assonet, MA.. He may actually have a replacement.
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28. 2weelz4me at 1:21pm 03.28.21 Buying an inexpensive boat is never cheap. If you choose the path you are like the guy who buys th
Might be buying a Catalina 36 Head Sail at 1:09pm 03.28.21
Covid 19 travel dlochner at 1:06pm 03.28.21 Noonsite.com is probably the best source of current information for cruisers, covid, and countries.
Catalina 385 / Golf Cart Batteries? Richard19068 at 12:50pm 03.28.21 If you have any extra width in the box you might be able to fit a DIN 6 volt like a Trojan TE35 or U
Hunter 456 and replacement compass FBD at 12:32pm 03.28.21 I will do it. Thank you.
Great Lakes Navigation DArcy at 12:29pm 03.28.21 I disagree with the sweeping generalizations made. Hi @Stu Jackson - Hey, it's just one man's opin
Bottom Paint Davidasailor26 at 12:19pm 03.28.21 An epoxy barrier coat should be waterproof and not subject to the same type of blistering as polyest
Emergency tiller inspection port replacement (2) Ralph Johnstone at 12:12pm 03.28.21 I don't think there's anything wrong with your existing 4-1/4" deck cut out. The entire plate sits
Painting around the trailer Rick Webb at 12:08pm 03.28.21 My plan was #4 I found it easier to paint what I could load the boat at a bit of a kilter paint what
Emergency tiller inspection port replacement Benjammin at 12:05pm 03.28.21 If its not cracked, then a decent cleaning in hot soapy water, (don't bleach it) followed by a good

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