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What transmission fluid for a Catalina 270 Perkins 18hp m20 eusjim1 at 11:23am 01.24.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1350 It is not in the owners manual. Any help much appreciated
Redesign Binnacle Pod (1) Marmalade at 11:22am 01.24.21 Big Boats 9/2342
Tartan 3700 Novis carbon fiber Mast Cape Woods at 8:55am 01.24.21 Tartan 3/2722 We own a 2007 Tartan 3700 with a Novis carbon fiber mast. We have been very happy with both the boa
42CC Cleat Relocation dslance at 8:43am 01.24.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/548 I have a 2003 42CC and looking to move the bow and stern cleats from the cap rail to the deck and th
Yanmar 2GMF to 3GMD swap?? xavierspl at 7:55am 01.24.21 Engines and Propulsion 23/3436 Hi All, Just picked up my first sail project (85 hunter 31) and I was planning on pulling and rebui
Introduction and salt water trailer question (5) AndyC at 7:53am 01.24.21 Catalina 22 8/1346 Hi All! I have been mostly lurking the forum over the last couple of years. My Wife and I have an
How to make your mask fit better Captain Larry-DH at 6:59am 01.24.21 Ask All Sailors 3/582 A friend who is an MD sent this to my wife. Just wanted to pass it on to the community 2TTg53aAP8Q
Winter sailing (Or Summer if you're below the equator) Ken Cross at 6:15am 01.24.21 Ask All Sailors 21/1594 Is anyone sailing these days? We haven't been out in way too long. Pictures please.
315 in Newport Beach, CA? Skipper John at 7:46pm 01.23.21 Catalina 310 2/789 Greetings. I am a long-time Catalina 30 owner considering moving to a 315. However, not sure if it w
Delrin Sheaves (2) Joe Blizzard at 6:26pm 01.23.21 Ask All Sailors 13/2489 One of my little projects for the winter was to make new sheaves for my masthead which I hope will b
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar CapitalistSailor at 4:35pm 01.23.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/2320 Hello Forum, Has anyone set up or seen a way to set up an emergency rudder for a Beneteau 311 or si
CNG Tank + Gas cstats at 1:27pm 01.23.21 Catalina 30 23/6702 My 1987 C-30 came to me with a compressed natural gas stove and oven, but without a CNG tank. Does
Topping Lift Connected To The Boom While Under Sail scrawley at 11:32am 01.23.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/3291 I usually leave my topping lift attached to the boom while under sail. Is this a good idea or not? I
Pulley pullers (1) Scott T-Bird at 9:22am 01.23.21 Ask All Sailors 16/2238 On my Yanmar 3GM30F I am removing the pulleys and shaft couplers to gain access ' remove the timing
Hull speed and fuel consumption Hunter 30 Randy at 8:57am 01.23.21 Mid-Size Boats 18/5708 Planning trip up the Tennessee River to bring 1991 Hunter 30 up to Lake Guntersville from Pickwick.
Port hole missing (5) Member 131497 at 8:30am 01.23.21 Ask All Sailors 9/1373 Hi again mates... Well the deck paint is almost done just the non skid is to be done tomorrow since
4" Round radio/bluetooth units, fit in datamarine holes azambella at 6:41am 01.23.21 Ask All Sailors 0/328 Has anyone used one of those radio/bluetooth units that fit into the old 4" holes left behind by the
Boating License/Towing NJ Berkay at 5:44am 01.23.21 Ask All Sailors 11/1881 Good Morning, I was looking to get information from those with experiences on the stated topic. 1. M
Sandblast kit..... NYSail at 11:51pm 01.22.21 Ask All Sailors 5/609 Hello all I see these sandblast kits you can buy that work with a pressure washer. Cheap and look l
Electric Panel Gizmos Ziggler at 10:50pm 01.22.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1851 Imagine you have a blank, brand new Blue Sea Systems 360 degree panel. Other than the obvious circui

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7 Years no haul out thinwater at 4:11am 03.17.25 If the anodes were not maintained there may be significant corrosion issues (engine, prop, etc.). Ju
Cockpit table crowding resolved! H30sailor at 4:03am 03.17.25 Removed the flip up table on the chrome ubar that is always in the way. Finally, easy in and out o
Hydro of CNG tank - HELP Will Gilmore at 12:30am 03.17.25 A Google search revealed this company. CNG Fuel System \| Technician Jacksonville
What is name of a block's attachment point? Foswick at 9:59pm 03.16.25 That's a "D" shackle.
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain? shemandr at 8:00pm 03.16.25 Years ago while crossing the approach lanes to New York Harbor we used Securite to alert shipping of
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain? jssailem at 7:54pm 03.16.25 Down here on American waters. Pan pan means there is a state of urgency. The boat is not sinking. Li
Hydro of CNG tank - HELP smokey73 at 6:53pm 03.16.25 Bump to put this one at the top. Don't respond to the other thread with a similar title.
Hydro for CNG tank smokey73 at 6:50pm 03.16.25 Just posted another thread but River Marine Services didn't reject the tank but they wouldn't test i
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain? dlochner at 6:50pm 03.16.25 MayDay, Pan Pan (pahn, pahn), and securitie are the 3 warning calls. All of them connote a sense of
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? Tally Ho at 6:37pm 03.16.25 And it seems to me that the nipple placed where it was, would not let most of the air out. On my
7 Years no haul out dlochner at 6:37pm 03.16.25 For reference, it is 680 sm from Norfolk to Brunswick Georgia. 50 sm days are very doable on that se
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain? Foswick at 6:32pm 03.16.25 Down here, in America, an emergency is defined as a situation that requires urgent action. Not sure
7 Years no haul out smokey73 at 6:05pm 03.16.25 Make sure you have tow insurance that will handle towing from the distance you are anticipating to b
7 Years no haul out smokey73 at 5:50pm 03.16.25 I don't think I heard you say what amount of sailing experience in "larger boats" you have and the o
Pearson 303 Cutlass Bearing Help (1) SVKraken at 5:49pm 03.16.25 230317 This is a zoomed in picture so I apologize for the quality
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain? SkiingSailor at 5:46pm 03.16.25 Up here in Canada, pan pan is certainly not reserved for emergencies. Urgency yes. Interesting is t
Pearson 303 Cutlass Bearing Help jssailem at 5:45pm 03.16.25 Most likely there are set screws that serve to holster the cutlass bearing in place. What is your s
Winter wet storage in Massachusetts North Shore jssailem at 5:34pm 03.16.25 I was skeptical that you'd get to use the boat much I suspect this will vary from one year to the
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain? jssailem at 5:31pm 03.16.25 Hey, I am 100 yards outside the marina and need a gallon of gas." Suppose I was just outside the b
7 Years no haul out Foswick at 5:03pm 03.16.25 Rather than "no such thing as a free boat", I prefer, "All boats are a debt that must eventually be

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