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Will A Simrad Wheel Pilot Fit A Catalina?? Rodd C. at 9:28am 04.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/864 Hi All, I'm trying to find out if a Simrad WP30 / 32 auto pilot will fit the newer Catalina/Edson
Chutescoop Harry at 9:03am 04.10.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/1164 I am considering buying a Chutescoop for dowsing the spinaker. Has any one had experience with this
Setting up the reef on an H23 Tazilla at 7:31am 04.10.05 Smaller Boats 6/879 I am trying to set up the reef for the main on my 1986 Hunter 23 but cannot figure out how to run th
bow george at 7:21am 04.10.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1045 I just purchased a new 45# CQR, however it doesn't fit on my anchor roller! Any ideas without replac
threshold problem msail3216752 at 7:16am 04.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1212 I have a 1976 catalina 22. I am wanting to replace the threshold and trim in the companionway. I k
rudder repair Jim Beckle at 7:07am 04.10.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/957 Rudder is cracking due to water inside freezing over the winter. Any suggestion on how to repair th
Rear maneuver Ersin14832 at 5:47am 04.10.05 Ask All Sailors 14/1621 I have a Beneteau 361, 27 hp (year 1999). My boat is shifting seriously to the port side when I star
Model differences between Cal 25/2-25 Sandra at 4:48am 04.10.05 Cal 1/691 Does anyone know what, exactly, the differences are between a Cal 25 and a Cal 2-25? I purchased a 2
Fuel Tanks on Mac26M Brian at 3:48am 04.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/845 When sailing the 26M the tanks slide out from the compartments when healing.I'm sure Im not an isola
Portsmouth Yardstick Ian Cairns at 3:46am 04.10.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1103 Hi,I am considering the purchase of a Spirit 260, and I wondered if anyone knew the Portsmouth Yard
battery cables kcsail at 2:56am 04.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/970 Any ideas on running battery cables from battery in rear of cabin to motor. I see no holes, should I
Quick Setup for the Hunter 216 Ranger Paul at 2:18am 04.10.05 Smaller Boats 26/6301 I trailer sail. The biggest time consumer during set up has been the adjustment of the shrouds. I
Removable Teak Companionway Hatch Strip? BobSail at 2:03am 04.10.05 Smaller Boats 8/1313 I would like to apply some varnish to the teak strip mounted atop the Lexan companionway hatch cover
Portlights Jamie at 12:46am 04.10.05 Big Boats 1/795 Hey everyone!!! I am far away from my boat, and on my way to a giant marine flea market in Port Cana
Interlux fiberglassbottomkote ACT Rick at 11:40pm 04.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1799 Anyone have any experience or advice with this paint.Boat currently has fiberglassbottomkote, inte
Getting ready for spring PrincessoftheLake at 11:22pm 04.09.05 Big Boats 5/929 We took the tarp off of the Jolly Swagman yesterday and are getting ready for spring. During my ini
Acetone to clean the hull Flan at 11:13pm 04.09.05 Smaller Boats 3/3073 Has anyone ever used acetone to clean their hull/deck. I have some nasty black "stains" from tarp t
Fix or replace Marine Air 16K Victor at 10:56pm 04.09.05 Big Boats 3/1468 It looks like the compressor in my P42's Marine Air 16K air conditioner has packed it in. I am looki
Above water line Blisters Bud Leist at 9:33pm 04.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1471 I recently (last fall) purchased a 1981 Catalina 30. Rebuilt Atomic four, beatiful bottom with a bar
Shrink Wrap-Do It Your Self Bob at 9:05pm 04.09.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1128 Can anyone provide some info about doing shrink wrap yourself? Every fall we on the average dish out

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Seeking used C&C 34 Mast Dos Equis at 12:37pm 02.16.21 I suggest you contact Jon at MassMarine in Massachusetts. I bought a mast for a C&C 34 from him and
Below Deck Autopilot Skipper John at 12:34pm 02.16.21 Congratulations and happy sailing in your new 315. It is interesting to note that the 2021 price li
Stroke of genius or act of lunacy? kappykaplan at 12:33pm 02.16.21 This has been a fun thread to follow! :beer:
Stroke of genius or act of lunacy? Hello Below at 12:31pm 02.16.21 What is the legality of crossing the line while in the water. I thought you just wern't allowed to
Stroke of genius or act of lunacy? Leeward Rail at 12:30pm 02.16.21 Not looking for anything that evens touches on illegal. In fact just the opposite. Yup. Exactly. L
MOB1 type device Vs Portable VHF with panic button Johann at 12:30pm 02.16.21 This was a big save by the MOB AIS. And not from the mother ship, he was solo... Granted there was a
What hose to use for black tank vents. thinwater at 12:22pm 02.16.21 I think the only sanitation hose available in smaller sizes is the white Trident 148 and similar fro
Question about replacing one of the Marinco 30A shore power inlets AndyL at 12:19pm 02.16.21 Since it only goes on the boat and the boat end of the shore power cable it shouldn't require a new
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless DayDreamer41 at 12:12pm 02.16.21 Besides all this wonderful discussion, I really want to know who in congress is getting their pocket
Stroke of genius or act of lunacy? rgranger at 12:09pm 02.16.21 Is there a spot with reversing current and reasonable depth at the US/Canada water border? Anchor
2005 Hunter 36 Bilge Ralph Johnstone at 12:04pm 02.16.21 there was 30+ years of stagnating water that you could smell. That's the best reason I can think
What hose to use for black tank vents. dlochner at 11:46am 02.16.21 If you can use a sanitation hose it would be better. While not as prone to odor permeation as the re
Stroke of genius or act of lunacy? smokey73 at 11:44am 02.16.21 Is there a spot with reversing current and reasonable depth at the US/Canada water border? Anchor t
MOB1 type device Vs Portable VHF with panic button dlochner at 11:42am 02.16.21 The MOB1 is intended for relatively short range, 5 to maybe 10 miles. The boat would have to be sail
Stroke of genius or act of lunacy? Hello Below at 11:14am 02.16.21 Hey, Sail the boat to the border. Put the bow on the american side. Your friend climbs on from his
Below Deck Autopilot senechals at 11:06am 02.16.21 We are hoping for delivery of our 315 in early March to San Diego. The factory confirmed they will b
2005 Hunter 36 Bilge Mike Oldak at 11:03am 02.16.21 I called them Cholorine strips but they measure pH which is actually what you want to look at. Rain
Below Deck Autopilot stephen_i_w at 11:02am 02.16.21 Those of you who are getting new C315s with below decks autopilots, I hope you will give us the bene
soft area starboard fore deck (3) DrJudyB at 10:59am 02.16.21 I've done similar repairs from underneath. It's not that messy or hard to do. And the dock still l
Stroke of genius or act of lunacy? BarryL at 10:58am 02.16.21 Hey, Sail the boat to the border. Put the bow on the american side. Your friend climbs on from his

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