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Fuel Pump Problem Capnron20911898 at 2:48pm 04.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/897 I have a 1982 Universal 5411 diesel. I am not getting any fuel to my bleed valve on the filter nor
A/C and eletric bill Franklin at 2:31pm 04.04.05 Big Boats 6/873 I was talking to my dock neighbor who lives on his 34' and he said that his electric bill is only $2
Emergency Halyard Question! ScottJK at 2:28pm 04.04.05 Smaller Boats 4/1127 Raising the sail on my new Snapfurl...ended up using the winch to get the sail up....which led to...
WIll Peel Away remove the Barrier Coat Cliff at 1:58pm 04.04.05 Ask All Sailors 8/2238 I am going to Strip the bottom on my boat and a previous owner used what looks like VC tar and then
24' Islander Bahama Mike16341 at 1:29pm 04.04.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1271 Is there anyone out there that has any photos or information regarding the 24' Bahama's. If so, I lo
Specs for a Cat27 cradle anyone? markous1 at 1:27pm 04.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/948 If anyone has built or knows of the proper specs/design for a Cat27 cradle please let meknow.Thank y
Catalina 27 cradle construction - Dimensions/Mater Markous at 1:25pm 04.04.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/2283 Is anybody privy to the proper specs and design of a cradle that would hold a 77 catalina ? Any help
Bud Please help continued. Jim at 1:25pm 04.04.05 Smaller Boats 2/848 Thanks again to all who contributed. Here is what I found after 24 hours on the water.The bilge
where to purchase new genoa ?? mitchellmorley@sasktel.com at 12:51pm 04.04.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/934 I have a 1991 Mac 26C. I am switching from a hank on jib and a 150 genoa to a furling system this
refinishing floor boards? Al Francis at 12:42pm 04.04.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/898 I am preparing to put my 1967 O'Day Javelin back in the water after a long period of storage. I'm r
Changing fuel filter on a Morgan Lorraine at 12:42pm 04.04.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1034 Need a manual for a 1975 30 Foot Morgan. Or if someone knows what kind of website to find how to ch
Has anyone replaced the cockpit drain hose on a 33 jlogan at 12:36pm 04.04.05 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1276 Guess you can tell from all my posts that I have the boat in the yard for a mini-refit....has anyone
Goldman Sachs predicts $105 barrel: =$ 6.00 gal Donald6441 at 12:29pm 04.04.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1052 http://ogj.pennnet.com/articles/article_display.cfm?Section=ONART'C=GenIn'ARTICLE_ID=224510'p=7(fro
Pedestial cover Belle at 12:28pm 04.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/899 Where is the place to purchase a pedestial cover inexpensively?Thanks
Swim ladder step mounting bracket Belle at 12:24pm 04.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/768 We are looking to replace the top mounting bracket of the swim ladder step. This metal flat piece a
Clarification Please Peggy GailForce at 12:05pm 04.04.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1156 Peggy, I purchased your book a few weeks ago with my spring project in mind. I noticed last year an
Solar Panel Bill at 11:50am 04.04.05 Ask All Sailors 5/995 Has anyone used the West Marine 5W/350mA Solar Panel? Do You need the battery charge controller? T
Need Cal 25 MkII Sails MysticBob at 11:49am 04.04.05 Cal 0/484 I just purchased a 78 Cal 25MkII and am trying to find a used but good main sail.I am also looking
Trading sailing bobmethven@aol.com at 11:35am 04.04.05 Trailer Sailors 1/1393 TRADING SAILING WITH OTHER BOATS.Is anyone tired of trailering their boat around the country like I
Water proof / Stainless cigar lighter fitting Mark at 11:33am 04.04.05 Smaller Boats 3/955 Noticed several yachts on this site with cigar lighter socket fitted externaly. They all appear to

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FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless dlochner at 1:43pm 02.15.21
Inverters and induction cooktop dlochner at 1:40pm 02.15.21 It is not the inverter that will be the issue, it is the battery bank and the ability to recharge it
New main sail rgranger at 1:37pm 02.15.21 I switched to a loose footed main on my H26. I LOVE!!!! it. The out haul is now actually a sail c
Spring was so clise Leeward Rail at 1:37pm 02.15.21 Since when is February close to spring ? :laugh: You guys are wimps...try -22F daytime highs and -3
Boats not winterized captcoho at 1:24pm 02.15.21 Thanks to all for your replies. I heard back from broker. Good news is that a heater is now running
Ice Box Size, H335 Michael Davis at 1:04pm 02.15.21
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless Don S/V ILLusion at 12:55pm 02.15.21 FCC has denied requests from NOOA and NASA for more debate on the issue. Letters from interested
New main sail Justin_NSA at 12:48pm 02.15.21 That was a concern of mine and I asked that question a while back. With the mid-boom sheeting and n
New main sail jon hansen at 12:46pm 02.15.21 a loose footed main is way more powerful. why? because a much larger sq area of the sail can be shap
Co -ax Drinky Crow at 12:44pm 02.15.21 Placebo effect. Thanks very kindly all of you for your input, I have now formulated a plan going for
New main sail MikeyJ at 12:36pm 02.15.21 If anything, a loose footed main is more tunable than a bolt rope main. The only concern might be th
New main sail captcoho at 12:36pm 02.15.21 No more then the air "escapes" under the boom. However, good question, you could ask your sailmaker.
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless dlochner at 12:23pm 02.15.21 For a little more insight: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/05/millions-of-gps-devices-at-r
Ice Box Size, H335 KemahSailor at 12:19pm 02.15.21 I went to measure. It's in the range of 5 cubic feet.
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless Benny17441 at 12:17pm 02.15.21 Still trying to figure out what, if anything, there is here to be transparent about. FCC has deni
lifehack for budget bluewater boats for a family of 4 lovelytsquared at 12:17pm 02.15.21 Welcome lovelytsquared, I applaud your dream and your plans for your family and you. You clearly h
New main sail Justin_NSA at 12:08pm 02.15.21 If anything, a loose footed main is more tunable than a bolt rope main. The only concern might be th
1980 Renault RC8D Wiring Benny17441 at 12:02pm 02.15.21 First ascertain that the alternator is not shorted; remove and take it to an automotive electric sho
soft area starboard fore deck MikeHoncho at 11:38am 02.15.21 It's balsa core. I had to remove rotted core under the mast step on the 25 I had. Cut the skin off
Hunter 33 - batteries Justin_NSA at 11:04am 02.15.21 Before you drop cash on your project. Breeze thru MainSail's electrical articles https://marinehowto

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