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Catalina 22 Forward Thru Hulls skamurphy at 11:12am 04.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1415 I've read quite a bit about thru hulls on earlier Catalina 22's. I have a 1973 that used to have the
Many thanks to Don Guillette John Richard at 11:07am 04.10.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/1692 I recently purchased Don's book and sail trim guides and found them filled with easy to understand i
My gratitude to Don Guillette John Richard at 11:03am 04.10.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 0/1467 I recently purchased Don's book and sail trim guides and found them filled with easy to understand i
help on the mixing elbow for a 2gm20f Yanmar ed6985 at 10:57am 04.10.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/1377 Today I removed the mixing elbow off my hunter 30 1991. I did so at the suggestion of several dock
Throtle Control H-31 Greig at 10:52am 04.10.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/854 I have a problem with the pedastal mounted throtle control on my recently purchased 1985 Hunter 31 e
Isolator??? Im tired! Bob at 10:19am 04.10.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/916 A very long week, 4 new ports and two side windows installed, motor is in and bolted down, all toe r
Will A Simrad Wheel Pilot Fit A Catalina?? Rodd C. at 9:28am 04.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/887 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 0/1172 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 6/899 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 1/1061 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 2/1235 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 2/973 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 14/1650 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 1/757 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 8/871 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 1/1135 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 1/995 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 26/6466 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 8/1338 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 1/816 Hey everyone!!! I am far away from my boat, and on my way to a giant marine flea market in Port Cana

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How to keep a Bimini top with split backstay cut outs from leaking when it rains? JRacer at 8:05pm 03.18.21 :plus: Same here. Or, just come in out of the rain!:laugh:
How to keep a Bimini top with split backstay cut outs from leaking when it rains? (1) Tom J at 8:00pm 03.18.21 My C310 has the cone shaped fabric covers that wrap around the stay and tie off. The trick is to wr
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? Capt jgw at 7:47pm 03.18.21 My plotter is bad and I need a work around.... Anyone with a recommendation for a tablet to use tem
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? DArcy at 7:44pm 03.18.21 @Rikejr I just wanted to point out the Dragon Touch tablet is not Samsung, it's a budget brand. It g
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area mermike at 7:41pm 03.18.21 Robbie , It's both cracked and crazed and probably original. I found the right sized piece on Ebay,
PERKINS PRIMA 50 needs fuel booster pump??? Ralph Johnstone at 7:38pm 03.18.21 Can't offer any help with the starting problem without being there. As far as a 12V lift pump, I we
Found a 2003 C310 JRT at 7:25pm 03.18.21 That was a game changer for sure! A Christmas present along with a floating winch handle and holder
36cc Autopilot Factory Installation bmiley at 7:23pm 03.18.21 Any other 36cc owners out there? I have a couple custom brackets designed for the rudder sensor and
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? Leeward Rail at 7:11pm 03.18.21 If you are navigating on a tablet or phone to that level fo accuracy, you might Totally. My conce
Found a 2003 C310 Ward H at 7:10pm 03.18.21 Pics from our 2021 first sail,the sails look really good and hd several ask if they were new. The
9.8 Tahatsu question JRT at 7:10pm 03.18.21 I've had 2 tohatsu-outboard-motors and loved them. I'd never worry about there durability if taken
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 (1) SailingLoto at 7:09pm 03.18.21 Made it halfway down the port side and my sander had a bearing go bad.... Back at it again soon.
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? DArcy at 7:09pm 03.18.21 Very precise GPS's can measure movements at the centimeter level. Take a look at the data being gen
9.8 Tahatsu question Ward H at 7:08pm 03.18.21 I don't know your boat but at a Yamaha 9.8 on my 5,000 lb O'day 25 and rarely needed more than 1/2 t
Hunter 26 sail plan? bmorr at 7:04pm 03.18.21 Just a thought, have you put tell tails on your jib and main? They really help as you are learning y
Propeller for 1978 Evinrude 6804b 6 HP sail sfbay at 6:54pm 03.18.21 Motor will not care. Only you will, with slower acceleration, albeit you will have higher top end sp
Autopilot for Hunter 40.5 sail sfbay at 6:51pm 03.18.21 Install a hydraulic linear drive. If steering wheel fails you have the emergency tiller and auto pil
Propeller for 1978 Evinrude 6804b 6 HP rbaevergreen at 6:47pm 03.18.21 The Solas that I'm looking at with the same specs is $57 so an even lower risk. I just wasn't sure i
Hunter 38 Improvements quadrille38 at 6:46pm 03.18.21 Sorry, forgot to add prop note. i use the 3 blade and like it a lot. it is simple and for me to bac
Propeller for 1978 Evinrude 6804b 6 HP sail sfbay at 6:45pm 03.18.21 Yep......for $150 not a big risk.

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