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Many thanks to Don Guillette John Richard at 11:07am 04.10.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/1695 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 5/1379 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 2/855 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 2/917 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 2/892 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 0/1173 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 6/900 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 2/974 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 14/1651 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 1/763 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 8/872 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 1/1136 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 1/996 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 26/6473 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 8/1339 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 1/817 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 6/1893 Anyone have any experience or advice with this paint.Boat currently has fiberglassbottomkote, inte

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Getting a messenger through mast Ward H at 6:50pm 03.19.21 My 93 C30 has a wiring conduit, can't see Catalina going backwards and not putting one in the 310. T
Autopilot for Hunter 40.5 Irek at 6:46pm 03.19.21 Hey guys Many thx for great advise. We always learn something and that what the Forum is for. As
Mast Support Daveinet at 6:45pm 03.19.21 If you choose Oak, chose white oak instead of red oak. White oak is much more rot resistant. If you
FUEL BOOSTER PUMP> Daveinet at 6:37pm 03.19.21 Facet Purolator. The Posi-Flo is actually rebadged under several different names, but they are all t
Mast Support wynkoop at 6:34pm 03.19.21 Marine ply is not really needed for anything on the interior. I would just go with good exterior gr
Mast Support (1) patrickfarley at 6:22pm 03.19.21 I agree. At the end of the season I think I will be replacing a few items. But this is the start o
Looking for info on Paceship PY23 sail sfbay at 6:21pm 03.19.21 The Paceship PY 23 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of hand-laid up fiberglass
Catalina 22 bottom paint dilemma watercolors II at 6:09pm 03.19.21 Smooth bottom paint mean better performance, better performance means the boat will handle much bett
CDI Flexible Furler watercolors II at 6:05pm 03.19.21
Seeking Inspiration watercolors II at 6:00pm 03.19.21 Look for 1986 or newer if you just want to sail. If you think of maybe racing someday get the older
Cat 22 cabin cushions watercolors II at 5:56pm 03.19.21 Catalina 22 cushions are 4 inch thick, just a little thin for sleeping unless you weigh under 100 lb
FUEL BOOSTER PUMP> Stu Jackson at 5:53pm 03.19.21
Painting around the trailer watercolors II at 5:39pm 03.19.21 I do as AaronD describes. He has to remove the trailer to drop the keel. I let the trailer underneat
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose weekendrken at 5:27pm 03.19.21 Putting lubrication on the hoses seemed contrary to not wanting them to slide off but it is apparen
Mast Support wynkoop at 5:24pm 03.19.21 In compression most woods will be fine, but a pine 2x4 is far less rot resistant and less strong tha
cockpit table mounts weekendrken at 5:20pm 03.19.21 My table support was a horizontal teak board held to the pedestal guard with stainless pipe clamps.
Venture 22 Rescue Project wynkoop at 5:20pm 03.19.21 Yep......it is a trek. I hope to get it moved to anchor near the marina where my Ericson is in Apri
Mast Support (1) patrickfarley at 5:20pm 03.19.21 I replaced it with a knot free 2 x 4. I was able to match the curves in the fiberglass and make it
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? Mr Fox at 5:03pm 03.19.21 I recommend a Samsung galaxy tab active. IP68 rated (yes even when charging, ports are waterproof to
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose JRT at 4:55pm 03.19.21 @Tom J do you have pics of this slick setup, I read stories of similar approaches but would love to

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