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24' Islander Bahama Mike16341 at 1:29pm 04.04.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1282 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 1/966 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 1/2314 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 2/861 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 1/948 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 0/907 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 3/1053 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 9/1312 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 7/1071 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 1/909 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 0/787 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 1/1168 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 5/1009 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 0/507 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 1/1420 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 3/969 Noticed several yachts on this site with cigar lighter socket fitted externaly. They all appear to
What the hell were they thinking? Nicholas at 11:22am 04.04.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1056 Can someone please explain just what is the advantage, if any, of building a sailboat with a steel k
Spring Lines.... Help Kenneth Seace at 10:51am 04.04.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/912 I have an O-Day 34 and would like some advice on where you guys tie your spring lines. My boat does
boom vang for Mac 26S Bob at 10:16am 04.04.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1699 I am going to add a boom vang. West Marine lists several models with 3:1 and 4:1 ratios and varying
Air Conditioning drain leak MikeWilkinson at 10:11am 04.04.05 Big Boats 8/1105 Has anyone had any air conditioning pan drain lines leak or not drain to into the bilge? It has bee

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Launching / Retrieving a Catalina 22 with a Prius....? Justin_NSA at 4:21am 03.13.21 Well, yeah...! Nobody posted who actually tried it so I'll do it. Imma do it as safely as possibl
Stepping Mast Singlehanded Justin_NSA at 4:16am 03.13.21 Even a deck stepped mast tranfers its weight to the keel via a cabin pole or load bearing bulkhead.
B323 fuel pickup Mechone at 4:13am 03.13.21 Good idea. What guage is applicable, fitting size, cost, & source Its a 0-30 hg vacuum gauge 1/4
Beneteau 41s5 1990 poor sea valves!! georgetheleo at 4:11am 03.13.21 Ball style valves with red plastic coated lever handles made of steel that rusts easily. Looks like
Stepping Mast Singlehanded Joe at 4:11am 03.13.21 Every sailboat owners manual I've seen, and I've seen about 30, has a specific section on setting up
Follow up to creating Seatalk Network Scott B at 4:08am 03.13.21 I have, but no data Maybe try contacting Raymarine support through their website. The Canadian r
Merit 22 Paint question Joe at 3:59am 03.13.21 First of all, don't paint it unless there's a problem with the gel coat. See the comment above on s
Two questions - water pump and barnacle impact kappykaplan at 3:55am 03.13.21 This is the best, but only if you take your boat out of water each season. I do! :beer:
Its funny Friday! kappykaplan at 3:48am 03.13.21
Hunter 33.5 1994 - purchase decision Joe at 3:36am 03.13.21 I am considering the purchase of a 1994 Hunter 33.5. Does this model still use wood core constructi
Septic Bladder kappykaplan at 3:24am 03.13.21 @Peggie Hall HeadMistress would tell you to check with Ronco Plastics as they have multiple tank siz
H30T (93) Rainwater in swimming platform lockers Moodymike at 1:42am 03.13.21 just an FYI while discussing these storage lockers. mine('91) drain into the bilge. not a good plac
B323 fuel pickup BigEasy at 11:40pm 03.12.21 Could have saved a lot of time ,money , frustration and mechanics. Install a vacuum gauge after t
M25XP PCV Question brett_howard at 9:29pm 03.12.21 https://www.vbeltguys.com/products/napa-3l400w-kevlar-replacement-v-belt I ended up installing this
Its funny Friday! Michael Davis at 9:13pm 03.12.21
Anti Corrosion Tape Blitz at 9:02pm 03.12.21 Thanks for everyone's help, giving me multiple ideas to use. Tef-gel will be used on everything, wit
America's Cup Davidasailor26 at 8:55pm 03.12.21 Nearly half way through the match now. The series itself is very competitive, tied at 3-3. The boa
Incredible coverage of the Forrestal fire Justin_NSA at 8:55pm 03.12.21 Justin, Yes that was Millington, TN. I was there for 6 months in '71. Went to Naval Air b
Fix or toss DArcy at 8:51pm 03.12.21 Its not a blue tab it is a smurf penis Yes, it was removed due to smurf cultural appropriation
B323 fuel pickup (1) sgiarc at 8:19pm 03.12.21 I have just finished installing 2 8" inspection ports in our fuel tank. We had a lot of sludge that

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