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WIll Peel Away remove the Barrier Coat Cliff at 1:58pm 04.04.05 Ask All Sailors 8/2307 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 0/1283 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 1/968 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 1/2317 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 2/862 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 1/950 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 0/909 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 3/1055 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 9/1316 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 7/1072 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 1/911 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 0/788 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 1/1170 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 5/1013 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 0/512 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 1/1422 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 3/970 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 8/1058 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 2/914 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 8/1704 I am going to add a boom vang. West Marine lists several models with 3:1 and 4:1 ratios and varying

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Rhodes 22 battery location... (1) rustydusty at 10:32am 03.16.21 Update... I just went out to the boat and searched again from bow to stern, and wouldn't you know, I
America's Cup Davidasailor26 at 10:29am 03.16.21 The wind shifts and gusts of the last couple days have certainly added a more competitive element. I
Vee-berth battery ventilation DinghySailor at 10:20am 03.16.21 I'm going with the house bank plan, knowing I'll need to replace batteries this year. Thanks for dri
Launching / Retrieving a Catalina 22 with a Prius....? MikeHoncho at 10:19am 03.16.21 Please take video when you do it. Lol
America's Cup DArcy at 10:12am 03.16.21 Do you think there will be a time when these high tech speed demons, sailing multiple times faster
Launching / Retrieving a Catalina 22 with a Prius....? srimes at 10:00am 03.16.21 BUT, it has an electric drive also, with lots of torque on the low end. Agreed, probably not good t
Oberdorfer Pump Snap Ring - Official Answer jonelli at 9:51am 03.16.21 @jonelli : Tough crowd. Nah... I was kind of hoping for this kind of response to the thread. I
Rhodes 22 battery location... rustydusty at 9:39am 03.16.21 The running lights are on the cabin sides near the cockpit, and I am not going to change them. In my
Oversized temperature-sensor lugs on battery terminals? dlochner at 9:39am 03.16.21 I could not reply yesterday so here is my comment: I am a mechanic and I would advise to use one 5
Oversized temperature-sensor lugs on battery terminals? Deparlocean at 9:37am 03.16.21 The reason for the difference in battery terminals, is that you do not invert polarities when you co
Oversized temperature-sensor lugs on battery terminals? Deparlocean at 9:34am 03.16.21 I could not reply yesterday so here is my comment: I am a mechanic and I would advise to use one 5/
Cut off instrument mounts on steering pedestal? Deparlocean at 9:27am 03.16.21 ...like a folding table!!!
Cut off instrument mounts on steering pedestal? Deparlocean at 9:26am 03.16.21 Hello I just read the conversation thread and I would have done the same thing. Also I imagine that
America's Cup jssailem at 9:26am 03.16.21 @PaulK, I have as much chance with that as talking to his board to raise their stake in "cloud servi
Hunter 49 Staysail jssailem at 9:23am 03.16.21 ScottySailor. Congrats on your nearing retirement. The idea of circumnavigating the world in a sail
America's Cup Michael Davis at 9:10am 03.16.21 Never had that sort of support on dinghy races in San Diego Bay. :( Yeah, we live in a dog eat dog
Origo 1500 stove sail sfbay at 9:10am 03.16.21 ..............What is everyone's thoughts stoves like the Eureka SPRK+ or Soto/Jetboil type stoves?.
America's Cup PaulK at 9:10am 03.16.21 I admired all the boats that came to rescue. Never had that sort of support on dinghy races in San
America's Cup jssailem at 9:06am 03.16.21 The video of the event talked about a problem with a stay, saying the main could not be released. Th
America's Cup Michael Davis at 8:57am 03.16.21 Did they ever identify why the USA boat crashed? Was it a technical failure? I heard it was a win

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