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Cracked bow on a 260 Mark at 9:24am 03.20.05 Smaller Boats 7/774 When I tighten the forestay a fine crack (about 1/16th)appears in the gelcoat about 3/4 inch down fr
Wiring diagram for 260 with 2 battery switch Jay Smith at 9:09am 03.20.05 Smaller Boats 3/1788 Does anyone have a wiring diagram for a 260 with a 2 battery selector switch? I plan on putting the
Attention all 260 owners "Urgent" Mark at 9:06am 03.20.05 Smaller Boats 3/778 During the installation of my VHF I needed to remove the inspection plates below both winches.The S
Harken Roller Furling Steve G at 8:51am 03.20.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1385 Can anyone provide me with a good expoloded diagram and/or useful instructions on taking apart a Har
Launch time william at 8:49am 03.20.05 Ask All Sailors 4/996 My marina offers launch service beginning late april., anybody have earlier launch service in the no
Fish stories ex-admin at 8:48am 03.20.05 Ask All Sailors 50/3441 Can fishing co-exist with sailing? Do you fish from your sailboat?Does so much as the question ma
exhaust pipe american dream at 8:21am 03.20.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1222 I owned a 1988 Catalina Mark II 30' sailboat. I Need to replace my exhaust pipe between the Univers
Hour meter on 27 hp Yanmar Sanders at 8:08am 03.20.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/964 The hour meter on my Yanmar has stopped working. In my case it is mounted on the port bulkhead in t
Tips on removing face cabinet?? Gary at 7:54am 03.20.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/935 About to start replacing the teak cabinet facing which holds the dishes, glasses, etc. in my 31. Was
WHAT SIZE, PITCH PROP IS BEST FOR A 26M 2005? CHUCK at 7:53am 03.20.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/964 HAD A 26D JUST BOUGHT A 2005 26M AND 50 HP YAMAHA 2 STROKE. NOW I NEED A PROP. WHAT IS BEST PITCH FO
Mildew/musty smell in boat clothes Rich at 7:48am 03.20.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1406 I need some help as to how to wash clothes that have that mildew/musty smell. My wife has washed the
Straw in mast? Tim at 7:07am 03.20.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1013 I purchased a 1971 Ericson 29 last year and am in the process of getting it ready for the summer. I
Lewmar 16ST Parts (circa 1983) Daryl at 7:04am 03.20.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1057 I had a bad experience with Lewmar when they told me to replace my 13 year old winches because they
moving controls on C30 jr at 6:19am 03.20.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/839 I am in the process of repairing fired damage to my 1978 C30 under the port storage area under the c
Lazy Jacks Capt Bob2988 at 5:09am 03.20.05 Mid-Size Boats 9/1932 I want to install a lazy jack system to my 27 Tall mast full batten sail any suggestions other than
exhaust manifold removal universal m25 John at 4:02am 03.20.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1634 I have to remove the exhaust manifold on my Catalina 30 to drill out and replace the stud holding th
26 X Centerboard Info Needed Julie at 3:30am 03.20.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/989 I just bought a 26 X that's missing the centerboard, but has the cable (frayed end) and hinge clip (
28.5 Props Michael at 3:27am 03.20.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/901 Has anyone had any experience with a Martec folding prop. I have a 1986 Hunter 28.5 that is stock p
How to sell a sailboat? Mark Waggoner at 3:26am 03.20.05 Ask All Sailors 12/1524 I'm probably moving in the near future and will need to sell my 28' sailboat. I bought the boat 8 y
depth and speed gauges oos pete17842 at 3:11am 03.20.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/944 my two gauges on my 1993 hunter 27 are oos any suggestions on trouble shooting/repair or replace ?

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Survey on C310 #217 rpwillia at 12:28pm 02.10.21 I wonder if the engine replacement was done for an owner who did not know a lot about engines. It do
Why is America so disinterested in racing? BarryL at 12:14pm 02.10.21 Hello, Personally I really enjoy sailboat racing. I race casually on my boat and more seriously on
Possible new 26.5 owner (1) sail sfbay at 12:14pm 02.10.21 Nice boat with trailer, bimini, recent bottom paint, dinghy and newer motor with remote controls. W
Covid-19 Vaccination dmax at 12:02pm 02.10.21 We, Massachusetts, have been lagging way behind in vaccinating. For Massachusetts, try this site,
Top Down Furler drewlamparello at 11:58am 02.10.21 Thanks Drew. Do you think that if I had a spinnaker that was smaller and used a tack adapter to har
Top Down Furler Azure at 11:52am 02.10.21 I found the back wrapping an issue for any but the flatter Zeros. Don't have the problem with them
Covid-19 Vaccination Bob S at 11:50am 02.10.21 We, Massachusetts, have been lagging way behind in vaccinating. I've been going crazy trying to find
Advice on Getting a Boat MikeHoncho at 11:36am 02.10.21 You said small lake. How small?
Managing the Mal de Mer? dLj at 11:21am 02.10.21 Not seen it here on the West Coast yet but will keep my eyes open. Could save a trip to UK Ah, I'd
Top Down Furler drewlamparello at 11:11am 02.10.21 I found the back wrapping an issue for any but the flatter Zeros. Don't have the problem with them.
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Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!) Hayden Watson at 10:50am 02.10.21 That is where a "sanding disk" on an orbital sander comes into play. Not just any disk. I saw this
Whitlock engine control bracket (volvo) (1) PBenson at 10:26am 02.10.21 In case it cracks again or if somebody else needs this part, you can google the following "Retainer
Managing the Mal de Mer? Michael Davis at 10:10am 02.10.21 I highly recommend Stugeron although you can't get it in the US for reasons I can't fathom. It's av
Video of cargo ship launchings... rgranger at 10:08am 02.10.21 Very Cool! I wonder how the guy on the motorcycle made out? It looked like he just squeaked by...
Inflatable boat trailers? azambella at 10:06am 02.10.21 Ok ya got me. Inflatable boat......................................................................
Video of cargo ship launchings... shemandr at 10:05am 02.10.21 Very Cool! I wonder how the guy on the motorcycle made out?
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!) Bob S at 10:05am 02.10.21 Thinwater posted a DIY dust collector. I copied it a few years back for future projects. I bought my

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