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Far East Sails rob at 2:07am 03.17.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1074 I recently received a very reasonable quote for new sail for my Catalina 36' from "Far East Sail".
more low-rpm thrust? chabala at 2:07am 03.17.05 Other Sailboats 8/1228
Aft cabin opening port on 34 Catalina Ron Keller at 1:54am 03.17.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1038 I am about to install an opening port in the aft cabin of our 34 Catalina. Has any done this? I am t
Companionway hatch wood recommendation kingprawn at 1:50am 03.17.05 Smaller Boats 12/3917 I'm planning to replace my companionway hatch seat to eliminate a rain leak, but I'm not sure what w
Just when you thought it was safe patrick at 12:29am 03.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/850 in sight of land, on your boat, at the dock, or on the shore, something like this happens. Yester
Ridding fuel odor dressler at 12:28am 03.17.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1203 Dear PeggyThe previous owners of our boat had a kerosene lamp in the cabin and apparently used it q
Propeller Nuts? pop Paul Akers at 11:42pm 03.16.05 Other Sailboats 3/1197 OK, I'm not nuts, but something is driving me nuts! I took my prop off yesterday (The weather is fi*
OIL WARNING LIGHT FAULT? steve21968 at 10:43pm 03.16.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/982 My oil pressure warning light started "chirpping" about a month ago after an hour or so of use, now,
Starting engine while dry docked Kenneth Seace at 10:01pm 03.16.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/899 We recently purchased an O-day 34. The boat was and still is dry docked and during the survey the en
Engine Oil for Yanmar 3GMF Don12380 at 9:39pm 03.16.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1310 What type of oil should I use for my 1983 Yanmar 3GMF engine. I live in South Louisiana, and sail in
A Question, please! Alan at 9:16pm 03.16.05 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1122 As I atempt to add a pic to a post, it does not post. I then click 'Abort, do not post without pic',
Damaged Wing Keel John Melton at 8:10pm 03.16.05 Big Boats 15/3051 I have a 40.5 that had a hard grounding before I purchased her(you don't think I would admit to this
Seeking Herreshoff Meadowlarks Geo8308 at 3:35pm 03.16.05 Ask All Sailors 5/3567 Hi everyone,I'm trying to compile a list of Herreshoff Meadowlarks and their location for the purp
San Diego Sailing, any fun spots appreciated abe at 1:47pm 03.16.05 Destinations 3/1883 going to San Diego (from Ventura, Avalon). We will be there for a week. Any thoughts of nice places
Roller Furling... Rick A at 12:04pm 03.16.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1198 I've got an Islander 30, Mark II and am going to upgrade to roller furling. What are your experience
MAC 26 X NEEDS A SHINE PAUL M at 11:25am 03.16.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1103 DOES ANYBODY KNOW OF A PRODUCT THAT BRINGS BACK THE SHINE ON THE BLACK GLOSS AROUND THE WINDOWS ON T
Sailing 20' sailboat to Hawaii Jim at 11:22am 03.16.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2084 In answer to Robin sailing his Newport 20 to Hawaii.Robin you should go to sailnet.com follow the l
Ports hold water casmith at 10:59am 03.16.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/975 We are purchasing a Hunter 28 and one of the first things I notice is that the ports hold water. Whe
depth finder transducer placement rick p at 10:35am 03.16.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1863 Does anyone have any advice on transducer placement,besides transom mount on a MAC 26x?
side stay replacement Richard at 10:28am 03.16.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1860 Does anyone know where to order a replacement sidestay? I have a few wires shredding from the inner

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cockpit table mounts (1) BlowMeAway at 6:37am 03.20.21 While the folding hinges do have some merit, I think they may produce more grief than pleasure. As s
Looking for boat bike ideas? (1) rustydusty at 6:37am 03.20.21 Back around the turn of the century, I was cruising extensively, and had a 26" 6 speed Dahon Mariner
Expedition Evans youtube Davidasailor26 at 6:28am 03.20.21
20 hour battery capacity test done Whatfiero1 at 6:22am 03.20.21 I do a real life test at dock every spring with my refrigeration and volt gauge 20 hr is about right
Hunter 34 cabin interior wood finish sail sfbay at 6:11am 03.20.21 My 1987 Hunter 31 had a finish on the interior teak, similar to my newer Hunters.
Expedition Evans youtube CYQK at 6:08am 03.20.21 OK...................... The admiral and myself have been having this cultural debate about the two
20 hour battery capacity test done dLj at 5:33am 03.20.21 So my question for you: Wouldn't it be better to only do this test, say, halfway? It you only ran it
Happy Nowruz shemandr at 5:30am 03.20.21 Geez, my i calendar doesn't even have that one.
In Boom Outhaul RoyS at 5:25am 03.20.21 I have the same setup as Claude has in a Kenyon boom. Both he and I have a steel wire connecting to
Thinning West CPP bottom paint. RoyS at 5:03am 03.20.21 Use a chemical resistant foam roller for an adequate and thin coat. Been using foam rollers for over
Saloon Port Lights on O'Day 26 Castrilper55 at 4:25am 03.20.21 Thanks for the reply. I want the dimensions for the Large Plexiglass windows in the main saloon. D
Creature Comfort Enhancements on O'Day 26 Castrilper55 at 4:10am 03.20.21 Thanks for sayin' I have almost upsized twice since having the 26 and haven't because I really want
Bilge Pump sailme88 at 3:40am 03.20.21 Your new pump will give you the lift capability. As for discharge location, the transom is where man
Thinning West CPP bottom paint. Joe at 2:34am 03.20.21 Ablative paint, by its very nature, doesn't really "build up" It is designed to slowly erode as the
Lithium Ion Replacement Joe at 2:21am 03.20.21 You realize, I hope, that the BattleBorns will run close to $1,000 apiece. As the other guys have t
Painting around the trailer Rick Webb at 10:03pm 03.19.21 Remove half your bunks, paint what you can, replace the bunks, remove the other half of the bunks, a
Happy Nowruz justsomeguy at 9:51pm 03.19.21 It's good to be multicultural.
Mast Support wynkoop at 9:48pm 03.19.21 As I think I said before my go to is Black Locust for marine, especially structural. White Oak is m
Autopilot for Hunter 40.5 Irek at 9:42pm 03.19.21 Thx guys. Rick, the link to Rich did not work for me. Forum would not recognize him. Any email ad
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose (3) Tom J at 9:33pm 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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