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Cat 30 Motor Insulation Jeff Martin at 5:04am 02.22.05 Catalina 30 0/1501 I have convinced myself to try the sound insulation project on my 88 Cat 30 this spring. I have rese
Trailer weight of C-25 fredsb at 4:50am 02.22.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/894 Thinking of upgrading from 22 to 25. I know the upper range of C-22 tow weight is around 3500lbs.
no-see-um.....but feel-um! patrick at 3:19am 02.22.05 Ask All Sailors 14/1480 Spring weather is opon us in the southeast, so are the bugs. The air on the dock this morning was bl
Cal 24 Will24320 at 3:03am 02.22.05 Cal 4/1803 I purchased a Cal 24 a couple of months ago. I am looking for any infomation on it. Specs, or where
Boatyards in Ft. Lauderdale susanw at 2:46am 02.22.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1192 My husband and I are traveling to Ft. Lauderdale to inspect a Beneteau we hope to purchase. If we d
Moisture under deck step Jai at 2:31am 02.22.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/893 Can anyone advise on whether or not to cut out area under deck step? Boatyard suspects the deck step
Capsizing Franklin at 2:15am 02.22.05 Big Boats 13/1429 I'm in the process of buying a 1997 376 Hunter. The boat dealer told me that the boat can't be caps
Any Annapolis gel coat repair experts out there? Rich at 1:20am 02.22.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/911 It's almost spring and a "young" person's fancy turns to dewinterizing and repairs before launch. ;D
Pain in the Quadrant! Steve at 12:35am 02.22.05 Mid-Size Boats 7/789 I have a bronze propeller shaft on my 1992 H28 that has a slight bend in it. This is causing an una
Mainsail Bubble Sail Fast 356 at 12:14am 02.22.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1632 When sailing to windward with a fractional rig and full batten Main, how much of a bubble should the
Head Clogging youngjr at 12:06am 02.22.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/760 I have a Raritan PHEII head that seems to be easily clogged. Does anyone have any suggestions about
nor TOO cold! patrick at 12:00am 02.22.05 Ask All Sailors 2/984 I've got a dual voltage Norcold ice box conversion setup and it seems to be malfunctioning. It is ju
Dinghy Davits seathumper at 11:30pm 02.21.05 Big Boats 0/872 Has anyone put dinghy davits on their Legend 43 and if so, what kind and how did you mount them. Ha
Furler foils???? Bawgy at 11:14pm 02.21.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/730 I have a venture 24 and it has a jib furler . I was wondering what type of foil the system had orig
asymmetrical spinnakers bill at 11:13pm 02.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/1092 I sail on an inland lake. We usually have good 10 to 20 knot winds (though often gusty) but I would
HUNTER-306 Improvements sailor-921 at 10:52pm 02.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/2749 Has any one added any great equipement or inprovements to the 306 or found any likes or dislikes wit
1977 O'Day Bill Hoisington at 10:49pm 02.21.05 Day Sailers 2/1691 Looking at a 1977 O'Day 27 ft Sailboat, price is right, wonder what problem areas I need to be watch
leaking genoa track on Catalina 27 rose20532 at 10:43pm 02.21.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1628 I have developed a leak under the port genoa track. One of the holes for an attaching bolt is leaki
A/C in the Hunter 40 Vinny at 10:24pm 02.21.05 Big Boats 2/826 Another priority project (in conjuction with the holding tank) is A/C. The good news is, there neve
replacement choke cable Paul at 9:20pm 02.21.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1364 Does anyone know where you can get a replacement choke cable for a Cat 30 with A4 in it?

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Oil loss through oil breather RoyS at 6:58am 03.08.21 I have a different engine, but these are common diesel issues. First of all if you think you have ex
Water Heater Install in O'Day 34 eherlihy at 6:55am 03.08.21 The water heater in the O'day 34/35 was an option, and if installed would be mounted in the forward
WHICH SIDE DOES THE FUEL TANK COME OUT eherlihy at 6:45am 03.08.21 Looks good!... Where is your lift pump mounted? On my 35 it is mounted to the "bulkhead" between the
Marelon seacock maintenance (2) sail sfbay at 6:36am 03.08.21 You will find links maintenance to series 93 here: OEM - Thru Hulls Valves Maintenance procedure a
Marelon seacock maintenance Ward H at 6:34am 03.08.21 I installed the Marelon Series 93 thru hull valves in 2019. I exercise them 2 to 4 times a month.
Mast stepping/raising (H26.5) Orbweaver at 6:29am 03.08.21 Thanks rgranger. Based on that video (Thank God for mute!) I would say the 26 and 26.5 are NOT the s
Rope for lazy jacks - H310 sail sfbay at 6:26am 03.08.21 My question is solely about what type of rope to use for a lazy Jack that is also used as a topping
Covid-19 Vaccination smokey73 at 6:21am 03.08.21 So here is a monkey wrench. While there is a claim that the vaccine will reduce the spread, however
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless Daveinet at 6:18am 03.08.21 There are many GPS units that can not be replaced, as they are integral with the accompanying electr
Covid-19 Vaccination RoyS at 6:17am 03.08.21 Excessive desire to conform starts in the day care center. Ever watch the poor motherless children w
Covid-19 Vaccination Daveinet at 6:09am 03.08.21 So here is a monkey wrench. While there is a claim that the vaccine will reduce the spread, however
Is this damage at bow of concern ? (1) Leeward Rail at 6:02am 03.08.21 It is at the bow and used when pulling boat into the trailer. Just in case you use that eye like p
Marelon seacock maintenance dave_and_dd at 5:51am 03.08.21 Thanks for the replies folks... Yes these are the Series 93 seacocks (and generally don't require a
Mooring in GA/SC? rgranger at 5:44am 03.08.21 @shemandr Next time!
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler (1) SandyFrank at 5:10am 03.08.21 And a 100% rotten core has been removed.
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 SailingLoto at 5:05am 03.08.21 Looks great! :beer: Thank you sir. Varnish isn't my thing, but it is satisfying when it does it's
Neck deep in the Dark Side jssailem at 4:45am 03.08.21 recently retired, Congrats Dave.
Neck deep in the Dark Side 31seahorse at 4:41am 03.08.21 The no wake zones do become frustrating though. Both of bawlmer's responses are right on target.
Is this damage at bow of concern ? dlochner at 4:25am 03.08.21 the boat is a 20 foot beneteau. There are no spider cracks on either end or other crack on bow over
Is this damage at bow of concern ? gusestrella at 4:18am 03.08.21 A little. It looks like the gelcoat got hit and chipped off. The gelcoat is really thick and thick

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