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In hull transducer question. Tarkus at 7:27am 06.17.20 Catalina 22 21/2923 Will a "in hull" transducer work through a Catalina 22 hull bottom? Is the bottom just fiberglass or
37C mast base (1) joe28532 at 7:22am 06.17.20 The Cherubini Hunters 5/588 What is the base made of? Ustepped the mast recently on my 1982 37C. After removing the step and bas
Solar Panel Recommendations - Summer 2020 jviss at 7:15am 06.17.20 Ask All Sailors 18/4810 I want to add solar to my Tartan 3800. I have two times about 55x21" available on the bimini. I ha
V222-Question about pop top mod (3) RustyVenture at 7:06am 06.17.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1131 Hi all, Longtime lurker, first-time poster. A couple years ago, I purchased a 1972 Venture 222. It
Tohatsu Sailpro 6 on a Mac 26S George_NJ at 6:29am 06.17.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2361 This is information I was trying to find when I was looking for a motor so I just wanted to put it o
St Mary's River, Florida/Georgia Hydro Therapy at 5:37am 06.17.20 Ask All Sailors 5/659
Yanmar starting problem bart at 4:39am 06.17.20 Big Boats 7/1354 The engine in my boat,a Yanmar 4JH4ae, is getting air into the system requiring me to open the throt
Macregor 26X Autohelm Bi Data replacement (1) Pobinr at 4:19am 06.17.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/445 Hello I need a replacement for Autohelm Bi Data in my MacGregor 26X I understand these units are no
26X Trailer Miketn at 4:14am 06.17.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/581 My original trailer needs to be replaced. Any suggestions that won't break the bank? Thanks, Mike
Innovative Storage Ideas? miketcook at 3:58am 06.17.20 Catalina 30 4/843 Am sure this has been talked about, but unsure what to search under... New to me boat. Closet near
Backing a Hunter 26 into its slip MySong at 3:26am 06.17.20 Smaller Boats 17/1935 I often take friends out on my Hunter 26. Everyone complains about how hard it is to climb off the d
Rigging tension method greg_m at 1:03am 06.17.20 Catalina 22 6/1265 I am unable to purchase a tension gauge or import one at any reasonable cost for me here in SA. So i
Hunter 40.5 Stbd water tank leak (1) Ken D C at 9:40pm 06.16.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/842 Hi there just purchased a 1994 Legend 40.5 Love the boat but molded-in-hull starboard water tank li
Help with old plumbing (2) MightyMike at 6:59pm 06.16.20 Ask All Sailors 28/1855 Can anybody tell me what these are? The black ones screw together, the white ones appear to just sna
Where install battery charger C25? kjdoyle1 at 6:54pm 06.16.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/950 Wondering where the best spot is to mount the battery charger on a C25. Any suggestions/advice?
Part ID on Hunter 260 Steve Gross at 4:10pm 06.16.20 Smaller Boats 8/679 I have a question about a couple of blocks on the deck on the port side of the hatch. In the manual
Lower rudder bearings HD74 at 4:05pm 06.16.20 Big Boats 3/637 Yesterday when sailing my 1999 hunter 340 I noticed a sound which seemed to be coming from the rudde
Furling Genoa - ownres manual says 'not designed for reefing' Unremarcable at 3:26pm 06.16.20 Day Sailers 9/2276 Finally got a copy of the owners manual for an o'day 222. It says that the furling system for the Ge
Fitting jacklines with a pop top srimes at 3:24pm 06.16.20 Ask All Sailors 24/2158 Any advise on mounting jacklines on a boat with a pop top?I want them inboard as much as possible to
Lehr outboard fred1diver at 2:11pm 06.16.20 Ask All Sailors 2/845

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E-80 shemandr at 6:55pm 11.20.23 So I've waited a while to see if there have been better answers. I think that the time and date co
Funny Friday!!! (1) Kermit at 5:54pm 11.20.23 221541
Funny Friday!!! (1) Kermit at 5:53pm 11.20.23 221540
Trolling Motor as Auxiliary lacoursmarc at 5:22pm 11.20.23 Afraid I no longer have that boat. As a trailer sailor, I used it on a small lake and in anchorages
Which are the best good old daysailers? jimshipsky at 5:07pm 11.20.23 I'm adding the Rhodes to my list. Lots of sailors love them. Lots of clubs have fleets. That's gotta
Does anyone recognise this windlass? Terry Cox at 5:01pm 11.20.23 The horizontal Maxwell windlass on our boat was made in Australia, but looks nothing like the PO's v
Boom eye - What is this called? Apex at 4:54pm 11.20.23 looks custom???, why not move against the boos with eye straps?
Which are the best good old daysailers? shemandr at 4:44pm 11.20.23 Rhodes 19 with a keel? I don't know if it's self bailing or not, but I don't think the Flying Scot
So, I pulled the trigger on an "X2Power" lithium battery. Rick Webb at 4:42pm 11.20.23 I can pull the gun and flares out as easy as pulling a letter out of an envelope. Good to hear.
Does anyone recognise this windlass? heritage at 4:34pm 11.20.23 Try posting on the Cruisers Forum. They have a large number of Australian members.
cleaning the fabric covers of cushions ggrizzard at 3:35pm 11.20.23 I used the local Stanley Steamer affiliate. All clean, no smell, no problem with the foam 'innards
Which are the best good old daysailers? jimshipsky at 2:51pm 11.20.23 Dave, I just shot him an e-mail. That July end date is long gone, but I gave it a shot anyway. Defin
Which are the best good old daysailers? dlochner at 2:20pm 11.20.23 Here's one in the right price range and it is more or less in your neck of the woods. https://fssa.
Which are the best good old daysailers? jimshipsky at 1:48pm 11.20.23 Thanks Dave. I agree. I raced on Scots and they perfectly fit the bill. Unfortunately they remain po
Which are the best good old daysailers? dlochner at 1:43pm 11.20.23 For simplicity and fun to sail, consider a Flying Scot. Older ones were built in the 1970s and they
Need advice re: odor fighting and an abandoned macerator pump chriscampbell at 11:57am 11.20.23 It should be, but you may have some residual odor in the places those hoses passed through to deal
315 Backstay Adjuster Stu Jackson at 11:44am 11.20.23 in-mast furling sail? I use the vang and the outhaul religiously, and appreciate the ability to fur
Another Solar Panel Question. . . Stu Jackson at 11:36am 11.20.23 I calculated that my power consumption will be around 4 amps for only a few hours a week You need
Need advice re: odor fighting and an abandoned macerator pump Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:32am 11.20.23 Hopefully the worst is behind me. Cross your fingers. It should be, but you may have some residual
315 Backstay Adjuster Richard19068 at 11:24am 11.20.23 No masthead rig is designed to be bent. Not to hijack this thread but I think that is an overgen

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