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Ranger 33 strut dee at 5:16am 02.14.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1246 Does anyone know of a company that has the mold to make a std ranger 33 strut? Mine is in need of r
San Pedro to San Diego Boatyard recommendations Jim at 4:55am 02.14.05 Ask All Sailors 4/3457 It has come time to bite the bullet and actually find out what my hull looks like (blistered or not)
Repairing Fenders Richard Bryer at 3:45am 02.14.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1107 Has anyone had any success repairing fenders? I have one with a small hole- looks like somthing shar
Can you take off the emergincy tiller cap from the Chip Willis at 3:45am 02.14.05 Catalina 30 7/2187 rudder post without the rudder falling out of the boat? The top of my rudder is leaking water into t
Battery smell Freddy at 3:37am 02.14.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1290 While docked and plugged into electricity (battery charger ON) everything works fine but there is qu
cutter staysail trim Debra B at 3:35am 02.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1648 My staysail is self-tending on a boom with a traveler track and adjustable stops (no control lines).
Chemical for finding cracks in standing rigging sailingdude at 3:04am 02.14.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1538 I have seen two different references to a chemical that you can spray on the standing rigging hardwa
Single point main Kevin13821 at 2:46am 02.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/1042 How do you effectively control your boom without a traveller?Thank youKevin
How to measure your boats best points of sail Mike16388 at 2:22am 02.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1163 Don, My boat manufacturer, Beneteau, doesn't seem to have done polars on my model (393) and I won
Hunter 25.5 forestay length (pin to pin)??? BobKat at 2:21am 02.14.05 Smaller Boats 7/1320 I'm looking to have my genoa cut from hank on type to roller furling. I need the length of the fores
Keel Material 340 345 35s5 350 351 John Nantz at 2:17am 02.14.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1655 Does anybody know what the keel is made of for these models? Is it lead for all of them?Also, anot
outboard prop info Norton at 1:43am 02.14.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/947 I need info on what prop to use on a 6hp evinrude fisherman for use with a sailboat. I am having tr
Tampa/Clearwater, FL Area Sailing Lee at 12:54am 02.14.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1627 My wife and I are considering our retirement places, and Tampa area comes to mind first. We are inte
Running water- this one is probably stupid Torsten at 12:02am 02.14.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/851 Hi again, as said before we learn as we go along. Here is what happened: The water tanks had antifre
Deck Light/Spreader Light Cat alina 30 Torsten at 11:55pm 02.13.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1043 Hi all , we just bought a 1985 Catalina 30 and we learn as we go along. Survey showed most things wo
9.6 Richard at 11:18pm 02.13.05 Columbia 1/1767 Greetings!Still looking to move up! We now have our eye on a 1976 Columbia 9.6. I'd love to get
Installing tracks for the genoa John at 11:09pm 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/957 I was wondering if anyone had any insight on where to install tracks for the genoa. I think that 2'
Removing the Prop for Inspection Paul Akers at 10:51pm 02.13.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1349 I'm removing my prop to inspect the key. I have a very small bit of slack (about 1/8" to 1/16") in
Hunter Cherub 27 salon/cabin study Jim at 10:21pm 02.13.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/1490 I am curious to see how other 27 owners have maintained or refitted their cabins, added otions, cabi
making a new life line carl at 9:41pm 02.13.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1226 the vinyl covered lines through the deck stantions, i believe they are called life lines. has anyon

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Failed hour meter on Bavaria 41,2004 jssailem at 6:39pm 02.20.21 Have you looked closely at the gauge? Its there a name or model number on the back. Bravaria builds
First 30 deck light JoeWhite at 5:55pm 02.20.21 Go to this link for answers Sail La Vie \| 1999 Catalina 36 MK II Haro
Prop choice quadrille38 at 5:55pm 02.20.21 Welcome to the forum!! You came to the right place as you will get plenty of recommendations here.
"Three Bells in the Forenoon Watch" Terry Cox at 5:47pm 02.20.21 Thank you all. Actually these old clocks are pretty easy to work on. Everything comes out the front.
TV problem Deleted member 117556 at 5:44pm 02.20.21 Curious how the original post states a 24" tv in a Catalina 310. Would like to see a picture of that
Prop choice Davidasailor26 at 5:42pm 02.20.21 I am trying to decide between a MaxProp or an AutoStream prop for my 41 Hunter DS with a 54hp Yanma
Failed hour meter on Bavaria 41,2004 boaterbob at 5:40pm 02.20.21 Appreciate response! Hour meter is dark but RPMs show on analog meter fine. Located in cockpit in Ba
Prop choice sail sfbay at 5:33pm 02.20.21 Welcome to the forum!! You came to the right place as you will get plenty of recommendations here.
First 30 deck light sail sfbay at 5:30pm 02.20.21 Agree with Ron20424...... I maintain a log of every boat equipment item, light, bulb, etc. manufactu
Mid Winter Cruise Terry Cox at 5:27pm 02.20.21 Ditto this winter. Did spend some time on the boat, but never left the slip; mostly puttering. Also
Prada Cup Finals Davidasailor26 at 5:26pm 02.20.21 Starboard/leeward boat wins. They tried to come up but couldn't, I'd be pulling the flag too. Luna
"Three Bells in the Forenoon Watch" Kings Gambit at 5:16pm 02.20.21 Inherited my Dad's Seth Thomas eight day ships clock many years ago. Grew up with it mounted on our
Are you ready for the wind to pick up. DaveJ at 5:13pm 02.20.21 Caca, when you put on your brown pants! I've been there, start engine, reef or drop sails, tighten p
Are you ready for the wind to pick up. Stu Jackson at 5:12pm 02.20.21 not returned to their heavy weather secure spots. Good point, John. Since I singlehand and am prof
Bottom Paint Sanding thinwater at 5:04pm 02.20.21 a. There are HEPA bags for practically every vacuum. b. If you use a dust collection bucket or dust
Found a 2003 C310 Hayden Watson at 5:02pm 02.20.21 7/8" is what my M25XP took. Replaced it last summer.
First 30 deck light Ron20324 at 4:42pm 02.20.21 Suggest climbing the mast and removing the failed bulb. And write the number in a book along with
What Color is Your Holding Tank? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 4:38pm 02.20.21 It can be, but it may mean you need to drill another hole in your boat if the original sanitation de
TV problem Justin_NSA at 4:24pm 02.20.21 Does it need to be a 12v TV? This smart TV has all ports you'll need. If the streaming apps aren't e
Origo 6000 stove advice Ron20324 at 4:11pm 02.20.21 Alcohol is a very safe fuel - after all, we have bottles of vodka and rum on the boat, right? 151

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