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Ballast tank leakage Dave Spindler at 4:55pm 11.11.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/835 I find that when the boat heels over, water accumulates in both the port and starboard bilges. I'm
Hunter 34 holding tank removed Ed at 1:47pm 11.11.04 Big Boats 7/2002 I am in negotiations for purchasing a Hunter 34. I'd like all of the info I can get on this model b
What do you know about Penetrol Rick Evans at 11:37am 11.11.04 Ask All Sailors 7/4544 I just bought a 30 year old classic plastic Com Pac. Having sat in the sun for most of those years,
Which trailer for 1977 C 22 Ed at 11:04am 11.11.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/993 I just purchased a C22 and must pick it up about 700 miles away. The boat has no trailer so I need t
I'm nervous about the mast front stay,should I be? crick at 11:02am 11.11.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1056 I recently bought a 26X with a roller furler. Is the front stay all that keeps the mast up?I wonde
Ryobi Drill Battery Robert at 10:55am 11.11.04 Ask All Sailors 14/1358 My second best tool on the boat for that Sat afternoon work project is my portable drill - a Ryobi 1
Hand Rails for Deck on H26 HOLDFAST at 10:39am 11.11.04 Smaller Boats 0/741 I am not quite as agile as I once was, I need to install hand rails about 12 in high next to the sli
Pricing help jdamann at 10:25am 11.11.04 Big Boats 7/1060 I am shopping for a C350. I have talked to several dealers and can't seem to zero in on accurate pr
The vented loop question jcherubini at 9:58am 11.11.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1165 Peggie, I know you have gone over this a hundred times but I recently changed my mind about using a
Makers of Marine Stoves Bad Obsession at 8:40am 11.11.04 Smaller Boats 5/715 I have to replace my stove in my Hunter 22. It is by Kenyon and I am sure that they don't make this
want a windlass larry at 7:15am 11.11.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/913 I'm a new owner of a 1988 30'tall rig Catalina Sailboat. Some Catalinas had a windlass installed by
Sealant for aluminum fuel tank ian19147 at 6:51am 11.11.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1038 I need to re-install the 12"x12" aluminum access lid to my aluminum diesel fuel tank.What sealant/c
1976 Hunter fuel tanks Bob at 6:02am 11.11.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1080 Our new old boat was delivered to today and I spent most of the day taking all the junk out of it, a
Mast Crutch Raghauler at 5:06am 11.11.04 Trailer Sailors 1/1723 Hello Fellow Sailers,I recently purchased a Catalina 14.2 and would like to make or purchase a mas
Replacement of Lines Rick at 3:12am 11.11.04 Catalina 30 3/1238 I am looking to get a handle on what it would cost to replace the lines on my boat, where is the bes
C30 Tabernacle Gaspare at 3:10am 11.11.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1016 Does anyone own a C30 with a tabernacle? If so please respond. I am trying to get some info.Thanks
base 27? russ at 2:31am 11.11.04 Smaller Boats 1/821 I heard the price of $60,000 - $68,000 for the cruising model of the 2005 h27 any idea of what a str
Rudder - Making it stay down Tom Grass at 2:01am 11.11.04 Smaller Boats 16/1677 In my previous post I alluded to the broaching problem I had in a recent race in very high winds (gu
Dink Search Jonathan at 1:08am 11.11.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1269 Looking forward to this Spring (already!), I hope to put my boat in the water for the first time sin
What's your longest, most distant voyage on a C27? Paul4360 at 11:50pm 11.10.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1204 What is the longest or most distant voyage you've ever taken on a Catalina 27? We sail ours (#369

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TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] (1) JamesG161 at 6:09am 08.23.20
ODay 40 Blocking / Cradle Plan shemandr at 5:49am 08.23.20 I built one for my Mark 25 keelboat. When I assembled it at the yard one of the workers asked me ho
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] Rick Webb at 5:47am 08.23.20 This is interesting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fujiwhara_effect
PULL THE BOAT OR NOT Justin_NSA at 5:46am 08.23.20 We're in Destin on vacation. The crew of the schooner we went out on last night is bringing it into
PULL THE BOAT OR NOT Rick Webb at 5:36am 08.23.20 This Answers That https://www.wlox.com/2020/08/22/city-biloxi-recommend-boaters-move-vessels
Boat Preparations for Storms Sailm8 at 5:35am 08.23.20 Check the boats around you. Can they get to you? Have they been prepped? We had 5 boats sunk by a
Installation of Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot stm11 at 5:32am 08.23.20 Stan, I am not sure I understand exactly what you are asking. I installed the ev100 on my 1983 Hun
Boat Preparations for Storms sailme88 at 5:22am 08.23.20 Wave goodby to your Bimini or dodger if not removed. The recent tropical depression that visited
10 Day Maine Itinerary w/ a 3 year old. (3) TomY at 5:10am 08.23.20 We went all the way into Carvers Harbor looking for a supposed rental mooring referred to on AC I pu
Installation of Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot HMT2 at 5:09am 08.23.20 Stan, I am not sure I understand exactly what you are asking. I installed the ev100 on my 1983 Hun
electri/butane stove dlochner at 4:49am 08.23.20 A photo would help. Hunter may have a had a better idea and used a butane stove, however, most bui
Sail Rigging Diagrams? Pkeller at 4:43am 08.23.20 Thank you, yes I am fairly certain the bimini will have to be down while sailing, looks to be an 'at
Crimped lead to raymarine st60 speed transducer Captain Larry-DH at 4:39am 08.23.20 Those wires can be re-spliced without issue. If you have a smart phone you can prop it in front of
Do Your Maintenance! (Please) DayDreamer41 at 4:39am 08.23.20 Completing regular maintenance provides safety and security knowing the boat is ready, identifying a
Sail Rigging Diagrams? shemandr at 4:28am 08.23.20 Yeah, a long shackle or a lashing. It looks like there was a long shackle there from the scratches
Do Your Maintenance! (Please) BrianRobin at 4:13am 08.23.20 A lot of problems also come from those who pay professionals for a service that aren't provided, thi
Crimped lead to raymarine st60 speed transducer Banooma at 3:42am 08.23.20 I felt that from research I'd done, that the paddle wheel would be removed to be effectively cleaned
NYSail at 3:40am 08.23.20 So think I found my answer.... pulled the cap and inspected the rubber and also the fill neck. Cap a
Sail Rigging Diagrams? Pkeller at 3:37am 08.23.20 Thanks, I will take a look when I head down today and see what I can do. Admittedly I had assumed th
Sail Rigging Diagrams? Joe at 3:31am 08.23.20 Sail sfbay's diagram pretty much gives you all you need. 1. There are usually 2 holes in the head

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