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Morga 30/2 Schematics Bush at 11:57pm 11.23.04 Ask All Sailors 9/1904 I have just purchased a 1973 Morgan 30/2 that has been sitting since 1987. The Hull in in great shap
Fwd Hatch Rick at 11:53pm 11.23.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/861 I think I saw a replacement transparent hatch for the fwd hatch over the v-berth for the C30. I can'
Cockpit leak Rick at 11:42pm 11.23.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/711 The back of the aft buck is always wet because the water comes off the wheel and in to the steering
Hinged Head Seat Quality Time at 11:30pm 11.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/980 I noticed in the brochure for my 1992 Hunter 28 that there should be a hinged seat that can fold dow
Prop Shaft Alignment Quality Time at 11:09pm 11.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 12/1316 I just bought a 1992 H28. It has a significant vibration in the prop shaft at any RPM. While motor
Why buy a Vision 32 Scott Weiser at 9:08pm 11.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 24/7016 I have a Hunter 23.5 and am interested in moving to a 30 plus foot Hunter. I have become interested
Does anyone know who makes the Tank Monitors? Paul Aubrecht at 8:35pm 11.23.04 Big Boats 8/931 Does anyone know who makes the Tank Monitor System that came standard on the 2003 356?I am having so
GPS or Loran C Ross B. at 6:45pm 11.23.04 Ask All Sailors 19/1545 Seems everyone I know owns a gps nowadays, especially as cheap as they are. I have used them at work
what do carry for a row boat ? Bob Lantinga at 2:16pm 11.23.04 Trailer Sailors 7/1940 I am thinking of buying a MAC 26X Was wondering what do sailors who trailor thier boats have for get
About to get my 1-st Mac...:O) Mac666 at 12:38pm 11.23.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/829 Hey-All !I just found a MacGregor 22 (1978) on internet...looks like a good deal, but I really have
Preventative maintenance and how do you know? donskrin at 11:56am 11.23.04 Ask All Sailors 19/1391 Hi!I am new to sailing. I bought a Macgregor 26S in July 03. That hooked me and I bought a 1989
Navico wind instrument jr mell at 11:11am 11.23.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1276 I just recently purchased a 1978 30' Catalina from VT, definately a project boat but I love doing it
keel damage tom at 10:58am 11.23.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/648 I have purchased a centerboard model oday 25. The hull is in great condition except for the toe of t
cutlass bearing Tantallon at 9:55am 11.23.04 Bigger Boats 4/1663 I want to replace the cutlass bearing on my 31 O'day. Do you have to remove the rudder and if you do
Proper Packing NewB at 9:39am 11.23.04 Big Boats 3/725 I am trying to get "the right answer" if there is such a thing on the proper amount of drips/min. AF
columbia 28 york brown at 9:18am 11.23.04 Columbia 3/5212 I just purchased a 1968 columbia 28 and am looking for some input or pointers from other owners.
Masthead Rig Dave at 8:13am 11.23.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/970 Has anyone converted there fractional rig to a masthead rig?How did it sail afterwards, e.g. heel?
width of a C-30 Fin keel?? Jim at 8:03am 11.23.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/950 Just purchased a '85 C 30. Have not picked it up yet as there are many electrical problems to be sol
Link 10/Link 20 Gregg at 7:19am 11.23.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1127 I have 2 group 27 deep cycle batteries wired in parallel for a house bank. I do not yet have a separ
Catalina 36 cushion reupholstery or replacement GregC at 6:19am 11.23.04 Big Boats 2/1563 I recently bought a 1983 catalina 36 that needs the cushions replaced. I'm looking for suggestions a

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Oscillating Tool vs 5200 chip veres at 11:31am 12.08.20 Piano wire comes in different diameters and lengths. If you have a local music store, ask about a s
Antenna whips Ken Cross at 11:29am 12.08.20 Go for it. The radio can't read the brand name on the whip. Just for peace of mind, I'd put a VHF
paint... FastOlson at 11:27am 12.08.20 We are in the final stages of a re-fit. The plan is to spray the hull next, primer, color coats, and
paint... chip veres at 11:25am 12.08.20 I think it may depend on how much of each surface you have. After priming, I painted non-skid first
paint... Member 131497 at 11:22am 12.08.20 More questions: what surfaces? Fiberglass, wood, metal, high wear areas or just cosmetic, exposed to
paint... Member 131497 at 11:19am 12.08.20 More questions: what surfaces? Fiberglass, wood, metal, high wear areas or just cosmetic, exposed to
paint... Ken Cross at 11:17am 12.08.20 More questions: what surfaces? Fiberglass, wood, metal, high wear areas or just cosmetic, exposed to
New Boat Owner Help jssailem at 11:16am 12.08.20 It is what she wanted. A lot of family emotion associated with the boat.
Ranger 23 Bulkhead Replacement jssailem at 11:15am 12.08.20 Great start. The picture posted is of the Backing plate not the chain plate. The chain plate would
Procedure for ensuring no water in cylinders of 3YM30 before cranking? tfox2069 at 11:07am 12.08.20 If you "Leave raw water seacock closed " while you run your engine you will overheat and/or burn up
New Boat Owner Help sailormanbigd at 11:05am 12.08.20 Got a call from the owner's widow telling me the boat is gone! She was sobbing. Life is hard
Procedure for ensuring no water in cylinders of 3YM30 before cranking? Justin_NSA at 10:53am 12.08.20 If you "Leave raw water seacock closed " while you run your engine you will overheat and/or burn up
Is Catalina 309 hull cored? Stu Jackson at 10:52am 12.08.20 To the best of my knowledge only the decks are cored on all Catalina, hulls are hand laid FG. That
Winterizing in North Carolina Stu Jackson at 10:51am 12.08.20 and maybe one or two snows a year. Consider the need for heat when it snows. Cold deck with snow
Anchor Sizing and Roller Info Hunter 260 Stu Jackson at 10:33am 12.08.20 It's a bit hard to get through all the marketing BS but really like what I'm reading about the Mant
Ranger 23 Bulkhead Replacement (1) POK at 10:17am 12.08.20 Thanks everyone for the response. I have attached a photo. You can see the rotten plywood behind the
1998 333 owner's manual? BigEasy at 10:11am 12.08.20
Oscillating Tool vs 5200 LloydB at 10:07am 12.08.20 First thought is if you were to stick a bumper sticker down you would never get through it to the ge
Procedure for ensuring no water in cylinders of 3YM30 before cranking? tfox2069 at 9:50am 12.08.20 you should be able to turn it over slowly with a wrench. Make sure the fuel is OFF ( pull the cutof
Oscillating Tool vs 5200 thinwater at 9:42am 12.08.20 Marine DeBond. Really. And you MUST follow the directions.

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