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folding prop cause vibration and stuffing box leak dave at 4:09am 10.28.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1790 I purchased an 1981 O'Day 28 a few months ago and it came with a folding propeller. When shifing in
Sailed to catalina Chris Jensen at 3:52am 10.28.04 Smaller Boats 0/637 I justed wanted to share a great experience for anyone who might have the same opportunity. We saile
Still back filling Harry at 3:41am 10.28.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1156 Peggie, I took your advice and checked the air vent for the head waste tank. When I disconnected the
Best way to replace a centerboard cable on a 26s Mike at 1:40am 10.28.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1021 I have to change the fraying cable on my centerboard and need advice on how to do it. I don't think
Wind Vane Steering David Williams at 12:33am 10.28.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/3537 I was curious if anyone had constructed a simple wind-vane steering system for a Catalina 22. I hav
length of steering cable Mac 26X 2996 mart15365 at 12:27am 10.28.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/942 Can anyone tell me the length of a Mac 26X (1996) steering cable so I can buy a replacement? My boat
Binocular Advice Ken at 11:30pm 10.27.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1651 I need a pair for lake sailing and coastal cruising.What's good and what's bad?What size field/power
Spinnaker, cruising spinnaker and 150 genoa Dave M26D at 11:21pm 10.27.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/794 I have all three. The genny is on a furler. I tack my cruiser to the bow pulpit and my symmetric t
Wood vs Fiberglass agolden at 11:15pm 10.27.04 Ask All Sailors 7/3301 We'll I think I have reached a point in my sailing life that has me thinking of moving to a trawler.
Should I Haul My Boat For Winter? Joe Mullee at 11:04pm 10.27.04 Ask All Sailors 12/1340 This will be the fourth winter I've owned my boat, a 1983 Hunter 34. I had it hauled and blocked the
Winter Frame Rob at 10:57pm 10.27.04 Ask All Sailors 22/2051 I read a post a few weeks ago about building a winter frame but now I cant find it...Ive also searc
Winch Switch Location Dave Sharp at 10:56pm 10.27.04 Big Boats 4/825 I am converting the self-tailer hailyard winch on our 376 to electric. I'd like feedback on the pos
Hinge replacement for anchor locker Jim May at 10:49pm 10.27.04 Day Sailers 1/1401 The two anchor locker hinges on my 1982 25'Oday are in need of replacement.I am not finding anythin
refinishing sole; teak and holly Jeff at 10:49pm 10.27.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1022 im looking into refinishing the sole of my hunter 31 , I think it is teak and holly , does anyone ha
Soundproofing generator Mark7500 at 10:09pm 10.27.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/942 I recently had a Panda generator installed in the aft lazarette of our Catalina 400. While I'm very
Winterizing water system - compressor? Derek Rowell at 9:33pm 10.27.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1165 After all these years of using "pink stuff" to winterize the water system, I'm thinking about using
Fuel Guage amir at 2:55pm 10.27.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/988 Fuel gauge on my H336 is not working. Not sure whether the sensor is the problem or the gauge or th
Any suggestions for a Knotmeter/Speedometer Marty26D at 2:08pm 10.27.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1140 Does anyone out there have a suggestion for a Knotmeter / Speedometer for a 26D ??Where is the best
What type of wire???? Mark at 12:37pm 10.27.04 Smaller Boats 5/746 Is the rigging on a 260. 302 1 X 19 ?"OR"Is the rigging on a 260. 316 1 X 19 ?
PEARSON SHOAL KEEL 1986 BFBF331 at 12:26pm 10.27.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1052 i HAVE PURCHASED A 1986 PEARSON 28 SHOAL KEEL. IS THE KEEL CAST IRON OR LEAD

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Any reason to wrap mixing elbow ... thinwater at 2:08pm 12.03.20 Insulation also reduces corrosion. It seems to be related to both condensation and heat flux, and th
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? shemandr at 1:55pm 12.03.20 It's complicated - I guess. The Cup is coming up quickly. I didn't realize ...
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? Hunter216 at 1:34pm 12.03.20 A little bit of info here https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2019/08/28/on-trimming-the-ac75s-twin-
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? shemandr at 1:24pm 12.03.20 So the double luff sail ends up looking like a wing really looks? I'm not clear on whether they de
Questions for 26S owners stickinthemud57 at 1:17pm 12.03.20 We purchased a Mac 26S at the end of August of this year and I love it. Hard to imagine a boat bette
P42 Bimini/Dodger Upgrade to Solar DArcy at 1:01pm 12.03.20 Holey cow that's a lot of power :yikes: I am happy with my tiny little 250W of solar panels :) Looks
C310 main sheet to helm position? Grip at 12:56pm 12.03.20
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? DArcy at 12:43pm 12.03.20 It sounds like you are asking about the twin-skin mains on the AC75. I really don't know much about
C310 main sheet to helm position? Stu Jackson at 12:28pm 12.03.20
Adding shore power? Stu Jackson at 12:23pm 12.03.20 BOOKS Every so often folks ask: "What book should I buy to learn electrical stuff about my boat?"
Minuet Seaswood at 11:10am 12.03.20 Thanks Sailboat guide had information & the forum was what I was looking for thnx. now to find a mo
C310 main sheet to helm position? Grip at 11:09am 12.03.20 Currently have a C30, and I also resort to using the AP and climb over everyone to get to the main s
C310 main sheet to helm position? Tom J at 10:29am 12.03.20 Is your Catalina a C310? If so, it is difficult to bring the mainsheet to the helm, since the sheet
P42 Bimini/Dodger Upgrade to Solar (3) HandsOnTech at 10:20am 12.03.20 Here is the almost final version. The only thing left to do is shorten the fwd/aft length of the fra
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? markwbird at 10:20am 12.03.20 It's not really a double mainsail so much as a rigid wing with a joint to allow it to fold. It is a
Hatch size SV At Last at 9:57am 12.03.20 I am not at the boat to measure, but I recently purchased a new replacement screen from Catalina Dir

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