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Sealant for aluminum fuel tank ian19147 at 6:51am 11.11.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1137 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 4/1175 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 1/1919 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 3/1465 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 3/1084 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 1/852 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 16/1909 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 4/1325 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 3/1285 What is the longest or most distant voyage you've ever taken on a Catalina 27? We sail ours (#369
1978 Catalina 30 owners manual Steve at 10:03pm 11.10.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/6105 Does anyone know where I can obtain a copy of the manuals fora 1978 30'? Thanks in advance.
Swing Keel Specs Jeff Conley at 9:38pm 11.10.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/956 I have a 81 Catalina 22 that i am restoring and it is missing the swing keel. A friend of mine has
Hunter 27 Rudder Post Stephen OBrien at 9:22pm 11.10.04 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1471 Can somebody tell me if there is there any maintenance required on the rudder post of my boat? Lubri
Rudder removal and repair Don3086 at 7:20pm 11.10.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1109 Does anyone know the procedure of removing the rudder on a 1982 Hunter 27? I have a obvious blister
tachometer ken at 2:20pm 11.10.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/879 My tachometer quit working suddenly. I have a 2GMF and am wondering if anyone has done any troubles
Beached Boat Dale Wilkins at 1:39pm 11.10.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/956 I went out for a sail tonight, and had light winds with some clouds reflecting the city lights so a
dagger board leak Dan Nolan at 12:40pm 11.10.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1205 I have recently purchased a 26D Have noticed slight damage to the dagger board compartment(stress c
Folding and feathering props mike at 12:13pm 11.10.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1178 Gori, Maxprop, Auto prop, Martec. I would like to here about experiances with each.Reliability? ma
8 HP Yanmar Overloading Howard at 11:59am 11.10.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/965 I have a 1978 H-27 with an 8hp Yanmar. Over the past few years I've noticed a loss of power. The e
Mast Inspection Port John Gunn at 9:31am 11.10.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1031 I'm looking for a cover for a mast inspection port 5" ID. Anyone know of a source?I've tried a web
Dinghy Motor Davit John Gunn at 9:13am 11.10.04 Catalina 30 1/1476 I have seen a dinghy motor davit that attaches to the radar mast and is supported by a small block a

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C310 Pedestal guard and new prop question KZW at 6:53am 02.13.21 The shaft is one inch diameter, tapered. Contact potential prop manufacturers with engine make, mode
Possible new 26.5 owner Orbweaver at 6:52am 02.13.21 nice looking boat Bill! it looks like the back stays go through the bimini? I might have to see abou
G10 Material for Mast Step Blitz at 6:44am 02.13.21 illusion - nice metal work, is that aluminum again? jibes - if I was to cut off the mast, it was fo
G10 Material for Mast Step Skipper at 6:37am 02.13.21
Covid-19 Vaccination RoyS at 6:30am 02.13.21 Here we have seven good pages of discussion concerning the Covid Vaccines. Social Media organization
Max Horsepower Rating 20 ft sailboat Joe Blizzard at 6:20am 02.13.21 The reason I recommended a 6HP engine over a 4HP is that for most manufacturers 4,5 and 6 HP are th
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless dlochner at 6:18am 02.13.21 Perhaps with recent changes in Washington this decision will be reviewed. GPS clocks run many system
Finding Cabin Lights Electrical Short RoyS at 5:51am 02.13.21 In general, short circuits immediately trip a breaker and overloads trip a breaker after some time h
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!) RoyS at 5:47am 02.13.21 Chemical resistant foam rollers are available and work well.
Managing the Mal de Mer? RoyS at 5:45am 02.13.21 Looked on Amazon for Bonine pills in large quantities. Generic brands are available at $4 to $8 for
Covid-19 Vaccination sailme88 at 5:07am 02.13.21 Can't wait for the fun... Had the 2 shot shingles vaccine ( end of October/middle of January) Never
PLB recommendations dlochner at 4:36am 02.13.21 The AIS MOB is the biggest change in MOB to come along in my lifetime. In your relatively busy wate
Covid-19 Vaccination shemandr at 4:32am 02.13.21 Daveinet, have you had the antibody test? It is not 100% accurate but it may help drive the decisio
Saw this odd duck... Will Gilmore at 4:15am 02.13.21 I have since acquired a West Wight Potter 19 for sailing so not to completely go to the dark side.
G10 Material for Mast Step jibes138 at 4:01am 02.13.21 G10 in terms of resistance to wear from the vibration will be better than aluminum. G10 is really ha
G10 Material for Mast Step (3) illusion1024 at 3:01am 02.13.21 Although I did not considering using G10 to directly support the mast, I have used G10 to create a r
Hunter 34, or C and C 34? Josh Barbour at 1:28am 02.13.21 Two boats, two style, two different concepts, two ways of looking at sailing. My choice was based
Keel spacer replacement weekendrken at 12:39am 02.13.21
Spreader boots Drinky Crow at 9:40pm 02.12.21 But they're smooth, and rounded.
Prada Cup Finals Davidasailor26 at 8:54pm 02.12.21 Anyone see anything for Ineos to build on to make up for being down 0-2? Seems they're never faster,

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