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Looking for a Cradle or Dimensions Karl King at 9:05pm 10.18.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1170 I am looking to for dimensions for a cradle to fit a 1969 CAL 30 sail boat. I would apprieciate any
Cal 25 parts Alan Cairns at 5:15pm 10.18.04 Ask All Sailors 3/2056 1967 Cal25 Parts AvailableBoat ran aground and the wave action resulted in extensive damage to the
Catalina Smile Repair Rick D at 3:15pm 10.18.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/2359
More on Roller Furling Woody at 2:05pm 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/795 Hate to sound stupid, but I don't know much reguarding installing a roller furling system on my Hunt
cockpit table hole Nelson Brinckerhoff at 12:47pm 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/896 I noticed I had some leakage from the ceiling over the aft berth under the cockpit. I took off ceil
leave the boat in the water over the winter? curt brungardt at 12:29pm 10.18.04 Smaller Boats 5/806 I am looking for advise about leaving my boat (81 hunter 22') in the water over the winter months. W
Teak seats in cockpit Bruce Sabine at 12:26pm 10.18.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1476 Because of leaks through the cockpit seats and becouse the teak and surrounding sealant just plain l
Bow rail attachment mojo16700 at 11:29am 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/885 I have a 1987 Hunter 28.5. One of the four bolts that connect the S.S. bow rail through the gunnel
how to strengthen the transom Dave b at 11:08am 10.18.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/2954 I want to strengthen the transom for additional support for a 15hp 4 stroke outboard. It is mounted
Name and such Michael7968 at 10:33am 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/996 I thought I remembered something like this before, but I can't find it in the archives.I want to f
scratches on salon table and nav table James Hill at 10:09am 10.18.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1387 i am just wrapping up my first season on a 2004 b331. I reccently notices there are quite a few scr
Traveler car Tom H31 at 9:59am 10.18.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1126 1986 H31, with Rutgerson mainsheet traveler - cam cleats at each end of track are pretty well worn o
Reluctant but willing Stuart at 9:54am 10.18.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/897 I have a number of small chips and cracks in the gelcoat of my 1998 beneteau and have been reading v
Licensing Bing13178 at 9:53am 10.18.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1672 In the U.S. do you have to have a licence to sail your boat?In Queensland Australia legislation ha
Winterizing Randall at 9:47am 10.18.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/1827 I'm faced with some winterizing decisions for my 36 foot sailboat and would lke a little advice. Th
Yanmar 3YM30 JohnEh at 8:59am 10.18.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/1472 I have now determined that the Yanmar engine operation manual recommends an initial 50 hour maintena
Racor Spin ON filter Paul (Affinity C320) at 8:53am 10.18.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1005 I have never changed a Racor Spin on fuel filter. There are three screw like things on top. One is
C-270-perkins 18HP fuel filter Ken at 7:54am 10.18.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1121 My 94 C-270 did not have the Perkins engine manual with it. Will be changing the oil/filter and spin
Rinsing a holding tank Ben Stavis at 6:39am 10.18.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/2133 Hi Peggy,Due to more and more no discharge zones, I'm replacing a LectraSan with a Vacuflush syste
2005 Columbia Calendar Captn pauley at 6:29am 10.18.04 Columbia 1/1345 Each year i do a Columbia calendar. You can see last year's at www.captnpauley.com. Theyb are then d

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Requesting some positive vibes and thoughts... kappykaplan at 10:04am 02.07.21 My money is on you getting a check for $9300 in the near future. That's a positive vibe! :beer:
Need some offbeat advice DJ Ambrose at 10:00am 02.07.21 SEE, that's why I love this forum! Things like renting a saw, buying an inexpensive electric metal c
Requesting some positive vibes and thoughts... dLj at 9:57am 02.07.21 The IRS has a statue of limitations of 7 years. So they aren't going to get you for whatever you did
Need some offbeat advice dLj at 9:51am 02.07.21 Can you simply ask the marina if they want it for free? dj
Beneteau F42 Traveller Removal Drewskie at 9:45am 02.07.21 Thanks CYQK. Do you have any pictures? Was the teak base fastened/glued to the deck (other than with
Switching an inboard for an outboard Kings Gambit at 9:40am 02.07.21 I don't have any experience with these but I suspect over the next decade or so electric saildrives
40 CC questions RenatoM at 9:38am 02.07.21 That looks like an Yanmar 4JH3E. They are rated at 44Hp.
Need some offbeat advice SFS at 9:37am 02.07.21 If you are going to take it to the recycler, check with them to get pricing on 6063 extruded aluminu
1974 Catalina 27 toilet removal tips tricks ? Ralph Johnstone at 9:34am 02.07.21 Tank full of shit you can't empty and flush out is more important than the paint behind the head.
Need some offbeat advice Leeward Rail at 9:20am 02.07.21 Many scrappers will pay you and pick it up. You wont get as much money but it is simpler. I would s
Need some offbeat advice Rick Webb at 9:16am 02.07.21 Looked quick on Harbor Freight This might be easier to do it with if you don't already have a saw f
Need some offbeat advice Rick Webb at 9:09am 02.07.21 Circular saw and a blade you don't much care about, of course safety glasses and I'd cut it in third
Need some offbeat advice dlochner at 9:09am 02.07.21 Ask around. Sometimes folks will use masts for flag poles or Gin Poles. Maybe a Craigs List or FB Ma
Need some offbeat advice capta at 9:07am 02.07.21 Rent a sawzall for a day if you must cut it up. Otherwise offer it on Craig's List as a free haul it
Switching an inboard for an outboard Kings Gambit at 9:06am 02.07.21
Rusty Keel Bolts Whatfiero1 at 8:57am 02.07.21 You know existing bolts have a 10x safety factor so unless nut or especially bolt was 50% eroded it
Need some offbeat advice jon hansen at 8:55am 02.07.21 sell it, then buy more tools
lifepo4 battery installation Beneteau 373 sail sfbay at 8:46am 02.07.21 Welcome to the forum!! I will defer to the forum on whether your batteries get too hot under power.
Switching an inboard for an outboard LeeandRick at 8:29am 02.07.21 The only reason I would not go outboard on your boat, on Lake Coeur d'Alene you would ugly up the st
1974 Catalina 27 toilet removal tips tricks ? Calif. Ted at 8:06am 02.07.21

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