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H23 swing keel Larry14199 at 11:14am 07.13.04 Smaller Boats 2/1082 I have my no brainer under Virginia registration numbers now. :)Was I ever surprised when I had a
Bow Sprit for Catalina 30 Std Rig opener at 11:08am 07.13.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/3561 I am considering adding the catalina bow sprit to my std rig Catalina 30 so that I can get improved
Better trailer for M26X o rM normo at 11:04am 07.13.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1116 Am seriously intereted in a M26M or M26X. Recently looked at a used M26X and the 6 year old trailer
standing rigging for Catalina 27 rogere at 10:18am 07.13.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1264 I am needing new standing rigging for my 27. Does anyone know of a place that sells per measured an
CO Detector question chief14326 at 10:16am 07.13.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/910 I recently installed a Xintex CO Detector and wired it directly into one of my batteries. I have a y
companionway doors BIGUMs at 9:19am 07.13.04 Smaller Boats 3/845 anyone replaced the companionway hatch boards with a set of doors? I would like to but cant for the
Where Can I Find a Mast of any kind that will work Destiny Mann at 8:40am 07.13.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/945 Help, I've got this O'Day day sailer with a broken mast. Is there any kind of mast that will w
rigging questions for boom on 18.5 jacj at 8:14am 07.13.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/937 I am asking this question of many hunter owners hoping some of the bigger boat owners may have had 1
Diesel Fuel Question Warren M at 7:46am 07.13.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1294 I've got a 1986 Hunter 28.5 with a Yanmar 2GM20F diesel. This engine uses VERY little fuel. Since
Electrical Panel evansfortune14904 at 7:03am 07.13.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/897 Can someone help me understand the electrical panel if I haven't actually seen it yet. Also, do you
Can/Should batteries be switched when motor's on? Paul4360 at 6:57am 07.13.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1102 The other day I had my Atomic 4 running while tied in the slip. I had just reconnected the exhaust a
briggs william3045 at 6:18am 07.13.04 Smaller Boats 2/790 anyone hear anything about these motors good or bad? i think my 86 nisson 5hp is about on its last l
Blue Light; special? HukilauMike at 6:16am 07.13.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1206 So I'm anchored in the harbor on July 3, enjoying a nice picnic and swim with the Admiral and the cr
Cunningham line for the 170? gball at 5:51am 07.13.04 Day Sailers 3/1298 Hi all,I'm hoping to gain better control (flattening) of the lower luff of my 170's mainsail. But
peeling paint robert19826 at 5:37am 07.13.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1126 i have a 2003 c380 #379. all of the painted surfaces are flaking off. it started in the bilge, but
Aluminum Door Hinges and Teak Cockpit Strips Terrence Brady at 5:28am 07.13.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1571 The aluminum door hinges and cockpit teak strips on our 1993 35S5 need attention. Has anyone found
tightening stays dkav at 5:27am 07.13.04 Day Sailers 2/1203 I never know how tight to make my side stays and front stay. Should they be very tight or should the
tightening stays dkav at 5:26am 07.13.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1278 I nver know how much to tighten my side stays and front stay. Should there be some give or should th
tightening stays dkav at 5:24am 07.13.04 Ask All Sailors 6/3702 I never know how tight my side stays and frone stay should be. Should it be very tight with no give
Caught in a blow jim22019 at 5:16am 07.13.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1016 Recently I was caught in a blow on the chesapeake bay this is what happenedWe were about 2 miles f

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New Furling Main Sail sail sfbay at 6:04pm 08.02.20 Just purchased polyester cruising tri-radial laminate main and head sail sewn to blue water standard
Ceramic coatings anyone? Rick D at 5:48pm 08.02.20 I am a skeptic until I talk to a body shop painter. I remember some miracle polishes decades ago tha
Ballast Cracked Problem Jim26m at 5:46pm 08.02.20 Two nice choices!
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights LazurusLong at 5:42pm 08.02.20 Solar? You'll need to run the engine to charge your battery. I can't answer your questions about
Packing nuts question dlochner at 5:38pm 08.02.20 Both nuts should be standard right hand thread. Big wrenches are necessary. One of them will probab
New sails Ward H at 5:36pm 08.02.20 That is one sharp Asym. The blue and gold colors look very regal driving SV Hadley. John's smile s
Anchorage magnet... dlochner at 5:34pm 08.02.20 Well?
Anchorage magnet... (1) jssailem at 5:25pm 08.02.20 You know there is a simple solution to establishing your comfort zone around your boat. Just start
(5) jssailem at 5:18pm 08.02.20 While not always, bow rollers should no be impossible to install. It usually needs about 4 inches of
Ballast Cracked Problem Tedd at 5:05pm 08.02.20 @Jim26m : We've really enjoyed it. But it has served its purpose (testing the waters with my wife),
Ballast Cracked Problem Jim26m at 5:02pm 08.02.20 @Jim26m : Don't think that will work with my 8 HP Tohatsu! Have you tried Premium gas?:) The S i
Ballast Cracked Problem Tedd at 4:58pm 08.02.20 @Jim26m : Don't think that will work with my 8 HP Tohatsu!
routing for transom drain 09 26M Jim26m at 4:54pm 08.02.20 The drain hose is small and plugs easily. It is tee'd to the sink drain line. Your through-hull ma
Boom Vang question Dave Groshong at 4:45pm 08.02.20 Easy to upgrade to a cam block, not that expensive, the V-jam is effective on dinghy's but a cam i
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights kappykaplan at 4:45pm 08.02.20 What charges the battery if you are under sail? Solar? You'll need to run the engine to charge yo
Boom Vang question williamtl at 4:44pm 08.02.20 We run our vang to the gene track, where do you run yours? Base of the mast to the boom. No other
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights kappykaplan at 4:43pm 08.02.20 Theoretically, they should run off the battery, right? Yes.
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights kappykaplan at 4:42pm 08.02.20 As I understand, we need the R/G forward nav lights, a top of mast, and a stern white light if unde
Ballast Cracked Problem Jim26m at 4:41pm 08.02.20 @Tedd Unquestionably. But, if the boat heels to near roundup, there will be around 3ft of head (st
porthole windows for a Balboa 24 Dave Groshong at 4:37pm 08.02.20 They are likely Gray Enterprise or Beckson brand, look for a stamp on the inside frame: https://sho

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