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Tell tales for a furling main V at 2:09am 08.21.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1554 We have a new Catalina 350 with a furling main (mast, not boom). We have spent the summer getting c
"Capsize screen"? Jim Dort at 1:48am 08.21.04 Big Boats 6/3914 The specs for the Hunter 420 include a "capsize screen" of 2.03. Assuming it has to do with the cap
O'Day 19 mainsheet rigging LeRoy Horn at 1:39am 08.21.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/3263 Do not like the mainsheet rigging on O'Day 19. It is on backstay behind tiller and difficult to adj
Foul smell on deck Toni23624 at 1:21am 08.21.04 Big Boats 10/1132 We recently pumped out our full holding tank.Then flushed some marine freshener with water through
where to find specs Clint Hansen at 12:34am 08.21.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1193 I have been looking at different sailboats to buy. I need a site/sites that gives me specs on the od
All chain anchor rode - how long? Derek Rowell at 12:00am 08.21.04 Ask All Sailors 15/1905 I'm moving to Plan B on my windlass installation. The original plan was to have 200 ft of rope and
hull stripe for Vision 32 Matt Evans at 11:07pm 08.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/683 Can anyone tell me where I can find a replacement for the blue stripe on the side of the hull of my
rusted exhaust manifold stan at 8:14pm 08.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1153 The exhaust reciently rusted off the manifold of my catalina 30 at the flange on the manifold. I hav
Rate the following boats-I need your advice Tim at 4:39pm 08.20.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1221 Which sail boat would you buy first, given that all of them are in similar condition, 40 feet or so
Stopping the wiring from banging the mast at nigh OSU Lacrosse at 3:31pm 08.20.04 Smaller Boats 0/769 When anchoring, you can never avoid the sound of the (internal) electrical lines running form the to
Documentation search kingprawn at 2:34pm 08.20.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/747 Does anyone have any documentation for a Hunter 22? I just purchased a 1981 H22, and the only owner
Transom Trim sealant John S at 2:31pm 08.20.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/910 Have you ever looked at that piece of trim around the outboard mount on the transom? Have you ever l
outboard motor weight tommyg at 2:22pm 08.20.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/841 I have an '89 Catalina 22 with a standard outboard bracket on the port side of the transom. I am co
bolt rope chillers at 2:11pm 08.20.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/953 i am thinking on buying a sail on e-bay he says that it has no hanks but bolt rope for the main?what
mains'l slugs sailorfoot at 1:34pm 08.20.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/815 Is there a device that I can buy (or make) that will prevent the mains'l slugs from falling out thro
Try instant quote Jim at 11:47am 08.20.04 Big Boats 0/786 via doyle sails or air force sails. The boat selection should give you the measurements. Worth a t
Has anyone ever replaced a Yanmar fuel pump with a pethia at 11:38am 08.20.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1798 generic auto electric fuel pump? I have an SB8 Yanmar single lunger. If you have used an electric
RADAR ARCH K at 10:02am 08.20.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1213 Anyone built their own radar arch?
Autopilot Jack Spencer at 9:53am 08.20.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1153 I want to add an autopilot to my 23. So far, I have been only able to find the Raymarine ST1000 and
Holding tank questions davidm at 9:29am 08.20.04 Ask All Sailors 1/966 I want to install one large holding tank on my O'Day 37 to replace the two 15 gallon units attached

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Refinishing Tiller Handle kloudie1 at 7:09am 11.16.20 For the longest lasting shine, Cetol probably is best, and easy to maintain.. Some folks don't like
Unknown Bristol Herreschoff? A6C5O7 at 7:09am 11.16.20 Yah i totally agree. Ive been watching this ad for the last 8 months and it was originally 15k. Thro
Hot restarts Scott T-Bird at 7:04am 11.16.20 I think I found the issue. A multi pin connector for the wiring harness had some corrosion inside.
Unknown Bristol Herreschoff? shemandr at 7:02am 11.16.20 The photo of the ad shows most of the refitting was done in 2000. I would hardly call that current.
Coupling back on prop shaft sesmith at 6:58am 11.16.20 Definitely read the Mainesail article mentioned above. Now is the time to pull the shaft and have a
Coupling back on prop shaft dmax at 6:54am 11.16.20 The split coupling may be a good option. Did you have any alignment issues with the split coupling
rust remove from swim ladder capta at 6:48am 11.16.20 What keeps all those shiny white cruise ships from looking like rusty hulks between paint jobs is ph
Potagannissing Bay john6206 at 6:41am 11.16.20 The border not being open is definitely sad, but this won't last forever. I will eat poutine again s
First Sailboat Kings Gambit at 6:35am 11.16.20 Yes, quite definitely. A cruising sailboat is a very large commitment. Typically, the bigger the boa
rust remove from swim ladder (1) Justin_NSA at 6:16am 11.16.20 You might take at least one step off of the ladder and see how bad the rust is under it, The lowest
Propane heater Ward H at 6:12am 11.16.20 Feb of 18 @jssailem and @Ward H went sailing with me on a winter cruise.. much colder than expected
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why Capt Guido at 6:11am 11.16.20 Make certain the sailmaker or you measure the mainsail roach. The first mainsail replacement on my
Coupling back on prop shaft Justin_NSA at 6:05am 11.16.20 I had a difficult time finding a machine shop to fit and face my new coupling to my shaft. We are la
rust remove from swim ladder jssailem at 5:59am 11.16.20 A buffing wheel and some stainless steel buffing compound of varying fineness will get most of the t
First Sailboat Scott T-Bird at 5:52am 11.16.20 What is it that you like about the boats that get your attention? What do you know about what you d
First Sailboat Kings Gambit at 5:51am 11.16.20 My Wife will be my crew :) Sounds nice. A 37 to 38-ft boat is a comfortable size for a cruising co
Engine Controls RoyS at 5:51am 11.16.20 Does it have an engine?
I need a starter for an OMC Zephyr 1982 a sail drive on a 1982 S-2 SailingLoto at 5:47am 11.16.20 i will dig through my old omc outboard stash and see what i have. i should have a few old 2cyl evi
Mac 26s wiring questions... (1) George_NJ at 5:45am 11.16.20 I rewired & replumbed my 1990 26S, adding solar & hot and cold water to the galley sink & outside sh
Full cockpit enclosure - leaking through traveler control lines Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi at 5:44am 11.16.20 I caulked a small circle around mine with clear silicone stopping short of the traveler. Stops most

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