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tommyg at 2:22pm 08.20.04
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I have an '89 Catalina 22 with a standard outboard bracket on the port side of the transom. I am co
chillers at 2:11pm 08.20.04
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i am thinking on buying a sail on e-bay he says that it has no hanks but bolt rope for the main?what
sailorfoot at 1:34pm 08.20.04
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Is there a device that I can buy (or make) that will prevent the mains'l slugs from falling out thro
Jim at 11:47am 08.20.04
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via doyle sails or air force sails. The boat selection should give you the measurements. Worth a t
pethia at 11:38am 08.20.04
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generic auto electric fuel pump? I have an SB8 Yanmar single lunger. If you have used an electric
K at 10:02am 08.20.04
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Anyone built their own radar arch?
Jack Spencer at 9:53am 08.20.04
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I want to add an autopilot to my 23. So far, I have been only able to find the Raymarine ST1000 and
davidm at 9:29am 08.20.04
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I want to install one large holding tank on my O'Day 37 to replace the two 15 gallon units attached
Jeff M10656 at 8:40am 08.20.04
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I need to replace my original AlderBarbour refrigertion on our 88 Cat 30. I can get a real sweat de
oreana123 at 8:01am 08.20.04
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I routed my antenna wire and masthead light wires today. On my 26D, it was necessary to remove three
sjs21474 at 7:24am 08.20.04
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I am planning to rivet or screw some hardware on to my 270's boom and I gather from the manual that
CORKY16789 at 6:59am 08.20.04
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Al, I jsut finished looking a Brian's pictures of his trip to the Dry Tortugas. Great story and pics
Margaret B at 5:27am 08.20.04
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Am considering buying an 1984 Hunter 31 but I need to know if it is suitable for marina in which I w
Raka Man at 4:57am 08.20.04
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I have a Bene400 that has a seperate fridge and freezer made by Fridgeboat. The fridge is a side doo
Danny at 4:14am 08.20.04
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Just purchased a 1981 H-30. I need to rebed the ports, most all leak and its not the gaskets. How d
Camille at 3:30am 08.20.04
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Has anyone built their own companion way screens for a Hunter 356. If so would you send some info,
Jim at 3:06am 08.20.04
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The CDI flexible furler on my 36 footer is difficult to furl when under a load and usually have to r
Peter at 2:24am 08.20.04
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OK all you SoCal people. Beginning Oct. 16 I'm crewing (navigating) a Tartan 37 from Monterey to San
ian19147 at 2:18am 08.20.04
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How long should it take to move a sailboat from Tampa/St.Pete area to Charleston, SC? Thanks
Peter at 2:15am 08.20.04
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OK all you SoCal people. Beginning Oct. 16 I'm crewing (navigating) a Tartan 37 from Monterey to San

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Electric Panel Gizmos
dlochner at 1:48pm 01.24.21
I am not sure about the relevance of an Ammeter on a panel. Or for that matter even a volt meter. S
Repairing Aluminum winch drums?
Drinky Crow at 1:46pm 01.24.21
So how have those winches worked out? Have just been sold a pair and at least one person on these bo
Electric Panel Gizmos
jssailem at 1:45pm 01.24.21
I am not sure about the relevance of an Ammeter on a panel. Or for that matter even a volt meter. Su
Old Harken selftailers
Hydro Therapy at 1:39pm 01.24.21
I never inquired once I heard the price. I will say that there customer service was helpful and easy
Old Harken selftailers
Drinky Crow at 1:34pm 01.24.21
Well f*ck. Didn't want to hear that. Any recall as to name or # of the upgrade part?
Beneteau 411
CapitalistSailor at 12:43pm 01.24.21
Congratulations on your new boat! If your boat was just launched the yard will generally not put mor
Boom Bolt?
Ron20324 at 12:37pm 01.24.21
IIRC, it was my Oday 222 or my B235 I put two such tangs under that bolt head. One for the topping l
Below Deck Autopilot
stephen_i_w at 12:25pm 01.24.21
JK writes "You have to add the rudder sensor before you can have any valid opinions on the unit. "
Winter sailing (Or Summer if you're below the equator)   (1)
SailingLoto at 12:24pm 01.24.21
Posted this in the trailer section... We went out a couple days ago. It was 40ish out. Neighborhoo
Delrin Sheaves
SailingLoto at 12:16pm 01.24.21
Reading the detail on the Delrin website, notable is the nature in how the product is made. It could
Redesign Binnacle Pod
Terry Cox at 12:09pm 01.24.21
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar
CapitalistSailor at 12:09pm 01.24.21
Hunter216, Thanks for the reply. I am familiar with adjusting the sails and the positions of the sa
What transmission fluid for a Catalina 270 Perkins 18hp m20   (1)
jssailem at 11:59am 01.24.21
https://rxmechanic.com/type-a-transmission-fluid
Hull speed and fuel consumption Hunter 30
JamesG161 at 11:58am 01.24.21
Of course @Benny17441 is right about Sailboats in general. But @Randy asked about motoring on the T
Below Deck Autopilot
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 11:57am 01.24.21
Sorry for the late weigh in. I have had an ST4000 and a new Raymarine Autopilot (EV-200 in case we
How to make your mask fit better
jssailem at 11:44am 01.24.21
I got this idea from @dLj and it is a mask I can wear for longer than any other. https://store.o2ca
Delrin Sheaves
jssailem at 11:30am 01.24.21
i just ordered round stock delrin to turn sheaves out on my buddy's lathe. I never thought about cu
Tartan 3700 Novis carbon fiber Mast
Hunter216 at 11:25am 01.24.21
I'm not sure that's true. I think Novis Marine is an affiliate/subsidiary of Tartan and either und
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Marmalade at 11:24am 01.24.21

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