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oday rigging Les at 2:26pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 0/953 Looking for a diagram of how the jib and main sail attach to the boom and mast of a oday sailboat (2
Help -- Need a Centerboard or Specs -- Starwind 19 Stuart Bethune at 1:06pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 1/2656 I've had my '86 Starwind 19 for many years now, but have run into a major problem. We were recentl
H376 Main Cabin Leak Wind Chaser at 12:30pm 08.22.04 Big Boats 4/919 During the torrential rains over the last month, we now have a leak in cabin roof of our 376 somewhe
Battery Charger to Isolator Marvin at 12:25pm 08.22.04 The Cherubini Hunters 18/1743 Isolator/combiner question that I have not found an answer to in the archives. Will I damage the
What type of wood should I build the galley with David Blum at 12:24pm 08.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1252 I bought a 1980 Mac25 two months ago. It has been sitting in the Arizona sun for many years, have r
Merriman dilemma Ken at 12:16pm 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1450 Some of you may have been through this already and I could sure use the help. My control cylinder b
Losing Power and getting smoke on a yanmar 1 gm Frank at 12:08pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 7/3118 I have a Yanmar 1GM that produces smoke that blackens the transom, and causes low RPM. I have repalc
mounting fluxgate compass richard4457 at 11:25am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/946 I am installing an auto pilot. I have a 1978 Hunter 30. What is the best location for the compass.
black gunk on the back of your boat richard4457 at 11:21am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1018 what is the best way to get rid of the black gunk on the back of your boat after youve been running
Preventing Rust on Winches rose20532 at 10:44am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1286 I am currently restoring a Catalina 27. There are three very old winches on her, all with horrible
Oil Changer R at 10:29am 08.22.04 Big Boats 11/1206 All, I'd like some feedback on experience doing oil changes. My debate is to use a power pump or ha
Cleaning Penetroled Surface tarheel at 10:20am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 9/2097 Several weeks ago I did a Penetrol treatment on my 1981 Pearson 323. After approximately four coats
Water ballast to fade away? Juice6576 at 10:00am 08.22.04 Smaller Boats 5/925 Attended an in water boat show at Waukegan today. When talking to the Hunter dealer, he led us to be
New 27 footer to debut at Annapolis - No more WB Juice6576 at 9:58am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/821 Attended an in water boat show at Waukegan today. When talking to the Hunter dealer, he led us to be
Hunter 310 - 320 - 326 any differ. construction Wolf at 9:55am 08.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1084 Is there a difference between 310-320-326 in the construction?It looks as the floorplan is the same
It broke! V21 Gooseneck at 8:54am 08.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/941 I was rigging out my V21 this weekend and the gooseneck broke at the hinge. The aluminum had worn to
32 to 35' with nice lines Steve at 8:48am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1034 Okay Rob asked a nice daysailor question. Now mine is what boats have those nice lines that look gre
ST1000 tillerpilot ruedi ross at 7:42am 08.22.04 Smaller Boats 1/748 I just purchased a st1000 for my 240. Then the admiral wanted a bigger boat, and we found a 260 with
Bottom Paint Help... Greg A at 7:26am 08.22.04 Smaller Boats 6/1063 I am looking for info on what bottom paint is best for the central florida intercoastal waterways.
Catalina 27 refurbish Don Howle at 6:58am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1151 Hello out there,My first time on this site. My 27 Catalina is in sad shape from some storms that

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Cargo Ship snaps in half (1) ifmdalvey at 6:00am 02.07.21 Sadly this is not uncommon, photo taken when i was flying on Nimrod patrol aircraft 500nm off SW UK.
1974 Catalina 27 toilet removal tips tricks ? Steve L22188 at 5:44am 02.07.21 Peggy is correct...as always! Replace the old unit with the Raritan she recommends. I did that a c
Yanmar 3GMF engine transmission information wanted Randy Church at 5:29am 02.07.21 Mike, when I purchased my 34 back in 2005 I experienced 'severe' vibration of the boat when in forwa
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit (3) Thaniel at 5:28am 02.07.21 Feels like not much happened this week. But did get a few things done. The remote controls I order
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question sailme88 at 5:16am 02.07.21 Isn't this the boat that hadn't been in the water for some ten years following the death of the owne
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question sailormanbigd at 4:36am 02.07.21 thank you
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 Davidasailor26 at 4:23am 02.07.21 We have a Whale BE9006 electronic switch in our 37. No complaints. No moving parts to jam.
Hull/Keel repair Project_Mayhem at 11:54pm 02.06.21 Boat problems are like roaches, if you see 2 or 3, there are actually 20 or 30. Truer words have n
1974 Catalina 27 toilet removal tips tricks ? Tally Ho at 10:35pm 02.06.21 If you just want to paint behind it, loosen the bolts that hold the whole thing down to the floor of
The sailors mountain. (5) Tally Ho at 10:29pm 02.06.21 Not to hijack the thread, but BBBBBRRRRRRR..... I took my annual pilgrimage to Maui, HI... I hate
Hunter 29.5 or Catalina 30 Tally Ho at 9:41pm 02.06.21 There is certainly something to be said about newer...but you need th look at both boats (even photo
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch Tally Ho at 9:08pm 02.06.21 They may be the attachment points for a "Wheel Pilot". Over time they wear out and are discarded/s
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question DArcy at 8:35pm 02.06.21
On the "Distant" Dream? Kings Gambit at 8:27pm 02.06.21 Honorable Mention saw the end of the War between the States with the principal, Wake, being assigned
Compass Mount for Hunter 30 MikeHoncho at 8:15pm 02.06.21 Spitting image of what mine looked like. Make sure you predrill the compass mounting holes appropria
Stern tube hose Blitz at 8:05pm 02.06.21 That is what it would suggest. I did a similar thing in that the extra space (even a 1/2") allowed
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 Blitz at 8:02pm 02.06.21 FWIW; I got about ten years out of the water witch switch before acting up. By saying acting up it w
H36 Battery Charger replacement stuartsw at 7:17pm 02.06.21 I have a 2004 H36 and am looking to replace the battery charger with a newer model. I am looking f
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 SycloneDriver at 6:56pm 02.06.21 I've tried them all - including the Water Witch. The Ultima is the only one that never fails. It's
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question fred1diver at 6:44pm 02.06.21

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