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catalina 27" table set up solo51 at 3:02pm 07.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1137 Question: I just bought a used '78 catalina 27'and wonder how the tabel set up in the cabin works.
Mac 25 Windows??? graanco at 2:02pm 07.09.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/959 I was just wondering if anyone went and added windows to the forward v-berthing area of a 25 to make
plastic water tank markv15343 at 1:12pm 07.09.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1476 i have pulled my water tank so i could clean out the compartment it is fitted into and also replace
Tempermental starter button Michael O16041 at 1:08pm 07.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/917 Turn the key, hit the starter button and sometimes get nothing. A few moments later, contact is made
Battery Discharge Gauge Bob F. at 12:39pm 07.09.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1459 I came across this and thought I'd share it. Its a inexpense way to monitor battery charge, similar
B Cal23337 at 12:22pm 07.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/858 Looking for owner's manual or info for Brooks and Gatehouse VHF radio mounted at helm on our Vision
Forestay quick connect Zeke at 12:11pm 07.09.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1637 I'm considering designing something to make connecting the forestay very quick and maintain the sett
Heavy weather mart15365 at 12:09pm 07.09.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/937 I have a Mac 26X based in Lumut in Malaysia. The weather here is ususally calm but but we do get so
Electric inboard.....viable option??? Gary at 11:31am 07.09.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1150 I'm surprised that there are not more out there. Especially someone who just needs to motor out of t
ISO: 1987 Catalina 22 Trailer (CT area) Jmoran at 11:27am 07.09.04 Smaller Boats 2/1140 I just bought a 1987 catalina 22 (swing keel), but it didn't come with a trailer. Does anyone know
Hain Sheet placement bill12490 at 11:07am 07.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/862 I would like to move the Main Sheet from in front of the companion way to over the cabin top so I ca
SCHAEFER SNAPFURL CF-700 BILL12442 at 9:44am 07.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1534 Does anyone have a snapfurl cf-700 ? I was thinking of buying one for mu Hunter260.
Where to put the scuba tanks Brad18297 at 8:40am 07.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/772 I have a 2000 410 Hunter. I am looking for a good location to mount scuba tanks. Would appreciate
Singlehanding Jacklines? Left dangling over side? Patrick Randall at 8:20am 07.09.04 Ask All Sailors 20/2402 I am contemplating running the usual webbing jacklines up either side of the boat as I've done on pr
Need a stern pulpit. Jim11228 at 7:49am 07.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/761 I need to find a used, good condition, stern pulpit for a Cat. 27, 1976 (non-ladder) in So. Cal. Tha
Sailing characteristics of later O'Day 23s rkenney12 at 7:39am 07.09.04 Day Sailers 1/1166 I am thinking of buying a 1978 O'Day 23 and would appreciate any thoughts about how capable, dry, t
What sort of pressure washer for boat bottoms? Patrick Randall at 7:26am 07.09.04 Ask All Sailors 2/4799 Can anyone advise what type (PSI/GPH) I would need to remove bottom growth / old antifouling the way
backwinded main? Tom Monroe at 7:01am 07.09.04 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/4246 I'm still trying to get used to my 86 C27. Had her out yesterday in 15+ mph. With a 150 up, she drov
Trailer for O'Day 22 Warren 22 at 6:27am 07.09.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/825 Looking for a suitable trailer for my 1972 O'Day 22 (23" draft)The trailer does not have to be real
San Diego to Catalina Island piratelair at 5:21am 07.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1094 Any tips on sailing from San Diego Bay to Catalina Island?Thanks

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Guide-on assist for trailer.... MikeJB at 2:07pm 12.14.20 Looks good! Did you heat up the PVC to create that bend or is it it just held in place by the bolts
Moving chainplates outboard ggrizzard at 2:05pm 12.14.20 So would I.
Guide-on assist for trailer.... Project_Mayhem at 2:00pm 12.14.20 Looks good! Did you heat up the PVC to create that bend or is it it just held in place by the bolts?
Beneteau 361 Stanchions Loose gearFX at 1:56pm 12.14.20 I don't see the stanchion wobble as being a problem. If someone falls agaoinst a stanchion of 1 inc
Depth gauge vs Chartplotter dave_and_dd at 1:54pm 12.14.20 Hi thanks Jssailem, I know it is possible to connect a xducer without the raymarine instrument. My
Beneteau 361 Stanchions Loose Ron20324 at 1:52pm 12.14.20 The stanchion bases on my 323 are like those in post #6 above. The bases do loosen up over time and
Non-skid gelcoat mold for 1984 Hunter 31 jrmellin at 1:41pm 12.14.20 Thanks all for the help! The 102 GFD pattern is the one Gibco and the Forum Store think it is. I'l
Anyone have pics of mast lowering Bridle attachment? isaksp00 at 1:41pm 12.14.20 Also, don't underestimate the forces on the mast when part way down. I would never consider moving t
Anyone have pics of mast lowering Bridle attachment? isaksp00 at 1:37pm 12.14.20 That last photo seems to be a form of halyard restrainer. Your forestay mounts very close above the
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Meriachee at 1:19pm 12.14.20 Its all moot. A 26c will only plane on the trailer, and the Honda wont have anything to do with tha
COVID Testing Ralph Johnstone at 1:06pm 12.14.20 Yet? Yes, I guess that ship's already sailed :wahwah: !
Guide-on assist for trailer.... MikeJB at 12:45pm 12.14.20 That's some creative work - looks good. How did you bolt the lengthwise ends of the PVC to the 2 s
Catalina 34 dodger neshanic-nj at 12:35pm 12.14.20 Thanks for all the input. It's good to have a general idea as I start shopping.
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Hunter216 at 12:35pm 12.14.20 :banghead:
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Lisp Lisp at 12:29pm 12.14.20
Guide-on assist for trailer.... Hardhead at 12:27pm 12.14.20 That's some creative work - looks good. How did you bolt the lengthwise ends of the PVC to the 2 st
COVID Testing Justin_NSA at 12:01pm 12.14.20 Are you noticing a craving for Vodka yet ? Yet?
Got a new sailing dinghy Tom J at 11:47am 12.14.20 Love the Dyer! My brother in law restored one, and tows it behind his Cape Dory 28 trawler.
Lines - how to determine if what I have is junk or okay Justin_NSA at 11:42am 12.14.20 Zarcor has their HotBlade on sale. Coincidence??:huh: http://www.zarcor.com/products/hotblade/index
Lines - how to determine if what I have is junk or okay Justin_NSA at 11:39am 12.14.20 My preference is to cut the ends of the line at a diagonal and scarf stitch the ends together makin

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