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Topping Lift While Reefed Brent4763 at 11:25pm 07.04.04 Smaller Boats 4/1018 This weekend while sailing in very strong wind conditions I noticed that the leech on my main was ma
Spreader droop and shroud tension Ken Palmer at 10:59pm 07.04.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1302 Last week I noticed the lower starboard spreader had a definite droop, at least 10 degrees. This was
depth and speed/distant gauges jim inFW at 9:01pm 07.04.04 Bigger Boats 1/1120 The problem is that both when turned on show 000 but never register any other info, when I took deli
311How do they perform? Chip14366 at 8:31pm 07.04.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1706 I was looking at at 311. The owner seldom gets a chance to use it and is ready to let it go. The a
Deck Polish ? Gord May at 7:47pm 07.04.04 C&C 1/2076
MacGregor models Bill12506 at 3:36pm 07.04.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1181 I don't write often to the forum but I have to say this. A lot of people are under the impression th
Has anyone modified the table in the 26? lorbrkiss at 2:05pm 07.04.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/893 My husband and I have an ongoing debate about the large table inside the Hunter 26.My vote is to m
Changing Fuel filters Hatter at 2:04pm 07.04.04 Big Boats 1/972 I have read some articles about changing fuel filters and bleeding the system. Does anyone have pho
Need Trailer for a '86 25 SK Cat---> Cobra at 1:36pm 07.04.04 Smaller Boats 2/1003 Wanting to move up from the 22' Cat. I've found a 25' Swingkeel but No Trailer (and I don't think th
1976 Fixed keel Oday 22 drawings Scattered Focus at 1:22pm 07.04.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1109 Hello...Does anyone have any directions in which to point my nose towards a good profile drawing o
Hope I'm not asking too many questions. . . mtc4180 at 11:24am 07.04.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/986 Regarding the '78 H27 I'm looking into. . . I've done a bit of research online/marinas and noticed t
help with boom c-22 1981 wildbill1012000 at 11:04am 07.04.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1260 just got a c-22 and need to know if the boom goes up the mast past the slot where the sail goes in,h
Beneteau Headliner dwessner at 10:51am 07.04.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2444 You may have already addressed this, but my search showed no matches. I have a First, vintage late
Check the shackles Jojo at 9:51am 07.04.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/908 Because of a recent near disaster I'm posting a warning and would like to know if it is alright to w
C36 Aft Cabin Insert Vela at 9:46am 07.04.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/953 Bought a C36 this spring, still figuring out how everything works. Spent a few nights aboard so fat
A/C Issue JFraser605 at 8:55am 07.04.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1142 I'm a new 380 owner. My A/C was working fine until I shut off my shore power. When I restrated sho
is my hull cored?? Bob1757 at 7:59am 07.04.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/985 i have a 1978 o'day 22 and need to know if my hull is cored or solid. anybody?thanksbob
Change to a 3 bladed prop airflow at 7:33am 07.04.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/900 I have a Hunter 326 with a 18 HP Yanmar that has the factory installed 2 blade prop. I'm looking to
1972 Cal 27 Jim22759 at 7:10am 07.04.04 Cal 2/651 I just purchased a 1972 Cal 27 Poptop. It is a boat I have known for several years and have been sa
sailing performance RAE1138 at 5:57am 07.04.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/925 I am considering buying an O'Day 27'. I would appreciate any information from owners on its sailing

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Universal Kubota water pump failure. Tom J at 6:55pm 12.13.20 Seems odd considering the healthy longevity of the original pump. Was the new one made in China?
Fiberglass Scratches and Overall polish Monterey385 at 6:55pm 12.13.20
Fiberglass Scratches and Overall polish Monterey385 at 6:51pm 12.13.20 ???? Mistaken part of post
A sad day Monterey385 at 6:48pm 12.13.20 In 2018 I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Butler on a warranty item ... he was amazing ... God
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 SailingLoto at 6:47pm 12.13.20 @ SailingLoto I sent you trailer measurements in a PM for the S2. I just saw that earlier, but was
Fiberglass Scratches and Overall polish SailingLoto at 6:45pm 12.13.20 what? are you looking for a polish or compound?
Fiberglass Scratches and Overall polish Hello Below at 6:37pm 12.13.20 Go ????
Lines - how to determine if what I have is junk or okay Ron20324 at 6:27pm 12.13.20 Is routing a new line through the mast head potentially as simple as butting the new line to the ol
Beneteau 393 battery charger location Ron20324 at 5:59pm 12.13.20 Get an air pump and place it on the tube of wiring. Maybe also blow some smoke through it to see wha
Catalina 34 dodger Ron20324 at 5:41pm 12.13.20 This was a thread a few weeks ago. Here is link that I thought outstanding... http://copycovers.c
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 LeeandRick at 5:38pm 12.13.20 @ SailingLoto I sent you trailer measurements in a PM for the S2.
Quarantine Sailing, Someone has to do it! turboerik at 5:37pm 12.13.20
Universal Kubota water pump failure. kloudie1 at 5:19pm 12.13.20 My opinion is that 150 hours is not normal.. That one had a bad seal from the beginning .... only wa
Universal Kubota water pump failure. (1) Skipper at 5:07pm 12.13.20 Realize what you said. Just verifying. Age of the pump is no indication of life expectancy. Many,
Jabsco Compact Electric Head John AL at 4:53pm 12.13.20 The dimensions are on the installation manual which is online. Another important question often not
Has anyone taken apart one of these lights? (1) VisionPNW at 4:44pm 12.13.20 Looks like a good fit. Any update on installation? Yes, the ones above were too big, the ones here
Catalina 34 dodger sailme88 at 4:43pm 12.13.20 I'm considering replacing my dodger on my Catalina 34. Does anyone have any general idea on what t
Universal Kubota water pump failure. sailme88 at 4:38pm 12.13.20
Universal Kubota water pump failure. Skipper at 4:32pm 12.13.20 Are you saying the raw water pump or the fresh ? Rusty sounds like raw.. Both pumps have weep hole
Catalina 34 dodger sail sfbay at 4:25pm 12.13.20 The budget cost I quoted above assumed NO NEW FRAME based on my experience 2 years ago for my Hunter

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