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Trailering a C-270 (1) Doug at 12:35pm 04.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/888 Hi guys!I have a 1997 C- 270 and a Trailrite trailer. Ever since I have owned this boat I have be
Trailering and retrieving a C-270 Doug at 12:32pm 04.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/815 Hi guys!I have a 1997 C- 270 and a Trailrite trailer. Ever since I have owned this boatI have ab
Ice Box Insulation Dan Finney at 12:26pm 04.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 11/7460 I have just discovered why my ice box converts ice to water so efficiently, the ice box is not insul
C30 Propeller recommendations? Dan Finney at 12:20pm 04.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/988 I presently have a 13x13 2 blade fixed prop on my C30. Engine is an M25XP. I'd like to obtain bett
Retrieving a C-270 Doug at 12:16pm 04.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/757 Hi there!I have a C-270 on a Trailrite trailer. Ever since new i have able to float the boat off
Engine noise insulation Dan Finney at 12:12pm 04.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 7/1407 I have a 1985 C30 with an M25XP. Anyone have experience / recommendations with adding noise insulat
Mast step spacing R at 12:00pm 04.14.04 Big Boats 3/1214 I need to know what is the best mast step spacing and any feedback on different types of mast steps
Autopilot Alan at 11:45am 04.14.04 Big Boats 3/830 I have an Autohelm 4000 on a Hunter 340. I've had a persistent problem with the roller posts breakin
Looking for details for rigging main reefing lines Steven Green at 11:33am 04.14.04 Smaller Boats 7/1866 I am looking for info on how to rig the main sail reefing lines on the boom of my H 26.5. I have th
Cat or Mono Mark at 11:32am 04.14.04 Ask All Sailors 3/985 I guess there a lot of us who have a reluctant sailing partner. All this "healing" over stuff and s
Mast rigging Jamie Mohn at 10:34am 04.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/917 Has anybody out there changed to internal halyards, and if so what is the easiestor most effective
Newport to Ensenada Race Jack Bollinger at 10:16am 04.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/782 Hello Everyone,I was wondering how many of you will be sailing in the 2004 Newport,Ca. to Ensenada
Catalina 22 waterline - stern heavy Dave at 10:02am 04.14.04 Smaller Boats 8/2250 Does anyone know how much the 22 will "squat" down at the stern when the keel is raised? I know a go
yanmar performance under load Rich at 8:41am 04.14.04 Big Boats 5/915 I've got an '88 H35 with a Yanmar 3GM30F. Just started it up and can get to 3500rpm not under load.
Air Conditioning and Shorepower Peggie Hall/HeadMistress at 11:26am 03.10.04 Ask All Sailors 23/3881 Novice or expert... It's just about impossible to go wrong erring on the side of caution.
Best Trailerable Sailboat For Cruising The Keys Ed Doran at 7:47am 04.14.04 Ask All Sailors 4/6944 I am an experienced powerboater getting ready to buy my first sailboat - it is a daunting task. The
Hinges and things (1) Derek at 7:30am 04.14.04 Big Boats 14/926 Has anyone replaced the cabinet hinges on their P42. Where did you get them.I would like a stack pa
4 stroke on an h25 Jim at 7:29am 04.14.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1084 I'm about to hang a johnson sailmaster (25" shaft) on my h25. Have a heavy duty motor mount, but I h
Recommended Hull Cleaner and Wax Lewis at 6:24am 04.14.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/802 What hull cleaner and/or wax products do you use and recommend to keep your hull looking new. I've u
Need a Lazarette hatch cover Mike McKee at 6:01am 04.14.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1337 I need to put a hatch hole (and hatch cover for it) where the cockpit seat currently has an outline

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Cockpit drain valve and replacement sheets for main and jib ChrisNY at 5:37pm 10.18.20 Kevin and Karen, I have a '79 sirius. My sink drain is connected to the thru-hull with a rubber ho
Gloucester 22 Owners (2) BfrankenVABeach at 5:36pm 10.18.20 I am looking for help replacing the centerboard on a Gloucester 22. See attached photos. I am thin
It's not safe anywhere. BlowMeAway at 5:36pm 10.18.20 iKF-o7d2cwc
Will Asymmetrical Spinnaker work? Hamish_s at 5:31pm 10.18.20 If anyone is still here -7 months after the most recent post - I might ask a question: Is there a fo
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Scott T-Bird at 5:27pm 10.18.20 Before you make any modifications to the battery monitor wiring, you should study the manual to see
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing Tom J at 5:23pm 10.18.20 Jesse is the guy to ask about C310 specific issues, and I think he has answered your questions. I w
New Tender Captain W at 5:16pm 10.18.20 Some beautiful options thanks....what are your thoughts on the length of a tender compared to the ho
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Ward H at 5:16pm 10.18.20
Neglected boats (1) Sailavie1 at 5:10pm 10.18.20 This one on the west coast has moss growing on the north side. Now there is absolutely no excuse for
Mainsail for 36 Lancer SFS at 4:56pm 10.18.20 I read that, but wanted to confirm.
Mainsail for 36 Lancer kappykaplan at 4:53pm 10.18.20 OP is in Pago Pago.
Leak in aft cabin of Beneteau 411 ikopp at 4:52pm 10.18.20 I am experiencing the same problem in the starboard aft cabin of our 2001 Beneteau 411. Pooling on t
Mainsail for 36 Lancer SFS at 4:51pm 10.18.20 1) Where are you now? (Shipping to international locations can be steep.) 2) When are you leaving th
iMarine USA Review Davidasailor26 at 4:50pm 10.18.20 I got a replacement paddle wheel for an Airmar transducer from them. No problems. Never had the oppo
pressure switch fail? Ken Cross at 4:45pm 10.18.20 From your description it sounds like your pump continues to run after the pressure is up. This certa
Catalina 27 wanted Nipissing Sailor at 4:28pm 10.18.20 This forum does not sail boats. Anyone who tries to sell a boat here will be immediately banned for
Catalina 27 wanted Nipissing Sailor at 4:26pm 10.18.20 Welcome to the forum!! Did not see any for sale near you. If you are willing to travel you can fi
Documentation versus State Registration Don S/V ILLusion at 4:08pm 10.18.20 Actually federal law prohibits putting state numbers on documented vessels, so it's the same everyw
Battery Charger seems to drain the battery? HandsOnTech at 3:58pm 10.18.20 Double check the polarity of all the connections.
P42 Bimini/Dodger Upgrade to Solar (1) HandsOnTech at 3:51pm 10.18.20

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