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Cal 2-29 john Brooke at 2:45am 11.01.03 Cal 4/703 I have a 74 Cal 2-29 Tall Rig. Is anyone familiar with this model? and if so have any information on
Cal 28 fuel consumption Ray Frechette at 10:30am 10.30.03 Cal 1/501 OK, Bit the bullet and signed Purchase and sale agreement to buy an 86 Cal 28Anyone out there tha
Just bought a Columbia C-24 Tim at 9:42am 10.28.03 Columbia 1/1265 Looking forward to next season, as we get our C-24 "Dreams" ready to go. We are doing some restorati
cal 28 sailing properties Ray Frechette at 2:30pm 10.21.03 Cal 2/549 I am considering purchasing a mid 80's cal 28.Can anyone describe the sailing characteristics?
Cal 2-29 chainplates John Dawson at 11:50am 10.21.03 Cal 7/2287 As the standing rigging on my project boat Kefi is 30 years old, I want to replace and possibly upgr
Just bought Columbia 26 Mark 2 , help. Rick Senft at 6:36pm 10.10.03 Columbia 1/1341 My boat's serial number is 808 but date of manufacture is unkown , any suggestions?Also , the turnb
Rig tuning and feathering prop Harvey Hoefer at 2:54am 09.29.03 Sabre Sailboats 2/1616 Just for the undecided out there (Iwas one for years) Re-tuning my rig and changing to a MaxProp has
Rudder shaft replacement Ray Hughes at 11:11am 09.28.03 Other Sailboats 0/724 Recently purchased a neglected Ericson 29. Lots of bottom growth, which was scraped off. The diver
Columbia 41' restoration help spongebobo at 4:04am 09.28.03 Columbia 1/1567 We recently purchased a 41' columbia that has been through a big marina fire. The top and most of th
running light switch johnny fichtler at 8:24am 09.17.03 Columbia 0/1039 have fun
Sabre 28 Repower? Michael at 4:34am 09.17.03 Sabre Sailboats 1/5804 Anyone have any experience with repowering a Sabre 28 with the Volvo MD7A offset to the starboard si
Stepping the mast/ How? Steve Rasmussen at 4:33am 09.17.03 Columbia 5/1695 I have just purchased a Columbia 22. The mast is presently down (unstepped). My previous boat was
Water Draft for Columbia 9.6 Patrick Laurion at 11:56am 09.14.03 Columbia 1/1468 Is someone know the Water Draft for Columbia 9.6 1978 and also phrf is possible ? please Thanks in a
rudder post housing play mark berry at 12:07am 09.13.03 Columbia 0/1166 I have a tremendous amount of play in my tiller. I drilled out the top of the post and secured the
I need possible cradle dimensions for a C22 Steve at 9:30am 09.12.03 Columbia 2/1339 I am looking for cradle dimensions so that I can make a cradle for a C22 1971 model. I may be buying
Feathering Props Jim Adams at 10:59am 09.11.03 Grampian 0/1362 I have a GR30 with a 25HP volvo Diesel and a 15 inch 3 Blade Prop. I will be looking for a featherin
CAL 22 George B at 10:50am 09.08.03 Cal 0/518 Hello;I am looking to sell a 1986 Cal 22, but would like to establish a fair price. The boat is in
Pearson 30 Mainsail? Geoff W at 7:57am 09.08.03 Other Sailboats 1/2298 Looking for a Pearson 30 mainsail either new or in excellent used condition for cruising. Any ideas
Windlass Installation- Sabre 38 MKII John Lubimir at 9:20pm 09.03.03 Sabre Sailboats 2/2463 I am looking for recommendations on mounting a vertical, low profile (no capstan) windlass in or jus
need running light switch johnny fichtler at 9:54am 09.03.03 Columbia 0/1069 need running light switch mine trys to kick back when i turn it on have tride to find one that would

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Bulkheads Hardhead at 11:48am 11.19.20 I think it would be okay, so long as you've checked the integrity of the other shrouds, and aren't e
Bulkheads Dug22 at 11:39am 11.19.20 Gene, Will it be ok to disconnect the chain plates with the mast up? The boat is in my wet slip and
Potagannissing Bay DArcy at 11:29am 11.19.20 @john6206 have a look at the Harbor Island anchorage review on Active Captain. They claim 10 feet of
Bulkheads Gene Neill at 11:29am 11.19.20 The bulkheads are structural in that they hold your rig up, not because they stiffen the hull in any
Potagannissing Bay john6206 at 11:20am 11.19.20 As soon as I hit "post" I re-checked my chart. 3-4 foot depth in most of the harbor. That seems saf
Potagannissing Bay john6206 at 11:18am 11.19.20 @AndyVS Harbor Island does look great. The chart shows a 1-2 foot depth in most of the harbor, my
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san sailme88 at 11:16am 11.19.20 BEFORE you get caught up in a surface repair, have someone conduct a moisture test. If you have mois
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san (1) jssailem at 11:00am 11.19.20 I use a Bosch ROS20VSK Random Orbit sander. This is the corded version. They may make a cordless mo
The Lesson rgranger at 10:58am 11.19.20 OK @rgranger, stay off Photoshop. LOL So, I do wonder, can I give myself COVID? Interesting though
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne rgranger at 10:54am 11.19.20 That's a keeper! :thumbup: I made it myself... I have to admit, I am a little proud of it.
A sad day Mikem at 10:52am 11.19.20 Years ago I fell in love with a Catalina 30 but could not afford it so bought a used Columbia 8.7.
The Lesson Brian D at 10:26am 11.19.20 OK @rgranger, stay off Photoshop. LOL So, I do wonder, can I give myself COVID? Interesting thought
The Lesson jssailem at 9:56am 11.19.20 It might also be one of those California Gang signs that sends a special message to all who are in t
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne Justin_NSA at 9:50am 11.19.20 That's a keeper! :thumbup:
Replacing roller furling unit on a 1990 Legend 37 Justin_NSA at 9:49am 11.19.20 When you raise it above deck, wouldn't you need to modify the sail? Mine would have to be. Personal
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne (1) rgranger at 9:48am 11.19.20 187389
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why cdarwincole at 9:46am 11.19.20 my Hunter 280 had full battens, and the PO installed Hardin batt cars...really sweet. when I put a
The Lesson Justin_NSA at 9:44am 11.19.20 Is it just me or does it look like Brian is giving himself the finger... I guess that is what you
The Lesson (1) rgranger at 9:38am 11.19.20 Fake News?:biggrin: Is it just me or does it look like Brian is giving himself the finger... I gu
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san (1) Hunter216 at 9:37am 11.19.20 I just wanted recommendations on sander types. I use a Dewalt model D26441 - 1/4 sheet palm sande

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