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Looking for sail repair in AZ (or California) Jim Doe at 9:36am 04.22.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1059 Hi, I've got a tattered leach on my Cat-25 mainsail. Can anyone recommend a sail loft that does affo
Stanchion tube removal David at 9:36am 04.22.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1206 I have to replace a couple of the stanchion tubes on Cindino as they have been bent. But I can't for
Briggs out board Timmr at 9:19am 04.22.04 Smaller Boats 2/1050 I'm in the market for a new outboard.I can geta brand new Briggs and Stratton for a very good price.
Transmission Fluid Tim Welsh at 9:13am 04.22.04 Big Boats 5/1247 I just bought a new fluid evacuator and am going to use it this weekend to change the motor oil and
Centerboard Problem Andy B at 8:36am 04.22.04 Day Sailers 4/1672 When I tried to launch my boat for the first time this season, I found that I could not fully retrac
426 DS "bleeding eyebrow" Ed at 8:28am 04.22.04 Big Boats 5/1336 My problem is water leaking out from under the eyebrow when the boat heels or rocks. Seems the wate
Vibration at 2300 rpm Lou at 8:10am 04.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/851 I have an 18 hp Yanmar 2GM20F. At 2300-2500 rpms there is vibration. Below 2300 and above 2500 the v
Catalina 27 Shroud Chainplates Blair Bugher at 7:59am 04.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/2202 Am looking at a 1986 Catalina 27. There is evidence of moisture in the cabin bulkhead where the shro
Forced Air for C-350 Mark at 7:34am 04.22.04 Big Boats 4/1041 I recently purchased a 2004 C-350. I need to install forced air heating. Any reccomendations? Can
topping lift/reef line sizes Richard at 7:17am 04.22.04 Smaller Boats 1/1098 Whew! I FINALLY snaked topping lift and reef lines into the Z-Spar boom on my 1987 H-23. What a pa
Need toping lift advice Kevin at 7:07am 04.22.04 Ask All Sailors 29/2165 Here's my problem. I need to install a proper toping lift to replace the mickey mouse set-up current
Battery Switches and such David J. at 7:02am 04.22.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1396 Here's a question for all experts... I have the standard 1-2-Both-Off battery switch but only 1 bat
Boom to the mast connecter Ray at 6:05am 04.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/988 HiGuys, I trailered my 26x over from Mayo Maryland to Woodbidge Virginia at the weekend and lost the
Bigger boat?? Jim at 6:00am 04.22.04 Big Boats 2/790 What was the most significant factor in choosing the boat you own? Price, availability, time spent
Main Halyard Peter Barton at 5:54am 04.22.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/987 Does anyone have the correct specs (length, thickness etc) for a main halyard? My old one is badly f
Genoa (155%) trim Charlie at 5:32am 04.22.04 Big Boats 3/836 During the windward part of a recent race a crew member disconnected the vang and placed it on the c
Inside Jib Tracks Charlie at 5:23am 04.22.04 Big Boats 1/993 It was suggested by a local "expert" that I install jib tracks on the roof of the cabin near the han
keel pivot bolt and cable questions Frank at 5:10am 04.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1145 Thank you in advance, this site I have found to be very helpful. In replacing the cable that raises
Looking for a trailer to rent Sean Quine at 4:11am 04.22.04 Smaller Boats 4/1138 I have recently acquired a Hunter 25.5 with small outboard located in San Francisco.I would prefer
Broken Boom Vang at the mast (1) Marty Stenzler at 1:02am 04.22.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1553 i have a 1998 320 and the pivioting tang that connect the boom vang to the mast has broken off. i h

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Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 7:20am 01.11.21
Is this config acceptable? Justin_NSA at 7:20am 01.11.21 Nope. Thanks. That's what I'm thinking unless there's a good reason to have it. I prefer a straigh
Is this config acceptable? justsomeguy at 7:16am 01.11.21 does it need the "trap" seen below the cabinet base? Nope.
323 air conditioner justsomeguy at 7:12am 01.11.21 Great photos. What is the make of the A/c unit? Photos show "Dometic".
Eye Splice double-braid (1) ricksoth at 7:12am 01.11.21 I completed my first double braid (Stay Set 3/8") eye. I used home-made fids (knitting needles cut
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Justin_NSA at 7:11am 01.11.21 I wish our Hunters had lead keels like the C30s ! :(
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design? Whatfiero1 at 7:03am 01.11.21 Remove mounts one at a time and note any shims under them set new next to old on flat surface and us
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Whatfiero1 at 6:59am 01.11.21 For the cast iron keel I used osphoric acid to prep the steel prior to the epoxy paint install. read
323 air conditioner braddexter at 6:57am 01.11.21 Here are a few pictures of my AC install. The unit is installed under the settee with red and whit
26X speed when loaded Whatfiero1 at 6:55am 01.11.21 If you want speed in a sailboat get a melges 24. If you want speed under power get a power boat
Replacement feathering prop Justin_NSA at 6:52am 01.11.21 Practical Sailor has a nice article on folding and feathering props. I have a Gori twin blade foldin
Beneteau 323 Marine Gear Access DougM at 6:51am 01.11.21 Ron, your 2006 model must have had the optional velcro upgrade included in the price increase over
26X speed when loaded Joncons at 6:50am 01.11.21 You might get 20Knots with an empty boat and the sails off ( maybe the mast as well.). I have been s
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Justin_NSA at 6:47am 01.11.21 Pay attention to recommended application temperatures. This time of year they may not cure correctly
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Closing Time at 6:28am 01.11.21 I have been where you are several times before. You are on the right track. First, by a moisture met
Hatch insignia? Identify old hatches? dLj at 6:15am 01.11.21 Just a bit of an update. I emailed Goiot and they responded. Told me everything I needed to know, se
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design? Maine Sail at 6:14am 01.11.21
Funny Friday!!! Justin_NSA at 6:07am 01.11.21 You guys are on a roll this morning!! :laugh:
AIS Receive Problem Identification dlochner at 5:53am 01.11.21 It seems to me over the last year or so many fewer commercial ships ( tankers and container ships)
Funny Friday!!! (2) rgranger at 5:49am 01.11.21 188995 188996

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