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Light bulb alternatives Dave at 5:01am 03.22.04 Smaller Boats 12/1314 I posted this question in the more general Catalina Owners forum and thought I'd post it here too.
Screwing on a sailboat... Richard at 3:52am 03.22.04 Smaller Boats 9/1123 (AND...the most inappropriate thing about this post is the title!)WHAT ARE self-tapping screws and
rudder jamie at 2:47am 03.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 10/1002 Hello everyone.I have an 1982 catalina 30.I have read all the archive articles on how to fix the "
Engine Temp Gerald A. Moritz at 2:13am 03.22.04 Big Boats 12/1083 I have purchased a 1984 Hunter 34 last December.Best boat I ever had been out almost every weekend.
Varnish Removal on Teak Seadog63 at 2:11am 03.22.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1168 On the 1987 C22 I recently acquired, appears that the external teak was varnished, and has since fad
30 or 30T Joe at 1:51am 03.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/960 I need a new main sail cover for our 1991 30' Hunter. What is the difference in the 30 and 30T? Ho
Mast step leak Denny at 1:41am 03.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1050 I have a leak coming through mast step (wire entry). Contact with Hunter dealer advises a fix will r
specs needed Nereussailor at 1:12am 03.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/944 I recently purchased a Mac 26S and I am looking for information on the boat. Any specs, or owners ma
info mike at 12:56am 03.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/941 hi i just picked up a 1971 24' venture is there anyplace to get a good photo of ringing me and my wi
swinging sailors...keels that is Rob at 12:29am 03.22.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1271 I have been away for a few weeks an have just returned to read a few of the latest postings.....and
Stanchion Removal or not Jake Moor at 12:13am 03.22.04 Smaller Boats 5/1836 I have a 1981 C22 with the standard lifeline setup and have been thinking about removing the side st
Air Conditioner Installation Scott at 11:56pm 03.21.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1638 We want to install AC on our 1989 Catalina 36. The only space available that would seem to work for
Roller at base of mast Rick at 11:53pm 03.21.04 Big Boats 8/1201 Good morning,Would like to know what options I may have for replacing the roller(s) at the base of
Depth Sounder Scott at 11:51pm 03.21.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/941 I recently bought a 1989 Catalina 36 with a wing keel. We are having trouble with the Depth Finder a
Hull Indentations above water line George H260 at 11:49pm 03.21.04 Big Boats 4/1207 Our Hunter 410 has had a real problem since day-one with a soft hull material. Everytime we run up a
Anchor Roller Help Steve at 11:01pm 03.21.04 Smaller Boats 2/1052 I just got a anchor roller from Hunter for my 98 h240. In the archives crazy dave said there is a pl
Fiberglass keel repair JayK at 10:31pm 03.21.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1398 Recently I bought a 79 Oday 25 and I noticed that there is a small hairline crack in the front of th
Where to buy used sails clif at 9:25pm 03.21.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1134 I have an 1973 oday 23I was wondering why I was always overpowered or not enough.I measured my sa
Chopped Fin Keel Rick Hilimire at 9:17pm 03.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1024 We recently looked at a 77 Catalina 30 to purchase and noticed that the boat had a chopped fin keel.
Trailer Cable Sean Coerse at 8:33pm 03.21.04 Smaller Boats 4/970 I plan on adding a backing plate / pipe to the bow eye on my H240 like posted on this forum earlier.

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Interior Refinishing (Newbie needs help!) (2) Michael Davis at 7:06am 12.02.20 If you plan to insulate you need to make room for the insulation. I used 1/2x3/4 in. fir for spacers
Depreciation on2019 vessel Kings Gambit at 7:01am 12.02.20
Depreciation on2019 vessel JamesG161 at 6:58am 12.02.20 Wanted to see expected potential depreciation Call a bank that finances Boats. Or use Kelly Blue B
Three bladed prop? Kings Gambit at 6:44am 12.02.20 A prop must be free of fouling for maximum propulsion.
8.0 bulkheads SailingLoto at 6:38am 12.02.20 Here's a few general tips I learned while replacing mine Stain charts at stores are not always accu
progressive insurance opinions HMT2 at 5:56am 12.02.20 I tried using my homeowners policy provider, but they had zero interest in insuring a 37 year old bo
maintenance on 1979 Cal -31new post Justin_NSA at 5:53am 12.02.20 Check for leaks before you disconnect the straps from the lift. Make sure the engine runs. Remember
Vend�e Globe? shemandr at 5:49am 12.02.20 Looking at positions today I would comment that Le Cam is only 500 miles off the lead even after the
maintenance on 1979 Cal -31new post daviddp at 5:46am 12.02.20 husband was in charge of all those issues in the prior sailboats we owned many years ago but I gues
progressive insurance opinions DougM at 5:34am 12.02.20 Your best deal, if it's a available is to bundle with your home and auto policy My insurance is w
Thru hull external strainer RoyS at 5:30am 12.02.20 I use both external and internal strainers. The external keeps out the jellyfish and the internal co
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? daviddp at 5:28am 12.02.20 I would not spend upwards of $6k for a survey on a $7.5k boat. Or $9k for a survey on a $7.5k boat
Vend�e Globe? shemandr at 5:18am 12.02.20 I found the newsletter and subscribed. This AM's edition has an account of the rescue including bre
Old Nissan 2 stroke outboard parts? SailingLoto at 5:16am 12.02.20 yeah .. i agree. anything beyond about 1972 should be electronic ignition.
Three bladed prop? rajhnsn at 4:52am 12.02.20 That makes sense. I think a repower is in my future so probably a good idea to do it all at once.
progressive insurance opinions HMT2 at 4:51am 12.02.20
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking jssailem at 4:48am 12.02.20 :plus: @dlochner nailed it. I would try to identify where the seepage source is. Several possible su
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking dlochner at 4:23am 12.02.20 It looks like a flared compression fitting. The upper nut should easily come off leaving the lower n
Thru hull external strainer ifmdalvey at 4:18am 12.02.20 I fitted the hinged version of the Grocco strainer and it was probably the best improvement i ever m
Water heater tech question sailme88 at 3:47am 12.02.20 The engine cooling system is a CLOSED system. It may entail sending heated anti-freeze to a hot wate

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