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Masthead Combo Light Cover David at 5:58am 03.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/787 My '82 C30 has a Forespar combo light on the forward part of my mast approx. 1/2 way up. Can anyone
Cutting Aluminum tube into sections Ashley at 5:26am 03.22.04 Smaller Boats 10/1152 We have the pop-top canvas and the aluminum frame is a pain to store. I would like to make it collap
Head backing up Chandler Clark at 5:25am 03.22.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1370 Why is my head backing up with nasty/smelly water about 50% of the time even though the switch is in
odor Tim Huss at 5:16am 03.22.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/993 Peggy Last season I installed a lavac head and a plastic holding tank and I vented with a fuel tank
Light bulb alternatives Dave at 5:01am 03.22.04 Smaller Boats 12/1342 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 9/1144 (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 10/1007 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 12/1107 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 6/1195 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 4/975 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 1/1054 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 3/948 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 8/946 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 0/1282 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 5/1854 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) 3/1671 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 8/1243 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) 1/957 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 4/1233 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 2/1058 I just got a anchor roller from Hunter for my 98 h240. In the archives crazy dave said there is a pl

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Shrink Wrap not done! Justin_NSA at 11:23am 12.17.20 Can you share the methodology of growing your boat by more than 4'? I'd like a cheap way of turnin
Got a Venture 21 should I move up to a MacGregor 26s Justin_NSA at 11:22am 12.17.20 Does your outboard have a generator? How will you plan to recharge the battery(s) if you are staying
Prop shaft zinc 321 fstbttms at 11:10am 12.17.20 No he didn't the one I posted is 25mm read the fine print west marine seems to thinks its 1 inch a
Prop shaft zinc 321 Mechone at 11:06am 12.17.20 You ordered a 1" anode to be used on a 25mm shaft. It's too big by 4/10mm and will not seat properl
Shrink Wrap not done! Meriachee at 10:55am 12.17.20 I dropped off my 40 plus foot boat Can you share the methodology of growing your boat by more than
Got a Venture 21 should I move up to a MacGregor 26s Sailor1001 at 10:53am 12.17.20 Here is a link for the propane heater. It looks like Force10 sold their business to Dickinson and t
Shrink Wrap not done! sailme88 at 10:44am 12.17.20 Go and document the uncovered boat. Also document if the winterization had not been done. Most smar
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port Sailgunner at 10:31am 12.17.20 Yes. Make sure the tank is empty. Need to remove all debris out of tank after you cut the hole.
Prop shaft zinc 321 fstbttms at 10:28am 12.17.20 I think what he ordered is actually 25 mm. For some reason in some places it is called 1" but if yo
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port (2) Nodak7 at 10:28am 12.17.20 Yes I have installed an inspection port in our 2006 H41DS. Here are the pics. Good luck!
Shrink Wrap not done! dlochner at 10:27am 12.17.20 do they agree that they were aware of your expectation? Sometimes, work requests can get misinterpr
Prop shaft zinc 321 Richard19068 at 10:25am 12.17.20 You ordered a 1" anode to be used on a 25mm shaft. It's too big by 4/10mm and will not seat properl
Got a Venture 21 should I move up to a MacGregor 26s Sailor1001 at 10:25am 12.17.20 Batteries and heaters don't work out so well. Most people will use something like a Force 10 cabin
Prop shaft zinc 321 fstbttms at 10:11am 12.17.20 Thanks Mechone. I ordered it today. In Zinc. You ordered a 1" anode to be used on a 25mm shaft. I
ipad for navigation Head Sail at 10:10am 12.17.20 but for sure don't buy electronics that attach to your boat. That world is exploding at warp speed!
Shrink Wrap not done! Don S/V ILLusion at 10:10am 12.17.20 Remove the snow before the ice does damage. Given their performance thus far, I wouldnt trust them t
Special Sale--Signed copy of my book available now! rgranger at 10:03am 12.17.20 Peggy, I'd buy a copy but I already have one ;) I find this book to be a very good reference, well
Prop shaft zinc 321 Wesleymi at 10:00am 12.17.20 Plan on better shaft anode but a good tip Dragonfly. The simplest way is often missed (that's me).:f
An intro and a question dlochner at 9:59am 12.17.20 ohhhh yes the triatic or king stay? All the stays for the main mast stay clear of our mizzen boom,
Special Sale--Signed copy of my book available now! DArcy at 9:55am 12.17.20 Peggy, I'd buy a copy but I already have one ;) I find this book to be a very good reference, well w

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