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Light bulb alternatives Dave at 5:01am 03.22.04 Smaller Boats 12/1359 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 9/1157 (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 10/1008 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 12/1143 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 6/1218 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 4/977 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 1/1057 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 3/950 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 8/958 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 0/1288 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 5/1859 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) 3/1675 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 8/1253 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) 1/961 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 4/1238 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 2/1059 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 3/1421 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 2/1147 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 3/1034 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 4/1011 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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Battery Switch Query Benny17441 at 8:07pm 12.27.20 If the boat is going to be unattended for a few months I would say shut the 12V system down. Regar
Y30 rigging Samurai at 8:03pm 12.27.20 Sure sounds like part of a Lazy Jack system. Here a picture of my boat with a MackPack with lazy ja
Y30 rigging Samurai at 8:01pm 12.27.20
Christmas Cruise - 2020 mermike at 7:46pm 12.27.20 Same to you, Terry! It will be a happy one for all of us, I'm sure.
Y30 rigging (1) Tally Ho at 7:38pm 12.27.20 Sure sounds like part of a Lazy Jack system. Here a picture of my boat with a MackPack with lazy ja
Victron Smart Shunt (2) SycloneDriver at 7:37pm 12.27.20 Here are a couple of pictures of the shunt.
Christmas Cruise - 2020 Terry Cox at 7:36pm 12.27.20 We're anchored just east of Indianola this evening. Sounds grand. Wished I were there. Happy New y
Christmas Cruise - 2020 Terry Cox at 7:32pm 12.27.20 Dental appointment Tuesday, then New Years. Will likely head out shortly after that, weather permitt
Bilge Pump and Float Switch in Frozen Water Benny17441 at 7:31pm 12.27.20 If the water where the boat is sitting does not freeze, any water sitting on your bilge should not f
OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :) Tally Ho at 7:28pm 12.27.20 I got a new halyard. Admiral bought it right here on SBO. But Dave had to call to ask a few part
Bilge Pump and Float Switch in Frozen Water thinwater at 7:07pm 12.27.20 I assume that you folks putting anti freeze in the bilge are using something that is somehow ok to
Bilge Pump and Float Switch in Frozen Water thinwater at 7:01pm 12.27.20 Those that say "no problem" haven't repaired burst pipe or fractured pump housings. I've seen plenty
OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :) (1) mermike at 6:55pm 12.27.20 Companionship for my crazy adventures.
OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :) Phil Herring at 6:45pm 12.27.20 I'm not sure, but there's bird crap and pears all over the house.
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 6:38pm 12.27.20 188540
Windows - really? CarlN at 6:35pm 12.27.20 Auto glass in an offshore boat would not be insurable. The toughened safety glass that meets Lloyds
Christmas Cruise - 2020 (1) mermike at 6:21pm 12.27.20 We're heading south from Port Ludlow towards Olympia. We thought we'd anchor at Port Madison, but w
Hacked? WayneH at 6:12pm 12.27.20 I have a spreadsheet built with OpenOffice with all my passwords listed. It is saved with a password
Battery Switch Query Capt jgw at 6:11pm 12.27.20 As above. If the charger and bilge pump are wired direct to the battery, I'd turn the switch off. As
Y30 rigging Hunter216 at 6:08pm 12.27.20

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