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newbie needs help (layman's terms please!) Kim at 4:46am 11.10.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/982 All: as you may have read, this is our first boat and our first season with GRATIS, our '72 Catalina
best protection...wax or ptfe? Robert Taylor at 4:43am 11.10.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1355 Has anyone had experience with products like "5 star" protection? (a magnetic depostion material use
Enlarging anchor locker Andrew Brayshaw at 4:40am 11.10.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1300 I would be interested to hear if anyone has tried to enlarge the anchor locker on a 34 by cutting th
Lubricating seacocks Ken Palmer at 4:09am 11.10.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1493 I have read that you should lubricate all seacocks on your boat in the winterizing process, then clo
H-260 FREEZING WATER BALLAST? Red Beard at 3:56am 11.10.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1090 I'M FAIRLY NEW TO THE SAIBOAT SCENE. I PURCHASED A NEW 2002 H-260. I HAVE MY BOAT DOCK IN LAKE PUEBL
What was done in layman's language? Dr. Thagg at 3:39am 11.10.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1174 Recently purchased a c-25 swing keel, 1985. Looking over paper work that came with the boat, I foun
trucking a 320 from San Diego to San Francisco jim Turner at 3:35am 11.10.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1030 Any info or articles would be appreciated. I think at this time of year it might cost considerably m
Power winch, how to install? Oley Olsen at 2:45am 11.10.03 Big Boats 1/868 HI,we went to the NY Boat Show and bought an early Xmas gift for ourselves, A Lewmar Powewr winch to
27' cabin core and mast step question Jim Wasko at 2:33am 11.10.03 Mid-Size Boats 10/2168 I have bought a 79' 27' Hunter at the beginning of the season and while she is still a solid boat st
Mac26X Mainsail cover question. Robert Neville at 2:27am 11.10.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/939 Question: does anyone else have trouble making the factory mainsail cover fit? I put slugs in my m
FACTORY WINDOWS DAVEY JACKSON at 2:16am 11.10.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/969 DURING THE OFF SEASON WERE PLANING TO RESEAL THE WINDOWS IN OUR C30. NOW THERE ARE ALL KINDS OF INFO
Slightly dimpled bottom Steve at 2:12am 11.10.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1169 What would anyone recommend using to repair slightly dimpled gelcoat on the bottom of a dinghy, caus
No hassel cover Mike Anthony at 2:05am 11.10.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1180 I purchased a canvas cover from "The Canvas Store" for my Catalina 28. I was tired of spending mone
25 inch outboard shaft on 26 ft Hunter S. Raymond at 12:51am 11.10.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1044 I need to replace the Honda 9.9 outboard 20 inch shaft. Mercury has come out with a sailboat outboa
Cleaning the space between the grid and the hull- Marcus at 12:16am 11.10.03 Big Boats 6/1099 I am convinced that a lingering mild odor I am experiencing in my '84/34 is coming from the space (v
Why Replace the Toilet? Michael O at 11:55pm 11.09.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1197 Peggy, I'm just curious why the toilet needs to be replaced on a boat every ten-ish years? What wea
18.5 Sink Ken Prichard at 10:35pm 11.09.03 Smaller Boats 5/1068 Does anyone know a source for a sink for a Hunter 18.5?
Dutchman System Steve Carpman at 10:18pm 11.09.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/877 We are purchasing a new main for our 1991 Legend 37.5 to replace the old, original main. Our two lin
Why a cutter? Ed Schenck at 10:10pm 11.09.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1029 Lots of sailors in my marina ask me "why a cutter"? And the other question, "why do you call your j
engine controls for tiller boat Nanci Whitley at 9:13pm 11.09.03 Ask All Sailors 0/1075 I'm looking for replacement controls for a Catalina 30 tiller. Must be side mount that I can move wi

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Electric fuel pump nveater at 7:57am 10.25.20 I believe that an electric fuel pump is an option installed by the previous owner and I have certai
Gravity Terry Cox at 7:53am 10.25.20 I want one.
Sea Tow to discontinue Automated Radio Check Service (1) Jackdaw at 7:53am 10.25.20 It work as documented. I got an ACK from the USCG, and also from any known DSC radio in your directo
tips on starting an old yanmar 1GM ? shemandr at 7:52am 10.25.20 Does the seller claim it runs? I think the onus is on him to prove it. But you should probably che
tips on starting an old yanmar 1GM ? jssailem at 7:46am 10.25.20 Fuel, Air, Compression...if she wont start, it has to be one of these. :plus: Magic
About to buy a 2002 Hunter 356 rjarrell at 7:41am 10.25.20 Thanks! Know of any in Jax? Not in Jax but in Brunswick, GA
tips on starting an old yanmar 1GM ? Tally Ho at 7:40am 10.25.20 Make sure the batteries are good, there is good fuel, the cooling water thru hull is open, check fo
Colorado winter sail Terry Cox at 7:35am 10.25.20 Hard to believe that it's only 20 years since the Mt. Baker ski area received its record breaking 1
Invest 95L rgranger at 7:30am 10.25.20 Yes couyon = goofus But the expression usually implies the person is doing something that will like
Battery problem Sefuller at 7:28am 10.25.20 I too had to reapply the chemistries. My state of health still fluctuates as well but I am much less
which winch cable to use rgranger at 7:24am 10.25.20 Better to have a friend with a pool than to have a pool. And my friends say the same thing about s
Propeller antifouling - B331 dmax at 7:19am 10.25.20 Spray your prop and shaft with cold galvanizing spray paint - I (and many others) do this and there
Battery problem Ward H at 7:19am 10.25.20
tips on starting an old yanmar 1GM ? Terry Cox at 7:18am 10.25.20 When cold, our 1989 2GM required a half throttle setting and a long (five to ten seconds) crank befo
Cutlass bearing in stern tube of First 35s5? dmax at 7:12am 10.25.20 That is a "reducer" that comes with PSS seal - it is used when your stern tube is one size smaller t
The kind of year it has been rgranger at 7:08am 10.25.20 Glue & clamps?
which winch cable to use justsomeguy at 7:02am 10.25.20 Should we start a pool? :biggrin::beer: Nah. Too much maintenance with all the chlorine and acid,
eye candy TomY at 7:02am 10.25.20 That is light! 17,500 lbs. for a 50' vessel. My H356 is 12,000 or so. My first notice too. Then
Battery problem walmsleyc at 7:02am 10.25.20 Seafuller, Ward H, I have been working with Chris at Balmar about my issues (always 90% or 100% SOH
tips on starting an old yanmar 1GM ? dlochner at 7:00am 10.25.20 Diesels do not have chokes. Make sure there is oil in the crankcase. Turn it on and hit the start b

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