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Inheriting a Capri 22 wing keel but no Trailer Michael Gibson at 11:09pm 11.20.03 Smaller Boats 2/1178 I am going to inherit a Capri 22 w/wing keel from some good friends during around the newyear time f
Fresh water cooling vs. sea water Grant Froelich at 11:01pm 11.20.03 Big Boats 8/3088 Hi,I am looking to buy a catalina 38 soon and was wondering what the advantages/disadvantages to ha
Damage during winter haul - liability?? Andrew Bird at 10:41pm 11.20.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1144 During the winter haul out, my boat incurred some damage to the keel and potentially to the hull - t
320 Keel Torque (1) Sterling L at 10:12pm 11.20.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1066 I finally received the required information with regards to the keel bolts and nuts torque setting.
Too much stabilizer in fuel? Tomm at 9:42pm 11.20.03 Big Boats 9/1740 Is it possible to have too much stabilizer in diesel fuel? Suppose a half a tank of fuel sat around
SSB whip antenna? Brian at 9:41pm 11.20.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/858 Getting ready to install my SSB radio on my H380.. I am trying to figure out the best way to mount t
Anyone bought sails from Hong Kong Sailmakers? Richard Marble at 8:45pm 11.20.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1394 I just got a real good price for a new Main sail from Hong Kong Sail Makers. Before I send them any
1972 VENTURE/MACGREGOR RESTORATION (1) Paul Zetlmaier at 1:30pm 11.27.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/901 So far this looks like a nice smooth hull and I am looking forward to getting itin the water next s
Lost size info - 25.5 rigging Bill at 11:42am 11.27.03 Smaller Boats 3/1060 I lost the size information for standing rigging for the 25.5 (1984). I need the size for the head
Stoboom furling mark hoesman at 8:03am 11.27.03 Ask All Sailors 3/4896 Does anybody have any experience with the Stoboom in boom furling system? We're having some difficu
Engine Trouble with Nissan 50 hp outboard motor Christian Larsen at 5:56am 11.27.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/4336 I have a MacGregor 26 with a Nissan 50 hp outboard motor which I purchased in 2000. Since the begin
yanmar engine fuel problem Bill Dorsey at 5:23am 11.27.03 Ask All Sailors 12/2123 During winterizing my boat I changed the oil and filter, and replaced the fuel filters. I added fuel
Alcohol For Origo Stove/Oven? Gary A at 4:44am 11.27.03 Ask All Sailors 9/1433 Hello all, and Happy Thanksgiving,I have an Origo 6000 combination stove/oven on my Hunter 34 and
Mounting Pictures, Decorative Stuff and Gear Rick D at 3:32am 11.27.03 Ask All Sailors 4/967 If you have a wife, or are just a decorating kind of guy, you've probably tried to avoid drilling an
Portlights and Core Moisture Greg Millinger at 3:02am 11.27.03 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1365 Hi Everyone,I just became the owner of a clean 1981 H37C, a beautiful boat. But, during the surve
Asymetrical Spinnaker Measurements o S. Sauer at 2:52am 11.27.03 Racing 10/1924 In looking at available used Asymetrical Spinnakers, I find they are typically listed by two luff di*
Teak Cockpit Repairs Steve Brockhouse at 2:36am 11.27.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1371 I have an ex-Moorings Beneteau 440 that is now just over 10 years old. She spent 8 years in Charter
H430 Cowl Vents Rick L at 2:10am 11.27.03 Big Boats 0/632 Does anyone know the size and mfr of the white, flexible cowl vents on a 1997 Hunter 430?
Happy Thanksgiving! Phil, Bly, Karisa, Trevor, and Gary at 1:21am 11.27.03 Ask All Sailors 0/916 Here's spending a wonderful day with family and friends! And somewhere in between the turkey and th
Packing Gland Adjustments Jim Huhta, Sr. at 12:49am 11.27.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1419 Hello Again. This time I am looking for help in identifying and adjusting the subject item. My Cat

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Minuet Seaswood at 11:10am 12.03.20 Thanks Sailboat guide had information & the forum was what I was looking for thnx. now to find a mo
C310 main sheet to helm position? Grip at 11:09am 12.03.20 Currently have a C30, and I also resort to using the AP and climb over everyone to get to the main s
C310 main sheet to helm position? Tom J at 10:29am 12.03.20 Is your Catalina a C310? If so, it is difficult to bring the mainsheet to the helm, since the sheet
P42 Bimini/Dodger Upgrade to Solar (3) HandsOnTech at 10:20am 12.03.20 Here is the almost final version. The only thing left to do is shorten the fwd/aft length of the fra
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? markwbird at 10:20am 12.03.20 It's not really a double mainsail so much as a rigid wing with a joint to allow it to fold. It is a
Hatch size SV At Last at 9:57am 12.03.20 I am not at the boat to measure, but I recently purchased a new replacement screen from Catalina Dir
What's the Best Daysailer to Accommodate Guests Crazy Dave Condon at 9:38am 12.03.20 Although there are many different designs out there, you need to ask what you want to do with a boat
Old Nissan 2 stroke outboard parts? Crazy Dave Condon at 9:25am 12.03.20 You are correct that the small Nissan, Mercury engines were built by Tohatsu. Suzuki and Honda are
Black porthole sealant Crazy Dave Condon at 9:16am 12.03.20 Industry wide used Dow 795 as the port or window sealant. Former Hunter dealer.
H260: Water Under Cabin Floor Crazy Dave Condon at 9:05am 12.03.20 you reached out and you were able to do this. great job. Anytime, call me. I never give out perso
Hull repair Crazy Dave Condon at 8:53am 12.03.20 Before going any further, please take pictures of the boat hull from the outside so we can determine
maintenance on 1979 Cal -31new post LloydB at 8:41am 12.03.20 Polish it, if nothing else that will help you find any little glitchy stuff that wasn't noticed earl
Adding shore power? DArcy at 8:20am 12.03.20 The first time I did a big wiring job on my house I bought a book and then had it inspected by a pro
Tohatsu 5hp propane outboard? Michael Cotton at 8:17am 12.03.20 DON'T BUY IT! It is the hardest starting outboard I've ever owned. The manuals start procedure works
Adding shore power? Don S/V ILLusion at 8:16am 12.03.20 The expense if you hire the work out is in buying/installing a control panel and running the wiring
Adding shore power? Justin_NSA at 8:05am 12.03.20 It's difficult if you are unfamiliar with e-magic but it's doable. You just need a good book and You
Interior Refinishing (Newbie needs help!) Justin_NSA at 7:59am 12.03.20 That's a good example of poor material selection. The "gym mat" stuff they used is poor insulation
Interior Refinishing (Newbie needs help!) DArcy at 7:58am 12.03.20 Below is a you tube video of a couple that insulated their old boat ClFGcjr8djI for hatch covers,
S-2 24 foot Dave Groshong at 7:46am 12.03.20 These are popular, combo anchor/steaming light: https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?12795
C310 main sheet to helm position? Grip at 7:44am 12.03.20 Thanks! Is it easy enough to haul in the main under load without the winch though?

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