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Relocating Engine Instrument Panel chrisings at 1:10pm 07.18.20 Catalina 30 5/1705 Good day all. Haven't posted in a while but I'm looking at a major project. Relocating the engine in
Spinnaker for a 22 Sgt B Powell at 12:07pm 07.18.20 Catalina 22 5/2441 I found a symmetrical spinnaker that is 16 foot with a 24 foot Luft for sale. Will this size sail b
Tapping bolt holes for reef track in old aluminum boom (2) patrickkidd at 11:50am 07.18.20 Ask All Sailors 15/1622
Installing double line jiffy reefing on a Tartan 31 Husky59 at 10:34am 07.18.20 Ask All Sailors 5/898 I would like to run the lines in the existing double line jiffy reefing system but need more detail.
What prop did your 466 come with Mike johansen at 9:52am 07.18.20 Big Boats 4/664 I just bought a 04 hunter 466, on survey it did not meet speed hull speed at proper rpms. The curren
Raymarine auto pilot experts (1) Skipper at 8:27am 07.18.20 Ask All Sailors 21/1581 The SPX5 has a red or green line on the display, indicating course veering port or starboard. How do
Oceanis 321 replacement material for companion way? Matauman at 8:21am 07.18.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1694 So a few weeks ago some kids looking for a beer, my guess, broke into my boat by removing the vent o
Head issues bodaflack at 7:59am 07.18.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/2652 I recently purchased a Pearson 34-2 with a Groco HF and almost immediately had issues. The surveyor
4jhe injector replacement (2) 85bittersweet at 4:10am 07.18.20 Big Boats 3/808 I ordered injectors for my 85 4jhe yanmar. The new injectors are slightly different than the old one
Widgeon 12 Manual Milesa at 3:58am 07.18.20 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1199
Mon Ark Sail Boat - 11 footer with 18 foot mast. bufbooth at 11:21pm 07.17.20 Ask All Sailors 15/1363 Hello All, was looking to see if anyone had any information on Mon Ark Sail Boats. I just purchase a
Cleats on bowsprit miketcook at 7:45pm 07.17.20 Catalina 30 5/1162 Have seen cleats on bowsprit (other boats, not Catalinas, yet). Thinking of adding them as secondary
Loads put on mainsheet. 88 hunter 37 legend. riversloth at 6:38pm 07.17.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/477 I'm wondering if anyone knows the loads put on the mainsheet. And if you were to put the sheet at bo
New Teak Hatch Runner Install (words of wisdom) MaritimeOliver at 5:42pm 07.17.20 Day Sailers 1/818 Everyone was so helpful with advice for my bringing lines aft (bought supplies, will post updates in
Looking at a 1986 Catalina 30 and have a few questions. Seeking advice! (1) BelladonnaII at 2:21pm 07.17.20 Catalina 30 10/3019 Good Afternoon All! at a Catalina 30 today that I'm interested in purchasing but I had a few questi
Bilge burden (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 07.20.20 Ask All Sailors 14/1973 It's always there. Lurking just out of sight. Underfoot. Beneath your bunk. More fertile than the m
Twisted Boom (3) duck21 at 10:05am 07.17.20 Mid-Size Boats 5/1512 Hello, Long time lurker, first time poster. When we went to uncover our 1992 Catalina 30 mkII this
What is these brown stuff on my hull (1) papaiasi at 9:45am 07.17.20 Ask All Sailors 20/2636 During a recent cruise I ended up having some sort of rust or something coloring my hull. Anyone kno
water in Catalina 27 bilge oceanside27 at 9:37am 07.17.20 Mid-Size Boats 7/2352 Is it "normal" for there to be a bit (less than 2") of water in the bilge? I assumed that it is the
What refrigerator is 1986 Catalina 27? oceanside27 at 7:47am 07.17.20 Mid-Size Boats 3/1410 Just purchased a nice 1986 27 that has a refrigerator, looks like a factory install. Does anyone kno

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Propeller fell off - need size and vendor recommendations Tally Ho at 4:23pm 09.19.24
two hammocks hung between forestay and mast? (1) Worldmayor at 4:21pm 09.19.24 Hi, Twin Oaks sells Sailboat hammocks and on their site they post a few ways to hang it depending on
Wiring new LED lights in salon/saloon headliner thinwater at 4:16pm 09.19.24 Here is what Practical Sailor says about WAGO connectors. "The pullout strength of Wago connectors
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard dlochner at 4:12pm 09.19.24 I may just try to speed fair it and paint it over a weekend, some are telling me this is doable. I'
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard aftica_1 at 4:05pm 09.19.24 Hi Everyone, Thank you very much for the suggestions! It's good to know there are other boatyards a
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard Hello Below at 4:01pm 09.19.24 Doesn't Canada have a reporting app for Canadians? No Even if everyone onboard have Nexus you sti
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard dlochner at 3:52pm 09.19.24 I only wished your neighbours to the North had a similar setup. But oh no. The captain has to physi
Wiring new LED lights in salon/saloon headliner JBP-PA at 3:37pm 09.19.24 Here is what Practical Sailor says about WAGO connectors. "The pullout strength of Wago connectors
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard Hello Below at 3:34pm 09.19.24 For those wondering what the app is, the link is below. We've been using the app for years crossin
Quickest way to get a propeller StretchCT at 3:32pm 09.19.24 I didn't catch up with the replies on the last post. Sorry for the dupe. Mods can delete if needed
Propeller fell off - need size and vendor recommendations StretchCT at 3:30pm 09.19.24 Thanks for all the suggestions, I didn't see these replies until I just logged in again today in ano
Quickest way to get a propeller Tally Ho at 3:29pm 09.19.24
Legend 35 - Water heater hose replacement? Tally Ho at 3:23pm 09.19.24
How can I tell if my keel is loose/wobble how much play is ok? Catalina 22 scouper at 3:22pm 09.19.24 Here's a before and after of my keel. If you zoom in on the after picture, you can see the roundnes
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks robm at 3:14pm 09.19.24 Hi all, Apologies for a very long lag in following up. I will be posting a detailed update about th
Adding a Bimini JBP-PA at 3:04pm 09.19.24 Option #2b, buy a full Bimini from a company that will offer you support and maybe some customizatio
Raritan Fresh Head or Masterflush Dometic Orbit Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:50pm 09.19.24 The Dometic Orbit isn't your only choice...The pump/motor assembly on the Raritan SeaEra QC (fresh w
Need some advice on renovating the interior of my new Catalina 25 JBP-PA at 2:29pm 09.19.24 For the cushions, definitely remove the covers and wash them. I wash them by hand in a big tub. In
Delayed Gear Engagement - Forward Only Foswick at 2:22pm 09.19.24 I think the plate they are talking about is the cover that is bolted to the transmission with 4 bol
Osmosis capta at 2:02pm 09.19.24 As I said above, it can take as much as 6 months to dry out a blistered hull, before the work on the

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