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Red Tide and my Holding Tank Bob F at 5:46am 10.13.03 Big Boats 4/899 While out this weekend, the water outside San Diego south of Pt Loma was almost "blood red" with the
Problems with batteries Harry at 5:44am 10.13.03 Ask All Sailors 15/1198 I'm new to inboards, chargers, alternators, etc. and need some help. I've been to the archives, but
Water Tanks... Flexible or Hard Steve at 5:27am 10.13.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1335 Thought I would ask this question, as I am in the market for getting a new one. What are the benefi
removing catalina 30 rudder Tom at 4:49am 10.13.03 Mid-Size Boats 7/5221 I am planning to haul my cat30 in the spring and remove the rudder to repair the bearing surface usi
Crosbie rig Bill at 4:10am 10.13.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/997 does anyone know about a "Crosbie riging"??? I was told that it would be a good improvement for my
Boom kicker Jay Bitzer at 3:53am 10.13.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1349 Have any of you folks used a boom kicker on your boat? We're tired of the boom (topping) lift hangi
Bow Plate Bob Szymanski at 3:05am 10.13.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/854 Hi:Does anyone have or know of anyone that has new bow plate for my 1978 Hunter 30'. My boat is in
capsize screen over "2" Tom Monroe at 2:51am 10.13.03 Smaller Boats 18/3674 Sold my O'Day 22, looking for another boat before withdrawal sends me into a severe depression. I wa
Mast HEad Sheaves John at 2:45am 10.13.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/885 I am changing my halyards from wire to line. What size sheaves are specified for the Catalina 27?
ahhhh! I sold my boat !!! Tom Monroe at 2:22am 10.13.03 Ask All Sailors 6/952 Wife said I had to sell the current one before I could buy another. I did so Saturday, and am experi
"How to" Replace prop strut foe 1978 Catalina 27 Melanie Coyle at 2:12am 10.13.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1443 My boat is in dry dock being painted and I noticed that the propeller strut is a little loose and ne
Rigging instructions for MacGregor 26 (1990) Ron Meech at 12:37am 10.13.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1669 I am looking for rigging instructions for a 1990 MacGregor 26. Any assistance would be greatly appr
GYRO LOCATION Waldo Emerson at 12:27am 10.13.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1310 Where is the physical location of the Gyro Compass for theautopilot ST6001+ and integrated computer
What's the best way to keep the condensation out? Joe Mullee at 12:14am 10.13.03 Ask All Sailors 19/1490 With winter on the way I'm wondering what others have found is the best way to keep the condensation
bottom paint adrian morris at 11:24pm 10.12.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/811 Well this is our first year of sailing and the Hunter 19 is on the trailer for the winterWe just ha
Inner Power Chase on 356 Paul Aubrecht at 11:02pm 10.12.03 Big Boats 1/802 There is a chase that runs from the Rear Port Lazzerette that contains some power wires.I want to ru
Cleaning Plastic Rub Rail Tom at 9:16pm 10.12.03 Big Boats 15/7524 I need some new information on cleaning the plastic gray rub rail(Hull - deck joint). The rail is re
moisture/condensation between salon & galley seat (1) Sandy at 3:06pm 10.12.03 Big Boats 7/1079 Hi,Have any other 356 owners had issues with excessive moisture/condensation forming behind the sa
Another reson to study sail trim Colin Wightman at 2:38pm 10.12.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/1838 My last sail of the season was a local race in which I got vivid lesson in why sail trim is not just
new boat buyer mark fooks at 1:40pm 10.12.03 Smaller Boats 0/968 Looking for a catalina 250 not over 5 years old to buy.please contact me if you have one or know of

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The Lesson justsomeguy at 9:17am 11.19.20 "Let's duet".
The Lesson dlochner at 9:15am 11.19.20 It doesn't quite look you're 6 feet apart. And where are the masks. "Gavin, we got one for you!"
Replacing roller furling unit on a 1990 Legend 37 rjarrell at 9:04am 11.19.20 Thanks for the insight! I am concerned it would be really tight too. Much easier to access when d
The Lesson jssailem at 9:03am 11.19.20 Fake News?:biggrin: Beware... The Govs Covid police are trolling everywhere. You may think becau
The Lesson Justin_NSA at 9:02am 11.19.20 Twins!
Bulkheads Hardhead at 8:41am 11.19.20 IMHO, starboard for bulkheads would be very heavy, and not structurally sound enough for the chainpl
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san capta at 8:34am 11.19.20 Ho boy. Once again, this is the cockpit coaming that the winches sit on. Nobody is ever going to wal
A sad day (1) william24424 at 8:25am 11.19.20 I admired his Catalina 30 sailboat design, A run of 36 years. Got folks, cruisers-racer-weekenders,
Sad News Tom J at 8:01am 11.19.20 Sad news indeed. I was pleasantly surprised when Frank answered his phone himself and we discussed
A sad day Jackdaw at 7:53am 11.19.20 Every sailboat designer today should bow their heads for this man. It sounds like he was quite the
Love Texas. Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 7:44am 11.19.20 Comes from 30 years of working in un airconditioned metal building doing furniture repair, and then
Adding an electric fuel lift pump on older Hunter's with Yanmar diesels, Alan Gomes at 7:41am 11.19.20 I used to think the same until I realized that for it to work properly, the lift pump actuator has
Boat Identification - Need Help rgranger at 7:36am 11.19.20 I quit FB several years ago and I keep thretening to do so.... the only time I ever get on FB i
Chart plotters or "Fish Finders" for cruising Ken Cross at 7:35am 11.19.20 We ended up purchasing an Echomap with a 9-in display and we have been very happy with it for $700.
Orca Attacks? Ken Cross at 7:25am 11.19.20 My son says there is an easy way to eliminate Sasquatch encounters. All you have to do is spray bear
Which long shaft OB would you choose for the 26S or D? The 20" or 25"? AndyVS at 7:18am 11.19.20 I have the 25" 9.9hp motor mounted on a Garelick adjustable motor mount. In smooth water I can run w
Simple Engine Maintenance Log (1) Sailfanatic at 7:15am 11.19.20 Sailfanatic - I like this, however, I'm missing where you keep track of the previous dates for oil
Boat Identification - Need Help dlochner at 7:14am 11.19.20 I have a philosophical objection to social media. There are good uses of social media and you are
Square sail nveater at 7:04am 11.19.20 I have never seen a mast mounted at the end of the bowsprit. Those Dutch ... very clever! It's a
Bulkheads Dug22 at 6:44am 11.19.20 1987

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