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Starting the 5411 Ed J at 11:57pm 06.26.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1553 I'm a new owner of an 83 C30, with the Universal M15 (11HP) diesel. I have the 5411 manual which, in
Sail Cleaning Bob Mac22 at 10:51pm 06.26.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/842 Anyone have any suggestions on what to use to clean sails. I've tried "sail cleaner " from West Mar
Innerspring Mattress Replacement Dr. Kenyon Ducane at 3:49pm 06.26.03 Big Boats 3/1259 Does anyone have any experience with the innerspring mattress upgrade for the V birth for the Cat 36
Overcharged for a rudder replacement Warren at 1:59pm 06.26.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/762 I just had the rudder replaced on a 1989 Cat 30, I supplied the part. The yard charged me just over
Gel Cpoat ?FVA? Johnnie Owen at 1:36pm 06.26.03 Other Sailboats 1/818 I am doing rerairs to the topsides and have purchased a can of Gel Coat from TAP plastices. The prin
Sails out of the bag John at 1:17pm 06.26.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/864 Because of an emergency I had to leave the sails from my 23' O'Day unbagged in the cabin and v-berth
35 Legend aft shower Richard at 12:43pm 06.26.03 Big Boats 3/991 How is the Shower water removed from aft Head/shower from legend 35?
PIcking 12v off Yanmar ignition switch Derek Rowell at 11:54am 06.26.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1478 I need to pick off 12v from the Yanmar ignition system to activate a low-power (30mA coil) relay whe
Re: Water Leak in Aft Berth of C28 mkII Nick C at 11:46am 06.26.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/823 I was searching the archives for something and came across Bob Feld's description of a rainwater lea
where to find teak hand rails? Leif Rasmussen at 11:27am 06.26.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/765 Is there any supplier that makes the teak hand rails for hte cabin top for an H31? they are about 57
Phil, I'm Thick as a Brick, Explain How to Vote? Don Evans at 10:40am 06.26.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1188 nm
Sailboat Capsizes in Vancouver Island race. Clyde at 8:52am 06.26.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1407 A F-9A Trimaran, S/V Redshift, capsized while participating in the Cadillac Van Isle 360 sailboat ra
Soft Spot on C-27 (1) Calmii at 8:09am 06.26.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/859 Hello,I have a C-27 that has a small soft spot between the deck and the hatch (pic attatched) Any
Thanks to everyone Gary Smith at 7:45am 06.26.03 Smaller Boats 1/745 I just want to thank everyone who posts on this site and a particular thanks to Crazy Dave. I have
Need spinnaker for 235 Beneteau Ben Montgomery at 7:41am 06.26.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1015 I don't have a spinnaker for my First 235 and I plan on racing it. Does anyone have a good one they'
Soft spot on Catalina 27 Calmii at 6:58am 06.26.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/906 Hello,I have a Catalina 27' that has a soft spot at the front of the cabin between the deck and the
Best boat name contest! SailboatOwners.com at 6:34am 06.26.03 Ask All Sailors 147/7993 This week's quiz on boat names has been the most popular quiz we've ever run, based on the participa
Spinnaker size Ken Johnson at 6:18am 06.26.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/2029 Don, what are the dimensions for an asymetrical spinnaker for a Catalina 27 Tall Rig?Once again, t
Centerboard Stuck John at 5:21am 06.26.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/968 My centerboard on my 1973 23' O'Day was stuck right from the beginning of the season. Had worked a
Split Rudder Curt at 4:50am 06.26.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/924 We have a Hunter 26 with the split swing rudder. The actual rudder is positioned between two plates

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Do I need bottom paint? john6206 at 5:21pm 06.02.20 Or just pull it up on the ramp.
Do I need bottom paint? sail sfbay at 5:18pm 06.02.20 Just to add.........dive on the bottom mid-season to inspect the paint and clean the bottom. Of cou
West Wight Potter P19 David Van Ess at 5:12pm 06.02.20 Hi John, and fellow nautical person, Yes, the two horizontal bolts are out, and the cable is a li
Water in Bilge. Stejank at 4:58pm 06.02.20 are the stringers. Copy that. Thanks again! I appreciate it.
Motor Size? Christian Nally at 4:55pm 06.02.20 Thanks all for the replies! Such a great community! We're going to run with a 6HP 4 stroke and see
Bottom Paint or Dirt? jon hansen at 4:43pm 06.02.20 the DNR uses weed killer around all the many boat ramps to keep them clear. bass tournaments are bi
Fuel pump/lift pump failure (1) marchem at 4:38pm 06.02.20
Bottom Paint or Dirt? jon hansen at 4:35pm 06.02.20 john, dave, of course you are correct on what should be. i have seen no such restrictions at the ya
H25.5 chain plate jssailem at 4:35pm 06.02.20 If you only sail on Wednesdays when the breezes are light and the water is calm then you have only a
West Wight Potter P19 jssailem at 4:27pm 06.02.20 I think John is on to something I keep telling everyone, Hunter216, This is my first rodeo... I'm
Installing solar vent on H26 jssailem at 4:25pm 06.02.20 don't like the idea of cutting through the roof. It is a boat. If you are going to "Upgrade" her y
West Wight Potter P19 Hunter216 at 4:24pm 06.02.20
Hey all.. Newbie here lowryder at 4:23pm 06.02.20 Check the chain plate mounting and moisture where they go through the deck.
Insurance Question (1) sail sfbay at 4:11pm 06.02.20 ......Anyone have any other insurance suggestions?............Is the marina's insurance request norm
S2 9.2A Mast Through Deck Plugs for wiring lowryder at 4:10pm 06.02.20 Yes, that would be great if you could take some photos and post them I could use them as well. I jus
Bottom Paint or Dirt? jssailem at 4:09pm 06.02.20 By this logic the EPA should be all over yards power washing boats at the end of the season They A
Bottom Paint or Dirt? Project_Mayhem at 4:05pm 06.02.20 By this logic the EPA should be all over yards power washing boats at the end of the season
Water in Bilge. (1) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 4:04pm 06.02.20 Benny, Thank you for your reply in getting back to me. I think you may be on to something. At first
Do I need bottom paint? sail sfbay at 3:59pm 06.02.20 ........my memory is that the bottom is in great shape in terms of smooth and even......do I have to
Owners Manual for Keel Lifting Mechanism on First 20 / ASA First 22 SkipR at 3:55pm 06.02.20 I also own a 2015 First 22. I have never experienced ingress of water via the keel. I would not ac

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