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Is there any way this could be correct David at 3:17pm 08.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 9/902 Ok, I have a Catalina 30 TRBS which I just put back in the water after a new bottom. In 15 knots of
looking for year on my C27 Aaron Walls at 2:57pm 08.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/880 Me and my father bought a C27 last summer. The guys we bought the boat from had bought it from an es
head problems Rick D at 2:04pm 08.05.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/930 Just purchased a 1984 catalina270, a very clean and maintained boat.I was present during the 4 hour
Failed Statpower 40+ Charger Ned Strain at 1:54pm 08.05.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1045 Our two year old Xantrex Statpower charger suddenly quit. When switched on, the Charging light on t
Anchor light? Jack Brunicon at 1:06pm 08.05.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/915 Has anybody added a 360 degree anchor light to a Mac 26X? If so how did you mount it? Where can I
Lube the mast track Gene Kinney at 12:49pm 08.05.03 Big Boats 3/929 I have a H40. When I first got her I couldn't raise the main without using the winch and taking a l
Battery Monitor George H260 at 12:31pm 08.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/1111 After replacing my three year old, and very dead, batteries I have decided to upgrade my charger to
Capri 22 Review J. Colvin at 12:13pm 08.05.03 Smaller Boats 1/2961 Hello,Our magazine is working on a review of the Capri 22. We always rely heavily on owner feedbac
H340 solar vent install Ken Kindrick at 11:51am 08.05.03 Big Boats 2/770 Anybody installed solar vents in a H340? Any problems with drilling the holes in the deck? Thanks
Leaking Port Lights G at 11:14am 08.05.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/973 We have a 1995 Catalina MKII 36. Our portlights (opening ports on the slanted sides) are leaking.
Ice chest cavity John Pollitt at 9:53am 08.05.03 Smaller Boats 7/858 Am thinking about lining the ice chest cavity with insulation. Wondering if anyone else has tried th
Basic Toilet 101 Kevin at 9:33am 08.05.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1119 Peggy,I just bought a 2001 H320. Can to give me a basic primer (or point me to where I can find o
Motors Long or Short Richard at 9:28am 08.05.03 Smaller Boats 6/1004 I have a C-22 with a 5hp short shaft, I just bought the boat. Would a long shaft motor be better?
Any heard from Olivier van Mierlo R. Marble at 8:20am 08.05.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/878
What kind of boat is this? (1) Al at 7:24am 08.05.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1143 A very old neighbor passed away a short time ago and located in his back yard was this sailboat. I
trailer for Catalina 22 Thomas F. Griffith at 6:36am 08.05.03 Trailer Sailors 4/3227 I have recently purchased a 1974 Catalina 22 in very good condition. One slight problem, no trailer
Renault Engine RC8D Mike Z at 5:32am 08.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/944 I'm in the process of repowering my 1980 Hunter with a 1GM 10 Yanmar. The original Renault RC8D need
Go speed racer go! bryan at 5:23am 08.05.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1009 Anyone have any good suggestions on how to get a very tight, very sticky speed transducer out for cl
Hanging pictures aboard ship Deac Manross at 4:34am 08.05.03 Big Boats 2/952 I saw somewhere (which I can't think of now) a product that allowed you to hang pictures etc in the
Steering Chain Lubricant Gary Wyngarden at 4:27am 08.05.03 Ask All Sailors 7/6986 I need to lubricate the chain in my steering linkage. I'm thinking about using White Lightning whic

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had the windows are done Revv up at 8:38am 09.02.20 Would powder coat work?
Water heater Mikem at 8:36am 09.02.20 I think you are meaning 20L not 20 gallons. I have a hard time believing you have space anywhere o
Water heater smokey73 at 8:28am 09.02.20 I believe it was original to the boat! I think you are meaning 20L not 20 gallons. I have a hard
Funny Friday!!! dmax at 8:28am 09.02.20 I spotted her today and before putting an offer on this beauty, I am asking ya all to give me your
Water heater Mirwin at 8:22am 09.02.20 I believe it was original to the boat!
Leaks in 1986 Catalina 30 MK1 dmax at 8:15am 09.02.20 Catalinas from that era are well known to have deck leaks. As Benny says, plan on properly re-beddin
Water heater smokey73 at 8:09am 09.02.20 Wow! 20 gallon? A couple of my water tanks are only 20 gallons each. Most on boats I've seen have
Alternator charging for lithium batteries dlochner at 8:03am 09.02.20 Voltage is one part of the charging equation, the other is current. Will the alternator produce enou
Purchase a 1969 H.R. Pufnstuff boat. rgranger at 7:51am 09.02.20 Perfect.... now you just need to attach foils.
Water heater sail sfbay at 7:51am 09.02.20 You might this recent thread on replacing a Catalina 310 water heater helpful: https://forums.sailb
Chartplotter Connector Brian D at 7:51am 09.02.20 Where are you with this project right now? Are you still stalled? If so, can you tell us what will b
Catalina 310 Water Heater Mirwin at 7:43am 09.02.20 Hey all, hope you are staying safe during this troubling time. Our water heater is also leaking. I
Winter Cover for a 2007 336 sail sfbay at 7:41am 09.02.20 Try these guys OR contact your local canvas guy OR lowest cost is make one yourself..............jus
Hot Water Heater Leaking... Don S/V ILLusion at 7:34am 09.02.20 My 12gal Raritan hot water heater is leaking into a hose that goes into my bilge. There is no Rar
The WTF Thread rpwillia at 7:10am 09.02.20 Professional mariners are not always that professional. Best to just avoid them when you can. OTOH
Dolphin Senoir parts sail sfbay at 7:02am 09.02.20 Might check on ebay for a used sail: Sails for sale \| eBay
Beneteau 411 Main Sail (in mast) (1) sail sfbay at 7:01am 09.02.20 I assume you know that a used furling main is likely sufficiently stretched, which could make it dif
Leaks in 1986 Catalina 30 MK1 Benny17441 at 6:50am 09.02.20 Suspect any deck fixtures, like stanchions, pulpits, anchor rollers, etc. they mat need rebedding.
Racing solo in a crewed fleet race (AKA busy day) (1) Jackdaw at 6:40am 09.02.20
Epoxy on wood HMT2 at 6:06am 09.02.20

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