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36 Cat MC at 5:02am 06.15.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/832 does anyone have a spec sheet on the 36 foot Cat showing all the orginal sizes and measurements so I
Smallest Freezer or Refrigerator MC at 4:59am 06.15.03 Other Sailboats 3/697 Looking for the very smallest freezer or refrigerator to fit must be low wattage, or very low propan
Fiberglassing Holding Tak Rick Marine at 4:08am 06.15.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/896 Does anyone have experience fiberglassing over the exterior of the aluminum holding tank? The alumi
replacement parts/galley sinks Rodney Fougere at 3:33am 06.15.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1522 We have purchaesd a 1984 catalina, which require repair or replacement of both galley sinks. Could a
222 swing keel control rope jim at 11:51pm 06.14.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/953 My control rope is becoming badly worn and need replacement. What is involved and does boat have to
Storm hatch Mike at 11:51pm 06.14.03 Ask An Oday Owner 0/991 I would like to install a storm hatch over the companion way hatch so that I can leave the center of
Roller furling/sail luff issue PD at 11:22pm 06.14.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1970 Greetings,My new (used) boat came a new Harken MKIII furling system. The headsail is about 3' shor
snake in boom Rob Garneau at 10:03pm 06.14.03 Ask All Sailors 16/930 I have a snake in my boom and when I sail it sticks its head out of the front of the boom and scares
Cruising Spinnaker Ron Baer at 1:00pm 06.14.03 Smaller Boats 2/803 This is for 240 owners with a geniker, cruising spinnaker, whatever.Do you like it ?Can you raise,
Cockpit locker drainage Bob at 11:54am 06.14.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/981 I have a 1986 Catalina 30 with a deep locker in the stern as well as one on the port side. I recent
Urgent Need ratio for fuel to oil in 2 stroke Jamie Shreeves at 11:22am 06.14.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/943 I am going out on the Lake tomorrow and I need to know what the ratio for fuel to oil is for my outb
owner's manual for 170 John Kivel at 10:53am 06.14.03 Day Sailers 2/1088 I just purchased a hunter 170 and am looking for an owner's manual. Does anyone know if there is on
Shroud tension Cliff Miller at 10:19am 06.14.03 Day Sailers 1/1137 Can anyone give some advice on the shroud tension for this O'day 19? The mast looks centered port/s
snake in boom Rob Garneau at 9:17am 06.14.03 Ask All Sailors 0/879 I have a snake in my boom and I cannot get it out. I tried to flush it out with water and we also an
boat boarding ladders christopher bayer at 8:40am 06.14.03 Big Boats 7/819 i have a new 426 which we are enjoying immensely. however, my lovely wife is 5' 5" tall; as a result
engine/transmission alignment question Debra B at 8:26am 06.14.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/979 Is engine alignment something that needs to be done on a regular basis? If so, how often?
Soft Spot on Deck Stephen at 7:38am 06.14.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/889 I am looking at a 1974 Catalina 27 to buy that has a soft spot on the deck above the vberth. Can you
Soft Deck above vberth on Catalina 27 Stephen at 7:34am 06.14.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/864 I am looking at a 1974 Catalina 27 to buy that has a soft spot on the deck above the vberth. Can you
A Thank You! Rick at 7:06am 06.14.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/730 Id like to thank those that helped me out with my pedestal problems. I ordered and replaced the shif
I need 240 pics Randy at 6:33am 06.14.03 Smaller Boats 3/817 I'm purchasing a Hunter 240 model year 2000 next week. I haven't been able to see very many pics of

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Battery Management jviss at 1:39pm 06.09.20 A better choice would be a battery to battery charger, Victron makes a nice one. Excellent, thanks
Marine Batteries jssailem at 1:39pm 06.09.20 I too enjoy a manufacturer in proximity. Dyno Batteries in Seattle. I have been pleased with the per
Insurance question (yawn) ... jssailem at 1:37pm 06.09.20 There is no easy answer, Scott.
Battery Management jssailem at 1:35pm 06.09.20 I agree with Dave. A mixing of the batteries under a single charge controller will compromise one of
Insurance question (yawn) ... Scott T-Bird at 1:34pm 06.09.20 Our BoatUS (Geico) policy never wanted to see a copy of our survey (Even though I paid for one). it
Insurance question (yawn) ... jviss at 1:29pm 06.09.20 Isn't it a race anytime 2 sailboats are heading in the same direction and within sight of each othe
Old Man Going West!! DAVA390 at 1:28pm 06.09.20 Update: The Yellowstone leg of the trip is cancelled. Although partially reopened this month,many of
Marine Batteries jviss at 1:27pm 06.09.20 I agree with Trojan as a better marine DC battery, if you can get them. I am very fortunate to hav
Marine Batteries Sailfanatic at 1:24pm 06.09.20 I must disagree with you about Interstate. I had two of the Group 27 deep cycle batteries (SRM-27)
Old Man Going West!! (2) DAVA390 at 1:20pm 06.09.20 Sailing in South Dakota Apparently, Lewis and Clark Lake is an active sailing lake. https://www.sou
Insurance question (yawn) ... dlochner at 1:16pm 06.09.20 Pretty sure the racing is "weekly competition" than the occasional 2 local yacht club runs about th
Catalina 310 boom end cover leo310 at 1:14pm 06.09.20 cut the top off on a 2l plastic bottle and slide the bottom over the end.
Insurance question (yawn) ... jssailem at 1:07pm 06.09.20 Scott. I would call back to BoatUS which will connect you to the Boat Insurance department. I had to
Grunert Passagemaker Refrigeration Problem JamesG161 at 1:06pm 06.09.20 JamesG161 You mentioned that you found a replacement compressor for your unit. yes I did but it to
H260 Boat Covers h2o_snow at 1:06pm 06.09.20 TTT Just home - any other insights on a H260 cover? Appreciate it. JT
Insurance question (yawn) ... sailme88 at 1:05pm 06.09.20 The racing question is a means of declination and or premium enhancement. The fact of the matter i
Water feed to head sink DJAY at 1:03pm 06.09.20 Sean: Unless someone added it there is no control valve for water going to the head faucet. I'm pret
Jump Start Pack Wont Charge Leeward Rail at 1:03pm 06.09.20 On the other hand the old traditional battery packs powered by a small 12V wet cell will have enoug
Battery Management dlochner at 1:01pm 06.09.20 Thanks for your reply. Is that backwards? Anyway, I was just planning on charging them via the co
Help identify Furler Drum... LakeShark at 12:56pm 06.09.20 The little sailboat denotes a Winchard turnbuckle if I remember correctly though I think they have c

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