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BOW THRUSTERS Waldo Emerson at 3:40am 08.06.03 Big Boats 0/1035 If u have installed bow thrusters would appreciate information.
retro fitting a propane stove on a 28.5 Mike H at 3:15am 08.06.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/835 Has anyone replaced their alcohol stove with a propane gas stove? If so, what size propane bottle?
Kids, anyone thirsty? Bill at 2:47am 08.06.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1193 You can use this to get your kids to drink more water while sailing!Water or CokeThis! Is really
222- Keeping the Kick up Rudder down Mark Hofmann at 2:45am 08.06.03 Day Sailers 5/2458 The previous owner of my 1985 O'Day 222 made a new tiller for it but did not include the cam cleat a
electric start outboard question... Brian Conneely at 2:14am 08.06.03 Smaller Boats 14/5431 At the beginning of this season I installed an 8hp 2 stroke Nissan outboard with an electric starter
Ablative paint mid-season care cleaning growth ? Michael at 2:12am 08.06.03 Ask All Sailors 10/2858 This spring our boat received a new bottom job with Interlux ablative paint (the stuff with the bioc
Engine quit Tony at 2:01am 08.06.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/792 I need some help. While motorsailing down the bay, me diesel died. It seemed to loose power first an
Yanmar YSB12 - Rebuild or Replace Thomas H. George at 1:17am 08.06.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/9994 I have a 1978 Hunter 30 which I love but the original engine - Yanmar YSB12 - overheated last week w
H34 clutch/deck org. install question: Marcus at 1:00am 08.06.03 Big Boats 4/946 Monday is install day for the new clutches, deck organizers, etc. In preparing for the rigger, does
Seems like a lot of trouble... Darren Mayes at 12:43am 08.06.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/705 ... why not just buy one of the 5 day ice chests? While you may lose some storage space, I don't th
Is there any way this could be correct David at 3:17pm 08.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 9/994 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 4/932 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 1/964 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 3/1070 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 4/985 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 3/969 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 5/1200 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 1/3006 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 2/823 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 3/1033 We have a 1995 Catalina MKII 36. Our portlights (opening ports on the slanted sides) are leaking.

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Foul Weather Gear Stinks thinwater at 5:22pm 11.10.20 Or treat the inside with a anti-microbial/bio-stat, like BAC or one the generic Microban products. I
H260: Water Under Cabin Floor rs1sensen at 5:13pm 11.10.20 I spoke with @Crazy Dave Condon today and we devised a plan of action on this. He feels that there
Lightning control? PaulK at 5:08pm 11.10.20 Maybe someone thought that being able to advertise that the boat was grounded in case of lightning w
Ceiling Replacement Project william24424 at 5:01pm 11.10.20 Best things about project, 1) Access to stuff underneath (check bolts, through deck stuff) 2) Easy t
Ground height of a 380 for trucking purposes. John Gilbert at 4:53pm 11.10.20 I have a 380 - it will depend upon how the boat is cradled on the trailer, in part. If you figure 6
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? ontherocks83 at 4:49pm 11.10.20 So as some background, I grew up sailing on lake Winnipesaukee on a 30' Catalina with a standard rig
Pearson 33-2 engine removal 31seahorse at 4:28pm 11.10.20 Thanks for your thoughts, jssailem, I do remember doing some photography in a small airplane whose
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? DrJudyB at 4:00pm 11.10.20 I have a Catalina 30 with a Tall rig, bow sprit, and fin keel. Currently I have a 150% Genoa. I ha
When should standing rigging be replaced? David in Sandusky at 3:53pm 11.10.20 It sounds to me that the question is when, not if you will go for new rigging. When I thought about
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? DrJudyB at 3:34pm 11.10.20 @ontherocks83 Is the sailmaker planning to recut the broad seams to relocate the max draft position?
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? ontherocks83 at 3:30pm 11.10.20 So, going thru all this do you have adjustable Genoa cars? If not check Garhauer. Did both sides
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? sailme88 at 3:10pm 11.10.20 So, going thru all this do you have adjustable Genoa cars? If not check Garhauer. Did both sides f
Potagannissing Bay Michael Davis at 3:04pm 11.10.20
Catalina 355 holding tank blocked at thru hall Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:45pm 11.10.20 I was told the previous owner had to get a diver to blow air up from the thru-hull to clear the bloc
Foul Weather Gear Stinks shemandr at 2:33pm 11.10.20 Since I'm going to be sailing on the St Lucie River regularly I'd better order a bunch.
Foul Weather Gear Stinks Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:31pm 11.10.20 Before washing, soak the foulies overnight in cold water to which you've added a quart of PureAyre
Foul Weather Gear Stinks dlochner at 2:22pm 11.10.20 I'll tell Santa I need a lighter weight jacket here in Florida too. In that case, wash in the mos
Exterior wood finish/treatment? ontherocks83 at 2:21pm 11.10.20 This is what you'll have after 12 years without any touch-up, IF you're willing to do the prep work
Foul Weather Gear Stinks shemandr at 2:09pm 11.10.20 I'll tell Santa I need a lighter weight jacket here in Florida too.
When should standing rigging be replaced? shemandr at 2:07pm 11.10.20 The reason it is a scheduled item is that a visual inspection prolly won't detect defects. Maybe dy

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