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Cabin Cushions Scott F. at 12:50am 06.11.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/872 Does anyone know if there is a company that I can order stock cushions for the interior of my 1983 C
Permanent / Porta Poties Mike Scholz at 12:48am 06.11.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1111 I am considering eliminating the old marine head and holding tank with a Sanipottie 965 MSD and plum
50lb. thrust electric motor Dennis at 12:43am 06.11.03 Ask All Sailors 8/9876 Can anyone tell me what a 50lb. thrust electric motor is equal to in horse power? Is there some typ
Rebedding teak trim Randy at 12:34am 06.11.03 Ask All Sailors 10/1803 Hello all-- I'm close to completing the refinishing of the teak trim on my Cat 27, but I'm not
starboard for rot repair Steve at 12:16am 06.11.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/896 I want to replace my copression block under the mast in the bilge with starboard. I spoke with the c
Coconut Grove Sailing Club in Extremis Marc at 11:39pm 06.10.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1083 Greetings,The Coconut Grove Sailing Club needs your help. We are in negotiations for a new lease, b
Need Oil to Gas Mixture for 3.3 HP Merc Outboard Joe Mullee at 11:35pm 06.10.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1288 I purchased a used, three or four year old, outboard which appears to be in great condition. The own
12 volt receptical in wheel pedistal Dave Amspacher at 7:03pm 06.10.03 Big Boats 10/1177 I am considering the installation of a 12 volt receptical in or on the wheel pedistal of our 84 Hunt
Aft stateroom leak 1990 37.5 Jim Hamner at 2:39pm 06.10.03 Big Boats 5/785 We have experienced moisture under the teak panel on the floor on starboard side of the aft stateroo
30 Seidelmann Rick D at 1:25pm 06.10.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1648 Thinging about buying a 1979 30" Seidelmann. Never heard of thar make boat. The boat looks great, i
Whats the bracket for? Rick at 12:17pm 06.10.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/779 Whats the purpose of the bracket that holds the transmission cable in the pedestal? Is it just a gui
Hunter 18.5 Roller furler and jib dan at 12:17pm 06.10.03 Smaller Boats 1/1129 Recently purchased an '88 Hunter 18.5. I would like to equip it with a roller furler and jib. Seems
Furling Blues going away John Dodge at 11:39am 06.10.03 Ask All Sailors 4/991 I got down to the boat today and began with an inspection of the furling on my 1984 Hunter 31 ( forg
Changing Outhaul Hunter 28 Lewis at 11:09am 06.10.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1136 I would like to change the outhaul on my H28. There are two lines. Each is attached to a block using
Galley Sink Drain Dennis Stone at 10:40am 06.10.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/3434 While tracing wiring and water this past week end I found that the galley sinks both drain to a T an
Window-Leaking Dennis Stone at 10:34am 06.10.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/900 I am working on window leaks. I have ordered the glass to frame seal from Catalina direct. My questi
Lost Left Fender on my 1993 23.5 Trailer need part Frank Leisten at 10:09am 06.10.03 Smaller Boats 2/841 Lost my left trailer fender coming back from Lake Powell. Any recommendation on where I can get one
Catalina 250 Eric at 9:53am 06.10.03 Ask All Sailors 0/878 How much weight can I safely haul up the mast with the main halyard on a new Catalina 250 in the wat
Revive a 1985 AB Cold Machine Buzz Dean at 9:13am 06.10.03 Other Sailboats 3/890 We must diagnose what's ailing our circa 1985 Cold Machine to decide whether to fix or replace. The
Radar for Hunter 19 waterballast Nancy Thompson at 8:58am 06.10.03 Smaller Boats 1/840 Does anyone have an inexpensive radar to recommend or sell that is appropriate? The one we had on a

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Jib roller furling line block Golden Road at 8:29am 08.20.20 Thanks all for your help
Boat Survey Davidasailor26 at 8:29am 08.20.20 The boat model is basically the same as with house buying in this case - Buyer makes an offer, selle
Chartplotter vs iPad dlochner at 8:19am 08.20.20 Where do you plan to sail? If you get an iPad, you'll want to have a waterproof case (Targus makes
Beaching a H260... Joe at 8:18am 08.20.20 It's easier to clean the hull if it's in the water, 'cause all the crud is soft. That's what my div
Jib roller furling line block Joe at 7:58am 08.20.20 Found one on EBay https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/h2gAAOSwc9ha~FYd/s-l1600.jpg You can find other man
Boat Survey Don S/V ILLusion at 7:57am 08.20.20
Rue Clips - Anybody use these for shrouds and stay pins? Bob S at 7:55am 08.20.20 I got the welding wire idea years ago from Roger Long. Anyone who's been hanging around this site fo
Yanmar 3GMD Just Shuts Off, Restarts Later Capt jgw at 7:46am 08.20.20 Some Racors have a check valve in the housing, and most people don't know they're there. If there's
Yanmar 3GMD Just Shuts Off, Restarts Later Tim Mills at 7:44am 08.20.20 Make sure a banjo fitting is not loose and sucking a tiny bit of air into the system.
Yanmar 3GMD Just Shuts Off, Restarts Later JohnShannon at 7:41am 08.20.20 How fine is the filter? Some folks like to overdo it (too fine) and end up very quickly with a plug
Boat Survey tfox2069 at 7:33am 08.20.20
Rue Clips - Anybody use these for shrouds and stay pins? dlochner at 7:31am 08.20.20 This subject comes up every once in a while. Scar pins, Cotter pins, rings, and custom bent welding
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Kings Gambit at 7:30am 08.20.20 sailing to me is like playing the game of chess. no two days have ever been the same. the learning
Boat Survey dlochner at 7:27am 08.20.20 Why? I would not trust a survey paid for by the seller. When purchasing a boat the broker and sell
transom boarding ladder oday20 Nightowl415 at 7:27am 08.20.20 I installed a Whitewater brand folding transom ladder that is backed in the interior hull with two p
Rue Clips - Anybody use these for shrouds and stay pins? Bob S at 7:20am 08.20.20 This subject comes up every once in a while. Scar pins, Cotter pins, rings, and custom bent welding
ODay 272LE bimini greenegg at 7:16am 08.20.20 I also have a '272LE and am thinking of installing a bimini. I'd be very interested in seeing pictu
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Ward H at 7:04am 08.20.20 Someone who would happily jump aboard their boat and go is most likely someone who's boat is prepar
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Kings Gambit at 7:00am 08.20.20
Rue Clips - Anybody use these for shrouds and stay pins? Justin_NSA at 6:50am 08.20.20 Wrap pins if you are looking for easy

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