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Water Pump Impeller John Picot at 3:27am 06.04.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/898 I have a had my Catalina 310 for about 18 months. The engine is a 25XPB and has only 48hrs on it. I
Where to find a new hatch for Hunter 25? Bill at 2:52am 06.04.03 Smaller Boats 3/964 I just bought H25 (1978) and existing hatch is cracked and can't be walked on. Does anyone know wher
Where is the water coming from? Chris Jensen at 2:43am 06.04.03 Smaller Boats 6/750 Just bought a '98 240. After sailing in a stiff breeze I noticed water in aft cabin under lockers. I
Pamilco Sound Advice Don at 2:00am 06.04.03 Ask All Sailors 2/991 Seeking advice, pros/cons on sailing up the Pamilco Sound from Adams Creek in lieu of the ICW route.
Forward hatch latch? John at 1:58am 06.04.03 Smaller Boats 5/1209 What is the stock latch setup for the forward hatch on a C22? Our ('76) hatch cover is fairly pepper
Centerboard screws Dana Payne at 1:56am 06.04.03 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1062 I have an O'Day 20, 1977, and one of the four screws which holds the plates for the keel seems to be
Help and opinions requested John Richard at 1:53am 06.04.03 Ask All Sailors 6/973 I need you all to give me feedback on the following.I have a good friend that has invited me to cr
Holding tank won't pump out! Carlos at 12:58am 06.04.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/8645 Help, holding tank won't pump out!I'm the mostly proud owner of a 1981 Catalina 30.It seems I have
diesel tank cleaned tomorrow Marcus at 12:44am 06.04.03 Big Boats 14/824 I am having the local radiator shop clean my H34 fuel tank tomorrow. Racor filled with green scum.
Which Chartplotter for a Hunter 320 Stephen W. Dale at 12:43am 06.04.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/987 I am looking to add a chartplotter on my 2000 Hunter 320 on the pedistal. I am looking at either the
Where to buy 1/2" lexan/policarbonate plastic.. matias santiago at 12:18am 06.04.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1007 in the Washington-Baltimore area? Looking for a 8" X 60" piece.Thanks,Matias
Wind instrument; masthead sensor unit Chris at 11:43pm 06.03.03 Ask All Sailors 1/981 I have a circa 1980 "International Marine Instruments Combi Systems" Wind/Depth sensor system. The
Holding tank won't pump out! Carlos at 10:56pm 06.03.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/2758 Help, holding tank won't pump out!I'm the mostly proud owner of a 1981 Catalina 30.It seems I have
Mainsail furling mast fixed Bradley Cavedo at 10:28pm 06.03.03 Big Boats 0/736 I posted the below item in mid May. The mast was removed and repaired Monday at Norton's Marina by
Bilge Pump Check valve Alternative? Dale I at 10:23pm 06.03.03 Ask All Sailors 32/4081 Does anyone have a 'fix' for the backflow of bilge water after the pump stops and the line drains ba
420 Davits Randy at 9:12pm 06.03.03 Big Boats 5/789 I am about to add davits and an Avon 10. I am concerned about access to the stern stowage compartmen
Going aloft on 356 Mark Personne at 6:54pm 06.03.03 Big Boats 4/833 Theoretical speculations so far. If you want to adjust the turnbuckle at the tip of the lower spread
Height of Catalina 25 on trailer na at 4:51pm 06.03.03 Smaller Boats 2/1952 I am thinking of purchasing a catalina 25, what is the minimum height of the boat on trailer. I wan
Mac 21 needs new centerboard Ted Raschka at 4:03pm 06.03.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1037 Hello,I'm tired of my centerboard rusting under the fiberglass. I've removed it twice now and repa
Looks like some sort of scuttle valve Jerry M at 2:50pm 06.03.03 Mid-Size Boats 6/1479 There is what seems like a large seacock on the port side forward of the bathroom sink drain on our

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Neglected boat meets shore! (2) shemandr at 10:37am 09.22.20 Follow up just now: Seatow is here. Starboard side is holed for a good deal of its length. Rocks
Rigging life? karellen at 10:28am 09.22.20 When I purchased my current boat the insurance company refused to cover the rigging until it was ins
Sailmakers dlochner at 9:54am 09.22.20 @DrJudyB is the person to talk to about the sail making industry. Here's what I know. The big lofts
Orca Attacks? dlochner at 9:43am 09.22.20 Sasquatch swims....:thumbup: Isn't he/it in the PWN? It will be a long walk and swim to get to La
Sailmakers kappykaplan at 9:38am 09.22.20 Quantum :plus: on Quantum. I used the Solomons shop for my new main several years ago. Very happy
Orca Attacks? rgranger at 9:35am 09.22.20 One more reason to sail on the Great Lakes. :biggrin: Sasquatch swims....:thumbup:
Neglected boat meets shore! sailor832 at 9:29am 09.22.20 somebody tied it off to the bridge.
Orca Attacks? dlochner at 9:17am 09.22.20 One more reason to sail on the Great Lakes. :biggrin:
Orca Attacks? capta at 9:13am 09.22.20 Unless the Orcas begin a simultaneous world wide attack on boats, I'm not too worried by this. Howev
Reinforcement areas Ed Caldwell at 9:08am 09.22.20 Hunter imbedded aluminum plates in the fiberglass deck layup for drilling and tapping in all the "no
Boat inspection recomendations Stu Jackson at 8:54am 09.22.20 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/boat-inspection-trip-tips.102541
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel LloydB at 8:53am 09.22.20 Take your care when drilling that hole with the step bit. You will be tempted to put the bit all the
Sailmakers tfox2069 at 8:36am 09.22.20 +1 on working with a local loft. I just went through this process, reached out to 11 vendors, inc
Sailmakers sail sfbay at 8:11am 09.22.20 Ditto what others have said about buying a sail from your local loft and add that they will come to
Reinforcement areas thinwater at 7:46am 09.22.20 Good structural fiberglass sheet will work just as well for this for half the price. You really only
Orca Attacks? rgranger at 7:43am 09.22.20 Very strange!
Neglected boat meets shore! rgranger at 7:38am 09.22.20 ...I think I noticed it in March. That is when the previous world ended.:( And NY was one of t
Boat inspection recomendations sail sfbay at 7:37am 09.22.20 Welcome to the forum and good luck with your sailboat purchase!! Ditto what others have recommended
Neglected boat meets shore! shemandr at 7:18am 09.22.20 Could also be a COVID thing...:oops:????? I actually was wondering about that. I think I noticed i
Boat inspection recomendations Justin_NSA at 7:12am 09.22.20 It's not always practical, but a haulout to inspect below the waterline would be another suggestion.

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