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photo of bunk trailer fondymike at 5:37am 01.27.03 Smaller Boats 0/614 I asked the question about turning my craddle into a trailer a while back. I found the photo I was t
Polar Diagram for Cat 30 Roger at 5:29am 01.27.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1939 I am gathering information on the Cat 30 for a purchase. First I was wondering if anyone has create
Measurements? Ed at 4:43am 01.27.03 Ask All Sailors 2/946 While researching boat specs, I keep seeing references to I, J, P, E measurements but so far am unab
Fold or Stuff Rick Ellis at 4:40am 01.27.03 Ask All Sailors 11/1104 Do you fold or stuff your sails when storing them away? I'm a stuffer myself. I always heard that fo
H26 Tiller George H260 at 4:20am 01.27.03 Smaller Boats 4/857 The aluminum tiller has become loose due to the bolt-holes becoming larger. There is no nylon sleev
Depthfinder/Transducer for 26X Jim at 3:57am 01.27.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/878 I'm looking for a depthfinder that has a transducer that will "shoot" through the hull. I don't wan
What size for a C30 3-blade w/Univ 5411?? Steve Franklin at 3:00am 01.27.03 Other Sailboats 4/760 Currently I have a 3-blade 12X9. Doesn't seem to push the boat real well--nowhere near hull speed.
ST 40? Hugh McCully & Others Help! Red Beard at 2:45am 01.27.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1133 Is that true that the Raytheon ST40 Wind Instrument is a pulpit mounted unit! I didn't know that. I
How to run a fuel line??? Art at 2:29am 01.27.03 Smaller Boats 4/916 I have a 1984 C-22. The fuel tank for the outboard is located in the port lazerette. In order to g
I am thinking of redoing the anti skid section on john at 1:58am 01.27.03 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1326 our hunter 27. There seems to be two different methods described in this forum: Interlux poly with
lazy jacks Doug Dannen at 1:47am 01.27.03 Ask An Oday Owner 3/993 I was thinking about constructing my own lazy jack system on my main sail on my Oday 272. Has anyone
question about mooring and bow cleats on C27 David Bradford at 1:43am 01.27.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1135 Folks,I could use some feedback for those of you here with experience with the Catalina 27. I'm l
Compass holder replacement Jim Huhta, Sr. at 1:34am 01.27.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1386 Hi All.......... I have a 1979 27' Catalina. I am looking for the teak wood holder for the Compas
How much paint? Brian at 11:22pm 01.26.03 Mid-Size Boats 7/867 Since this is my first full year to have my boat, I am looking forward to Spring and putting my boat
Dinghy Davits for a First 35S5 Rick Aspray at 10:43pm 01.26.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1145 Has any owner of a 35S5 installed dinghy davits on their boat? I'm wrestling with how to best adapt
Inspecting/removing mast Pete Peterson at 10:38pm 01.26.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/793 I was advised when I bought my boat to have the mast taken down for inspection every 2-3 years. I a
CNG stove Bill Lloyd at 10:28pm 01.26.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1072 I bought a used boat this fall with a CNG galley. Now I'm having problems finding fuel. Any ideas?
Spars: How old is TOO old? Dale I at 10:02pm 01.26.03 Ask All Sailors 4/838 I have just re-installed the lower halyard sheave bracket into the mast of my '78 C'C 34, (a 50' sti
Low cost roller furling? Mike at 8:53pm 01.26.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1047 I have a '79 Hunter 33 just purchased last year and I am trying to update it without spending more t
When the Captain becomes crew SailboatOwners.com at 2:03pm 01.26.03 Ask All Sailors 38/1587 Do you ever crew for other sailors on their boats? What's that like for you? Is it enjoyable to

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Non-Clorox Water Tank Commissioning Alternatives? Rick Webb at 6:36pm 05.07.20 But Rick, would that be toxic? I use their chemicals in my pool but have never considered for a pot
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Michael Davis at 6:34pm 05.07.20 :biggrin:Great fun and a first for me. Border patrol/RCMP pulled along side for a paper check. First
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise jssailem at 6:28pm 05.07.20 Too much fun...
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Michael Davis at 6:26pm 05.07.20 Great sail today, John. From Narvaez Bay straight out past East Point to the border then tacked and
2002 - 2004 Hunter 356 genoa winch location Hunter Fan at 6:23pm 05.07.20 ChuckWayne, you are correct about being able to locate winches where the spinnaker winches would nor
Ive been thinking jssailem at 6:22pm 05.07.20 Don't start bringing facts into this thread. :biggrin: Good point. Les lead the post with a refere
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise jssailem at 6:19pm 05.07.20 Looks like you are having some fun Michael. Still hoping to get out of this sequester and venture no
Social distancing on a launch? DrJudyB at 6:18pm 05.07.20 First of all, I assume and acknowledge that launch drivers are (probably) paid low wages, no sick pa
New arch for P42 artboas at 6:13pm 05.07.20 I installed an Atlantic Towers arch a few years ago on my P42. As mentioned the hardest part is po
How to determine the regatta class of a 309 Annabelle309 at 6:10pm 05.07.20 Hello! I just joined this group and am happy to be part of this forum! I purchased a BEAUTIFUL 2010
Standing on the spreaders artboas at 6:07pm 05.07.20 Hi Everyone I have always wondered this and never got a definitive answer. I have a hunter 45DS an
Non-Clorox Water Tank Commissioning Alternatives? dlochner at 6:01pm 05.07.20
Catalina 18 Trail Rite Trailer MANUAL or Specifications: HELP PLEASE (1) rgranger at 5:58pm 05.07.20 According to sailboatdata.com the Catalina 18 has a displacement of 1,500 erent day and talk with a
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Michael Davis at 5:57pm 05.07.20 @Hello Below , I started going through Boat Passage when I had a Bucaneer 240 and have taken every b
Ive been thinking rgranger at 5:54pm 05.07.20 Don't start bringing facts into this thread. :biggrin: You tell him Helmsward rail!:thumbup::hook2
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise mermike at 5:43pm 05.07.20 I could take third, but only if there were three boats ;)
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Hayden Watson at 5:40pm 05.07.20 That's about the only way I'd ever get a trophy. Hmmm. I don't know, I have taken 2nd in class twi
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Hello Below at 5:39pm 05.07.20 178698 Boat Passage into Winter Harbour. Can be a little tricky with rocks and currents to 6 knots.
Aft Berth bulkhead redteledrew at 5:38pm 05.07.20 Well, as described above, there was a leak, previous owner cut away liner and filled with caulking.
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise mermike at 5:33pm 05.07.20 That's about the only way I'd ever get a trophy. Hmmm.

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