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Prop size??? Steve Franklin at 10:16am 01.27.03 Mid-Size Boats 13/1534 Current prop is a 3-blade 12X9 on a Universal 5411. Just doesn't have enough "oomph". Prop is clea
Trailer Clifford at 10:08am 01.27.03 Smaller Boats 3/940 I am in need of a trailer for a 1986 C-22. Would like to hear from anyone who has one for sale or ho
bottom paint on sails Gary at 9:04am 01.27.03 Ask All Sailors 3/926 What's the best way to get some sloughing paint off the headsail ( don't even ask how it got there
Bimini "portholes" Bill P. at 7:44am 01.27.03 Ask All Sailors 3/995 Well, maybe not portholes, actually, they are just holes. Most are smaller than a dime - some longer
craddle trailer (1) fondymike at 6:30am 01.27.03 Smaller Boats 4/1127 A couple of weeks ago I asked about turning my craddle into a trailer in order to save on storage fe
craddle trailer fondymike at 5:55am 01.27.03 Smaller Boats 0/687 A couple of weeks ago I asked about turning my craddle into a trailer. Well, here's the photo of one
Replacing deadlight window exterior border? Matt B. at 5:48am 01.27.03 Big Boats 4/1092 Can anyone help me find parts or information related to replacing the exterior plastic borders on th
photo of bunk trailer fondymike at 5:37am 01.27.03 Smaller Boats 0/647 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 3/2254 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 2/1037 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 11/1185 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 4/903 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 3/998 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 4/873 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 4/1199 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 4/1050 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 8/1501 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 3/1105 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 4/1204 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 2/1454 Hi All.......... I have a 1979 27' Catalina. I am looking for the teak wood holder for the Compas

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Need your help. I have no experience with moorings Justin_NSA at 11:12am 09.15.20 I have been chatting with a potential new member here in our club. I'm the harbormaster. Besides the
Main sheet twist Stu Jackson at 11:11am 09.15.20 The block has to be able to swivel to allow for boom swing. Could you please explain why? My fixed
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? (1) kloudie1 at 11:07am 09.15.20 Early days(1973 ish).. learning the ropes(!) we'd both just recovered from a capsize dunking. I'd cr
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings NYSail at 10:54am 09.15.20 If you are not running refrig or anything like that I would recommend getting a 50 watt solar panel
SV Preston Point rescue justsomeguy at 10:54am 09.15.20 maybe I'm just kinda boring... Boredom is highly underrated.
Drilling hole to run lines through cabintop mounted traveller odaydokay at 10:51am 09.15.20 Many thanks, Richard!
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings odaydokay at 10:48am 09.15.20 One thing to look at is what lighting you have. The original lights were guzzlers so we replaced al
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Ralph Johnstone at 10:45am 09.15.20 Here is an excerpt I pulled off an old reply I had posted some time ago. "And yes, I remember an in
....and so it begins... Serenity on Hudson at 10:29am 09.15.20 I've used 3 gallons so far this year. Only motor getting in and out of the marina and rarely with a
Replace Marine Radio Coax & Mast Lights... Justin_NSA at 10:21am 09.15.20 +1 vote for unstepping the mast first if it's practical. Especially since you have no idea what prev
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings Justin_NSA at 10:11am 09.15.20 How long will you be running the engine to recharge? Might not be enough which means your charge can
Main sheet twist Ron20324 at 10:03am 09.15.20 ...trailed it behind the boat under power for 15 or 20 minutes and the line relaxed and never did it
Looking to buy c22 questions. LakeShark at 9:43am 09.15.20 Everything you need to know about inspecting a C22 before buying is available on the Associations we
SV Preston Point rescue kloudie1 at 9:40am 09.15.20 Lesson there is to learn to maintain control of the boat in heavy air.. At some point, all "big wat
SV Preston Point rescue Mr. Dave at 9:39am 09.15.20 They threatened in a couple of places I'm aware of (Mount Hood in Oregon and the White Mountains of
Replace Marine Radio Coax & Mast Lights... JRacer at 9:39am 09.15.20 Second the idea of Marinebeam for all your lighting needs!
ICW, December south to North Ward H at 9:32am 09.15.20 Good luck Dave... second times the charm... Ditto!
Unknown Sailboat Type sailinmikenaz at 9:32am 09.15.20 Winches? Don't forget West marines BOGO sale, usually in March.
Main sheet twist Ward H at 9:31am 09.15.20 I have a block in that location on my C30. It doesn't need to swivel, just swing a bit side to side.
SV Preston Point rescue rgranger at 9:25am 09.15.20 The boat seemed fine. I'm guessing panick and fear was all that really faced them.

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