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Kenyon Alcohol Stove Repair Keith at 12:31pm 12.06.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/5573 The alcohol stove in my 81 H27 wasn't working so I decided to overhaul it. I've put in a new pump a
Anchor Roller issues? Dave at 11:48am 12.06.02 Big Boats 8/1060 I have read that the anchor roller on the 356 does not handle two anchors well. I just purchased my
Bottom Painting on the Trailer Mark at 8:59am 12.06.02 Smaller Boats 2/935 I am getting ready to paint the bottom of my C22 that is on the trailer.Anyone have any experience
winch size/model Kobi Maru at 8:40am 12.06.02 Big Boats 2/1035 I am trying to order winch covers from this website's chandlery. Does anybody know which winch size
Captain Liscens Scott Mathey at 8:05am 12.06.02 Other Sailboats 4/791 I am wondering what is involved with obtaining a Captians liscens? from what little I know,it seems
Thanks for the help Marc at 5:43am 12.06.02 Big Boats 4/841 Just a quick post to thank everyone who provided us their input on our new 356. We ordered it (Her)
Hot water heater Ozana at 4:50am 12.06.02 Big Boats 1/837 I have winterized the water system, I want to run the engine but I'm concerned about the EMPTY! hot
shrouds out of room Dan at 3:27am 12.06.02 Smaller Boats 2/880 My 31 year old C-22's shrouds have no more adjustment left, and I can't decide if the cabin roof has
Non Skid Application? Tony Kriz at 2:23am 12.06.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1174 It looks like my purchase of a Hunter 25 is going through so I am looking ahead to some projects I w
Winter projects. (1) Ed Schenck at 2:03am 12.06.02 The Cherubini Hunters 15/1280 Any major projects before Spring launch? I know, I know, some of you are ALWAYS launched. :) This
Battery bank for Cat 22 Art at 1:25am 12.06.02 Smaller Boats 5/1496 Happy Hollidays!I am looking at buying a 1984 Cat 22. I have been chartering for many years on boa
Comparison of Garmin GPS's Jim Dort at 12:39am 12.06.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1037 Does anyone have thoughts or the relative merits of 3 of Garmin's GPS's: models 72, 76, and eTrex Ma
HEY! Before you post in this forum... Phil Herring at 12:29am 12.06.02 Ask All Sailors 23/1942 The Ask All Sailors Forum (this one) crosses over to all of our sites for Beneteau, Catalina, Hunter
Impeller change..speed seal Brian at 11:05pm 12.05.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1726 I figured it was about time to inspect the impeller on my H380. Jeeesh, I spent a solid hour trying
Garhauer Paul at 10:01pm 12.05.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1256 Hello Everyone,I just received my order from Garhauer to upgrade some of my C30 running rigging.
Fresh Water Tank Leaks John Bannister at 5:51pm 12.05.02 Big Boats 5/879 Anyone had problems with this before and if so what have they done to resolve it ?
history/spec search for 1965 26' oday steve sylvain at 3:36pm 12.05.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1199 I have just purchased a 26' oday fixed keel boat which needs work. I have no information at all on i
redoing the electrical wiring......... tom at 2:46pm 12.05.02 Ask All Sailors 12/1372 Have a 22ft catalina that needs the wiring to the lights replaced. it seems, and i havent gotten to
looking for 35.5 bemini photos ted jensen at 2:45pm 12.05.02 Ask All Sailors 13/1071 one of my winter projects is to add a binimi to my 35.5, if any one has a photo they can post, it wi
"Ginnaker" Gennaker without an olive Charlie at 10:17am 12.05.02 Smaller Boats 1/1095 I have just purchased a gennaker for my 23.5.I am considering mounting 2 swivel blocks to the padeye

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Installing new clutch on the deck of a Catalina 30 FastOlson at 8:56pm 09.10.20 Regarding clutch mounting -- you really need to gain access to the underside of the housetop in that
Adventures in reefing (3) Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:47pm 09.10.20 184827 Blocks on other side where lines lead forward to cleats 184828 And yes, the clew needs to
Adventures in reefing G0ri11@ at 8:44pm 09.10.20 I guess I'm still not totally clear on how to attach the clew. I could just tie it down to the eyes
ECHO, Alden Challenger design number 949R, turned 60 years old this season! Stormalong at 8:29pm 09.10.20 She has been owned by the same family for 60 years and it's probably safe to say that the boat has
Best way to sell a Catalina 22? IASailor at 8:27pm 09.10.20 I found my Catalina 22 here: https://www.sailboatlistings.com
Adventures in reefing Stu Jackson at 8:19pm 09.10.20 What Greg describes is standard OEM on most boats. It's also called double line reefing: two separa
Dingy 3.5 hp outboard will not shift into forward Project_Mayhem at 8:17pm 09.10.20 I used zip ties to align the rods on my 4hp Tohatsu. Good luck! Keep us posted!
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously? Stu Jackson at 8:15pm 09.10.20 My outboard just needs occasional pumps of the fuel bulb if it runs for over a hour. Probably somet
Alden Challenger Sighting: COMPASS ROSE Stormalong at 8:15pm 09.10.20 The spectators must have been watching a bosun hanging from the crane, who had to swap the mast hea
Clean Headliner ggrizzard at 7:56pm 09.10.20 I have used "Resolve" carpet cleaner and a scrubby sponge. Worked well to remove spilled coffee.
Things are about to get tight... Project_Mayhem at 7:50pm 09.10.20 5/32" is the size of the wire that's used on the boat. I plan on replacing the turnbuckle body and l
Anchor bow roller thelilnauti at 7:23pm 09.10.20 Just thought I would provide an update. I installed the roller. Basically mounted on the plate a
Things are about to get tight... dlochner at 7:15pm 09.10.20 Talk to your rigger. 5/32" wire should be fine. For freshwater you can use 304 SS or 316.
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously? Lazy1 at 7:12pm 09.10.20 My outboard just needs occasional pumps of the fuel bulb if it runs for over a hour. Probably someth
Installing new clutch on the deck of a Catalina 30 dlochner at 7:09pm 09.10.20 I like those 3M hooks. May have to stop at Lowe's on the way to the boat tomorrow. :)
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously? SailingLoto at 6:57pm 09.10.20 in good tune, it should run for years under constant use. it's corrosion, poor fuel/dirty carbs, ch
Hole in fiberglass hull, need repair advice shemandr at 6:57pm 09.10.20 Rotator Cuff surgical Vet here. Hope for you for a speedy recovery! Mine was for some reason I thou
Merit 22 cockpit drain. sloughsailer at 6:47pm 09.10.20 Thanks Russ. But my Merit doesn't have the channel under the cockpit drain fitting like yours. My bo
Thru hull factory valves ggrizzard at 6:45pm 09.10.20 Yes, Hunter used gate valves on their line of production boats. It was obviously a cost issue. When
Eternal Father - Navy Hymn Brian D at 6:35pm 09.10.20 :beer::beer::beer:

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