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catalina 25 - Bahamas George at 5:54am 08.22.02 Smaller Boats 1/1215 I am interested in getting a boat I can trailer and (when weather permits) take on a leg like to the
Standard Equipment Marty Hering at 5:11am 08.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/948 I am in the market for a 1975 to 1990 Hunter in the 26 to 30 ft range. Does anyone know if wheel ste
"new" Lifesling II Vs "old" Vs. the inflateable? Tom Boles at 4:52am 08.22.02 Ask All Sailors 3/3631 We have a new boat and it came with a horseshoe and a throw bag rope. I always have another throwabl
Port Gasket Jim at 4:30am 08.22.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1441 I have a 1982, 37', CC with PYHI ports. I'm looking for gaskets or possiblyacceptable aternative ma
Battery mounting and what's in your ice box? Tom Boles at 4:26am 08.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/985 So, only two questions this time:1) Battery Mounting: So everyone's (V32's) batteries are in the
C30 Rudder Hang Up Chuck Graser at 4:18am 08.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1001 Our boat's rudder hangs up, especially when steering downwind with following seas. We would appreci
Capsize Screen Curiosity Bruce Peoples at 3:28am 08.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/965 Does anyone know the capsize screen for a 1980 Hunter 27? I read all the information about capsize
Jib Flutter Ron at 2:54am 08.22.02 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/3717 I have a Catalina 320. Generally when the wind is up over 15 knts I get a pronounced "flutter" from
Repairing Teak and Holly Cabin Deck ? Rich Kinard at 2:23am 08.22.02 Bigger Boats 1/1191 Several holly strips in our teak and holly main cabin deck have come loose, due to 22 years of use a
Atlantic preparations Olivier van Mierlo at 2:20am 08.22.02 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1119 I response to the request of some of you I will try to keep you informed on improving her qualities
new cal 22 ! yikes ! captkim at 2:04am 08.22.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1197 HI i just bought a 1975 cal 22 !upon interior inspection i found a crank under one of the seat boar
Thanks and MORE Q's George Swan at 2:04am 08.22.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/933 Thanks to all for the responses on my Cherubini hull question. In my quest for a Cherubini, I've ru
Peggy and Vic. Ed Schenck at 12:58am 08.22.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1227 I would like to pursue the topic of "clearing the waste lines". The idea that with a PH-II you can
oday 15 info please [author]jeff clark at 12:26am 08.22.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/942 i have a oday 15 (ser.num.3005)and (class no.301) can you tell me the year?and if this is a good boa
oday 15 info please jeff clark at 12:16am 08.22.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/911 i have a oday 15 -(ser.num.3005)and(class no.301) what year is it? and is it a good stable boat for
Towing a trailer long distances Wanderer138 at 11:36pm 08.21.02 Smaller Boats 12/1002 Most vehicle manufacturers recommend that an automatic transmission should not be put in drive/overd
Anyone have a spinnaker pole for sale? Chris Athanitis at 10:34pm 08.21.02 Smaller Boats 0/820 Very interested in aquiring a low cost spinnaker pole. Anyone have one? Has anyone ever made one?
Lazy Jack Problem Nancy at 9:59pm 08.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 15/1266 We have a 1999 Hunter 31' boat. We have NEVER been able to get the main sail all the way up. It st
Replacement Cockpit Enclosure - What type canvas? Rob Koryn at 9:46pm 08.21.02 Ask All Sailors 10/1564 It's time to replace our cockpit enclosure on our 42. What type of canvas do you recomment using?
the right size/lenght outboard pico at 4:30pm 08.21.02 Day Sailers 1/1063 I'm looking to buy the "right" outboard for my "63" mariner. I don't know if I need a long shaft mot

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Ferrules on shore power wires with SmartPlug? jviss at 4:55pm 07.06.20 Leave the gun; take the cannoli. I mean, leave the ferrules, take the wires. Just remove them.
Sailing and restoring #9874 (2) AaronD at 4:54pm 07.06.20 A few days in the South Sound Breezy is back in her happy place, floating in her slip at Swantown.
Water logged rudder Don S/V ILLusion at 4:53pm 07.06.20 had a similar experience once and it was cheaper to replace the rudder than repairing it as the stee
Frigoboat woes jviss at 4:52pm 07.06.20 What is this cap tube of which you speak? Is it common to all refrigerators, or unique to Frigoboat
Swing Keel or Fixed Keel that is the Question rgranger at 4:51pm 07.06.20 Pictures help a lot
Frigoboat woes Mechone at 4:50pm 07.06.20 I had mine kind of do the same thing after a sail in rough water. I installed an inkbird digital con
Turnbuckle thread size jviss at 4:49pm 07.06.20 Read the catalogs, dude. This ^^^. You will see there's only so many sizes, and you can quickly d
Good Old Boat Magazine-- Download Free Issue jviss at 4:45pm 07.06.20 By the way, there's an interesting article in here about maintenance of Harken travelers. Happens i
Day Sailing in the Florida Keys shemandr at 4:33pm 07.06.20 Fantasy fest is only one week. Otherwise Key West is completely normal.;)
Swing Keel or Fixed Keel that is the Question kappykaplan at 4:17pm 07.06.20 @MiltonB , you'd get more responses if you posted this in Ask All Sailors. Forum Help (Site Talk) i
How Do I turn off my cockpit lights? Justin_NSA at 3:46pm 07.06.20 I've been thinking of adding some bling to my cockpit with speakers from WM that have LED lighting.
Diesel - All Seems Fine, But ... capta at 3:28pm 07.06.20 I'm guessing you didn't get the Racor or spin on to seal properly and you are getting air in the lin
Portable Generator jviss at 3:20pm 07.06.20 I guess not, that no one knows the exact number of generators used by sailors; I assume you mean po
Day Sailing in the Florida Keys stickinthemud57 at 3:11pm 07.06.20 I have had the advantage of always sailing in protected, familiar waters, only venturing to places t
My old stuffing box is shining like a new penny. I think thats a bad thing. jviss at 3:08pm 07.06.20 I, personally, think the green patina is the correct look for all things bronze and copper. It's a
My old stuffing box is shining like a new penny. I think thats a bad thing. IH82BL8 at 2:57pm 07.06.20 Tried vinegar, didn't make any difference. I cleaned it because, when I take something apart, I cle
Diesel - All Seems Fine, But ... kappykaplan at 2:52pm 07.06.20 What does the exhaust look like? Water flow overboard? Any chance you have a small air leak?
How Do I turn off my cockpit lights? Alansails at 2:51pm 07.06.20 That is exactly how ours work, Flip the switch once its Red, off and on again its white! Do not unde
Schaefer 2100 furling line kappykaplan at 2:48pm 07.06.20 Turning off the wind and using the main to blanket the jib also works.
How Do I turn off my cockpit lights? rpwillia at 2:47pm 07.06.20 Oh, oh. I thought you had some special led bulb and/or socket that switched between red/white. Y

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