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Yanmar SVE8 hand cranks which way? David Michaels at 11:44am 07.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1898 In my continuing education in diesels I've run into a bit of a conundrum; when I attach the hand cra
Intercoastal Waterway Bridge Height? Henry Rozanski at 11:29am 07.07.02 Big Boats 7/6430 Does any one know if it's possible to traverse the entire eastern intercoastal waterway (Norfolk to
CATALINA 400/YANMAR QUESTIONS Tim Leighton at 11:15am 07.07.02 Big Boats 3/1541 Recently took delivery of a new 400. Any other 400 out there have a good feel what average fuel use
Hatch cover for '73 Mariner Andy Nugent at 11:10am 07.07.02 Day Sailers 1/1070 After an exciting mis-adventure with my mast I am looking for a hatch cover for a 1973 Mariner. I a
sailing in shoal waters Paul Heil at 10:37am 07.07.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/877 I'm considering the purchase of a used 26mac. The area I sail(southern coastal area i.e. shallow, 3-
Main Halyard Replacement Dave Winiker at 10:32am 07.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/870 Its time to replace the main sail halyard on our '87 Hunter31. Can someone please supply the correct
roller furling Mike at 10:12am 07.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/1232 I'm new to sailing and recently purchased a 1979 30' Catalina. I've encountered a problem with my ro
My dingy is leaking!! Richard McBride at 9:48am 07.07.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1646 I have a Sevylor XR68 Sport inflateable. It has developed a slow leak. I believe it is a small, pin-
universal 5000(11hp) lee at 8:50am 07.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/708 2 quick ?s, please while checking the transmission fluid today,i discovered that i did not know h
Depth sounder Bob Fizz at 8:45am 07.07.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1328 I recently purchased a 1993 Hunter 23.5. It has no depth sounder. I would like to install one, but
book on head and water system maintenance Dave... at 5:11am 07.07.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1260 Can anyone suggest any books that thoroughly cover the subjects of head and water system maintenance
Autohelm Tridata Speed Transducer Bryce Custer at 4:37am 07.07.02 Ask All Sailors 3/2265 I pulled my speed transducer and found that one of the magnetic impellers had broken off. This has
Moving to Ft Walton Beach Rick Webb at 4:05am 07.07.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1007 Anyone out there have any favorite spots our local knowledge to share about the area? I have a slip
Replace vinyl on lifelines Jim Meadows at 2:49am 07.07.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/857 I've been trying to come up with a easy way to get rid of those dawg yellow lines. As anyone replace
leaking holding tank in H30 T Ed Munson at 2:48am 07.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/938 I have a leak in my holding tank that is working its way into the bilge. Yuck.the tank says Bueckle
376 Genset John Anderson at 2:15am 07.07.02 Big Boats 2/898 Hi anyone out there have a generator installed on the 376-380 series boats? How noisy or problemati
cockpit cushions jake at 2:05am 07.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/816 who's got a line on cockpit cushions for catalina's? it's seems to me I saw something in the laditu
Bimini for H33.... Greg at 2:05am 07.07.02 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1049 I was 'cooking' at the mooring this weekend and decided I need a bimini, I saw dave Underwoods in hi
Nightmare in Rudderville Mike Whalen at 2:02am 07.07.02 Ask An Oday Owner 7/944 After two weeks without any real wind I was Jonesing bad. Saturday broke hot and bright with the wea
one or the other k bottomley at 1:55am 07.07.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1323 I've heard that there are two main brands of replacement heads for my catalina 27 sold thur west mar

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A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers... DArcy at 8:34pm 04.14.20 No, they were sailing. It is amazing how that boat moves in light air. And with enough wind and crew
Wiring Repair Ideas? Rich Stidger at 8:22pm 04.14.20 Under the "snide remarks" category - How about a wireless sump pump? Sorry, Rick. I have not had t
Keel issue dmax at 8:18pm 04.14.20 "once those are replaced then you can retorque the bolts I believe they are 350 ft lbs, " That sound
Wiring Repair Ideas? mermike at 8:08pm 04.14.20 Vacuum cleaner sometimes works to pull wires. Run a tube from the end of the vacuum and suck up a le
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size Daveinet at 8:05pm 04.14.20 When I was saying about moving it further aft, I was assuming just enough space in front of it to st
A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers... PaulK at 7:52pm 04.14.20
Replacing Aft Cabin Bulkhead in H306 dlochner at 6:59pm 04.14.20 Take a scrap piece and try different solutions, pick the one you like best. Finishes that seal the
Finding Obscure Sailboat Items (and a sorry story to go with it). WayneH at 6:53pm 04.14.20 I used to scrub hulls in Freeport, TX. WINTER visibility when the algae was gone was 4-5 feet. Serio
A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers... DArcy at 6:37pm 04.14.20 If you are talking about speed, look at PHRF ratings. PHRF is subjective and varies from one locatio
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size Ethanhopps at 6:34pm 04.14.20 There is an inexpensive solution that provides everything you need to have toilet facilities includi
Yanmar B-type Engine Instrument Panel P=79 Tachometer mermike at 6:28pm 04.14.20 I've had success through a local Yanmar tractor dealer. As long as I had the part number they could
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:24pm 04.14.20 There is an inexpensive solution that provides everything you need to have toilet facilities includi
Keel issue DArcy at 6:18pm 04.14.20 Yup, that's the C&C smile. I had a 1974 C&C 27 for 20 years and I am familiar with it. If you could
Hunter 410 refrigerator Don Lucas at 6:01pm 04.14.20 Well i dont want stuff in the frig to freeze. That used to happen in my spillover system years ago b
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size Ethanhopps at 6:00pm 04.14.20 Just my opinion, but if you have been swimming and then need to use the little room, its a pain tryi
Keel issue (1) 4 play at 5:57pm 04.14.20 I have been on that website quite a bit lately, the first step is to replace the steel washers that
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size Daveinet at 5:43pm 04.14.20 ... but I'm young and don't mind not having the headspace in the toilet but would rather have it fo
Heavy winds Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 4:59pm 04.14.20 and the tent hospital in New York city had 60-70 mph winds. Don't know about damages. HOPE all is w
Keel issue Bluenose at 4:47pm 04.14.20 If you go to the C&Cphotoalbum.com that is the place for C&C owners. In the technical info section,
Whats more chip resistant... dlochner at 4:44pm 04.14.20 I doubt there is much difference. The paint is still on the gelcoat. Gelcoat is generally thicker

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