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Mast Stepping Joe Spadaro at 9:57am 05.14.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/853 I am seeking advice on raising thr mast on my 222.Are there commercial systems available?Appreci
Thru - Hull Bruce at 9:56am 05.14.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/892 I am in the process of changing out my sani-hose and have noticed that I have a leak coming from the
Bottom Paint for New England waters Steve Everts at 9:27am 05.14.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1347 What is the best bottom paint to put on my Catalina 22? I need something that will last a while betw
Trailering a 22' w/ fixed keel...need advise M. Mallette at 9:18am 05.14.02 Trailer Sailors 4/1800 I just bought a 22' Catalina. 1976, #5959.It has a fixed keel. The boat was in the water when Ibou
3 blade or 2 blade prop Adam at 9:08am 05.14.02 Ask All Sailors 13/1537 Does a two blade prop have any advantage over a three blade prop? Is there any reason (other than $
393 Bilge Pump Joe Gibbons at 9:04am 05.14.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1203 I just took delivery of a 393, and noticed the bilge pump is a fresh water pump mounted under the po
Rust Stains Jim WIllis at 8:55am 05.14.02 Other Sailboats 6/712 I have a severe rust stain where the gelcoat has cracked around a bolt head. IG takes out some (prob
Looking for a good drawing of a 37-C Sanders LaMont at 7:56am 05.14.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1070 Folks,I am looking for a line drawing, or illustration, of a Hunter Cherubini 37-Cutter. I am lo
Sampson Post on C22 Noel at 7:05am 05.14.02 Smaller Boats 2/886 I've got a 76 c-22 and have removed the nylon cleats that came with it. The boat will be near the mo
Side view of the mount (I forgot the pic) John Richard at 6:46am 05.14.02 Big Boats 0/801 Here's a side view. Note that enough room must be allowed for the two screws that tighten on to th
Outboard motor mount on a 410 John Richard at 6:45am 05.14.02 Big Boats 2/940 Here's a side view. Note that enough room must be allowed for the two screws that tighten on to th
loss of power carisea at 6:40am 05.14.02 Ask All Sailors 10/1308 I have experienced a loss of power on several occasionsat first I thought my fuel filters were clog
Side shot of the motor mount John Richard at 6:38am 05.14.02 Big Boats 0/799 Here's a shot from the side. I removed the black locking bar to allow a better look. Nothing in th
Carpeting in a 410 John Richard at 6:15am 05.14.02 Big Boats 0/798 When we bought our 410, we did so with the idea of taking our Labradore Retriever along. Not wantin
jib sheets what size on a 1981 hunter 25 Thomas Wanderer at 6:01am 05.14.02 Smaller Boats 4/968 Help My boat is about to splash and my loft can't find the jib sheets. I am guessing the required
Outboard motor mount on a 410 (1) John Richard at 5:59am 05.14.02 Big Boats 3/984 The design of the aft pulpit on a 410 makes it difficult to attach a bolt-on outboard mount. I had
Rusted Keel Bolts Bill at 5:48am 05.14.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1088 I have two keel bolts that are badly rusted. The bolt heads are gone. I would appreciate any advic
mainsail rust stains jeff leo at 4:50am 05.14.02 Smaller Boats 5/1023 I have a rust stain in my mainsail. What can I use to get it out? Jeff leo
6 Volt Batteries in a Catalina 36 mkII? Greg Miles at 4:48am 05.14.02 Big Boats 2/1239 Has anyone replaced their (2) 12 volt 4D batteries with (4) 6 volt golf cart batteries (in series by
Keel Trade Wanted Chris Bloor at 4:20am 05.14.02 Big Boats 1/901 We have a 1993 Catalina 42 that we originally purchased as a cruising boat (for me) but that Bob has

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1989 Mariner OB question Jim26m at 7:23pm 03.27.20 MARINER 1989 8hp Model 7008211PD From your serial number. On this site: https://www.perfprot
Syntheoln ? Tally Ho at 7:09pm 03.27.20 Has anyone every purchased from this company before? Seems sketchy but they have a Magma Marine Gr
Yet another boat off the trailer thread (1) RussC at 7:01pm 03.27.20 uestion....wouzld it be workable to place 4 4x6 post in ground with top cross braces and sling the
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Justin_NSA at 6:05pm 03.27.20 I was in Germany as a kid. We had radio. I remember the Lone Ranger and the Shadow
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Serenity on Hudson at 5:34pm 03.27.20 My first TV memories were Omnibus on Sunday Morning, Ed Herlihy (SP) and Mighty Mouse. Almost broke
Hot Water heater tank, but only cold coming from faucet danm1 at 5:16pm 03.27.20 Sometimes the the input and output hoses are disconnected and hooked together for the winter. Tha
Yet another boat off the trailer thread (1) Will Gilmore at 5:07pm 03.27.20 176533 Yep. -Will (Dragonfly)
Found a 2003 C310 (5) JRT at 5:03pm 03.27.20 Second week in a row for sailing. My job has been declared critical needs so after 4 days of intensi
1989 Mariner OB question (1) ScourgeOfTheHudson at 4:31pm 03.27.20 thanks for the reply. just finished building a stand for the motor, tomorrow will be new plus, fuel
List of Marinas/Boatyards Status bawlmer at 3:58pm 03.27.20 I read the Maryland listings. There is a lot of inconsistency. I believe present MD rules allow the
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Michael Davis at 3:56pm 03.27.20 American Bandstand, Howdy Dowdy, the Mickey Mouse Club, the Honeymooners, Ed Sullivan, and too many
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing dlochner at 3:52pm 03.27.20 I must be a little older than you. My first memory is the coronation of Elisibeth 2nd in 1952 Ame
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Michael Davis at 3:39pm 03.27.20 Car 54 was the first show I remember I must be a little older than you. My first memory is the cor
Hot Water heater tank, but only cold coming from faucet bawlmer at 3:28pm 03.27.20 Agreed with NYSail. The boat was probably winterized and standard practice is to bypass and drain th
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing shemandr at 3:23pm 03.27.20 I think it was very limited if it existed at all. Radio was king. A friend of mine is an early TV
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Michael Davis at 3:16pm 03.27.20 Not sailing has saved lots of time for the important stuff. ????????????????
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Michael Davis at 3:13pm 03.27.20 Mary Kay and Johnny. 1947. There was network T.V. in 1947??
Installing shore power battery charger on Oday 28 eherlihy at 3:10pm 03.27.20 None of us was born an electrician. That's why most of us, who ALL started out where you now are, b
Gland packing size Tally Ho at 3:06pm 03.27.20 Good luck. I replaced mine with GFO packing this year. I used it on my old boat and it was nearl
Boatyard shut down due to COVID Alan Gomes at 2:47pm 03.27.20 Both of the governors of Virginia and Maryland stated several types of outdoor recreational facilit

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