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Battery Cables Jim at 8:32am 07.01.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/827 I have a 1976 C-30 where I'm relocating the house batteries from the engine compartment to under the
Anyone want to field test a new product? Peggie Hall/Head Mistress at 8:22am 07.01.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1380 I have been asked to help field test a very interesting product: an (allegedly) odor-impermeable "s
Stuffing box replacement Mike at 8:19am 07.01.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1081 Anybody know where I can get a replacement stuffing 'box' for my '85 Hunter 28.5 in a hurry? Not th
Headliners Roger Haney at 8:11am 07.01.02 Big Boats 2/988 I have noticed that my headliner needs to be cleaned, any one have any ideas on what to use to clean
Refrigerator Mike at 7:34am 07.01.02 Big Boats 2/1045 I have a 380 with an Adler Barber refrigerator. I have significant ice build up in the box after jus
Looking for trailer for 18.5 Tom at 7:06am 07.01.02 Smaller Boats 1/834 Greetings,I am looking for any info on a trailer for a 18.5.Does someone have a dealer and/or pla
Need 64 Mariner info Mike Pellet at 7:01am 07.01.02 Day Sailers 0/873 I recently purchased a 64 Mariner which is partially disassembled. All teak is piled in the cabin. W
Input on Lavac heads? Adam at 6:55am 07.01.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1636 I need to replace an worn out Jabsco electric head. Been thinking of a Lavac. The simplicity is ve
Refilling Compass Mike H at 6:38am 07.01.02 Ask All Sailors 6/4225 I need to refill a Plastimo Contest 100 or 101 bulkhead mount compass. It was leaking and I have rem
Home Made furling system Eric Rauscher at 6:13am 07.01.02 Smaller Boats 5/1279 I would like to know if there are plans out there for making your own furling system for a Hunter 25
H 25 Boom Rigging Eric Rauscher at 6:10am 07.01.02 Smaller Boats 1/1007 I need help rigging the boom. I just purchased a 1981 Hunter 25 and have a few questions regarding
Stainless steel or aluminum bimini? John Powell at 6:08am 07.01.02 Smaller Boats 3/1359 I am currently boatless. I am looking at a Hunter 26, and a Hunter 27. Price is an issue. One of the
What do i need to know?......buying cam at 6:03am 07.01.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1456 We are currently looking at buying a Mac26x but we dont know anyting about them. Are they stable in
Furler question Bob at 5:37am 07.01.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/862 I am considering purchasing a used Catlina 27 for my first sailboat. Any comments would be appreciat
Catalina 27 question Bob at 5:24am 07.01.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1132 I'm hoping someone can give me some advice re: pricing on installing a self furler on a Catalina 27.
which knot do I use? Mike at 5:22am 07.01.02 Smaller Boats 1/854 I have to re-attach a new main halyard clasp to the halyard since the original broke. Since this is
C25 Swing Keel issues? Dave Lyle at 5:04am 07.01.02 Smaller Boats 4/1028 I am thinking of buying a C25 with a swing keel, BUT the slip I have has limited water depth. Does
Hunter Models Dana at 4:46am 07.01.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/900 I am trying to find out some info on the Hunter33 models that were produced. I am on the west coast
Muffler for 2gmf Greg at 4:27am 07.01.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/972 Need a new muffler and was looking around the net, but having trouble finding out what I need. I as
Outboard Engine tune-up Mel at 4:20am 07.01.02 Smaller Boats 8/1054 I have a 1990 Johnson 9.9 sailmaster on my 25.5. Its in need of a tune-up now since it does not wan

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topping lift load rating srimes at 7:04am 07.22.20 The chicken head is the fixture at the top of the mast where the backstay and halyard and topping li
Mainsail Questions. DrJudyB at 6:56am 07.22.20
Shower Sumps and Raw Water Intake scottdube at 6:49am 07.22.20
Backing a Hunter 26 into its slip Will Gilmore at 6:44am 07.22.20 My preference is for starting with OB, especially for reverse, because a turn can be executed from a
Backing a Hunter 26 into its slip rgranger at 6:41am 07.22.20 How do you back the boat in reverse? Do you steer with outboard or with the tiller? maybe I just ne
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? sailme88 at 6:39am 07.22.20 Tom, Given the lack of reliable cell coverage along the mid-coast a hand held GPS would be the sound
First Sail on 23.5 rgranger at 6:38am 07.22.20
First Sail on 23.5 victorhoisington at 6:35am 07.22.20 Seasick remedies - put one or both of them at the helm, take them out on calm days and as they learn
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? Justin_NSA at 6:32am 07.22.20 I echo this sentiment. Cables do go bad, so have good ones, and have extras. We had to discard two
wanted catalina 22 swing keel rgranger at 6:31am 07.22.20 Confused. The keel is attached to the boat via a bolt. Did it also sheer?
First Sail on 23.5 kappykaplan at 6:31am 07.22.20 Now I understand. Use sail ties to tie the jib and the head to the lifelines and pulpit.
What is the name of this type of clip/hook? Justin_NSA at 6:31am 07.22.20 Looks like a pelican hook to me too. There are variations on the principle. I wouldn't know who make
What is the name of this type of clip/hook? dlochner at 6:30am 07.22.20 Pelican hook. Because it looks like a pelican. https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=1034644
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? SFS at 6:29am 07.22.20 I echo this sentiment. Cables do go bad, so have good ones, and have extras. We had to discard two
Pump out on Hunter Don Lucas at 6:25am 07.22.20 my holding tank has both the "drain" for the macerator pump and the pump out at the bottom of the ta
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? justsomeguy at 6:25am 07.22.20 Make sure they have high quality USB cables too. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-Revolt-Compact
Cant find the source of water in bilge - H33 Jake N Eggs at 6:23am 07.22.20 The water out connection is at the bottom of the tank accessible from the small cabinet at the foot
First Sail on 23.5 Tackdan235 at 6:21am 07.22.20 Sorry this is when the jib was down
First Sail on 23.5 kappykaplan at 6:07am 07.22.20 That leads me to think there's not enough tension on the halyard.
Jib cleats that fit 1970s era Javelins? WFON at 5:57am 07.22.20 Thanks to everyone who replied - it was very helpful as I get my Javelin set up.

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