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DPDT wiring question (2) Team118 at 5:12pm 06.24.20 Catalina 30 9/2306 Hello everyone. I did some major rehaul on my 77' Catalina 30. One of the things I had to do was tr
Mounting a Magma in the curved taffrail Quasimotor at 4:52pm 06.24.20 Mid-Size Boats 6/927 I recently got a swell deal on a rectangular Magma Catalina grill, but it only has one, 1" pipe clam
1990 35s5 Engine Model (2) thetone at 3:59pm 06.24.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2150 Does anyone know which model 28 hp Volvo Penta diesel engine is in this boat? I'm looking for oil an
New to the MacGregor 25 lifestyle Lost Hannah at 3:16pm 06.24.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1562 I'm happy to say I'm a new convert to the boat life! I'm taking some sailing lessons but I can't wai
Schaefer 2100 furling line BC Bernie at 2:01pm 06.24.20 Catalina 310 11/2129 For our boat, does anyone know what is the line length and diameter for the furling line for the Sch
Lateral stability when raising or lowering the mast? A-frame? ScubaGuy2 at 1:57pm 06.24.20 Catalina 22 8/5038 I would like to build an A-Frame type system to help steady the mast while raising and lowering. Th
Hunter 26 toilet MySong at 1:37pm 06.24.20 Smaller Boats 11/3408 I have a 1994 Hunter 26. The toilet is a Camco model, looks on the small side and maybe the original
Venture 24 swing keel Lemont at 12:42pm 06.24.20 Parts Search 2/474 Anyone know of a swing keel for a Venture 24 available? Or if one from Venture 22 will work? I als
1995 beneteau 321 walk-through transom seat (1) David321 at 11:23am 06.24.20 Parts Search 2/679 I lost my seat during some high winds and Beneteau will no longer make one. Does anyone know of a sa
No keel nuts on my new (to me) C27? jim01 at 9:55am 06.24.20 Mid-Size Boats 14/2209 I just purchased a C27 for a pretty good price and the boat is in overall good condition but while c
battery size for autohelm 1000 steve fd at 8:35am 06.24.20 Ask All Sailors 16/3050 I sail a Cal 21. I' installing an autohelm 1000 I bought used. I wonder what battery I need to run j
May have solved portlight leaks Brian D at 7:39am 06.24.20 Ask All Sailors 1/448 While working on my failed steaming light (fixed now) I found out why my portlights were leaking. It
Excessive wiring Brian D at 7:29am 06.24.20 Ask All Sailors 44/4890 Do you have excessive wires running every which way in your boat? Seems I have too many wires that h
MMSI agent..... NYSail at 3:38am 06.24.20 Ask All Sailors 7/1379 So looking to get an MMSI number for international use in case we step to the Bahamas. Going to the
Hunter 456 Passage - Fuel sender (1) henric at 3:02am 06.24.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/666 Hi, The fuel sender in my 456 Passage (2005), has stopped working. The signals seems to OK. I did
Cover for steering assembly / cables? (1) CowboyWay at 10:49pm 06.23.20 Catalina 310 16/2537 The C310 I have is missing the cover for the steering linkage that is exposed in the aft cabin area.
How to replace halyard separator on H23.5 Mike4ro at 8:52pm 06.23.20 Smaller Boats 10/1571 Has anyone replaced the halyard separators on an h235? I looked through the threads and saw Crazy Da
Shrimping? iamwhatiam at 8:04pm 06.23.20 Catalina 22 5/1047 Does anyone shrimp from their Catalina? What kind of pot puller do you use and where/how do you mou
Midship toe rail chock for Hunter 40.5, 42, 43, coming soon... save some $$ (3) Phil Herring at 7:52pm 06.23.20 Big Boats 14/8285 Just wanted to give you guys a heads-up that Al has recreated one of the most problematic deck parts
HELP - Another strange voltage plus "unexplained charging current" question smokey73 at 7:07pm 06.23.20 Ask All Sailors 16/867 HELP! I was out sailing awhile back and had a "low voltage alarm" 11.5V on my chartplotter. I immed

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Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet? MFD at 11:07am 03.14.25 I think you might be looking in the wrong place. There is no dock there. Eagle Harbor is on the (no
Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet? Foswick at 11:04am 03.14.25 I think you might be thinking of a different Eagle Harbor. There is no dock there. Eagle Harbor is o
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? BigEasy at 10:59am 03.14.25 Thank you for the detailed answer and photos! And it figures that I should run into the ONE below-w
Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet? MFD at 10:17am 03.14.25 I didn't realize there were mooring buoys in Eagle Harbor. I have only been there a few times and us
Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet? Terry Cox at 10:07am 03.14.25 We're also planning on the second week in April - likely just to Eagle Harbor, but no set plans yet
Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet? Foswick at 9:58am 03.14.25 We're also planning on the second week in April - likely just to Eagle Harbor, but no set plans yet.
Towing a Precision 23 Benny17441 at 9:33am 03.14.25 The European Mazda CX8, version of the US CX9 powered by a 2.5L gas engine is rated for 4,409 lbs fo
Toilet Issue Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:08am 03.14.25 One day, I was working under my galley sink and moved the drain hose (that goes to one of the below-
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) quadrille38 at 8:52am 03.14.25 Even after editing, this is longer than I thought it would be. I think I'm just trying to organize
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? PNWE36 at 8:48am 03.14.25 Quite sure they were bronze but thanks for highlighting using bronze vs brass as that is important t
Kenyon alcohol stove burners azambella at 8:48am 03.14.25 Thanks Looks like they may have some parts will see....
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? jssailem at 8:42am 03.14.25 I found the water fitting was about to snap off due to corrosion. Just a heads up. This fitting wi
Is there a GPS / Fishfinder that is good for both Kayak / Jon Boat / Sailboat use? (fish finding + navigation)? jssailem at 8:37am 03.14.25 I had a Montgomery 15. I bought a Hummingbird fish finder on sale. It worked well in my pocket yacht
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? PNWE36 at 8:32am 03.14.25 Hello Shorinsean, If you look back at post #16 you will see a picture of this Volvo seal set up from
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend jssailem at 8:17am 03.14.25 Wow. That video confirms what I heard at a skippers' meeting on Wednesday evening in Everett. I was
Squalicum Yacht Club jssailem at 7:51am 03.14.25 You would probably want a sailing/cruising club near you. The activities are where you boat. If yo
Headliner replacement JBP-PA at 7:29am 03.14.25 The previous owner of my boat used doorskin (thin plywood) varnished.
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? Shorinsean at 7:19am 03.14.25 Thank you for the detailed answer and photos! And it figures that I should run into the ONE below-wa
Hunter 23 - Furling jib setup, stanchion replacement, ipad mount in companionway JBP-PA at 7:17am 03.14.25 You definitely want the furling line led back to the cockpit. You often need to work the sheet with
Keel Bolts Don S/V ILLusion at 6:41am 03.14.25 Looks like that isn't where the keel attaches to the stub. Might be stress crack.

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