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Favorite overnite anchorages in SF Bay Rick D at 12:15pm 06.18.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1189 I would like to spend a couple nights on my Catalina 30 this summer anchored anywhere in SF bay. I
Rust specks? Mark at 12:04pm 06.18.02 Smaller Boats 2/793 I noticed a post on the general forum about rust specks on the decks.As you know we took delivery o
Hull number identification Marcial at 11:29am 06.18.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1049 I just recently purchased a 1981 C22 and would like to know where the Hull # can be found. Also, my
Hole in cabin floor Mike Pilecki at 11:28am 06.18.02 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1710 I recently purchased an O'day 22 and love the boat. However, I should have been a bit more thorough
H33 ready made cockpit cushions (1) Terry Arnold at 11:17am 06.18.02 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1028 The old vinyl cockpit cushions on my 79 H33 are long gone. Left out, they soon become a heavy soggy
Thinking about having new boat surveyed Richard Gottlieb at 11:04am 06.18.02 Big Boats 5/1088 I've ordered a new 2002 Catalina 36 MK II from a dealer in RI and expect that the boat will be deliv
PHRF on 290 & 326 Chris H at 10:05am 06.18.02 Racing 2/2193 Does anyone know the PHRF rating for the 290 and the 326 each equipped with furling main and fixed 2
Gauges for Metal Tanks Ned Strain at 8:35am 06.18.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1279 Which are the best gauges for metal holding and fresh water tanks? I've replaced my holding tank's
H23 Toppinglift attachment Matthew at 7:40am 06.18.02 Smaller Boats 1/720 I need to know how my toppinglift is supposed to attach to the top of my mast. I have a Zspar mast
Vacu Flush Heads Joe Renn at 7:37am 06.18.02 Big Boats 6/1154 I bought my 410 last year with Manual heads and I'm thinking about upgrading it with Vacu Flush head
Help, I'm going to drill soon Ric Shultz at 7:21am 06.18.02 Ask An Oday Owner 5/869 I posed these questions before with only one response. Do I call Rudy?Question: 1After 1000 hours
28.5 Fuel tank Don at 7:20am 06.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1367 Need some help with replacing the fuel tank on my 85 28.5. I believe this is my problem as I get fue
H33 mast wiring (2) Tim Dalton at 6:54am 06.18.02 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1324 The mast on my H33 was pulled for the first time and the yard cut the wires at the base of the compr
Reefing the jib? Hayden Jones at 6:20am 06.18.02 Smaller Boats 6/856 I have a Huunter 235 with a roller furler (CDI I believe, name plate missing). In heavy winds the h
Pumpout woes Don at 5:21am 06.18.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 12/1505 Peggy: I know you've answered this question before (many times) but I can't seem to put my finger/m
Dinghy Davits Ed at 5:08am 06.18.02 Big Boats 2/1095 I'm considering installing davits that can hold my 10' Porta-Bote in the "set-to-go" position. I've
Sailing an 18.5 to the Bahamas Tom at 4:43am 06.18.02 Smaller Boats 8/1666 Greetings,Has anyone sailed a 18.5 or other small Hunter to the Bahamas from Florida? Any and al
Transom Stress Crack Walter Cullars at 4:41am 06.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1285 I am considering the purchase of a 1976 Catalina 27 with a stress crack @ the chain plate position o
boat rental Tony at 4:40am 06.18.02 Smaller Boats 3/869 I am interested in periodicaly renting a Catalina 22 or 25 from a private individual.I have just re
New Sailor Needs Rigging Help Linda O at 4:38am 06.18.02 Day Sailers 1/972 With no sailing experience I just bought a Widgeon - Does anyone have a diagram or outline on riggin

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Alternator issue Benny17441 at 8:29pm 07.19.20 Ok threaded casing; back to your "belt slipping" problem. Did you get it resolved? If you reach
Trailer tongue weight Meriachee at 8:24pm 07.19.20 Not wanting to pull the motor off every time we trailer... Yank the motor, and build yourself a
Sailing an AeroRig Hayden Watson at 8:18pm 07.19.20 Thanks!! I have often wondered just what the 'sailing experience' was like on those. I was very im
Sailing an AeroRig FastOlson at 8:14pm 07.19.20 Thanks!! I have often wondered just what the 'sailing experience' was like on those.
Trailer tongue weight (1) Benny17441 at 8:13pm 07.19.20 Let's start from the beginning, tongue weight should be measured with the rails of the trailer paral
Trailer tongue weight WayneH at 7:57pm 07.19.20 Or this demonstration from Uhaul. 6mW_gzdh6to
Beneteau 331, Screw at rub rail? sf34dtw at 7:49pm 07.19.20 Yeah no paint. Will probably have to keep it that way it seems. Some environmental rule for the lake
Time for new AC. CarlN at 7:45pm 07.19.20 I have several friends who love their Webasto Bluecool. You might want to check dimensions. Product
Trailer tongue weight srimes at 7:33pm 07.19.20 Move boat forward on trailer (prob. more than 2"), move axle back on the trailer. Put heavy stuff in
Yanmar 3gm 30 engine seized garymalmgren at 7:16pm 07.19.20 As a bit of a guide. Here is a guy with limited tools and knowledge pulling off a complete rebuild o
Catalina 310 Chainplates removal? JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 6:24pm 07.19.20 I haven't done a full write up. But you can see the process on my Facebook page. https://m.faceboo
Looking at a 1986 Catalina 30 and have a few questions. Seeking advice! doublebuffle at 6:06pm 07.19.20 I'm not sure about the compression post ( Is that it in the background?), but it looks like the ke
Raymarine auto pilot experts Captain Larry-DH at 5:59pm 07.19.20
Mast raising options? Tedd at 5:42pm 07.19.20 Can you simply use a longer gin pole? An extra foot or two will make a big difference. The gin pole
Solar.... getting colts but no amps???? NYSail at 5:29pm 07.19.20 So again pardon my ignorance with electric. Wires go from panel to controller (10 amp fuse for +), c
Hunter 306 New Owner Questions Arbee at 5:24pm 07.19.20 Great to hear from you Jay, hope you're (and everyone on this forum) is safe and well. We hear a lot
Mon Ark Sail Boat - 11 footer with 18 foot mast. (1) bufbooth at 5:05pm 07.19.20 I will post more detailed pictures later, it actually measures a few inches short of 11 feet, and bo
Sailing an AeroRig Hayden Watson at 5:02pm 07.19.20 Its a cool idea I think they call it a Balaton rig? The knock is apparently weight although conce
Sailing an AeroRig Hayden Watson at 4:58pm 07.19.20 When steering a course not hard on the wind but still windward of a broad reach, we left the trim un
Mast raising options? Revv up at 4:55pm 07.19.20 This system looks pretty slick and uncomplicated, not sure how good it works but I have started maki

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