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Best material to reseat new side windows on Catalina 30 look4judy at 4:53pm 04.03.20 Catalina 30 4/2029 We are replacing the solid side windows on our Catalina 30. What is the best material to seat the ne
2008 Hunter 38 Anchor rode length Damspacher at 2:03pm 04.03.20 Big Boats 15/2778 Just got a (new to me) 08 38 Haven't had a chance to check out the anchor rode yet. Can someone tell
Questions for work on my new Catalina 22 Erbardy at 1:49pm 04.03.20 Ask All Sailors 26/2727 I bought a new catalina 22. I am doing a fair amount of work on it. I would like to ask some quest
History and limitations of satellite imagery Ed Caldwell at 9:49am 04.03.20 Weather and Forecasting 1/761 While this article is intended for aviation readers, much of it also applies to marine weather and m
Water Tank Inspection Port nveater at 8:57am 04.03.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 15/5267 The bad or good thing about the stay at home mandates is that I at least start thinking up new proje
Hello all Orbweaver at 7:35am 04.03.20 Trailer Sailors 18/1794 Hi all, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Greg, I live near Missoula, MT and I own 2 Clark San
Rebedding Chainplates & Painting Suggestions Team118 at 6:53am 04.03.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1412 Hello all. Biting the bullet this year. I've began stripping all the equipment off deck so that I c
US Spar furler drum removal (2) richk at 4:36am 04.03.20 Ask All Sailors 16/3528 I have an in-mast furler drum from US Spar. I'm trying to remove it. Has anyone out there done thi
Boom/traveler/mainsheet...Cockpit renovation with bimini! Help! (1) Cascade27 at 10:24pm 04.02.20 Ask All Sailors 23/3279 I own a 27' Cascade and I would like to make more room in my cockpit area for a bimini with full cov
Goodbye, Farewell and Amen (1) gpd955 at 6:14pm 04.02.20 Ask All Sailors 9/974 Hello all. It has been a long time since I have been on. My son is a hockey player and 2 seasons a
Lancer 36 Helm Accessories (2) Wavehog at 6:03pm 04.02.20 Parts Search 2/494 Aloha all, Pretty basic inquiry... looking for replacement top piece for my existing helm. It does
Long shaft vs short shaft Leein207 at 3:20pm 04.02.20 Ask An Oday Owner 13/5558 Hey all! I have a 192 and shopping for a new motor. Has anyone used a short shaft with good results?
RG8X/LMR240 VHF Radio Connector assembly Brian D at 1:37pm 04.02.20 SSB and Ham Operators 3/1018 I would like to discuss how I put UHF (PL259) connector on my cables. Once upon a time I would add
Where to put chart plotter and other instruments Mike Oldak at 1:02pm 04.02.20 Big Boats 5/1123 I just received my Axoim 9 and want to install it along with my ST60 tri-data, ST4000 auto pilot and
The Sailboat Owner's Blues Will Gilmore at 12:31pm 04.02.20 Sails Call Lounge 15/1463 I couldn't sleep the other night, so... What do you think? Can you guys do something with this? An
Mac 26D forestay chain plate Ms Hope at 11:02am 04.02.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 25/3389 On Our 1988 26D the forestay chain plate is loose. I only see one bolt that is on the starboard sid
SSB ground plate CatNap3 at 10:54am 04.02.20 SSB and Ham Operators 9/2773 I am thinking of adding a ssb radio. i am a weekend coastal sailor. the ssb would be for something i
6 to 9-ft seas @ 7 sec? Kings Gambit at 7:58am 04.02.20 Ask All Sailors 36/3349 Certainly, no one likely would venture out to meet such conditions if an option; but you're over 100
Perkins Prima M50 - Volvo MD22 (1) Noodat Lady at 7:36am 04.02.20 Engines and Propulsion 17/10910 Any experience with this engine? Most specifically in terms of maintenance and obtaining spare parts
Sanding ablative bottom paint Drinky Crow at 11:00pm 04.01.20 Racing 12/1750 Remember someone somewheres talking about doing this. Seems counterintuitive. Anyone do it?

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Auto Pilot Simrad issues Davidasailor26 at 10:59am 07.07.24 Update: re attached all wiring from autopilot to circuit breaker using crimping tools. Same issue,
Beginning a restoration on a 1987 Hunter 23 isaksp00 at 10:58am 07.07.24 I do not have that pipe below the motor mount. From your other photos it doesn't look like there is
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM? Stu Jackson at 10:57am 07.07.24 I don't think Westerbeke, or any engine or pump manufacturer makes their own impellers. I use Johns
Auto Pilot Simrad issues Stu Jackson at 10:55am 07.07.24 then connects to a copper wire (larger gauge) in the engine room before going into the circuit brea
Auto Pilot Simrad issues jviss at 10:43am 07.07.24 Yikes!
Beginning a restoration on a 1987 Hunter 23 (1) svseacucumber at 10:43am 07.07.24 Looks decent. Look carefully at the bulkheads that the sidestay chainplates attach to. Particularly
A Little Story About Our GPS JRacer at 10:43am 07.07.24 It was trying to deceive you! :biggrin:
Auto Pilot Simrad issues Anchor Lady at 10:31am 07.07.24
Auto Pilot Simrad issues jviss at 10:26am 07.07.24
A Little Story About Our GPS Stu Jackson at 10:02am 07.07.24 Good news, Terry. Gee, I actually tried to help in 2014, but was unsuccessful? Just so you know,
Auto Pilot Simrad issues Anchor Lady at 9:13am 07.07.24 Update: re attached all wiring from autopilot to circuit breaker using crimping tools. Same issue, s
The most explosive week in boating! dlochner at 8:34am 07.07.24 Untied the lines and headed north to the St Lawrence River and points beyond for a long anticipated
Yanmar 20gm starting issue Indysailor at 8:33am 07.07.24 Somewhat related, although you seem to have gotten the beast started, Walter Shulz...yes, of Shannon
First time question: I own a 1974 Oday 20. Indysailor at 8:28am 07.07.24 Yeah, can't go wrong with a CDI. You will need to have a luff tape added to your sail (choose the Ge
What are these tracks used for? jssailem at 8:12am 07.07.24 They appear to be placed so that they provide adjustable positions for control of sails on the bow.
Blown exhaust not enough I guess jssailem at 8:07am 07.07.24 Yes working out, running up hill when it is hot always tends to heat me up and I start to sweat.
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move Johann at 8:03am 07.07.24
A Little Story About Our GPS (1) jssailem at 8:03am 07.07.24 You got magic sauce and played the keys. It suddenly was alive... Do you know what caused the vagre
What are these tracks used for? sailcapt340 at 8:01am 07.07.24
A Little Story About Our GPS Terry Cox at 7:51am 07.07.24 Those fireworks can be very frightening. Agree, John.

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