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Rudder stuffing box maintenance Ken Palmer at 12:43am 04.21.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1289 Well, I finally did it! I replaced the packing material in my H33 rudder stuffing box, and took phot
Deck to hull joint problem - need advise please mark stevens at 12:03am 04.21.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1249 I decided to replace the carpet lining on my Oday 30 due to water stains from a leak. I was also int
C320 Water Pressure Steve at 11:37pm 04.20.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/902 To All,I've recently purchased a 2000 C320. Last weekend I filled the water tanks with water and a
External Rollerfurling Mains Graeme Scott at 10:42pm 04.20.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1148 I'm in the process of buying an O'day 37 equiped with a Hyde rollerfurling system for the main.This
Racing an H140 Bobby McCullough at 10:19pm 04.20.02 Smaller Boats 3/1539 Recently I was introduced to racing at the Tennessean Regatta and I decided to try my own H140 in th
Help with keel repair Bruce at 9:16pm 04.20.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/942 I have a buldge on the starboard side of my keel as a result of a leak in a keel bolt and winter fre
Help with keel repair Bruce at 9:10pm 04.20.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/924 I have a buldge on the starboard side of my keel. I think it is the result of a keel bolt leaking d
Is a 12 hp Yanmar enough power for a C30? gord at 4:17pm 04.20.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/2055 I understand that catalina offered a 11hp engine as an option. How did it work out?Was it as gros
Is a 12 HP Yanmar big enough? gord at 4:08pm 04.20.02 Other Sailboats 6/2578 I have a friend who has found a newly rebuilt 1 cylinder Yanmar diesel that he wants to install in
Catalina Island on Tuesday Tom at 4:07pm 04.20.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1107 I was wondering if anyone had any tips or suggestions concerning a sailing trip to Catalina.Thanks
noisy head John at 2:03pm 04.20.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1409 I just finished a complete rebuild on my Groco HF head. It works very well, however, when it is pum
Forestay sag Robert Dean at 1:32pm 04.20.02 Racing 5/2267 If we don't use this forum we are going to lose it {:{I sail and race a Hunter 35.This series of
40.5 autopilot options? Don at 12:25pm 04.20.02 Big Boats 4/1002 Having just taken ownership today of a 1995 40.5, I am sure I will have lots of questions in the fut
Need a trailer; damaged center board;HELP!! Nikos at 11:52am 04.20.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/900 I need to find a cheap trailer, does not matter what condition it's in. I damaged the center board
cast iron crazy david at 11:40am 04.20.02 Smaller Boats 6/1221 I have a '77 swing keel that appears to have been manufactured in the days before they added zincs.
loose tiller head jim muir at 10:24am 04.20.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/2163 Hi I belong to a coo-op that has 5 mid 70's C-27 all the boats have a sloppy tiller heaad from wear.
Solar Power Cables Jay Eaton at 10:09am 04.20.02 Big Boats 4/910 I recently had reason to remove the sea hoods (covers over the sail handling lines) of my H380, main
12 WIRING Bob Griffin at 9:57am 04.20.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1185 ADDING 12 VOLT RECEP. IS THE LARGER PRONG THE POSITIVE SIDE AND IS BLACK POSITIVE OR HOT AS IN 110
First 325 Cutless Bearing Harvey Doane at 9:51am 04.20.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1216 I have recently purchased a 1986 Beneteau First 325 and am looking for information regarding the cut
Looking for a bimini Bill at 8:49am 04.20.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1106 I am looking for a good buy on a bimini for a 93 26s. Any suggestions or recomendations

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any Nonsuch cat owners out there? shemandr at 3:19pm 07.22.20 Nonsuch's can be scary. I've posted before about that long boom catching waves - not good. Yes, a
any Nonsuch cat owners out there? jviss at 3:14pm 07.22.20 I've sailed many times on a friend's Nonsuch 36, which was named Azor when it was in Westport, and s
any Nonsuch cat owners out there? shemandr at 3:13pm 07.22.20 No doubt. I missed the OP's price point. He can buy recent and pay more or buy an older one and pa
any Nonsuch cat owners out there? DArcy at 3:08pm 07.22.20 My next door dock neighbour has a Nonsuch 36 that he is talking about selling. This may not be a "sm
Battery Switch Help Scott T-Bird at 3:06pm 07.22.20 The 1-2-BOTH-OFF switch is a legacy piece of equipment. They have been used on boats for 50 or mor
any Nonsuch cat owners out there? jviss at 3:01pm 07.22.20 Beetle Cat, Marshall Cat, ... there's a whole world of catboats out there. If you want a newer one
any Nonsuch cat owners out there? shemandr at 2:59pm 07.22.20 Beetle Cat, Marshall Cat, ... there's a whole world of catboats out there. If you want a newer one
Ranger 23 (1976) Boom gooseneck KrisShera at 2:48pm 07.22.20 Have you tried rivets? I have this one and use it very often. It is just the cheap Lowe's brand.
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? jviss at 2:44pm 07.22.20
any Nonsuch cat owners out there? jviss at 2:38pm 07.22.20 What size are you looking for?
Pump out on Hunter Tim Mills at 2:19pm 07.22.20 All 5 connections on our 2006 H41DS tank are on the top of the tank: 1. macerater pump dip tube 2.
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? Hunter216 at 2:10pm 07.22.20 Better aware of how to give location through a cell phone which has a GPS, in a situation like this
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? Capt jgw at 2:09pm 07.22.20 Don't forget water proof cases for the phones. They won't work if they're wet.
Outhaul car for inmast furler. dlochner at 1:55pm 07.22.20 You'll probably need a little more information about the furler and the car, maybe a photo would hel
410- Issues Installing wires in headliner SailorFrank at 1:52pm 07.22.20
CUBA! Rick D at 1:41pm 07.22.20 My wife messengered with her half-sister there yesterday. It is still closed for tourism. Supplies a
WANTED - main for E30+ kappykaplan at 1:34pm 07.22.20 Do you have a local sail loft? If you're looking for a replacement used sail, try Bacon's.
Gearbox oil change frequency and tips please. walmsleyc at 1:17pm 07.22.20 What engine? Yanmar Operations Manual for GM series engines suggests every 250 hours. (reminds me,
Scarce as hens teeth... sailme88 at 1:03pm 07.22.20 UPDATE..UPDATE. As you know the cam replacement appeared to do the trick. Due to a lack of time yes
Gearbox oil change frequency and tips please. kappykaplan at 1:01pm 07.22.20 General rule of thumb is 100 operating hours.

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