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mermaid Marine Air and self installation Paul Aubrecht at 5:31am 04.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/1182 Has anyone attempted this and how difficult would you rate it with 1 being the 2 beer job and 10 bei
110v Refrigerator Peter Roach at 5:19am 04.22.02 Big Boats 3/1025 I have a 1983 H34 and I have been thinking of adding a 110v refrigerator where the plates currently
Bow point Kent at 5:15am 04.22.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1034 I need some help with the bow of my Javelin. Years ago I got the rubber transition material that go
Rub Rail waldo emerson at 4:55am 04.22.02 Big Boats 5/1360 What is a good way to restoreand clean vinyl/rubber rub rail.
Rub Rail waldo emerson at 4:48am 04.22.02 Big Boats 0/983 What is a good way to restoreand clean vinyl/rubber rub rail.
The Perfect Engine and Shaft Alignment Lee Hadjiosif-H310 at 4:36am 04.22.02 Other Sailboats 4/896 Last summer I had realized that I had to do something about the shaft vibration but I wanted to do t
Bimini John at 4:22am 04.22.02 Smaller Boats 2/1122 Does anyone have any feedback about sailing with a bimini top up, does the bimini take too much wind
Looking for Trailer for Catalina 27 std rig sailbo Bob at 4:17am 04.22.02 Trailer Sailors 0/1460 If you know of anyone who would like to sell his trailer I am in need of one to haul my 1974 Catalin
Water pressure problem C Robb Worthington at 2:45am 04.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/1052 Hello all, I've got a water pressure pump that never stops pumping on my 88 Catalina 30. We switch
H 34 Lock hatch from inside John at 2:42am 04.22.02 Big Boats 5/1407 I have been trying to figure out how to lock my cabin sliding hatch from the inside that would make
Changing Transmission fluid Tim Dranttel at 2:38am 04.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1050 I've got a 86 TR with the M25 motor. I'd like to change the transmission fluid but cannot see an ea
3 Blade Prop for C-30?? Allen at 2:14am 04.22.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1057 I've got a C-30 with a 2 blade 15" prop. I'm wondering what benefits/drawbacks there are for going
Head burps Richard at 1:44am 04.22.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1554 Peggie,I have an 87' cat 30. Since early fall last year, after I pump the head, it will bubble(ai
Battery types Bruce Hill at 1:35am 04.22.02 Ask All Sailors 19/1728 Will be replacing my batteries this season. My Hunter Passage 42 has 2 8D house batteries and a sta
Centerboard pin David Garrett at 1:30am 04.22.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1275 I need to replace the pin that the centerboard swings on. The last owner had a piece of aluminum we
Trailering a Mac 25 John at 1:28am 04.22.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1083 Hi All,I recently bought a 1983 Mac 25 which came on a new LoadRite trailer. The boat doesn't qu
Cat 22 halyards Jay at 12:51am 04.22.02 Smaller Boats 6/1256 Can someone tell me how the halyards are connected (the rope to the wire)? I want to replace the ha
22 fixed keel phrf ?? john s at 12:48am 04.22.02 Smaller Boats 1/1064 i have a 1983 22ft fixed keel catalina and would like to find the phrf rating for non spiniker racin
Cracks on the deck chris at 12:35am 04.22.02 Smaller Boats 3/1108 Went out to get my H140 cleaned up to take out this spring, only to find a huge crack on the front d
Hyde roller furling info. Bill Reed at 12:28am 04.22.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1956 I would like to find information on Hyde roller furlings.I found the site for Hyde sails but they do

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Widgeon - rotted transom - suggestions on how to cut the stern bench (or not) to replace the full wooden transom Sunbird22358 at 7:49pm 08.10.20 I was fortunate that the transom was still solid on my old Widgeon, I agree that cutting out the ent
Below Decks Autopilot Install on 92 C-30 gvsho at 7:48pm 08.10.20 Thanks, Ward. Good pic. So is that a SEPARATE piece sitting on top of the radial wheel that's fast
Sad day, and no way to fix jon hansen at 7:45pm 08.10.20 my condolences. :(
Johnson raw water pump: leaking seal kloudie1 at 7:43pm 08.10.20 Ken is right on.. that is a normal double lip oil seal.. available from CR, NOK, and other suppliers
M25 Universal troubles - need advice shaunlahaie at 7:37pm 08.10.20 Why would you think it's the pressure switch? Sounds to me like it's 50 when the oil is cold, and
Below Decks Autopilot Install on 92 C-30 (1) Ward H at 7:35pm 08.10.20 If it helps with your planning I here's a photo of my the radial wheel on my 93 C30. Only about a 1
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve kloudie1 at 7:30pm 08.10.20 good post, Stu!
Sad day, and no way to fix jviss at 7:14pm 08.10.20 Your homeowners insurance could cover the boat. Did you have it listed on that policy?
Widgeon - another replacement question - buoyancy foam replacement Sunbird22358 at 7:08pm 08.10.20 That foam under the gunwales is to keep the boat level if swamped to ease bailing and recovery from
Sad day, and no way to fix Mikem at 7:06pm 08.10.20 Geez. So sorry to hear of your loss. We do get attached to our boats. Get the branch off and take an
Sad day, and no way to fix Tally Ho at 7:04pm 08.10.20 Bummer. Sorry for your loss. Those were some big storms that blew through the Chicagoland area. S
Propane tank questions SoSound at 6:58pm 08.10.20 We are on our 3rd 20 pounder so far this summer. Runs stove and BBQ. Must admit the Admiral feeds m
Install Life raft bracket/cradle on bow of Hunter 41DS. Sailgunner at 6:54pm 08.10.20 I have one mounted on my foredeck on my 410. Bad idea. As just stated above its better near the ster
M25 Universal troubles - need advice jviss at 6:52pm 08.10.20 I had the oil pressure checked and it drops from 50 to 25 over a 45 minute span. The alarm is set
M25 Universal troubles - need advice shaunlahaie at 6:41pm 08.10.20 I had the oil pressure checked and it drops from 50 to 25 over a 45 minute span. The alarm is set f
I am looking for a mainsail for an 77 oday 22 sail sfbay at 6:31pm 08.10.20 Do an internet search on "used sails" and you will likely find lots of options.
CDI (Cruising Designs Inc) Reefer I continuous line furler sail sfbay at 6:25pm 08.10.20 Please post photos and how your new furler is working!!
Raritan Smart Toilet Control with Multifunction Panel Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:22pm 08.10.20 I always wondered how this was safe, i.e., how do you prevent bacteria from making its way into you
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve Ward H at 6:16pm 08.10.20 Thanks Stu. That's the filter I have and never knew there was a check valve in there. Missed it on t
Raymarine EV100 Rudder Reference install BwWhisper at 6:09pm 08.10.20 response 21/22 describe what happens- You turn the wheel, which moves the quadrant, t quar gets turn

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