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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 3/1085 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 6/1260 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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Sad day, and no way to fix srimes at 8:19pm 08.10.20 Oh that sucks bro! I lost a boat the exact same way back in Arkansas. Big oak tree flattened it. Maj
Widgeon - rotted transom - suggestions on how to cut the stern bench (or not) to replace the full wooden transom Sunbird22358 at 8:17pm 08.10.20 I'm not sure that I properly explained my idea of cutting a small part of the deck off to gain acces
Following in the footsteps.... Himilou at 8:12pm 08.10.20
Widgeon - another replacement question - buoyancy foam replacement tdol87 at 8:09pm 08.10.20 Sunbird, Hunter216 and jssailem - than you all for your replies. The foam that was under the gunwal
Sad day, and no way to fix (5) Daveinet at 8:09pm 08.10.20 I already called the insurance agent. My homeowners does not cover the boat or even the cost of gett
Widgeon - rotted transom - suggestions on how to cut the stern bench (or not) to replace the full wooden transom tdol87 at 8:03pm 08.10.20 Sunbird, thank you very much for your response, very helpful ideas and approach. Not sure i can go
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve Claude L.-Auger at 8:03pm 08.10.20 Good post indeed ! Have had fuel starvation issues twice in the last 2 years even though I totally e
Stripping Bottom Paint Dan Hunter 28.5 at 8:01pm 08.10.20 Thank you for the input. Very helpful
Composting head sbcwolff at 7:56pm 08.10.20 I am actually looking at building one, and came across this post. Here's something on etsy that I'm
Raritan Smart Toilet Control with Multifunction Panel Juice6576 at 7:49pm 08.10.20 I do hope you mean the sink drain under the sink??? Peggy answered the question, but the toilet is
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

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