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Big scare with new standing rigging (2) Muttondressedaslamb at 8:55pm 02.29.20 Ask All Sailors 32/3603 When I hauled out my 2003 Catalina 310 in the fall of 2018, I decided to replace all the standing ri
Strut lubrication? smokey73 at 7:11pm 02.29.20 Ask All Sailors 5/1148 I was lubricating my Maxprop Classic today while the boat is out of the water. While doing so I not
My first sail of 2020 (3) rgranger at 5:55pm 02.29.20 Ask All Sailors 8/880 Today was a fluke warm day... and perfect. High of 60F, blue sky and a steady 12 mph breeze
Second time replacing this pump, any better ideas on hand pumps? (2) j_schoenfeld at 4:40pm 02.29.20 Ask All Sailors 6/643 this is the second pump I have replaced for salt water in my sink. I put this pump in as it states i
Manufacturer from sail insignia? (1) mspiers at 2:22pm 02.29.20 Ask All Sailors 4/427 175508
Valve thru hull fittings..... to remove (1) NYSail at 12:28pm 02.29.20 Ask All Sailors 15/2171 Hello all..... So starting projects and have a need to consult experts. Have a thru hull valve with
H26.5 outboard controls (2) spikecarter at 11:52am 02.29.20 Smaller Boats 5/1211
Navionics App Issues Nodak7 at 8:03am 02.29.20 Ask All Sailors 9/2803 Could anyone tell me what is going on with the Navionics App. (new version). It loads but then close
Happy Leap Day! DArcy at 7:54am 02.29.20 Sails Call Lounge 4/522 Have a great leap day :) https://i.pinimg.com/originals/23/48/13/234813b4ed1659bcb892674a5e647c47.jp
CNG tanks shawanaga at 6:19am 02.29.20 Big Boats 3/930 Does anyone in Ontario have any CNG fuel tanks that they want to get rid of? Thanks Floyd
Has anyone found a wireless camera that can connect to a RAYMARINE Axiom? eianm at 11:17pm 02.28.20 Big Boats 5/6805 Surely someone must have been clever enough to work out how to get a low cost IR security camera of
No Catalina 320 forum? why not? Plenty around Reiner at 5:37pm 02.28.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/852 Why isn't there a 320 sub forum n here?
Lewmar Friction lever replacement gary16188 at 4:04pm 02.28.20 Ask All Sailors 4/2805 Hello, I am trying to replace the friction lever on a Lewmar hatch. I am having difficulty attaching
How serious is this rot? (2) jdallas at 2:33pm 02.28.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 25/5885 Recently purchased this little gem of a project boat (Cat 25 tall rig) and discovered this after rem
Old Man Going West!! DAVA390 at 12:42pm 02.28.20 Destinations 25/3754 So, Im planning our big post retirement road trip for this summer. Sept. 12 we are driving Baltimor
Anyone else following the Sail GP series this year? LakeShark at 10:37am 02.28.20 Racing 19/2287 I started watching it toward the end of last season and I must admit I find the races fun to watch.
Hunter H240 furler sail raise/lower Offpiste at 10:29am 02.28.20 Smaller Boats 15/2126 Hello fellow H240ers I bought a 2003 H240 last summer. Headsail was furled on mast and mast was dow
Coronavirus related travel in the Eastern Caribbean; Trinidad and Tobago, St. Lucia capta at 7:48am 02.28.20 Ask All Sailors 21/1749 "With immediate effect all ships arriving in Trinidad and Tobago waters must submit the supporting d
PNW Winter Cruise 2020 Terry Cox at 6:52pm 02.27.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 5/992 Ahoy mates. Time to settle into your barcalounger, crack a brew, with some munchies and enjoy my lat
Outboard motor ingramsail at 5:54pm 02.27.20 Catalina 22 23/4751 What is the best outboard for a older Catalina 22?

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Putting a hole in the transom American_Mainsail at 10:07am 08.19.24 Yes. Also, consider the use of premium ethanol-free gas. I've been using it in my small equipment f
Electric Winch Recomendations marklees at 9:54am 08.19.24 I use a Milwaukee M28 Right-Angle drill. But I think that the M18 Hole Hawg that @jssailem refere
Hull interior jssailem at 9:43am 08.19.24 I have not used the "Peel&Stick" material. There are considerations regarding materials used to att
O'day 302 bow piece. (1) Tally Ho at 9:41am 08.19.24 Correct it's part of the boat and thank you for the information. I was thinking of salvage yards if
Electric Winch Recomendations Tally Ho at 9:35am 08.19.24 Thanks for the video. Which model drill do you use? Thanks, Mark I use a Milwaukee M28 Right-Angl
Beneteau Propeller Hayden Watson at 9:34am 08.19.24 Welcome !! This may help with understanding the fitting process: Lap-Fitting a Propeller to a Shaft
Hull interior drgbanks at 9:31am 08.19.24 Has anyone worked this material? I'd like to put it on the hull interior walls. I've removed the
Beneteau Propeller Tony Bakke at 9:24am 08.19.24 Thank you, everyone. I understand the process of fitting the prop now. Both times that we lost a pro
New to me 216 - Cabin Seal - Deck Rot / Repair Crazy Dave Condon at 9:21am 08.19.24 I am very sick with Covid 19 but will cal either the end of the week @Adam.Butler636 dave
Putting a hole in the transom jssailem at 9:21am 08.19.24 to seeing whether a fuel/water separator will greatly minimize the buildup of water and ethanol in
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel LloydB at 9:21am 08.19.24 acudavid "I am hoping to add a couple of solar panels to my bimini, but that is a few months away, a
Hull interior (2) twodzusfittings at 9:18am 08.19.24 I have used this product, not inside but outside. Over a two year period with the boat in the water
Tartan 33R Throttle Cable jssailem at 9:15am 08.19.24 Can that be? Yes That is why you need to take pictures when working on these systems. They will he
Tartan 33R Throttle Cable Schwarz633 at 9:12am 08.19.24 As I'm contemplating this pedestal situation and looking at my pictures, it would seem to me that th
Volvo Penta MD11C exhaust question (1) waltm at 8:59am 08.19.24 Thanks, that is one of the places I found, but it is the same style I have seen other places and in
Mixing fresh and stored diesel? jssailem at 8:57am 08.19.24 I suspect you will be just fine with the actions you have taken. Additives can improve the lubricity
The Sewing Machine Thread Hayden Watson at 8:53am 08.19.24 I installed my curtain set up this weekend. I came out alright, however I think I might ad another
Mixing fresh and stored diesel? Kings Gambit at 8:53am 08.19.24
Volvo Penta MD11C exhaust question Rich Stidger at 8:38am 08.19.24 Try this supplier. I have used them for years. Best prices, beats US pricing by a mile. Fast deli
Mixing fresh and stored diesel? (1) jssailem at 8:36am 08.19.24 Great information @Don S/V ILLusion On a practical side, being the penny pincher I am, I inherited

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