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storm jib david taylor at 10:16pm 06.11.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/867 Where can I get a storm sail/canvas @ a reasonable price , and about how much ??
Census Info? Glenn Bevensee at 9:23pm 06.11.01 Other Sailboats 1/738 The US census asked an amazing number of questions on the Long Form, but most people got the short f
Going to Buy Nathan Clark at 8:36pm 06.11.01 Big Boats 3/848 We are looking at a 1995 Hunter 336 and want to ask if anyone has had any problems with this model.
holding tank upgrade for H34? jim oursler at 3:07pm 06.11.01 Big Boats 0/832 My holding tank is pitifully small for inland cruising. Has anyone increased capacity? How? where? I
Watkins Yachts Paul Palmer at 2:51pm 06.11.01 Ask All Sailors 3/7678 Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about Watkins Sailboats? In particular the Watkins 27.
New Prop - Stern Squat OK? Gary A at 2:12pm 06.11.01 Big Boats 4/1371 I finally had a chance to get my boat out this weekend after changing from a 2 blade to a 3 blade pr
Close call mike at 2:01pm 06.11.01 Smaller Boats 9/1002 FYI..........beware idiots on board!I nearly had a fatality on my boat today! Coming across India
H260 cabin-top traveler and headroom addition Austin Ransom at 1:55pm 06.11.01 Smaller Boats 6/1491 I am thinking of extending the headroom height of my H260. I saw one article in the Photo Forum on
engine overheat Barry at 12:38pm 06.11.01 The Cherubini Hunters 3/958 I seem to have lost a lot of power. When motoring with my H30 YSE 12, I could only get 3 kts (measu
Sink Not Draining Robin at 12:29pm 06.11.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/969 We just purchased this boat and for some reason the galley sink is not draining. Can anyone help us
Fixing a leak with the boat in the water JC at 12:27pm 06.11.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/847 I have recently launched my used C-22. After a few hours I noticed a small leak (seepage) from the
Best way to attach jib sheets to the jib Johnny Henson at 12:17pm 06.11.01 Smaller Boats 4/2844 I recently purchased a Catalina 22 (a first time owner), and I am trying to learn the basics. I hav
Cruising on the h23 Ward Niffenegger at 12:08pm 06.11.01 Smaller Boats 5/982 My wife and I just got back from 8 days of staying on our 1988 h23 and wanted to let everyone know w
Looking for dingy dock with ladder Wayne at 12:06pm 06.11.01 Ask All Sailors 2/1105 I have been trying to find a dingy dock that mounts on the transom of a sailboat and has a ladder fo
Illusion Boats Rich Moore at 10:43am 06.11.01 Racing 0/1092 I love my 28.5 and race it every time I get the chance but, I just bought an Illusion 12 ft. Does a
Trade In... Rene Schmidt at 10:19am 06.11.01 Ask All Sailors 2/1143 Does anyone know if any San Francisco dealers accept boats as trade ins? I have a 1986 Hunter 285 th
Storage ports for widgeon? Steve Jones at 10:01am 06.11.01 Ask An Oday Owner 1/934 Can I install access ports on the widgeon? I would like to put them under the seat and in the bow.
Birthday Suit (part 2) Scott Blahnik at 9:28am 06.11.01 Other Sailboats 8/846 (Continued) So there we are, the lawyer and me, standing side by side,a pushing and a shoving,j
ALADO Roller Furling Les Blues at 9:14am 06.11.01 Ask All Sailors 0/1352 Has anyone any experience / opinions on Alado roller furling. I am interested to know how it compare
Roller Furling for a Cat-30 Les Blues at 8:48am 06.11.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/999 I am thinking of adding roller furling to my 1975 Cat-30. Has anyone any tips on DOs or DON'Ts with

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Boom Vang knotbusy11 at 12:57pm 04.24.20 Thanks! Is the mast hound something that is difficult to install? Do I just drill a hole 1-2" above
Porta-potties and pump-out stations Leeward Rail at 12:54pm 04.24.20 Due to virus issues, I am assuming that our club's clubhouse will be closed this year. Which also me
Precision 21: Light wind foresail recommendations wanted. DrJudyB at 12:53pm 04.24.20
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 12:48pm 04.24.20 I found Paul Overstreet on Youtube, and that is a really funny song. From there I clicked on "Garfu
Precision 21: Light wind foresail recommendations wanted. DrJudyB at 12:44pm 04.24.20 Getting upwind is doable most times on Lake Diefenbaker. We sail out from the town of Elbow. prevai
Its funny Friday! DArcy at 12:31pm 04.24.20 Well @jssailem recommended a song by Paul Overstreet that might just be my new favorite song... Do
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Precision 21: Light wind foresail recommendations wanted. Ach616 at 12:09pm 04.24.20 Getting upwind is doable most times on Lake Diefenbaker. We sail out from the town of Elbow. prevail
Tankage Deleted member 117556 at 11:59am 04.24.20 Curious what motor are you thinking of? As I recall you have a smaller one unique to hull #1 Al
Id like to thank the Board of Governors... JRT at 11:52am 04.24.20 I put thin 1/8" wide foam for windows from Home Depot on each bottom.
What bottom PAINT for a trailer sailor? LakeShark at 11:50am 04.24.20 well in the words of my kids favorite penguins of madagascar... Smile and wave boys , Smile and wav
What bottom PAINT for a trailer sailor? RussC at 11:38am 04.24.20 @LakeShark But is a slick surface REALLY the best surface for a race boat? I'd say no, but then I
Registration and Name lettering for new to me boat FastOlson at 11:38am 04.24.20 If state-registered, they WILL have font and sizing requirement for the the bow letters-n-numbers. U
My sons $1 Dollar sailboat, gets a re-fit. dlochner at 11:30am 04.24.20 I think it is time to upgrade the electrical system, starting with the battery. ;)
Sea Era not working Rich Stidger at 11:14am 04.24.20 Keep an eye on it. Go sailing. If you can.
Sea Era not working seadaddler at 11:14am 04.24.20 I was able to take photo of motor model and looked buying one as spare in case of a problem and got
Sea Era not working seadaddler at 11:11am 04.24.20
Wheel pilot installation 92 335 _Milkjug_ at 11:10am 04.24.20 Thanks for all the info. In terms of wiring, how did you run those? My current thoughts are to run
How to replace a pump-out hose? ToddS at 11:04am 04.24.20 Todd, Are you using the Raritan sani flex hose that Peggy Hall highly recommends? My boat has
Its funny Friday! kappykaplan at 10:37am 04.24.20 Uh, yeah @rgranger & @jssailem . . . that could cause some problems, too!

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