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Got a new to me 1974 Catalina And have some questions... (7) HotPotato at 5:58pm 04.18.20 Catalina 22 21/2909
Sliding Galley for a 1984 Catalina 22. Sgt B Powell at 5:56pm 04.18.20 Parts Search 1/559 Looking for a sliding Galley for my 1984 Catalina 22. Mine was missing when I bought the boat. I wo
Hunter 30 Keel Work (2) ggooch at 4:46pm 04.18.20 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1517 Working on bottom paint this year and trying to decide what to do about the keel. Lot's of flaking
Mounting midship cleats, guidance on orientation (2) williamtl at 2:42pm 04.18.20 Ask All Sailors 27/4248
Clean up on aisle 5: how to clean up old cleats (1) williamtl at 2:32pm 04.18.20 Ask All Sailors 14/3628 I am using these cleats to replace the forward port and starboard cleats on my Mac. Thought I would
Holly and teak 85bittersweet at 2:19pm 04.18.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1407 Looking for a place to source replacement Holly and teak flooring for my 85 hunter 40.
Installing Holding Tank: HOW!? Apex at 2:13pm 04.18.20 Ask All Sailors 10/2524 Taking advice on installing a new bow holding tank. I have the fittings, new tank (Ronco) etc. foll
Novice sailor/boat owner....lots of questions.... RyanH at 12:40pm 04.18.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/1396 I am very very new to sailing, just got a catalina 27. I am in the process of cleaning it up, fixin
New mainsail question for a 2005 Beneteau 323 furling mainsail FrostyBeverage at 11:25am 04.18.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 21/3795 I recently purchased a 2005 Beneteau 323 with a furling mainsail and a US Spars Z400E mast. The sai
Table into a bed? joecool911 at 10:26am 04.18.20 Smaller Boats 5/3094 Does the dinette table in the H26 convert to a full area bed?
Adding a spare halyard on h41 Valerio at 9:17am 04.18.20 Big Boats 5/779 Hi to all h41 owners, my h41 only comes with an halyard each for genoa, spy and main, I would like t
How is my rudder attached to the skeg of my S2 11.0C (1) Grace on hard at 8:05am 04.18.20 Ask All Sailors 12/1864 My S2 dragged anchor and went aground tearing the rudder off the rudder post. ( see photo). I need t
Handrail leaking jsachetti at 7:26am 04.18.20 Ask All Sailors 4/1872 The handrail on my oday 25 is leaking in only the forward t3 bolt holes out of 10 bolt holes. I trie
The planet has a fever ? sailme88 at 7:00am 04.18.20 Ask All Sailors 10/811 At least it isn't accumulating.... otherwise I'd be shoveling white fever from the driveway this mor
Have you watched a sailing interview? jssailem at 6:30am 04.18.20 Ask All Sailors 6/777 With all this time ashore, after viewing the forum, imagining the cruises ahead, plotting my trips,
Yanmar YSM8G -engine racing w/ lots of smoke FlimFlamII at 6:24am 04.18.20 Engines and Propulsion 7/1353 It was running under power fine when suddenly the engine began racing and pouring out smoke. I shut
Boat transport Joe Perez at 10:29pm 04.17.20 Ask All Sailors 12/4645
So peaceful looking, yes? (1) Brian D at 7:35pm 04.17.20 Sails Call Lounge 10/1334 177714
New guy questions Starboardport78 at 4:54pm 04.17.20 Ask All Sailors 26/3187 Hey everyone, I have just got my first sailboat. A Starwind 19 and I have no idea how to find the
Fuel pump/lift pump failure Clydo at 2:57pm 04.17.20 Catalina 310 29/10244 Question is how long do our lift pumps last? Went back four years in archives and very few comments

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Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet? Foswick at 9:58am 03.14.25 We're also planning on the second week in April - likely just to Eagle Harbor, but no set plans yet.
Towing a Precision 23 Benny17441 at 9:33am 03.14.25 The European Mazda CX8, version of the US CX9 powered by a 2.5L gas engine is rated for 4,409 lbs fo
Toilet Issue Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:08am 03.14.25 One day, I was working under my galley sink and moved the drain hose (that goes to one of the below-
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) quadrille38 at 8:52am 03.14.25 Even after editing, this is longer than I thought it would be. I think I'm just trying to organize
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? PNWE36 at 8:48am 03.14.25 Quite sure they were bronze but thanks for highlighting using bronze vs brass as that is important t
Kenyon alcohol stove burners azambella at 8:48am 03.14.25 Thanks Looks like they may have some parts will see....
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? jssailem at 8:42am 03.14.25 I found the water fitting was about to snap off due to corrosion. Just a heads up. This fitting wi
Is there a GPS / Fishfinder that is good for both Kayak / Jon Boat / Sailboat use? (fish finding + navigation)? jssailem at 8:37am 03.14.25 I had a Montgomery 15. I bought a Hummingbird fish finder on sale. It worked well in my pocket yacht
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? PNWE36 at 8:32am 03.14.25 Hello Shorinsean, If you look back at post #16 you will see a picture of this Volvo seal set up from
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend jssailem at 8:17am 03.14.25 Wow. That video confirms what I heard at a skippers' meeting on Wednesday evening in Everett. I was
Squalicum Yacht Club jssailem at 7:51am 03.14.25 You would probably want a sailing/cruising club near you. The activities are where you boat. If yo
Headliner replacement JBP-PA at 7:29am 03.14.25 The previous owner of my boat used doorskin (thin plywood) varnished.
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? Shorinsean at 7:19am 03.14.25 Thank you for the detailed answer and photos! And it figures that I should run into the ONE below-wa
Hunter 23 - Furling jib setup, stanchion replacement, ipad mount in companionway JBP-PA at 7:17am 03.14.25 You definitely want the furling line led back to the cockpit. You often need to work the sheet with
Keel Bolts Don S/V ILLusion at 6:41am 03.14.25 Looks like that isn't where the keel attaches to the stub. Might be stress crack.
Hunter 23 - Furling jib setup, stanchion replacement, ipad mount in companionway Crazy Dave Condon at 6:37am 03.14.25 If ordering a CDI FF 2 furler, the manufacturer would supply the appropriate tangs for the hunter23
Kenyon alcohol stove burners danooxnard at 3:52am 03.14.25 I just bough parts for my kenyon stove from HOMESTRAND KENYON STOVE PARTS. They have a lot of the p
Keel Bolts (2) teacherspet at 3:47am 03.14.25 Simple matter to torque keel bolts to ensure integrity and clean bonding connection. The 40.5 has a
Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet? Terry Cox at 3:38am 03.14.25 Was out last month for a few days and got my sailing tank filled. Eagle Harbor (14 mooring balls) wa
Is there a GPS / Fishfinder that is good for both Kayak / Jon Boat / Sailboat use? (fish finding + navigation)? Davidasailor26 at 2:40am 03.14.25

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