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Catalina 30 shaft log Al17265 at 1:17pm 02.03.20 Catalina 30 1/774 What is the OD of the shaft log on a 1988 Catalina 30?
Kirie Elite Feeling 720 (1) Drinky Crow at 1:00pm 02.03.20 Racing 4/3096 Seems to be a few on Lake Ontario, what's it rate (PHRF)? Its got a HN (French rating) of 9.5
Hinges for lockers?! (5) ScottySailor at 12:16pm 02.03.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/484
Marina Fire in Alabama (1) rgranger at 9:35am 02.03.20 Sails Call Lounge 2/766 Have you all seen this story...? https://www.waff.com/2020/02/01/survivors-discuss-tragedy-jackson-
1970 O'Day Widgeon Restoration (4) BDuchon at 8:27am 02.03.20 Day Sailers 8/6199 Two years ago I took ownership of a 1974 (I believe) O'Day Widgeon. The boat was free but needed a
Threats of Water Ingress from the "Deck?" Kings Gambit at 7:13am 02.03.20 Ask All Sailors 15/3342
Best boat transport? Key questions to ask? gtg at 5:52am 02.03.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1515 From California to Oklahoma. 30' catalina. Fixed keel. Other hitch: Drop it in on one side of th
running rigging replacement. Tback1000 at 3:34am 02.03.20 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1760 i bought a 37c that has been sitting on the hard for about 6 years now with the mast on a rack. al
Composting head free cruiser at 9:48pm 02.02.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1182 I built my own composting head, for under $50 in materials. No more thru hulls ,no more valves ,no m
Hunter e36 Hybrid Question Maluhia at 8:44pm 02.02.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2095 I recently acquired a 2012 Hunter e36 Hybrid with an Elco electric motor and a Fischer Panda 7.5 kw
Adding a bigger hose around existing to seal odors efimki at 5:07pm 02.02.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 31/3423 I've got a 2005 Beneteau 373, and I'm planning to replace most of the sanitation hoses with Raritan
ISO teak wood, hinges miscellaneous hardware... Killyourguitar at 3:00pm 02.02.20 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 2/1455 I have a Mac 25, I need some life lines that are better than what I have now they're pretty much jun
Adding 2nd smart plug up front question CYQK at 1:27pm 02.02.20 Ask All Sailors 3/361 Have a smart plug and elci mounted in the cockpit locker Thinking about installing another smart plu
Cabin cushion cleaning Giro at 12:19pm 02.02.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1204 Hello: We recently had new cushions made for the cabin on our MacGregor 25. The cushions are all co
replacement rudder for 1988 Mk2 Hayden Watson at 9:57am 02.02.20 Catalina 30 3/798 Probably going to replace rudder this year. Any and all suggestions appreciated We need to pull the
Quick, simple fuel polisher (4) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 9:17am 02.02.20 Catalina 310 18/4102 We have been struggling with fuel issues since getting bad fuel running from Irma and Maria in 2017.
Length over all shawanaga at 9:09am 02.02.20 Big Boats 14/3215 Does LOA include the ladder when down and the roller bow sprit for the anchor chain? some yacht clu
Swap a 2 blade 1" 13 RH 10 for LH? (2) SV_IdleHour at 8:19am 02.02.20 Parts Search 3/666 My controls are reversed after the prior owner had some transmission work done.
Solenoid valves in head discharge Mainemando at 6:44am 02.02.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/963 Folks I am modifying my waste system this Spring in order removal the miles of unnecessary hose tha
Lifeline Stanchions for Seaward 17 Dhamil6490 at 9:16pm 02.01.20 Ask All Sailors 1/371 Looking for information about stanchion geometry. I'm particularly interested in the angle at which

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A Survey for PNW Sailors Re: Anchor Rode Hayden Watson at 4:57am 10.12.24 This spring, I will be upgrading the windlass to one that has a chain gypsy instead of the capstan o
Looking for advice on buying a Beneteau Ocenis 321 Caboteur at 4:16am 10.12.24
A Survey for PNW Sailors Re: Anchor Rode sailme88 at 3:12am 10.12.24 Totally unfamiliar with the area in question. However, can it be inferred that the area is fjord li
A Survey for PNW Sailors Re: Anchor Rode Michael Davis at 8:46pm 10.11.24 We have 100 feet of 3/8 chain and 250 feet of rode. This past summer was the first time I wished we
New sailor, new boat, new concerns SteveHughessails at 7:43pm 10.11.24 This is what I have learned. Connecting the forestay should take a fair amount of effort but should
Hurricane aftermath ggrizzard at 6:03pm 10.11.24 Video by a Harvard Magna: They still don't learn common sense. :banghead:
Hunter 23 rudder position while reloading boat on trailer (1) Brian M H23 at 5:48pm 10.11.24 Am I wasting my time removing it? Can it be left on the rudder pins during this retrieval?It reall
Hunter 23 rudder position while reloading boat on trailer Project_Mayhem at 5:37pm 10.11.24 Damage may depend on the angle of the ramp. Some ramps may damage it, while other wont. That's how m
New sailor, new boat, new concerns SteveHughessails at 5:36pm 10.11.24 Thanks Dave, I will read it again. I get the double halyard idea; I have concerns using the snap s
New sailor, new boat, new concerns Project_Mayhem at 5:28pm 10.11.24 I usually use two halyards even though the load is far less than what the single line is rated for.
Is this C-Lark 14 salvageable? Dirk62 at 5:25pm 10.11.24 No worries, Shemandr, and thanks again!
A Survey for PNW Sailors Re: Anchor Rode Hello Below at 4:44pm 10.11.24 Thanks Ralph. Our hope next year is to venture up past Cape Caution to the Great Bear Rainforest or
Its funny Friday! shemandr at 4:33pm 10.11.24 So, that inspires a story. A number of sailers in our group took a gal out who is known to be fun c
A Survey for PNW Sailors Re: Anchor Rode Ralph Johnstone at 3:54pm 10.11.24 First time we went to Desolation, we upgraded the rode to 50 ft. of 5/16" chain and 350 ft. of three
Its funny Friday! (1) Tally Ho at 3:14pm 10.11.24
Hurricane aftermath (1) shemandr at 3:11pm 10.11.24 In the aftermath of Milton some politicians and media are admitting that the storm surge didn't happ
New sailor, new boat, new concerns Crazy Dave Condon at 3:10pm 10.11.24 Go to boat information and select the hunter 260. Under downloads, look for instructions to raise
Hurricane aftermath shemandr at 2:29pm 10.11.24 That Naples pier is cannon fodder for hurricanes.
Hurricane aftermath (1) Tally Ho at 2:23pm 10.11.24 Greg - apparently some in Bonita Springs didn't fare as well, what a mess but less than forecast: M
Hunter 23 rudder position while reloading boat on trailer Johnb at 1:56pm 10.11.24 If you do hit the rudder on the ground it is a huge disaster. Why not remove it one more time for re

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