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Design Flaws in early 1990 C-28s??? Stuart Gordon at 8:07am 01.29.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/2017 I am looking at buying a 1990 C-28. This was the year the C-28 was introduced. I would like advice o
dinghy davits & propane tank Craig Coffman at 7:58am 01.29.01 Big Boats 0/951 Ive read with interest the recent dicussions regarding propane tanks. I recently purchased a 40.5 '
AC Power loss Steve at 7:21am 01.29.01 Mid-Size Boats 0/979 Thank you two for your responses. First,I do not have an inverter. Secondly, I do in fact turn off
Engine Mounts Jeff at 6:47am 01.29.01 Big Boats 1/1243 We have just made an offer on a 36mkII. We are having it surveyed before purchase, but thought I wo
Where To Buy Boating Things? Mickey Goodman at 6:34am 01.29.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1146 As most sailors, I have hunted the internet and marine catalogs for the "best price". I have used t
Where Do You Buy Your Boating Things? Mickey Goodman at 6:30am 01.29.01 Ask All Sailors 0/1013 As most sailors, I have hunted the internet and marine catalogs for the "best price". I have used t
Reconnecting Holding Tank Jim at 6:14am 01.29.01 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1328 Peggie,I am in the process of reconditioning the sanitation system on my '85 Catalina 30. The pre
Keel bolt replacement John Gajdos at 5:10am 01.29.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1901 When I had the boat surveyed prior to purchase in May 2000,(a 1975 Catalina 30 standard rig, hull #7
Curtains Anyone? RBorchardt at 4:11am 01.29.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/920 We need to have new curtains made for our 1990 Catalina 42. Does anyone have a good source?
Chicago Strictly sail show Feb 1-4th Kevin l. Woody at 3:36am 01.29.01 Other Sailboats 0/754 A great show is going on in the Chicago area which is a good way to spend a couple of days and a cou
Apology!!!! Kevin l. Woody at 3:32am 01.29.01 Other Sailboats 0/724 Hello All,Microsofts screw up on web site set me back almost five days with no web service. OUCH.
Am I the only one who doesn't haul for repairs? Gene Gruender at 3:14am 01.29.01 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1269 I see many posts that lead me to believe people haul their boats for most anything thing. I have to
Secret Compartment Paul Zettler at 1:05am 01.29.01 Smaller Boats 2/1065 I have been wondering since the purchase of my H22, what the purpose of the slide out panel under th
Steering Sheeves Joe O at 12:48am 01.29.01 Big Boats 3/1123 During the inspection of my steering system, I found the two 4 in diameter sheeves (pullies) mounted
Ft Lauderdale to Baltimore Mickey McHugh at 12:42am 01.29.01 Destinations 10/2040 We just completed the second leg of our cruise from Kemah Texas to Baltimore MD. The first leg was K
Hunter 340 A/C Buy & Install Questions Mark Mowery at 12:25am 01.29.01 Big Boats 6/1689 I have read some of the A/C forum notes on the installation of a reverse cycle A/C on a Hunter 340.
What's your favorite point of sail? SailboatOwners.com at 10:47pm 01.28.01 Ask All Sailors 17/1475 What's your favorite point of sail?Do you prefer the breathtaking thrill of when you douse your ra
storm jib Jack Everitt at 10:16pm 01.28.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/1061 I would like to get a storm jib for my 23.5. I had never seen any listing for size or where to purch
Repower & Rudder Replacement Allen Schweitzer at 10:11pm 01.28.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/883 I have just purchased a 1977 Cat-30 which needs, among other things, a new engine ' rudder repairs.
Steering Cables Inspection for H34 Alan at 10:05pm 01.28.01 Big Boats 5/971 Where is the inpection port for the steering cables for H34? Also, what to look for ?

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SB8 transmission emulsified oil CMF Hunter 27 at 5:37am 03.30.20 Is it a bad idea to engage the transmission forward and reverse while dry docked to see if it will a
Battery Orientation JamesG161 at 5:35am 03.30.20 Minimizing uncovering plates = longevity of batteries. Hard charging, while a plate is not covered
Hunter 27 AC Main breaker DC breakers CMF Hunter 27 at 5:34am 03.30.20 G still working on AC panel. Have a blue seas system AC main circuit panel with volt meter ordered
Battery Orientation Maine Sail at 5:12am 03.30.20 This is actually part of the ABYC Standards.. "10.7 INSTALLATION: When installing flooded batte
Battery Orientation mermike at 5:07am 03.30.20 I would think that uncovering any part of the plates is going to damage them. How much capacity loss
Mooring Pendant size jssailem at 4:48am 03.30.20 I was told three strand was the way to go and it has some shock (stretch ) . You were given good a
What is the Weirdest Thing You Have Ever Found on a Boat jssailem at 4:45am 03.30.20 Capta you sly devil. Now your going to have treasure seekers pulling masts in hopes of finding rare
Mooring Pendant size Timm R Oday25 at 4:43am 03.30.20 I've had Enigma on a mooring for almost 15 years . The eye splice is barely big enough to get over t
Out with the old and in with the newer Timm R Oday25 at 4:38am 03.30.20 Very cool . I'm not sure what the little round fieldstone silo is . It looks cool as hell.
What the heck is: Loran 797 Timm R Oday25 at 4:33am 03.30.20 The most important thing was ,you didn't know something and you were humble enough to ask for help.
What the heck is: Loran 797 jssailem at 4:30am 03.30.20 Congratulations @Fidgit on joining the forum and getting your first sail boat. May Poseidon treat y
What the heck is: Loran 797 kloudie1 at 4:29am 03.30.20 Was magic back in the day.. Gave lat/long, course made good, speed over ground and had waypoint capa
Durable teak finish for entryway stairs/ladder Manete at 4:07am 03.30.20 Looks like two days ago! Looking into it - thanks!
Engineering problem Davidasailor26 at 4:02am 03.30.20
Cabinet work Hydro Therapy at 4:02am 03.30.20 Yes, they are full overlay doors. I would rather not put a hole in the doors. Thanks for your sugges
Engineering problem Will Gilmore at 3:46am 03.30.20 As per diagram equals the tension in the cable, ang A equals the angle between stay and mast head, a
Transom support rpludwig at 3:46am 03.30.20 hefty aluminum L angle from big box installed vertically works, or what Dave sez, I simply used jumb
New electric windlass BigEasy at 3:17am 03.30.20
What the heck is: Loran 797 BigEasy at 2:54am 03.30.20 Never have used one; have to agree with Mark, find a museum for it and remove the clutter from your
SS U-Mixing elbow (3) Ken13559 at 1:40am 03.30.20 After cleaning up the outside of the U-Mixing elbow (no need to clean inside 'cos its very clean, se

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