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modifying a boat cradle to a trailer fred1diver at 4:32am 12.19.19 Ask All Sailors 19/6382 hey everyone, quick question, is it possible to transform a cradle into a trailer? if so how do you
Smart mooring? Or dumb? Captain Larry-DH at 5:14pm 12.18.19 Ask All Sailors 13/1808 I saw this advertised and at first I thought it was a stupid idea certain to fail. The pictures mak
How To Replace Lenses on Gray (Bomar) Portlights (3) wpchrist at 1:58pm 12.18.19 Ask All Sailors 21/7565 Hello, I have ordered a replacement lens for my Gray Series portlight (made by Bomar, AKA Pompanet
Replacing VHF Coax--Mix and Match? dlochner at 1:51pm 12.18.19 Ask All Sailors 12/3282 At the end of the season the SWR on the VHF antenna was a little high according to the built in SWR
Compression test specification for adapter for Universal MX-25 Fudsdad at 11:22am 12.18.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/614 Please can anyone tell me the specification (thread and size) for my Catalina 36 Universal MX-25 glo
It's the most wonderful time of the year (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 04.06.20 Ask All Sailors 12/937 Any sailor in a homeport north of Alabama feels a particular excitement in March because commissioni
Everyone Knows It's Windy (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 03.30.20 Ask All Sailors 51/6095 You're planning to take some friends out on a summer Saturday, but instead of the nice, warm 10-knot
Do you race your boat? (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 03.16.20 Ask All Sailors 37/2787 When sailboat racing gets into your psyche, you're hooked. It's a hobby that requires skill, courage
Condensed for your displeasure (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 03.09.20 Ask All Sailors 4/1067 Condensation is no one's friend. It breeds mold, wet cushions, and annoying drips strategically aime
And now, a word from the wise (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 03.02.20 Ask All Sailors 55/5738 If you could drop a single pearl of wisdom on a brand new sailboat owner, what would it be?
The boat show must go on (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 02.17.20 Ask All Sailors 41/4503 Are you getting your boat show on this year? Is it something you do every year, every now and then,
Don't fight the Power (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 02.24.20 Ask All Sailors 76/6895 Diesel, outboard, sail drive, or the fabled Atomic 4... engines not only help us dock, moor, and pow
Maiden - the movie BC Bernie at 8:00am 12.18.19 Catalina 310 13/2470 The film documentary, Maiden, just got nominated for an Oscar. How about that? A sailing movie. On
Hard Plastic Cover - Aft cabin Rasselas36 at 7:03am 12.18.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1230 (2004 H36) I recently developed a leak coming from the hard cover over the locker in the aft cabin.
Is living aboard in your future? Or present? (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 02.10.20 Ask All Sailors 18/2512 Do you have dreams of living aboard someday, or have you already made that dream a reality? What at
Does your boat have BO? (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 02.03.20 Ask All Sailors 26/4939 Bilge Odor. It can strike at any time, sending your guests and crew screaming into the night. We al
Your Year In Review (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 12.30.19 Ask All Sailors 26/2153 It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foo
Slap, Crackle, Pop (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 01.27.20 Ask All Sailors 22/4853 Is your boat noisy? Between slapping halyards, gurgling drains, a clanking keel, popping stringers,
2020 Photo Contest Winners (3) Phil Herring at 4:10am 01.20.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1990 The 2018 Photo Contest is in the books and here are your winners... 3rd Place goes to Mikem, a memb
Time to Vote for Photo Contest Winners (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 01.13.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1586 The photos are posted, the servers are warmed up, and the time is now to vote for your favorite Phot

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Remove shaft without dropping rudder on C30? east coaster at 11:25pm 10.03.24 I had an 83 Catalina 30 and had to replace the shaft and cutless bearing. I did not have to remove t
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Dalliance at 10:52pm 10.03.24 Go with a full year policy for all the reasons already mentioned. I too have an aversion to Gieco.
What's the story on the 280? Brian M H23 at 9:07pm 10.03.24 Don't know what year the 29.5 is but it looks similar to my 1999 H-310 : Looking at the boats and
Remove shaft without dropping rudder on C30? Justin_NSA at 9:02pm 10.03.24 Your prop might still give you trouble. I had to drop my rudder to pull the shaft on my H30.
What's the story on the 280? (5) Ralph Johnstone at 8:34pm 10.03.24 Once the first floor sheetrock got finished, moved into the living room and sold the old house) D
Remove shaft without dropping rudder on C30? Project_Mayhem at 8:09pm 10.03.24 I had a 1987 C30 with a M-25 engine. To remove the shaft for general maintenance and strut bearing
Looking for advice on buying a Beneteau Ocenis 321 Tally Ho at 8:04pm 10.03.24
What's the story on the 280? (1) Brian M H23 at 6:33pm 10.03.24 How anyone could survive that is a medical miracle. Perhaps the Mayo Clinic would be interested in
Removing Treadmaster decking FlimFlamII at 5:57pm 10.03.24 Good tip, I used the first one for to long a stretch and the internal grease got so hot it started r
Remove shaft without dropping rudder on C30? Straycat22296 at 5:52pm 10.03.24 I had a 1987 C30 with a M-25 engine. To remove the shaft for general maintenance and strut bearing r
HELP! with outhaul line replacement jssailem at 5:25pm 10.03.24 Smokie. When I had my mast refitted, the boom was included. Like you, I have a block-and-tackle arra
Scam Alert ggrizzard at 5:09pm 10.03.24 Thanks Dave.
Winter Wet Storage Prep Calypso413 at 4:14pm 10.03.24 Also, should I have the boat hauled and zincs replaced before winter or do it in the spring. I'm not
H&R rig spreader ends Crazy Dave Condon at 4:14pm 10.03.24 You can order thru the forum store or U S Spars in Gainesville Florida. Mix on a used part as it wo
Winter Wet Storage Prep Calypso413 at 4:11pm 10.03.24 All great tips so far. What about the exhaust, I have read something about ice build up there when i
Sailing to Avalon, Catalina Island. Ralph Johnstone at 4:05pm 10.03.24 Nice video and warm. Thanks.
Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? ...3TacksontheWater at 3:12pm 10.03.24
Rudder Removal james2034 at 2:52pm 10.03.24 Hi Jim - another, basic thought I had last night that I thought I would pass on. I'm not sure if yo
Rudder Removal james2034 at 2:48pm 10.03.24 Mine came to me through Hunter as it was a warranty replacement. And the bearings came to me throug
Matching chain to Maxwell VW800 xbrennan at 2:24pm 10.03.24 I assume you had a look at this Catalina 36 forum site? Chain jumps off windlass - Catalina36.org

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