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Spinnaker Rigging Paul at 11:26pm 08.03.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1683 I recently purchased a 1989 Catalina 30 Tall and have not used the spinnaker yet. Can anyone give me
Transom soot. John J at 10:12pm 08.03.00 Trailer Sailors 7/2528 We have a new 310 with the 25xp engine. Everything runs well. As the summer has gone on the amount
windstar 43 ft cutter ted at 4:05pm 08.03.00 Destinations 1/2053 hey phil,(or anyone else that might know) heres a different question for ya. im looking at a 1977 wi
H34: StackPack or Boom Furling Ramsay Selden at 1:03pm 08.03.00 Big Boats 5/1183 I'm seriously considering either a StackPack arrangement or boom furling on my '83 H34. Any experie
Navigation Software or Chartplotter? Jeff Jones at 12:51pm 08.03.00 Ask All Sailors 8/1921 I am trying to determine whether navigation software on a laptop or a chartplotter is the way to go.
Replace Universal Engine Art McGirr at 11:32am 08.03.00 Trailer Sailors 1/2451 Debating on either changing 1976 gas engine with 9.9 outboard long shaft, a usual modification to th
Morgan Catalina sugar scoop sterns Ken Duffield at 11:23am 08.03.00 Big Boats 0/1204 Since Catalina took over Morgan can anyone tell me what year the center cockpit versions adopted the
Strange place for leak - Gray hatch Jack Laird at 11:23am 08.03.00 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1310 Just happened to be on the boat shortly after a very heavy rain, water on the deck in main cabin. St
Transducer Gail at 11:12am 08.03.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1166 We have a Legend 40 which was purchased at the Annapolis Boat Show in 1990. It came with a KENYON N
Unsolved Yanmar Groaning between 1800 & 2300 RPM Bill Meyer at 11:02am 08.03.00 Big Boats 3/1296 Re: Hunter Legend 37 (88) 3HM35F Yanmar Last year the boat developed a groaning (R.R.R.R.) sound
GPS error Bob at 9:08am 08.03.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/986 I was in visual range of a buoy and my GPS ( Magellan -Meridian XL )indicated a speed several knots
Vibration caused by damaged folding prop Pitman at 7:12am 08.03.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1068 I was coming into the marina under power in the dark and suddenly heard a loud bang. I was going ab
2GM or 3GM Yanmar for 28.5? Lou Phillippi at 6:46am 08.03.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1012 I hate to sound dumb after owning my 28.5 for nearly a year, but, can anyone tell me which Yanmar di
272 Opinions Wanted Ken at 5:50am 08.03.00 Bigger Boats 1/1375 O'Day 272 Opinions Wanted.I'm interested in your opinion (good and bad) about the characteristics
272 Opinions Wanted Ken at 5:44am 08.03.00 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1226 O'Day 272 Opinion WantedI'd like to hear your opinions (good ' bad) about the 272 as I'm consideri
overflowing head continued john at 5:34am 08.03.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1820 Peggy,Thanks for the quick response. Your recommendation was my initial thought and the seacock is
KEEL JOHN KERSEY at 5:03am 08.03.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/975 WHY IS THERE NO CLEARING HOUSE FOR SAILBOAT PARTS,AUTO JUNK YARDS ARE LINKED UP WORLD WIDE. WHY CAN
Anchoring Configuration Brian Snook at 4:17am 08.03.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1009 I've had three boats prior to getting my '86 H23, and they all had cleats on deck. This boat has bu
Photo forum Bob Schmit at 3:54am 08.03.00 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/1153 Hi,Can't seem to get the " H34 sugar scoop transom" picture to come up on menu unless I do a search
Slap Slap Slap - trying to sleep - Slap Slap Slap Tom at 3:11am 08.03.00 Mid-Size Boats 4/1181 While on my 320 the other night in the aft berth I was driven to distraction by the slap slap of wat

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Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Galvanic Corrosion (Collier 6) (1) dLj at 8:01pm 02.28.20 I didn't buy the books so I remained quiet, but in a PM with Will suggested this was starting to ge
Could Winter be over? Justin_NSA at 7:24pm 02.28.20 Ice sailing in Cheney Reservoir in 2018 oCvgvKp851M
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Galvanic Corrosion (Collier 6) JamesG161 at 6:45pm 02.28.20 I didn't buy the books so I remained quiet, but in a PM with Will suggested this was starting to get
retractable bowsprit sailboatracer at 6:45pm 02.28.20 The Trogear sprit can be pivoted up to clear the anchor and rode. The bobstay would be rigged as an
Outboard motor Gene Neill at 6:08pm 02.28.20 Looking at a Johnson sailmaster 8, its an older 2 stroke for $300. My old boat had one of those.
Its funny Friday! dLj at 5:18pm 02.28.20 That is too funny! On the list, only the last one does not apply. But I come from a family that tak
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Galvanic Corrosion (Collier 6) dLj at 5:08pm 02.28.20 @Will Gilmore - I'm thinking maybe you should set up the next section. I don't think there is a lot
retractable bowsprit Meriachee at 4:28pm 02.28.20 The locker hatch, that is.
retractable bowsprit Meriachee at 4:28pm 02.28.20 The 270 and the 28(s) are almost identical. The pole only puts downward pressure on it, and in testi
How serious is this rot? Stu Jackson at 4:02pm 02.28.20 Thoughts? The chainplate comes in right above that, so you need to learn how it all works together
Rartan PHll Superflush Piston 0-Ring Lubrication ? ? ? JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 3:59pm 02.28.20 Does rum still cost less than water? Well we have a DC watermaker and enough solar to run it. So w
H260 Crazy Dave Condon at 3:46pm 02.28.20 Feel free to contact me re Catalina 250 as I introduced that boat as a former dealer
Keel up or keel down thinwater at 3:43pm 02.28.20 Up. There is far less fouling that way, because there is less oxygen, no light, and greater biocide
Its funny Friday! (1) 19thol at 3:38pm 02.28.20 familiar problem
Keel up or keel down Crazy Dave Condon at 3:37pm 02.28.20 Make sure your centerboard line is in good shape so it will not break causing it to come down seriou
Hunter H240 furler sail raise/lower Crazy Dave Condon at 3:34pm 02.28.20 Take a small stick and slide it down the grooves or sail track cleaning out the crud. Then soap and
How serious is this rot? shemandr at 3:33pm 02.28.20 I can't tell from the photos so is the bulkhead tabbed to the hull? If so I would probably look tow
Its funny Friday! (1) Will Gilmore at 3:23pm 02.28.20 A mime is a terrible thing to waste https://i.pinimg.com/originals/76/6d/88/766d88b1c722ea5ea5fdc88d
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 3:19pm 02.28.20 A terrible mind is a thing to waste? A wasted mind is a terrible thing? Mind games are terrible ...
How serious is this rot? cb32863 at 2:54pm 02.28.20 Replace it. Some will say you will be fine, just patch it. If it were me, well, I would have moved t

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