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Water in the hull gabrielle at 12:39am 04.25.00 Destinations 2/1825 I have recently purchased a used 1986 Capri 14.2. And capsized it for the first time. We unfortuna
trapped water behind "I" beam... Jack Mace at 11:42pm 04.24.00 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1205 I discovered an area behind iron I-beam under the mast that doesn't drain to the bilge. You can onl
Compass Correction? Anthony Bavuso at 11:39pm 04.24.00 Smaller Boats 7/1270 Greetings,I just bought a 1985 Hunter 25.5. The previous owner installed a stereo system with bulk
Spreaders for a Catalina 38 Judy Kilroy at 10:28pm 04.24.00 Big Boats 2/1197 Is there a source for replacement spreaders for an '82 Catalina 38 ?
All Catalina Association forms on Columbia River LaDonna Bubak - Planet Catalina at 3:02pm 04.24.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1189 The Columbia River All Catalina Association is taking shape in Portland. The owners of Catalina sai
Wooden spreaders Uwe Rumohr at 1:38pm 04.24.00 Mid-Size Boats 5/1640 I just bought a 1977 Catalina 30. The surveyor said I should change the wooden spreaders immediatel
PACIFIC SAIL EXPO DEMOS -Bring your dead! A.L. ("Jim") Willis Pres of ISLAND GIRL PROD. at 1:26pm 04.24.00 Other Sailboats 5/790 Bring out your (partially) dead plastics.We will be doing demos of various products on gelcoat and
Renault Problem..stuck... Bob at 11:25am 04.24.00 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1222 Help, I was taking our 1980 Hunter 27 with a Renault RC8 from its winter berth on the Bohemia River
Rudder to Motor Connection Pat Corbisiero at 10:48am 04.24.00 Smaller Boats 5/1095 I'm in the process of connecting the rudder ' motor together on my 94 h26. I saw the setup in the ph
Manual Pump Lou Phillippi at 9:56am 04.24.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1220 There is a manual pump on my 28.5 in the cockpit lazarette. Frankly, I don't know if it is a manual
Measuring mast rake? John Hubbard at 9:48am 04.24.00 Smaller Boats 4/1091 I'd like to reduce the rather strong weather helm on my old H20. I know that reducing the mast rake
Condensation along Fwd Pullman Berth Mattress Mike Druet at 8:30am 04.24.00 Big Boats 2/1198 We've recently taken possession of our Hunter 410 and have been out for about 4 weekends over the pa
Cell Phones and Range Jim at 7:44am 04.24.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/987 Hi folks,I have just purchased a 270 and will be sailing in long Island sound and out way past Mar
Rigid bottom vs inflatable dave young at 6:44am 04.24.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1760 I will be buying a dingy for my 460 sometime this year and was looking for opinions on the new infla
Out of use fresh water tank LaDonna Bubak - Planet Catalina at 6:39am 04.24.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1554 Hey Peggie!I think I've probably bugged you about this before but I'm prepping the boat to go on a
HOW do I start a Yacht Club? Greg Stebbins at 6:23am 04.24.00 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/1463 As I stated in my post concerning yacht clubs, my marina has no yacht club. Well, it does have a sma
gennaker vs spinnaker Don Prince at 4:46am 04.24.00 Mid-Size Boats 4/5896 I own an 85 H 28.5 with a 110 roller furling genny. I would like to increase the down wind performan
Cat 30 plug wires Rick Lyons at 3:05am 04.24.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1123 Does anyone know where I can get replacement sparkplug wires for an Atomic 4 in a 1980 Cat 30? Thos
Full Cockpit Enclosure Steve Stringer at 2:47am 04.24.00 Mid-Size Boats 8/2159 Island Nautical wants over $1800 just for a Bimini and a Dodger. I was hoping to find someone with p
Packing Size & Advice? Russ Williams at 2:15am 04.24.00 Big Boats 1/1118 I need to replace the shaft packing on my 1984 C36... I plan to do it with the boat still in the wat

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Electrolysis and Galvanic Action in Practice and Theory dLj at 2:52pm 02.09.20 @Phil Herring is out currently. Perhaps wait until he is back? Then see what he says. Perhaps @Will
What is this? dlochner at 2:45pm 02.09.20 It doesn't matter which check valve you use for that application, as long as it is the correct size
Electrolysis and Galvanic Action in Practice and Theory dlochner at 2:43pm 02.09.20 @Maine Sail, @dlochner, @Will Gilmore, @JamesG161 - you all want to try this? Anybody else wish to
Red brass vs. Bronze capta at 2:39pm 02.09.20 Brass of any sort is not acceptable for marine use, IMO. Silicon bronze is the go to metal if you ar
What is this? capta at 2:37pm 02.09.20 It doesn't matter which check valve you use for that application, as long as it is the correct size,
Traveler theory thinwater at 2:34pm 02.09.20 just go to a shoe repair shop and get them repaired, cheaper than new and will last a long time I
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie. Viktor Eysselein at 2:18pm 02.09.20 I have a Hunter 45CC - easy to sail, furling main and headsail. Bowthruster helps! Hue after cabin l
Electrolysis and Galvanic Action in Practice and Theory dLj at 2:16pm 02.09.20 I've ordered my copy of Colliers. I'm also sitting on a plane heading out for work and won't be back
Red brass vs. Bronze dLj at 2:06pm 02.09.20 My supplier has both types of fittings Someone asked me just what the difference is...anyone know??
What is this? SPLETS at 2:01pm 02.09.20 The rust has been there for years without getting worse was thinking it was a check valve, but I co
Water tank access (3) paulj at 1:55pm 02.09.20 Fresh water tank... paulj :hook2:
Traveler theory BobbyFunn at 1:52pm 02.09.20 If we dont get a picture ill have to google sketchup and prove that out.. Does this traveler curve
Electrolysis and Galvanic Action in Practice and Theory dlochner at 1:40pm 02.09.20 The proposal was that each person posting must have the Colliers book, and have read the chapter un
What is this? Captain Larry-DH at 1:37pm 02.09.20 The rust on the tank by the inlet is a tell-tale some other trouble is brewing. That might be corr
Electrolysis and Galvanic Action in Practice and Theory dLj at 1:23pm 02.09.20 If we really want to do this everyone should get a copy or Colliers book... That was exactly the
Electrolysis and Galvanic Action in Practice and Theory dlochner at 1:22pm 02.09.20 Yes, and reference books that many may not have not access to. I guess small excerpts can be put he
What is this? dlochner at 1:17pm 02.09.20 This black Item is attached to the out side of the hot water heater, what is it and the brand??? It
Electrolysis and Galvanic Action in Practice and Theory dLj at 1:15pm 02.09.20 If an additional reference is made, that reference should be available to all. That shouldn't be a
Electrolysis and Galvanic Action in Practice and Theory Maine Sail at 1:15pm 02.09.20 I'd suggest reading Evertt Collier's book The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion. It is well written an
Electrolysis and Galvanic Action in Practice and Theory dlochner at 12:39pm 02.09.20 This is a very interesting idea. I'm not sure with this approach how one handles outside sources wh

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