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Carl Wonderful at 7:42pm 12.21.25
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I know preparation is all important when it comes to all this stuff, which is why I'm going to such
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Can or should I put a GOOD Automatic windlass model 5/8 on my 1983 Catalina 30
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Muttondressedaslamb at 9:16am 12.21.25
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Last week I went to get my cast iron Christmas tree stand ready for the season. I had left it stand
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For those that purchased a SpeedSeal awhile back and couldn't get parts...It looks like it's back an
Captain Larry-DH at 5:52pm 12.20.25
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kosrae at 3:56pm 12.20.25
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Anyone know the brand? It is on a friend's Mason 43 boat and there is no documentation
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1977 Catalina 30', Atomic 4 engine: I'm replacing the engine, so I have the stove and kitchen bar r
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Hello guys anybody knows the model number of the v drive transmission that come on the cs 36 sailboa
cherub78 at 3:49pm 12.17.25
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Hey, we purchased a hunter34 1983 deep keel and was wondering if this model has keel hardware probl
JoBoat at 2:14pm 12.17.25
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BAD ORCA at 10:05am 12.17.25
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Has anyone ever cut a hole in the side of their hull to add a small port window? I have a forward f
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Hello, does anybody knows the size of the bow thruster fuse on the H49? mine keeps blowing up all t
VFR750 at 2:55pm 12.15.25
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Anyone get this message when checking the catalinayachts.com site?
Rumbero at 10:22am 12.15.25
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svnalu387 at 7:11am 12.15.25
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I'm a new owner of a 2007 387 and we had our first night on a mooring ball in St. Augustine gusting
Gypsy Legend at 4:08am 12.15.25
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Hi, The jib halyard (and swivel) is stuck at the top of the mast so I need to lower the mast to ret

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Help us all Understand proper preparation and cleaning options. Do's and Dont's you can offer?
dlochner at 7:58pm 12.21.25
Almost all of your questions can be answered by reading the instructions for the product you are usi
GOOD Automatic windlass model 5/8 work on a sailboat
dlochner at 7:34pm 12.21.25
I've never heard of the Good Windlass brand, so I am not in a position to voice an opinion about the
GOOD Automatic windlass model 5/8 work on a sailboat
jssailem at 5:55pm 12.21.25
It is a learning process. I like to consider is as a whole system. Windlass, anchor, chain, rode (r
Need input.
cherub78 at 5:54pm 12.21.25
Yes it is on the hard, I've inspected as far as the first spreader. all the hardware looks good,how
GOOD Automatic windlass model 5/8 work on a sailboat
Woodworks1 at 5:38pm 12.21.25
jssailem, Thank I only know enough about windless anchors to be considered dangerous.
Holiday Greetings
mermike at 5:20pm 12.21.25
Merry Christmas all! Here's to a lot of time on the water in 2026!
GOOD Automatic windlass model 5/8 work on a sailboat   (1)
jssailem at 4:44pm 12.21.25
I have Lewmar windlass hardware. Looking at the GOOD Specifications and manual it appears that that
Holiday Greetings
Kermit at 3:59pm 12.21.25
Great to see you here again Kermit...!'ve missed you! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas, Peggie!!!
Crack Epidemic at the Boatyard
dLj at 3:20pm 12.21.25
Technically, since it's cast iron it should really be brazed instead of welded. But I understand c
Crack Epidemic at the Boatyard
Muttondressedaslamb at 2:48pm 12.21.25
Technically, since it's cast iron it should really be brazed instead of welded. But I understand c
Crack Epidemic at the Boatyard
ShawnL at 2:31pm 12.21.25
Technically, since it's cast iron it should really be brazed instead of welded. But I understand co
Crack Epidemic at the Boatyard
Muttondressedaslamb at 2:04pm 12.21.25
Crack Epidemic at the Boatyard Please @Muttondressedaslamb , do try to refrain from using such ove
Crack Epidemic at the Boatyard
Muttondressedaslamb at 2:01pm 12.21.25
Sorry for your Christmas tree stand - that was a very nice one! You could go get that piece either
Crack Epidemic at the Boatyard
Muttondressedaslamb at 1:57pm 12.21.25
We put antifreeze in the bilge to avoid problems from expanding ice. Pink stuff. I do the same, b
Catalina 320 International Assn
john6206 at 1:20pm 12.21.25
Hi @Stu Jackson They have two websites, it seems the one website is only for new members to enroll
Crack Epidemic at the Boatyard
Ralph Johnstone at 11:12am 12.21.25
Crack Epidemic at the Boatyard Please @Muttondressedaslamb , do try to refrain from using such over
Hello...I now own a Bristol 29.9 and am wondering what the small hole in the lower hull is for?
dLj at 10:55am 12.21.25
yes. Definitely find where it goes on the inside and then if you still can't figure it out, post p
Speedseal It's Back????
dLj at 10:52am 12.21.25
This is great news! I have a Speedseal on my boat and was looking to see how the heck I can keep on
Crack Epidemic at the Boatyard
dLj at 10:50am 12.21.25
Sorry for your Christmas tree stand - that was a very nice one! You could go get that piece either b

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