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Bum at 3:04pm 12.29.25
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In the "Forums for All Owners" section, I have posted a Switlik MD, 6 Person Life Raft for Free. All
Bum at 2:39pm 12.29.25
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We have a Switlik, MD Series 6 Man Life Raft, MFG - 2/13/06. It weighs 68 lbs and is in an orange ma
Project_Mayhem at 1:08pm 12.29.25
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How long of a tarp would you recommend for a Catalina 30 that is roughly 30x11'? I'm estimating that
95Thirty at 9:41am 12.29.25
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Season's greetings everyone! Just registered today to ask this question to the C30 community. My f
Zulu_Spear at 5:51am 12.29.25
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tbarton783 at 9:10pm 12.27.25
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I am a new C'C39 owner. My current engine is tired and I would like to replace it. Various calcula
PeteT at 5:38pm 12.27.25
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Hi all I looked for a previous thread on this subject but could not find one so I am posting here. I
nramsey at 2:26pm 12.27.25
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Any chance someone here has replaced the bilge hose from the electric bilge pump? I recently replac
BAD ORCA at 8:36am 12.27.25
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Blefler at 7:25am 12.27.25
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I have a, new to me, Capri 18 and was wondering about the current set up for the jib. Current set up
LouisMK at 2:18pm 12.26.25
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garymalmgren at 10:02pm 12.25.25
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That means the Sydney to Hobart. b2RhAB783AI
JR19454 at 3:39pm 12.25.25
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Does anyone have wiring diagrams for this boat? JR
dcochran at 11:21pm 12.24.25
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Hello! I have a 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 and wondering if the emergency tiller port has a cap insta
jb cruzan at 10:41am 12.24.25
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Hello everybody! I just bought a new to me 2022 Catalina 275. I want to thank everyone on here for a
Blue Destiny at 7:19am 12.24.25
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I have couple of questions regarding this topic. I want add separate 30 amp shore power inlet to fee
Indysailor at 6:16am 12.24.25
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The topic of jack lines came up in another thread. I have never needed them on my dinky lake, but am
Loggerhead Mooring at 5:21am 12.24.25
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Good day sailors! I am a marina manager for Loggerhead Mooring Field and would like to invite you t
CaptainStarbuck at 10:49am 12.23.25
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I have a Sabre 28 MKII with old Enkes winches. I would like to upgrade to self-tailing as I will be
SawyerCurt at 10:24am 12.23.25
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As many of you know, there has been significant turmoil around Catalina Yachts throughout 2025, whic

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Funny Friday!!!   (1)
Will Gilmore at 3:33pm 12.29.25
right now the skiing is a bit..........crowded Ski-buck = 0.25 boat-bucks, less expensive, but sti
How to install your floor on your wall.
dLj at 2:41pm 12.29.25
Now that I'm mostly retired, I get some joy out of fabricating stuff from scrap, even when I could
Winter tarp size
ShawnL at 2:15pm 12.29.25
100% agree with @dlochner. You want the tarp long enough that you can do a nice fold at the bow and
Winter tarp size
dlochner at 1:53pm 12.29.25
35-40' This will give you enough length to wrap the tarp at the bow and to cover most of the stern d
How to install your floor on your wall.   (1)
thinwater at 1:44pm 12.29.25
Welded from those crappy bed frames they send with a new mattress. The cedar was left over from a fr
Swim platform locker check valve
ron2photo at 12:56pm 12.29.25
There is a drain in the life raft locker. I helped a friend replace his and it was a painful experie
Xantrex 1800 just died, do I get similar or cheap generic inverter?
sailbadsinner at 12:40pm 12.29.25
The standard BMS that comes in the 12v LIFe batteries most of us are installing in our boats say the
Need input.
cherub78 at 11:30am 12.29.25
Thanks mike,I will. Cheers all.
Boxing Day in Australia.
jssailem at 11:11am 12.29.25
Good Point, Alan. Besides my stumble-finger typing and auto-correct. Nothing
Jack lines
thinwater at 11:11am 12.29.25
I gave up on harnesses and jack lines in the early '80s. All that extra gear, when great footing an
Jack lines
capta at 10:24am 12.29.25
I gave up on harnesses and jack lines in the early '80s. All that extra gear, when great footing and
New Owner
jb cruzan at 9:53am 12.29.25
Thank you again. I actually know a good local woodworker but unfortunately the companionway stairs o
How to install your floor on your wall.
BAD ORCA at 9:20am 12.29.25
Not as fancy as you guys. I had some 2x framing left over from adding on to the house. lol...I was
1981 Formosa 44 original General Arrangement (GA) and tank layout drawings
dLj at 7:51am 12.29.25
Good luck with this - that will be a hard one to find. Several of us have rebuilt boats without tho
Funny Friday!!!
sailme88 at 4:37am 12.29.25
Why would you want to go to the Caribbean when you have all that nice snow for skiing? right now t
Mast damage
Southern Crux at 12:35am 12.29.25
Thought I would give an update (better late than never) on the mast. I contacted my insurance compan
Funny Friday!!!
Will Gilmore at 12:20am 12.29.25
Plus, he's not wearing deck shoes... nor a Hawaiian shirt, nor Burmuda shorts. -Will
C&C39 Re-engine help/advice
Michael Davis at 9:28pm 12.28.25
Our First 38 is similar in length and weight and runs easily to hull speed with our Perkins 4-108 (4
Funny Friday!!!
Ralph Johnstone at 9:20pm 12.28.25
Why would you want to go to the Caribbean when you have all that nice snow for skiing? Yah ! And

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