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250 handling Greg Sweitzer at 1:25pm 08.08.99 Smaller Boats 7/1462 After sailing my '99 260 for the first few times I decided there is just too much time invloved to u
Hunter 22 drop keel problem Chuck at 1:24pm 08.08.99 Smaller Boats 0/1328 Has anyone ever repaired the drop keellift cable on a 1981 Hunter 22 with outhaving to take the bo
Why does the icebox drain into bilge? Bruce Mulford at 12:22pm 08.08.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1666 Purchased a '97 Hunter 29.5 in June '99. One thing I find anoying is that the icebox drains into th
Refrigeration John Rollins at 12:21pm 08.08.99 Other Sailboats 8/1153 Had much difficulty with the Refrig/Freezer on my 380. I believe I solved the problem by changing
Effects of Apparent Wind Not So Apparent Melody Miller at 8:41am 08.08.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1355 Hello All:As most of you know, I had some issues with reefing - when to do it and how to do it.
Spirit of 76 Joanne at 7:32am 08.08.99 Smaller Boats 4/1397 I'm presently restoring a 1976 Catalina 22. The boat has a red hull, white ' blue deck and an emblum
shaefer, mainsheet stops Mike B at 5:54am 08.08.99 Other Sailboats 1/902 I am trying to find replacement mainsheet traveler,stops for my hunter 23 1989 , they are spring loa
Bimini for a C22 ??? Allen Bacque at 5:31am 08.08.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1553 Will a bimini fit under the boom of this boat? I just purchased it and haven't asiled it yet since
Need Rudder Pattern ... to replace 2x12 Allen Bacque at 5:23am 08.08.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1626 I recently purchased a 1972 C22 without a rudder (Well, it has one made from a pine 2x12!) Can some
Power Interruptions Tom at 5:23am 08.08.99 Smaller Boats 1/1275 I have two batteries mounted in the aft of my H26, oriented fore ' aft. Seems that when I tack the
How many knots will she go? Ken Shorrock at 5:15am 08.08.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1349 I have recently purchased a 1986, 30 foot Catalina. Having come from a Catalina 22 I am curious wha
mkII pat keller at 2:50am 08.08.99 Smaller Boats 2/1269 can anyone tell me when the MkII was introduced and what the differences are . I ma looking at a 78
Wheel break or auto pilot? Greg Sweitzer at 1:10am 08.08.99 Smaller Boats 7/1812 Sailing my new 260 singlehanded becomes comical when I need to attend to lines or go below for any p
Petrol v Diesel Richard Woods (UK) at 12:38am 08.08.99 Other Sailboats 5/1212 Choosing a smaller vessel which I hope to purchase soon I am left with a dilema. Can't stand the sme
Looking for a Catalina to live on. Eric at 12:23am 08.08.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1413 Hello Everyone, This message is coming to you from the great state of Maine. I'm currently loo
Coverage for Chartered Boats Chris Bloor at 12:22am 08.08.99 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1242 Hi, Al, and welcome to Planet Cat! I noticed your "mailbag" filled up quite quickly! Hot topic, th
1989 Hunter 30 Stuffing box Douglas Miller at 11:13pm 08.07.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1848 I recently purchased a 1989 Hunter 30. I want to service the stuffing box. The packing nut is plas
motor size mike43067 at 10:54pm 08.07.99 Other Sailboats 2/950 What is the largest HP motor you would recommend on the Hunter 23 wing keel. I am considering a 4 s
wing keel mike43067 at 10:51pm 08.07.99 Other Sailboats 1/1212 I just purchased a 1987 Hunter 23. Curious to find that the wing keel was tapered aft instead of fo
Tips for Capri 18 sailing? Erik at 5:47pm 08.07.99 Destinations 2/3301 Just got my first keelboat (Capri 18). Would like to know if anyone has any good tips on the operat

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Shore Power Inlet Location on a C-22 Jacktar at 8:23am 01.05.20 Well there is an advantage to my setup that it keeps the plug inlet dry all the time and lets me loc
Combo deck and steaming light wiring Jacktar at 8:20am 01.05.20 Just a reminder the steaming light is required when under power in a sailboat, see CG regs.
Plaintiff-in-Limitation Law: Another Risk for the Underinsured? Kings Gambit at 8:15am 01.05.20 On the Conception weren't the divers locked into the cabin? Even signing a wavier ,this action whet
Plaintiff-in-Limitation Law: Another Risk for the Underinsured? Mechone at 8:13am 01.05.20 On the Conception weren't the divers locked into the cabin? Even signing a wavier ,this action wheth
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell SG at 8:13am 01.05.20 Screen Saver, In response to your question, I'll relate what I was told and what I've done to util
Plaintiff-in-Limitation Law: Another Risk for the Underinsured? Kings Gambit at 7:48am 01.05.20
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell capta at 7:41am 01.05.20 It has been explained to me that LifePo4 batteries are not to be charged to full capacity, but opera
Peace reigns on a small island far out in Penobscot Bay. All U Get at 7:30am 01.05.20
Space Forces First Christmas Rick Webb at 7:18am 01.05.20 BTW, when does Space Force Academy open for enrollment? -Will (Dragonfly) Will they all be "Spa
20 hp Beta as Repower for 1982 C-30 deltaten at 7:16am 01.05.20 I have a Beta20 (722D block) , 16 hp nominal, in a 1980 Watkins 27@8000#. MAX RPM listed is 2800, I
Space Forces First Christmas Will Gilmore at 7:06am 01.05.20 BTW, when does Space Force Academy open for enrollment? -Will (Dragonfly)
larger trailer sailor kdssail at 7:03am 01.05.20 so, started out with an 18.5 ft but looking to upgrade to no smaller than a 24 but open to 28 ft. I
Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta Scott T-Bird at 7:00am 01.05.20 Very cool!
1981 Hunter 30 main sheet / traveler / boom rigging dLj at 6:55am 01.05.20 https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1981/hunter-30-2694096 Some pictures of our boat. These were tak
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell dLj at 6:34am 01.05.20 I'm no expert in this. But it's a subject I'm very interested in. I'd suggest you read this before m
1981 Hunter 30 main sheet / traveler / boom rigging portajon at 6:32am 01.05.20 https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1981/hunter-30-2694096 Some pictures of our boat. These were take
Plaintiff-in-Limitation Law: Another Risk for the Underinsured? shemandr at 6:29am 01.05.20 Soundings Magazine has a regular column on Maritime Law. A recent one written by James Mercante dea
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell Will Gilmore at 6:20am 01.05.20 So given the Lithium would have a BMS (Battery Management system of its own to protect it, and acce
Space Forces First Christmas Will Gilmore at 6:12am 01.05.20 I have been thinking, how cool to be alive during this Age. Just incredible. But then, I can't sto
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