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Frog Finds (2) LeslieTroyer at 4:07pm 10.07.18 Sails Call Lounge 10/1344 maybe being on the east coast has brought out my ornery side - but @jssailem said these were ok to p
Michael wont you blow the boat ashore! Jacktar at 2:38pm 10.07.18 Ask All Sailors 0/340 Here we go again northern gulf coast of Panhandle Florida and maybe a brush of Alabama. Might be a h
The death of house batteries (1) uralite at 2:30pm 10.07.18 Catalina 30 19/2892 well here it is. After all the work this summer, took the kids out for the first overnight trip off
More Simnet / N2K questions! Scott T-Bird at 10:38am 10.07.18 Ask All Sailors 13/3215 :confused::confused: Alright, I've put my new N2K backbone system together for B ' G products and i
Pulling a prop Ken Cross at 7:10am 10.07.18 Ask All Sailors 15/1054 Okay, I need to pull the prop to install a new strut and to check the shaft for runout. I tried to b
Offset Hinge (2) Wanderwind36 at 12:15am 10.07.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1303 Looking for a replacement hinge or hinges for the stern lazarette for our 1987 Catalina 36 that used
Hunter 216 spinnaker inside or outside gybe preference Hunter216 at 7:41pm 10.06.18 Smaller Boats 28/7956
Hunter 39 Anchor LED Replacement Knotty Dog at 4:13pm 10.06.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/732 Hello, Can someone advise the size of the festoon bulb for the H39 anchor light? We removed ours to
Interior wood Voyager1 at 12:20pm 10.06.18 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1495 Does anyone know what type of wood the interior of the ODay 302 is. Mine is getting a bit worn, is
help with short trip in NOLA? Monty VM at 10:53am 10.06.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/499 Monday morning I am moving my 430 from south shore to lake catherine for haul out and maintenance. I
help with short trip in NOLA? Monty VM at 10:53am 10.06.18 Ask All Sailors 6/616 Monday morning I am moving my 430 from south shore to lake catherine for haul out and maintenance. I
help with short trip in NOLA? Monty VM at 10:52am 10.06.18 Big Boats 2/655 Monday morning I am moving my 430 from south shore to lake catherine for haul out and maintenance. I
Battery gassing..... (1) NYSail at 9:35am 10.06.18 Ask All Sailors 8/1100 hello all So my lifeline agm 4ds are on their last leg. Probably 7 years old and p/o who has them f
International Catalina 30 Assn weekendrken at 8:55am 10.06.18 Catalina 30 0/654
quick bottom job question Ken Cross at 7:56am 10.06.18 Ask All Sailors 5/863 Would you put bottom paint on a new bronze shaft strut? The old one was bottom painted. If not, wha
2012 Tohatsu 6hp? rpludwig at 7:43am 10.06.18 Catalina 22 40/8817 Troops....going to look at a "lightly used" 2012 Tohatsu 6hp 20" long shaft next week being sold loc
Hunter 216 rudder blade Hunter216 at 4:02am 10.06.18 Smaller Boats 8/918 The rudder blade I have needs a little attention (winter project) as there are some nicks on leading
Larger Wheel MaxinCalgary at 9:52pm 10.05.18 Smaller Boats 15/1352 wanting to add a larger wheel to my H260 .? Anybody done this already Standard is 24. 28-36 ?
In gear or not under sail? 4sandybutts at 7:31pm 10.05.18 Catalina 30 9/2095 I have an 88 Catalina 30 TR no bowsprit. I was told that when under sail and motor not running I sho
Hurricane Michael old Invest 91 JamesG161 at 7:16pm 10.05.18 Weather and Forecasting 12/2374 We have be seeing this potential for a few days now. Heavy topical moisture in the warm South Cari

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HELP! with outhaul line replacement BAD ORCA at 10:58am 10.04.24 Even with the end caps off I am not sure how the block that is apparently attached at the mast end
HELP! with outhaul line replacement smokey73 at 10:46am 10.04.24 Even with the end caps off I am not sure how the block that is apparently attached at the mast end o
Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? stickinthemud57 at 10:07am 10.04.24 As to stepping and lowering the mast on the water... I'm sure there are several boats out there tha
Indian Summer in the Pacific NW jssailem at 10:05am 10.04.24 I have to admit, when I first read the forecast on Monday I got a little excited. I should know to c
What's the story on the 280? Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 10.04.24 Let us know what you finally purchase.
HELP! with outhaul line replacement BAD ORCA at 8:20am 10.04.24 Mine is the same as are probably most of our boats. I took my boom off completely and both ends as
Remove shaft without dropping rudder on C30? Project_Mayhem at 8:04am 10.04.24 Is your new boat coming out of the water for winter? Look at the rudder / shaft alignment. You may
Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? dLj at 7:43am 10.04.24 Do you know if there is a particular boat (or design) which allows for easier mast lowering/raising
Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? ScottBHome at 7:28am 10.04.24 So many great comments.. define what you mean by a shallow lake? The lake itself is plenty deep (
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane JamesG161 at 7:22am 10.04.24 I currently have Progressive who stated that they don't have a policy for boats on the hard I am i
Remove shaft without dropping rudder on C30? east coaster at 7:14am 10.04.24 The shaft is on the centre line. The reason it was bent and vibrating and noisy was that earlier in
Remove shaft without dropping rudder on C30? jssailem at 7:00am 10.04.24 Is your new boat coming out of the water for winter? Look at the rudder / shaft alignment. You may g
Remove shaft without dropping rudder on C30? Project_Mayhem at 6:38am 10.04.24 I had an 83 Catalina 30 and had to replace the shaft and cutless bearing. I did not have to remove
Outboard lift preferances dlochner at 4:53am 10.04.24 I've had both a Nova Lift and a Garhauer. I much prefer the Garhauer, it is engineered so the motor
HELP! with outhaul line replacement smokey73 at 4:25am 10.04.24 I fear you are right @jssailem. I don't race, so for the time being I'll secure the outhaul line at
Monoceros back on the water! Jim Legere at 4:21am 10.04.24 You have a good boat there. Good looking too.
Outboard lift preferances danooxnard at 4:16am 10.04.24 I have the three spring motor mount from Catalina Direct. My motor is a 92 pound Honda extra long sh
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane sailme88 at 3:26am 10.04.24 We have AMICA... They provide Home, Auto, Marine and Umbrella coverage for us. The catch is that the
Taking the mast down john2 at 3:06am 10.04.24 Thanks, i'm gonna make support from some wood.
Remove shaft without dropping rudder on C30? east coaster at 11:25pm 10.03.24 I had an 83 Catalina 30 and had to replace the shaft and cutless bearing. I did not have to remove t

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