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capta at 8:47am 07.28.18
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Our forward head has developed a problem that confuses me. It pumps fine with the valve in the flush
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:49am 07.28.18
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as previously mentioned by others, listening to your body in a sense detecting issues as we grow old
Maine Sail at 4:41am 07.28.18
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This is just one of those nagging projects that was on the "to-do" list for far too long. A few week
Leslie Kyle at 9:28pm 07.27.18
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I just bought a Catalina 22 1983 model. Does anyone know where I can get a manual for the boat?
HanBan at 5:20pm 07.27.18
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Hi guys! OK, so we are getting close to stepping the mast. But I've got to get a VHF antenna and a w
Captain Larry-DH at 5:19pm 07.27.18
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Boxing Roo at 4:18pm 07.27.18
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j michels at 4:08pm 07.27.18
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I have lost the Rudder for my Hunter 310 1998 Fin Keel. I want to have a new one fabricated but I am
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 1:45pm 07.27.18
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Anyone actually remove or install a shaft on a C310? I cut my factory and installed the new one with
obedone at 12:19pm 07.27.18
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My old neighbor wants to buy my oday 30. He wants to make 12 monthly payments. Is there any way thi
Jackdaw at 11:40am 07.27.18
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OK, so now I've got a handle on all the toys and their SW, and are having fun. Made of video of last
Pat at 11:39am 07.27.18
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We are having significant issues raising our main with the Stack-pak / fully battened main. It seem
vegassail at 10:44am 07.27.18
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I've replaced two of the three black nylon cleats on by boat, but can't figure out how to get the th
smokey73 at 10:33am 07.27.18
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I've read the posts on a tach bouncing, possibly due to a bad diode. My symptoms don't seem to matc
john6206 at 10:11am 07.27.18
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Hi Everyone, I bought a 25 yo Catalina Capri 18 almost a year ago. Have not actually sailed it yet
EditorC22NSA at 8:49am 07.27.18
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At our club in Indy, I PHRF race a class legal Catalina 22 with a 12 foot whisker pole for a 150% ge
LakeShark at 7:51am 07.27.18
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@Gene Neill you have got to post more videos like this. It is amazing what a little boat can take b
Chuck C. at 7:12am 07.27.18
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Just wondering what is the trick to using those three friction locks built into the front of the boo
Leeward Rail at 7:02am 07.27.18
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Hello all, A new sailor at our marina has a Bayfield 25 He is replacing the shaft (broken at the for
David11038 at 6:50am 07.27.18
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On my Oday 322, I found fuel leaking into the bilge, it appears to be the fuel lift pump gasket wher

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Best non toxic anti-fouling for PNW?
MikeHoncho at 8:54pm 07.05.24
It has been pointed out that, for paint to be anti-fouling, it generally does this through being ho
376 Courtesy light/ cockpit lighting
Rich Stidger at 8:28pm 07.05.24
I have a 1997 h40.5 which is a close sister-ship to your 376. My original instrument pod on the for
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info?
PaulK at 7:48pm 07.05.24
Do you mean sheathing, instead of sheaving? Sheaves are the pullies that the halyards run over. It s
Hunter 380 non-skid paint
Jan_H at 6:24pm 07.05.24
Thanks Dennis - very useful - will try that.
Best non toxic anti-fouling for PNW?
FastOlson at 6:18pm 07.05.24
Making hulls too slick for must stuff to stick.... is not a new idea. We sail in fresh water and lo
Question on Changing Keel Wench in the Water
Leeward Rail at 6:12pm 07.05.24
Sorry.. I can't resist.. Getting rid of your old Keel Wench and getting a new one is often as simpl
Invest 95L
shemandr at 5:28pm 07.05.24
"What a long strange trip it's been". And it's not even over.
Is my foresail too big?
Bluebonnet87 at 5:15pm 07.05.24
Thank you, I may get a sailmaker to alter it. I live near Annapolis so shouldn't have issue finding
Is my foresail too big?
Bluebonnet87 at 5:08pm 07.05.24
Thank you, I'll check them out
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shemandr at 4:33pm 07.05.24
His signature song: v8g8gbbfhD4
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JamesG161 at 3:37pm 07.05.24
He was called "Jimmy Buffet of the North'" Sad day for sure. Jim...
Electrical panel backing board
jviss at 3:32pm 07.05.24
You still need to run 18 awg minimum wire runs, and I think most of us use 16 awg as a minimum to m
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move
JamesG161 at 3:31pm 07.05.24
Please note the finger piers are still torn up on 3 of 4 piers, I am a member of the Yacht Club th
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move   (1)
JamesG161 at 3:25pm 07.05.24
Long Beach Harbor back up and running? This recent picture has no boats.
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JamesG161 at 3:20pm 07.05.24
The Texas Southern Coast line is being Alerted today. repared now. Dammit Jim...
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move
Rick Webb at 3:03pm 07.05.24
is Long Beach Harbor back up and running?
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info?
kappykaplan at 2:58pm 07.05.24
You're probably not going to find anything open until Monday. Recommend your delivery captain talk
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info?
dunemanjim at 2:53pm 07.05.24
Appreciate the response. The Sheaving has slipped and the core is still attached. The sheaving is in
Hunter 380 non-skid paint
Sailgunner at 2:21pm 07.05.24
Interdeck gray. Works and looks great.
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info?
RitSim at 1:49pm 07.05.24
if the halyard has not completely broken you can use it as a messenger line for a new halyard. Howe

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