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Hot water side is slowly coming out.. Cold water is fine ,all other hot water outlets fine on boat.
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The engine room on our First 38 is very tight. The alt. belt tension was a 4-handed job with only sp
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Hello, After seriously considering purchasing a 1975 Islander 36 that required a lot of upgrades and
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I'm buying an Irwin 32.5 5. Just wondering if anybody's got any experience with one. Anything I can
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With the help of many on this forum, we settled on a 1993 Catalina 30 MkIII Tall Rig w/ Wing Keel th
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So those of you who have followed my resto-thread know that I got new sails a couple years ago (way
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New head sails came with my boat. I just rolled them out to compare with the ones I have on because
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143312 Just over 4 years ago, I got to go on a Tartan 41 sloop for the owner's last race. He was sl
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why are there 2 notches on the mast step plate? One forward of the other by about 3". I have always
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So I looked at four Catalina 27s for my first boat today. Lo and behold I came across a beautiful 19
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I blew a tire on the trailer for the dinghy today. Got new wheels with tires and got it home. I've
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1988 Mac 26D trailer. What's the best "off the shelf" trailer to replace the original Mac trailer?
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Has anyone replaced their hatch with a Lewmar or perhaps a Bomar 2000 series hatch? I have repaired
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We have a 2007 Hunter 38 that we want to put solar panels on this December while the boat is in the

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C&C 25' Mast Organizer
D Swanson at 7:18am 03.20.24
@D Swanson - looks like your deck organizers are directly abeam of the mast. Would the mast base sh
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:15am 03.20.24
There is a better alternative to antifreeze in a fresh water system, but it requires a bit of work:
outboard hoisting   (1)
dlochner at 7:02am 03.20.24
Looking again at the photos, it appears you want to take the motor off after the dinghy is lifted. I
Considering a new Catalina 315
Hayden Watson at 6:55am 03.20.24
In my marina, my 88 C30 tr/bs is rated as a 33' boat. They come down and measure it and round up to
Imperial or Metric
ozoneman at 6:53am 03.20.24
Yes, thanks. I have a mountain of spares so thought I would put them to use without buying new. Wi
C&C 25' Mast Organizer
JCSail at 6:51am 03.20.24
I am interested in how far aft you were able to put the deck organizer and love the pictures. I hav
outboard hoisting
PaulK at 6:44am 03.20.24
It looks like you're going to have a problem getting the arm of the hoisting davit around the uprigh
Black stuff all over a boat?
Scott T-Bird at 6:34am 03.20.24
when I look inside the bilge or a locker , around the engine floor etc most of what was once the d
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years?
dlochner at 6:23am 03.20.24
Surely, there must be a better alternative for winterizing or is this not an issue when a system is
Water Line
Project_Mayhem at 5:49am 03.20.24
I found this article fairly informative about PEX tubing, but it does not answer your question. St
Black stuff all over a boat?   (2)
Tally Ho at 5:46am 03.20.24
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years?
Project_Mayhem at 5:41am 03.20.24
The lines, without a doubt, would be replaced. The tank is dry and appears to be clean. I'm not sure
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42'
shemandr at 5:23am 03.20.24
You might re-consider a walk off transom. My H356 had one and I don't think I would want a cruising
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42'
JRT at 5:17am 03.20.24
You should look for a catalina 310, the only thing you might not get is an in mast furling main. Th
outboard hoisting
shemandr at 5:15am 03.20.24
Some of the solutions seem overly complicated. That is until you've injured your back in some way a
outboard hoisting
shemandr at 4:57am 03.20.24
My H356 came with a davit to lift the dingy outboard up to its mount on the stern rail. If memory s
Imperial or Metric
Caboteur at 2:36am 03.20.24
Water Line
dLj at 1:49am 03.20.24
Is PEX less likely to develop mold/mildew than vinyl tubing if air gets in during winter layup? I
DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car   (1)
Not Too Shabby at 11:14pm 03.19.24
Thanks Gene. I've watched some of your videos and I'm always impressed by how well you've configured
Black stuff all over a boat?
Leeward Rail at 10:28pm 03.19.24
Clean it correctly and it won't be a problem. Paint isn't a solution to cleaning dirt or even mold,

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