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All U Get at 3:58pm 09.20.17
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Hi all, Any cruisers out there have a safe aboard? I've been considering one from Cabela's. All U
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Darin Stubbs at 2:38pm 09.20.17
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For those of you that use a 90 HP outboard, how many knots can you get her to go with the mast still
Bob S at 10:03am 09.20.17
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Are there any sources besides Yanmar direct? Also researching the oil and fuel filters. I am new to
JTP at 10:02am 09.20.17
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Hi. I have 1969 Balboa 20. Hatch blew alway years ago. Had temporary solution but like to fine o
Ron20324 at 9:19am 09.20.17
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If you are coming to Annapolis for the boat shows, be advised of this hidden hazard. From active Cap
Kommy000 at 9:07am 09.20.17
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Sorry if this is stupid question. Is there a place that anyone can recommend to order something simp
jviss at 8:31am 09.20.17
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My T3800 has an e-tiller. There's a plate that unscrews right over teh rudder post, in the center o
tyleroday at 6:48am 09.20.17
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http://junglepirate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-damage.jpg Some pictures from Irma's wrath
LakeShark at 6:24am 09.20.17
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Just a couple of quick questions for the group. I am considering replacing sails while CD is having
JRT at 5:30am 09.20.17
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Really love the simple easy systems of my O'Day 25 but would be interested in a larger cockpit and c
catalanc at 5:11am 09.20.17
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Anyone have advice on replacing a window on a catalina 22 mk II? I was knocked down last season and
Leeward Rail at 4:46am 09.20.17
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The question of how to tune the rig of a C22 comes up occasionally, so I have decided to compile all
Trent Lindsey at 12:13am 09.20.17
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Hello! I recently purchased a 1978 Catalina 22 swing keel. I have launched it once at a local lake
Nick B W at 9:34pm 09.19.17
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I am new to owning a Sailboat. I purchased an old 1971 Cal 25, and I'm simply looking for info on i
Reverie2016 at 8:33pm 09.19.17
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Hi! We have a 2008 hunter 36...the wheel is suede with machine stitching holding it together. The c
drewsyntax at 8:22pm 09.19.17
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Hi All - New to the forum! My boat is a Hunter 23 1986. I've already repainted the full deck as wel
Brady Sullivan at 7:13pm 09.19.17
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Hello Sailors! I am a former Catalina 25 owner. Looking at the Catalina 250 WB models. Several owner
jimshipsky at 5:38pm 09.19.17
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I recently installed a boom vang on my Cal 21. I understand its importance sailing on a run, to keep

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Black Butyl tape?
Siamese at 9:34am 02.07.24
Gotta ask....why black?
WATCHING PAINT DRY!
dlochner at 8:47am 02.07.24
The roll and tip method of painting will yield a very smooth finish as good a spraying. https://www
Black Butyl tape?
SoSound at 8:43am 02.07.24
I think I found some at NAPA, but that was more than 10 years ago. I only used a small amount, and
Black Butyl tape?   (1)
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:31am 02.07.24
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twodzusfittings at 8:21am 02.07.24
After a quick sand and final cleaning I painted the whole hatch cover again, using a mix of paint an
NMEA 2000-Help/Guidance where to start.
dlochner at 8:02am 02.07.24
The issue is the sonar frequency, the closer the frequencies are, the greater the chance of interfer
What's a Flying Sail? And is it right for you?
dlochner at 7:54am 02.07.24
Flying sail or flying jib is an old term and refers to the foremost jib that flys in front of the bo
NMEA 2000-Help/Guidance where to start.
Scott T-Bird at 6:51am 02.07.24
You may run into issues/interference running two depth transducers at the same time if they are ne
Furler Replacement Issue
tailboom at 6:02am 02.07.24
Great suggestions, thanks!
Furler Replacement Issue
danooxnard at 4:37am 02.07.24
I installed a new Ff2 on my cat 22 two years ago and love it. I would replace forestay and not mess
Hunter 240 Broken Mast Struts
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:02am 02.07.24
@patbratton Just make sure the main use of the struts are for stabilizing the mast so it will not
nav pod vhf mounting
Tally Ho at 11:33pm 02.06.24
We have the later version, the V60 with 2 H60 wireless remotes. The B&G remotes have a battery life
NMEA 2000-Help/Guidance where to start.
Ward H at 9:06pm 02.06.24
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nav pod vhf mounting
dlochner at 6:55pm 02.06.24
I have a B&G V50 VHF and the H50 remote unit. I chose this pair several years ago because the radi
The Show Must Go On
Tally Ho at 5:46pm 02.06.24
I was offered 2 free tickets today for the Seattle show but passed on them. There aren't very many
nav pod vhf mounting
Tally Ho at 5:43pm 02.06.24
I have a B&G V50 VHF and the H50 remote unit. I chose this pair several years ago because the radio
Hunter misleading weights
Crusty Ol Salt at 4:26pm 02.06.24
It all adds up 1 gallon of water weighs 8.34 pounds and waste water weighs the same. 1 gallon of di
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36.
MitchM at 11:06am 02.06.24
Be very careful regarding the title. the only seller who can convey good title is the human or

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