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http://junglepirate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-damage.jpg Some pictures from Irma's wrath
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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
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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
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Hello Sailors! I am a former Catalina 25 owner. Looking at the Catalina 250 WB models. Several owner
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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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Ok, so we've done everything we can do to secure the vessel on St. Croix for whatever Maria brings.
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I purchased a 1988 Capri 18.,   (2)
jssailem at 3:07pm 03.11.24
Hi Chuck. Does the halyard come out the mast? Well yes (maybe on your mast), if you have a Sheave
I purchased a 1988 Capri 18.,
Ward H at 3:04pm 03.11.24
No pix
I purchased a 1988 Capri 18.,
Chuck Powell at 2:39pm 03.11.24
did you get the pixs
I purchased a 1988 Capri 18.,
Chuck Powell at 2:38pm 03.11.24
Could you post a picture or two of your mast?
Solar wiring size
Davidasailor26 at 2:34pm 03.11.24
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?   (1)
Scott T-Bird at 12:59pm 03.11.24
So, enough with the generalities ... what's the plan? Where are you going to mount a bracket? Do y
Tohatsu Charging
dlochner at 12:57pm 03.11.24
The output from the output varies with the motor speed, the primary purpose is to recharge the batte
I purchased a 1988 Capri 18.,
kappykaplan at 12:49pm 03.11.24
Could you post a picture or two of your mast?
Solar wiring size
dlochner at 12:44pm 03.11.24
I was looking for the wiring from the panels to the controller.. Are you asking round trip, panels
Hunter Propeller Anode
dlochner at 12:20pm 03.11.24
Definitely a Max Prop. Here's the anode you need: https://boatzincs.com/maxprop-63m2b/?gad_source=
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
higgs at 12:15pm 03.11.24
Rethink what you need on your sailboat to get someplace it is not a car. For instance if you run ou
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date!
Kayakeur at 12:13pm 03.11.24
Fire extinguishers; I took one of mine about 10 years old, needle in green, to my local fire dept.
Solar wiring size
SPLETS at 12:08pm 03.11.24
thanks
Hunter Propeller Anode
fstbttms at 11:59am 03.11.24
Thank you very much again everyone. I'm attaching new new photos that show the propeller better. I
Hunter Propeller Anode   (4)
FShab at 11:49am 03.11.24
Thank you very much again everyone. I'm attaching new new photos that show the propeller better. I s
Tohatsu Charging
ambler at 11:20am 03.11.24
I had the same experience as Leeward Rail. I just run the Tohatsu 6 for 15-20 min at less than half
Compression Post - way to stop the bleeding?
Claude L.-Auger at 10:28am 03.11.24
As per Kloudie & Justin, you want these bleed holes opened, not sealed. That will allow water to dra
Solar wiring size   (2)
SPLETS at 10:21am 03.11.24
I was looking for the wiring from the panels to the controller.. Are you asking round trip, panels f
Radar Data cable in mast of Catalina 30
Tkman at 10:16am 03.11.24
Thanks John for the reply. We changed the cat5 at the hub without solving the issue. Next we will tr
Solar wiring size   (1)
jssailem at 10:10am 03.11.24
Confusion is normal. :plus: What does the 27ft represent. On a 46ft boat I assume that is the dista

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