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Hey guys, One of my last spring projects is a little deck clean up, involving some new clutches and
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Hi I have a 1989 Catalina 30 and am stripping20+ years of bottom paint down to the gel coat. In the
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On my H26 the previous owner had connected the forestay to the u-bolt at the bow. But I'm wondering
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My 1989 2GM20F cooling fresh water pump started making noise so I've decided to replace it. I am hea
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My family is looking to rent a large sailboat the middle of July some where on the gulf from Alabama
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Hi, 2/3 of the switches on my electrical panel stopped working. Attached are pics of the forward and
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Hi, 2/3 of the switches on my electrical panel stopped working. Attached are pics of the forward and
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My 1989 2GM20F cooling fresh water pump started making noise so I've decided to replace it. I am hea
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Compasses don't agree
elink at 6:39am 06.03.24
So I did some more digging into the issue and with a handheld compass at the dock I find that the st
Compasses don't agree
elink at 6:35am 06.03.24
Compasses don't agree
elink at 6:32am 06.03.24
Is the one you added near the Compass in Question? Jim... PS: A compass can be affected by other
Compasses don't agree
elink at 6:31am 06.03.24
You did not indicate if this error is evident while at the dock or on the water. If on the dock, di
Compasses don't agree
elink at 6:30am 06.03.24
When was the last time you swung the compass. Here In Maine with thick fog I had it done pretty ro
Fuel Tank Algae
dlochner at 5:57am 06.03.24
Good Day to you. I will try to be brief about your question BUT it will be worth it. I have a 2003
Fuel Tank Algae   (6)
cadilaccb at 5:37am 06.03.24
Good Day to you. I will try to be brief about your question BUT it will be worth it. I have a 2003
Replacing exhaust hose
Jkutyna at 5:33am 06.03.24
I found I had to have the access hole in order to be able to work the hose off the exit. Then, if y
Chain plates Hunter 49
Screen Saver at 4:39am 06.03.24
Here is what ours looks like For comparison. It's the same all the way around on both sides. Thank
Fuel Tank Algae
Tally Ho at 4:37am 06.03.24
I had a Hunter 280 for about 5 years, and never had a problem. I did add some fuel treatment (biob
Fuel Tank Algae
dlochner at 4:34am 06.03.24
The problem is bacteria, not algae. Algae is a plant that requires sunlight, I doubt sunlight reache
Fuel Tank Algae
kappykaplan at 4:11am 06.03.24
Use a product like Biorbor each time you add fuel to the tank.
Replacing broken forestay
dlochner at 3:44am 06.03.24
I guess I should have mentioned, the mast is down, and I have already removed the bottom portion of
Portlight Polish
dLj at 11:05pm 06.02.24
Thanks, I had no idea/ Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Bulk-Buy-Resistant-Acrylic-Coati
Shrinking rudder foam?
twalker H260 at 10:10pm 06.02.24
My understanding is that foam rudders should be painted light colours in order to avoid delamination
Portlight Polish
Skipper J at 9:33pm 06.02.24
Thanks, I had no idea/ Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Bulk-Buy-Resistant-Acrylic-Coatin
Chain plates Hunter 49   (1)
Georgedoyle at 9:05pm 06.02.24
Here is what ours looks like For comparison. It's the same all the way around on both sides.
Portlight Polish
dLj at 8:27pm 06.02.24
After polishing you need to use clear spray paint that has UV resistance. dj
Need to replace sea cocks.   (2)
rgranger at 7:51pm 06.02.24
This is a sea cock a seacock 225208 ;)
Catalina 22 mk-2 1996 is there wiring in the hull near the mast?
scouper at 7:49pm 06.02.24
Are you getting fourplex wire? I actually have 2plex to the top and 3plex to combo light above sp

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