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capt_clyde at 8:31am 08.15.16
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I am considering replacing the manual head on my 2001, C-310 with an electric unit. Has anyone done
capt_clyde at 8:28am 08.15.16
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The compressor for my refrigerator has died and prices for a professional replacement are over $2000
capt_clyde at 8:20am 08.15.16
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Recently I've been singlehanding my Catalina 310 alot and I've noticed that in similar wind conditio
gettinthere at 8:07am 08.15.16
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Haters gonna hate. The rest of you may enjoy this ... xQgcY9EeEic
Sirius Fun at 7:22am 08.15.16
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first day I found water on the storage port side V berth, it seems to come under the gasket of the t
Jean at 7:01am 08.15.16
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Hello Everyone. Does anyone have any experience with buying a new high performance kick-up rudder/ti
hunter healer at 6:51am 08.15.16
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anyone have a pic of the mast step for the h34 I have to make one mine broke whe Someone de masted
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:00am 08.15.16
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I need some help here folks. I had an inquiry about the three stainless steel bolts holding the low
sailnewbie at 5:56am 08.15.16
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Any of you worried about your boats or had to move your boats due to the ignorant people that sleep
tbilyeu at 8:58pm 08.14.16
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Cruisair low pressure alarm. My salon unit on my 2014 45 has started cutting out and shows a LO/PS
Karyon at 8:20pm 08.14.16
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126828 I have to replace the bunks on my trailer, so the boat has to come off the trailer. At our la
Alansails at 6:56pm 08.14.16
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On our Catalina 25 our sailing optimum heel for speed was 15 degrees, does anyone know if the 310 ha
fstbttms at 6:47pm 08.14.16
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This device is clearly not intended for the average boat owner, but the video is enjoyable, none-the
Tata duende at 6:44pm 08.14.16
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Have a Hunter 280 and main halyard tends to harden up the sail is about 2/3 -3/4 way up; the line it
Terry Cox at 5:10pm 08.14.16
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Spent the last two nights in Eagle Harbor on the east side of Cypress Island after gunk holing aroun
Doug J at 4:26pm 08.14.16
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I finished the installation of an 80 watt solar panel with a 10amp PWM solar charge controller, conn
Sarj at 2:41pm 08.14.16
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I am a new owner of an older, 1985, well maintained boat and want to keep it that way. A basic que
Adamt24 at 2:33pm 08.14.16
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hi One of my skylights is leaking - the black sealant is lifting a bit- is this a job anyone has don
Adamt24 at 2:31pm 08.14.16
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Hi Any recommendations on a good varnish to match for interior wood ? Steps, door frames mainly. T
ArkadiyS at 2:26pm 08.14.16
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We are looking to step-up from our Cat 30 to 34. We would very much prefer a fin keel and not a win

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Removing caulk....
NYSail at 10:23pm 05.15.24
Can you run a razor blade down each side? I've found that helps often. I've taken a scalpel and cut
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Does that mean asexual should also be included? Or is that neither here nor there? -Will
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We are moving to the dark side and are buying a 2007 34' Mainship Pilot. And now people will be s
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We will be lost without you!!! Enjoy your new adventure!!!
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It happens. Don't go away - you still have experiences that can benefit readers. And enjoy your ne
Has anyone installed new Companionway Slider Track Felt?
quadrille38 at 6:29pm 05.15.24
I have on my 38. The old felt was still present so I used needle nose pliers and an awl to work it
Removing caulk....
dLj at 6:22pm 05.15.24
The ones she is using fit perfectly into the groove to scoop the caulk out. And extremely sharp. Wo
Removing caulk....
NYSail at 5:59pm 05.15.24
The ones she is using fit perfectly into the groove to scoop the caulk out. And extremely sharp. Wou
1991 P42 Airmar Part/Serial Number
Terry Cox at 5:17pm 05.15.24
Terry- i will go to the boat in the next few days and have a look! Hi Eian. Any luck?
Removing caulk....
dLj at 4:20pm 05.15.24
Removing caulk....
NYSail at 4:09pm 05.15.24
I've found often you need to make job specific tools... Essentially what @capta is saying above...
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shemandr at 4:08pm 05.15.24
...Searched after the fact :banghead:and found that adhesive removers are effective. Will try xyl
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Removing caulk....
Siamese at 3:41pm 05.15.24
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Tally Ho at 2:43pm 05.15.24
Removing caulk....
rgranger at 1:40pm 05.15.24
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I had the Tohatsu 6hp sailpro. It was a very reliable motor and would start on the third pull even a

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