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JohnVTX at 8:14am 01.28.16
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Has anyone tried running the traveler lines back to the cockpit closer to the wheel? I probably adju
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Does anyone have any experience with Powertiller.com products. (remote engine controls mounted on th
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I recently bought a 1984 Catalina 30 with a Raymarine ST60 Tridata (although might be an ST60+; it h
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I have been around here for a while and on a few other forums. Often I see these posts from a newer
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So Smitty has now been in every state on the eastern seaboard. Maine to Florida. She was perfect f
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I'm a new Pearson 28-2 owner near Annapolis and I'm contemplating all sorts of projects. I know tha
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I am looking at a O'Day 272. There is some cracking,... more than crazing,... on the deck around th
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Hello All: This is not meant to be a serious thread but rather some light informational musings
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Welcome back, Peggy. Firstly, thank you for all of your years of service here that have certainly se
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Hi all, Would someone here know the size (capacity) of the standard C320 mk2 Waeco refrigerator ? T
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I want to mount a new outboard motor mount on the trans. of a S2 8.0 that is in my shop and I'm not
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79 30ft cheribini on my lower deck in front of the pedestal some yoyo has drilled holes along a hair
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We're getting ready for Catalina 22 Fleet 77's "Outrageous Expedition" the week of March 12-19 alo
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Mast step replacement
Ken n Rox at 8:20pm 03.12.23
Here's another approach you could consider. Put the mast step in position where it belongs. Trace
Single handing
Joe at 7:57pm 03.12.23
Hay Joe. Thanks for the pep talk on being lazy. I am not sure where to do my research. So I felt th
Mast step replacement
Sailor Sue at 7:46pm 03.12.23
Here's another approach you could consider. Put the mast step in position where it belongs. Trace
Stern Rail
Georgedoyle at 7:08pm 03.12.23
Thanks, I have sent emails to the companies mentioned. I hope at least one of them has a nice soluti
It's almost within reach!   (6)
Ward H at 6:51pm 03.12.23
@Project_Mayhem Here are some pics from when I ran lines back on my O'day 25. The in board lines ru
Spring FORWARD - It's the first day of Daylight Savings Tim
WayneH at 6:51pm 03.12.23
I saw this today about DST: "I didn't lose an hour last night. I'm an hour closer to breakfast."
It's almost within reach!
Tally Ho at 6:50pm 03.12.23
A double-stack cheek block might work. With the base plate, you can use almost any block with a s
P42 Forward Fresh Water Tank (65 Gallon)
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:47pm 03.12.23
If there is, the source could very well be rail stanchions and other mounted deck hardware in need o
Single handing
WI Rigger at 6:39pm 03.12.23
Hay Joe. Thanks for the pep talk on being lazy. I am not sure where to do my research. So I felt tha
Mast step replacement
Ken n Rox at 6:07pm 03.12.23
A 1/2" hole would probably be enough to get a look. It's fairly easy to fill and can be done under
Single handing
Joe at 5:58pm 03.12.23
Does the color of a sail have any bearing on the strength of the material? I was told, Coloring the
It's almost within reach!   (3)
Project_Mayhem at 5:42pm 03.12.23
@Tally Ho It looks like only two double stacked sheaves are used in this pic of a 25. I'm pretty sur
Single handing
WI Rigger at 5:31pm 03.12.23
Does the color of a sail have any bearing on the strength of the material? I was told, Coloring the
Mast step replacement
Project_Mayhem at 5:25pm 03.12.23
Suggesting I remove the compression post and get a bigger view of the area? Both inside and outside
Impeller screws
All U Get at 5:06pm 03.12.23
Went to the local hardware store and found Allen head, 8/32 thread size to match. Now I have to fi
It's almost within reach!   (1)
Tally Ho at 5:06pm 03.12.23
That is a really tight squeeze between the hand rail and the spray hood. my deck organizer is a dou
Mast step replacement
Ken n Rox at 4:30pm 03.12.23
It looks like there's sediment where the trim ring was and water staining on the compression post.
Mast step replacement
Project_Mayhem at 4:27pm 03.12.23
Seems I avoided the rot bullet. Trim ring screws around the compression post were still tight. When
Mast step replacement
jssailem at 3:30pm 03.12.23
This may help with your project. https://www.boatworkstoday.com/videos/fiberglass-repair-stress-crac

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