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Hey guys, I'm looking for guidence through a video or some instructional page on how to add an alt
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It's been raining off an don here for days and days. Went out to check stuff on the boat yesterday,
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Hello all, This is my 3rd season with my boat. I have a 1986 Catalina 30 with a Universal M25 engine
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Hello all, and thanks for the many tips I have garnered here. I have a 1982 Catalina 22, just finish
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I don't know how many are aware of this new resource on the National C-22 web site to help you find
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trying to find it to let admiral hear, where was it?
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I must have the only H34 without roller furling, need to change that, any one have recommendations/c
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I am trying find out where I might get a starboard aft cleat or drawings for one. This looks to hav
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Hi all Merry Christmas, hope you are enjoying the spring weather. Admiral is going to get me Binocs
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We have a 1980 h33.the headsail is on a furler and I am looking to get it down off the furler? I bel
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Let's see the hookups for your geniker with roller furling.
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The Uniden QT-206 depth sounder that came on my '96 H26 has become hard to read, particularly in day
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Got out for a test sail on the 69 Javelin today. A lot of adjustments to make and things to fix but
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I am getting tired of re-varnishing the teak on my stern rail seats every year. What success has an
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I currently have a Wilcox Crittenden manual flush head on our 2003 Catalina 310. Any suggestions on
Dalloway at 10:57am 12.22.15
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My gaskets are dry rotted to nuthin. I measured the groove in the bronze ports and it is 1/4 inch by

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Swim platform grab rails anyone?
DRhoads at 10:20am 08.14.23
Mine came with them. very handy both in or out of the water.
Has This Happend to You?
DRhoads at 10:12am 08.14.23
After inspection each winter I wrap the last part all the way to the connection to the furler with c
Funny Friday!!!
Ralph Johnstone at 10:03am 08.14.23
That was the original Rube Goldberg contraption. It was like watching two locomotives on the same t
Trailer Capacity Estimates?
Project_Mayhem at 9:16am 08.14.23
I certainly wouldn't mind an extra few inches on either side for sight though! I often tow a 8' wi
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
jibes138 at 9:04am 08.14.23
My primary bilge pump is located behind the engine bulk head on a shelf. Is that where your friend
Top Down Furler
Meriachee at 9:03am 08.14.23
There are some construction pictures on the Wordpress blog. Feel free to read all about it here: ht
Trailer Capacity Estimates?
SantaCruzin at 8:32am 08.14.23
That is a great call on the trailer width. I've been using the trailer I got for a few weeks now wit
Rechargeable
Project_Mayhem at 8:18am 08.14.23
@jviss has a good suggestion for a dinghy pump. I have one of those and I use it to top off my din
Topside Teak Trim
Project_Mayhem at 8:14am 08.14.23
A few suggestions for low maintenance... 1. Plastic lumber that looks like teak. Check Menards as th
Thoughts on chart tables?
shemandr at 8:07am 08.14.23
... I still am a believer in Paper Chartbooks as batteries are not required. I do have the Chartbo
Swim platform grab rails anyone?
dlochner at 7:54am 08.14.23
Go simple. A couple of short pieces of line attached to the boat and hanging over the swim platform
Low fresh water pressure
artboas at 7:52am 08.14.23
I have very los pressure both on dock water and from onboard pressure pump. I checked my filter b
Swim platform grab rails anyone?
jviss at 7:49am 08.14.23
If you're looking for some handles, I just bought these, the quality is excellent (especially consi
Swim platform grab rails anyone?
dmax at 7:47am 08.14.23
If you're looking for some handles, I just bought these, the quality is excellent (especially consid
Sailing post heart attack
jviss at 7:43am 08.14.23
Speaking of heart attacks and boats... BpGS_E0xIvA
Oday 20 Restoration
Project_Mayhem at 7:42am 08.14.23
Welcome and congrats on the two new additions to your family! Don't under estimate the amount of tim
Looking for insurance for winter sailing Bahamas Caribbean
xavpil at 7:41am 08.14.23
Have been using these folks for many years. No problems with coverage locations. T
Weather vane
WI Rigger at 7:33am 08.14.23
Your comment on a missile waiting to be launched is something I had not considered. I will note that
Bedding Genoa Track
Project_Mayhem at 7:30am 08.14.23
This isn't an ideal situation but here's what I would do Before removing the track, apply masking
Looking for insurance for winter sailing Bahamas Caribbean
PJL at 7:17am 08.14.23
Have been using these folks for many years. No problems with coverage locations. Th

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