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Jake77 at 4:47am 09.16.15
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My main halyard got jammed for the second time this season. This year I had put in a thinner rope an
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I thought venture (name) production stopped in 77 ?
srust58 at 10:43pm 09.15.15
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Late August we spent 5 days in the Apostle Islands launched in Red Cliff and made a run out to Rasp
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Cruisin the Coast kicks off this year on Sat. Oct. 3, with a birthday party and concert by Chubby C
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I am Planning on extra support front and rear. Is this a good idea?? Been done before? 10,000 lb tra
Luciole at 4:50pm 09.15.15
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This is the first we're gone unmast our Catalina 34 mkII, is there a place where I could fine a pict
Richandhelen at 3:56pm 09.15.15
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Okay, what is the "proper" amount of tension to put on my outhaul? I've always assumed that the foot
DocLex at 2:18pm 09.15.15
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I have a 1995 Hunter 26. Have an A-spin with an I=29.4 feet. Wondering what distance up from the b
jmkinsfbay at 1:45pm 09.15.15
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This is revisited I'm afraid, but over the years, maybe some real resolution has arrived. My Benetea
krantala at 1:08pm 09.15.15
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I have come across a posting that shows the lengths for the various running and standing rigging mea
Nathan57 at 9:24am 09.15.15
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I found some, what I consider, large blisters on the bottom of my Catalina 22. It was fabricated in
tcbro at 9:19am 09.15.15
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I have a problem with my 3GM30F. I'm loosing the fresh water. I can't figure out where it's going. T
Cats_Paw1 at 9:05am 09.15.15
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New Cat 309 owner thread. Recently emptied out the freshwater tank and was refilling it. Fill por
markwbird at 8:39am 09.15.15
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So, I had this crazy idea. I have an H-34 which has the "built in" non skid surface that's not real
OS2Dude at 8:08am 09.15.15
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Anyone know where I can find a Catalina 30 logo in script, as is on our 1985 Catalina 30 now? The
Dick1505 at 6:21am 09.15.15
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Having trouble starting engine. Put in new batteries. Engine will start right up with a tiny shot of
srust58 at 10:40pm 09.14.15
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Launched in Little Current on Manitoulin Island. This single lane swing bridge is the only land con
Macboy at 9:21pm 09.14.15
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Our boat came with an Origo 2 burner alcohol / AC stove. The alcohol canisters are there. As are the
evan709 at 7:59pm 09.14.15
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I'm a first time boat owner getting back into sailing. Bought a 1993 Hunter 23.5. Former owner too
dw1436 at 7:23pm 09.14.15
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How difficult should if be to raise the Keel on a Hunter 240. I had a Hunter 23.5 and I could just

Recent Replies

So, you're thinking of going Electric...
Johann at 9:07am 01.31.24
He claims he can only go 66 nm on a full 22 kwh charge. I really have no idea how he is coming up w
Mast Support Bracket "Event"
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:00am 01.31.24
@rgranger Rob, You saw what concerned me
Engine Vent Fan
dlochner at 8:58am 01.31.24
The blower fan does very little to cool the engine room. At operating temperature there is 400 lb bl
Engine Vent Fan
Davidasailor26 at 8:57am 01.31.24
New Trolling Motor
sbrogden at 8:49am 01.31.24
I plan on mounting the motor when I set up the mast, prior to launch.
New Trolling Motor
dlochner at 8:47am 01.31.24
The lake I normally go to has a decent ramp and dock, plenty of depth for dagger board. I don't see
New Trolling Motor
Tater at 8:18am 01.31.24
I tend to sit near the centerboard. The motor I have weighs 15 pounds - don't think that will affe
Engine Vent Fan   (2)
rgranger at 8:07am 01.31.24
I like the idea of having your blower on a thermostat. Seems like you would want it to automatical
New Trolling Motor
sbrogden at 7:59am 01.31.24
I tend to sit near the centerboard. The motor I have weighs 15 pounds - don't think that will affec
New Trolling Motor
Tater at 7:57am 01.31.24
Do you keep the motor down, with the prop in the water, while under sail? Only when I forget about
Mast Support Bracket "Event"   (2)
rgranger at 7:54am 01.31.24
:plus: What @dlochner said. And in addition to the repair being done with whatever was in the toolb
New Trolling Motor
sbrogden at 7:45am 01.31.24
Do you keep the motor down, with the prop in the water, while under sail?
New Trolling Motor
Tater at 7:39am 01.31.24
The lake I normally go to has a decent ramp and dock, plenty of depth for dagger board. I don't see
Adding a solent sail or staysail to a B&R rig
kloudie1 at 7:28am 01.31.24
Clarifying.. .. The H-34 has an early B&R and it has a stout backstay .. My concern is that the rig
Rub rail leak
Ed.S at 7:16am 01.31.24
Thanks Sailgunner, I know it will a tedious job and I'm not looking forward to it. These recommendat
Need to pull swing keel in H22
Michael K at 6:24am 01.31.24
Thanks for the advice, but the manual is not detailed enough and show only the center board of a dif
Adding a solent sail or staysail to a B&R rig
shemandr at 6:15am 01.31.24
Fellow sailers should regard the following as basically bar talk: My understanding of the OP is that
Engine Vent Fan
Seahawk345 at 5:16am 01.31.24
Thank you very much everyone for all the input. Theres a wealth of knowledge on this site, and the i
ODay 40 Windlass Setup
DonEvans at 4:34am 01.31.24
Anyone have pictures of their windlass installed in the 40's locker?
Remote oil filter for M25XP   (2)
Hayden Watson at 2:27am 01.31.24
I had a Catalina 30 for about 10 years. It had an M25XP. I do not recall having any particular prob

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