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does anyone have advice on replacing the rub rail assembly
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AMEE flotilla (four solo sail boats) plan on departing around June 15 for Princess Royal Island, BC.
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I own a 1980 Catalina 30 with a Universal 5411 diesel engine. A few weeks ago I noticed an oil leak
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E are sailing the last week of June to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. I'd love some input as to wh
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Hey All I'm looking for something like this product http://www.prosetepoxy.com/custom_foam.html A
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Hi, We have just purchased our first sailboat! A friend of ours will come and sail it for/with us
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Help! Having a hard time finding a good used trailer for an ODay 20 (1975). I have located a used t
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1993 Hunter 30t double spreader. What is the recommended tension for 1/4 inch and for 3/16 shrouds.
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Two score and 4 years ago, I had an Amateur radio license. I only used it a bit in the 2M bands. A
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Attached is a photo of the area in my H34 is under the settee forward and abutting to the galley. I

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mooring buoys
Rich Stidger at 1:11pm 07.11.23
https://www.westmarine.com/marinetech-products-happy-hooker-mooring-hook-tip-103192.html?&utm_mediu
Potential new Hunter owner
60bubba at 1:11pm 07.11.23
Are you looking at the original H23 or the newer water ballast H23.5? It is a wing keel Hunter 23,
Hunter 40.5 Steering Quadrant Cover Removal
Rich Stidger at 1:08pm 07.11.23
Often the cover is wedged in place by dirt and debris in the cracks. Pull hard straight back. Wigg
Potential new Hunter owner
rgranger at 1:06pm 07.11.23
Are you looking at the original H23 or the newer water ballast H23.5?
Winch handle safe use
jviss at 12:55pm 07.11.23
I had a winch fail due to a broken bronze gear, and if there was a handle in it, it would have been
New Catalina 30 Owner
sabre at 12:54pm 07.11.23
I'll be following your adventure - Monday I'm looking at a 1986 30 that's been sitting in the water
Winch handle safe use
kappykaplan at 12:53pm 07.11.23
that when you uncleat a loaded line and a pawl should be stuck, the drum and handle will spin CCW v
Potential new Hunter owner
kappykaplan at 12:52pm 07.11.23
Welcome to our merry band of sailors, 60bubba! :beer:
Perkins 20 Engine
jviss at 12:51pm 07.11.23
with the engine tilted back toward the prop, you will only get about half the old oil out through t
Life (sailing) after heart attack.
rgranger at 12:51pm 07.11.23
All this talk about heart events has inspired me to take a long bike ride after work today....:thumb
Satallite GPS messaging devices
rgranger at 12:48pm 07.11.23
Nice review @BarryL THNX!:thumbup:
mooring buoys
jviss at 12:48pm 07.11.23
It would be helpful to know more details. Is the buoy connected directly to the chain? Can you jus
mooring buoys
Timm R Oday25 at 12:37pm 07.11.23
https://www.westmarine.com/marinetech-products-happy-hooker-mooring-hook-tip-103192.html?&utm_medium
Winch handle safe use
jviss at 12:33pm 07.11.23
when you uncleat a loaded line and a pawl should be stuck, the drum and handle will spin CCW very f
Winch handle safe use
Roland5048 at 12:19pm 07.11.23
I've always taught my beginner sailing students to always remove the handle when not in use. Reason
Honda BF2 outboard fuel problem
Hayden Watson at 11:55am 07.11.23
if a carb engine only runs on choke, partial choke or added fuel into the venturi that is either a
Catalina 310 Lightning Protection
Fleet at 11:39am 07.11.23
Thanks all. I'm going to inspect my keel bolts and mast step for any kind of ground wiring.
Winch handle safe use
kappykaplan at 11:38am 07.11.23
waking sleeping crew members who are on night watch. Love it! :beer:

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