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c22sailor at 9:53am 05.21.15
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I have a bunch of fiberglass parts for older Catalina 22 model sailboats that I will be clearing out
sextant at 11:52am 05.21.15
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Hi All, A question from a newbie. I've noticed a relatively small (12.5 mA) current drain when all
capejt at 11:37am 05.21.15
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It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you all that I have joined the ranks of "ex-Hunter Owner
GEB at 10:55am 05.21.15
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Have a 1986 Hunter 31. The aft stringer is damaged(cracked). Since this is part of the grid system (
jack6878 at 10:03am 05.21.15
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Last year my marina "upgraded" our electrical service. Ever since I can not plug into a post (any po
GorillaToast at 9:56am 05.21.15
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Does anyone know what this ring at the top of my rudder post is called so I can search for one? Hun
GorillaToast at 9:43am 05.21.15
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Does anyone know what this ring at the top of my rudder post is called so I can search for one? Hun
CaptDon01 at 9:22am 05.21.15
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Posted a bunch of photos from the first couple days of the annual C-22 "North Gulf Coast Cruise" on
jsalley at 9:17am 05.21.15
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RC -- I'm planning to reconfigure the DC supply side of my boat, a 2012 Catalina 355. Current setup
HBBIS at 9:13am 05.21.15
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Has anyone added an external strainer for water input to engine? I have a continual problem with clo
YVRguy at 9:07am 05.21.15
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So, I need to cross the Georgia Strait today and the forecast is for 20kt winds. I'm curious about
JPM01100 at 8:13am 05.21.15
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I am removing the positive foam from "Loose Lucy", my O'Day DS II. Does removing the foam material
Drinkmilk at 7:13am 05.21.15
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Bought our C22 last year and sailed her a bunch of times. Loved it! However, we skipped sailing a
jhastie at 6:24am 05.21.15
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Does anyone know who can do these in the US?
FlimFlamII at 5:57am 05.21.15
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I used a finishing sander with 440 grit paper on the hull and had excellent results. Any suggestion
a65sailor at 5:36am 05.21.15
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Have a Yanmar 3gmf and just replaced all fuel lines. Added a Racor filter and changed the the engine
Gatch30 at 4:12am 05.21.15
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What is the best eye wear to reduce sun glare off the water. I'm not looking for specific brand, unl
paulj at 2:18am 05.21.15
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Truckman In mainsails directions he says not to hit the shaft towards the transmission when i
Rudder mount   (1)
FlimFlamII at 9:04pm 05.20.15
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Any suggestions on what's the best material to use under the rudder mount?
Newmoon at 7:56pm 05.20.15
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Hey guys I'm new to this. I just got my first boat, a 37 legend. Really killer. It has a small probl

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Solar power systems
American_Mainsail at 10:28am 12.16.23
dLj's conclusion is one that is shared by almost all sailors. I have been reading about wind gener
Painted Prop Shaft and Anodes in Fresh Water
Ralph Johnstone at 10:27am 12.16.23
Should I strip the newly painted prop and polish to bare metal? The water will make short work of
Painted Prop Shaft and Anodes in Fresh Water
dlochner at 10:13am 12.16.23
First, in freshwater you will need to use magnesium, not zinc anodes. If the boat is gaining on its
Solar power systems
Stu Jackson at 9:42am 12.16.23
the output was ... very unimpressive. Thanks for that info, DJ. I've been thinking about putting
Yanmar question
Stu Jackson at 9:09am 12.16.23
but I thought I read somewhere that some Yanmar diesel series engine use the same oil in the engine
Yanmar question
kloudie1 at 8:58am 12.16.23
The only powerplants that I've encountered that shared transmission and engine oil were on motorcycl
Solar power systems
dLj at 8:33am 12.16.23
Thanks for that info, DJ. I've been thinking about putting wind on my boat (mostly for liveaboard w
Solar power systems
American_Mainsail at 8:29am 12.16.23
I installed the solar/wind combo. Thinking the same as you write above. Beyond the total disaster t
Solar power systems
dLj at 8:25am 12.16.23
This key point comes up often when the forum is discussing solar. I have always been curious about
Pneumatic Nail/Staple Guns
JBP-PA at 8:05am 12.16.23
A Harbor Freight stapler may or may not be part of the problem. Some of their stuff works, some not
Yanmar question
dlochner at 7:54am 12.16.23
To the best of my knowledge, no engine and transmission share the same oil supply. Doesn't matter i
Yanmar question
jdrutten at 7:47am 12.16.23
This reminds me that I want to be sure to change my transmission oil before recommissioning in the s
Pneumatic Nail/Staple Guns
LloydB at 7:21am 12.16.23
If you have found a way to get staples driven properly then you must consistently do it that way eac
Yanmar question   (1)
Tally Ho at 6:54am 12.16.23
As others have said, some Yanmar engines / transmission pairs use the same oil in the transmission a
Yanmar question
dlochner at 4:48am 12.16.23
The transmission dip stick does not look at all like the engines dipstick. On a Kanzaki transmission
Opinions? Navigation Laptops!
sailme88 at 4:35am 12.16.23
Police, Fire and Military use a Panasonic hard shell laptop. Designed to take abuse..
Yanmar question
sailme88 at 4:33am 12.16.23
NOT all ATF's are created equal. You NEED to ascertain the exact transmission that is mated to your
Yanmar question
Davidasailor26 at 3:26am 12.16.23
but I thought I read somewhere that some Yanmar diesel series engine use the same oil in the engine
Opinions? Navigation Laptops!
Tedd at 9:46pm 12.15.23
I use a Microsoft Surface Book 2 running OpenCPN with a GPS USB dongle. The PC is strapped to my nav
Pneumatic Nail/Staple Guns
Project_Mayhem at 9:45pm 12.15.23
My concern with properly sunken staples is to keep the gelcoat under the cushion in tact while not p

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