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Rick J B at 7:13am 10.23.14
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Hi ! I have recently purchased my Catalina 42 and working through the various elements of the boat t
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I'm sure this topic has been discussed in the past. Just to make sure I'm looking at current info I
Sailingnat at 5:37am 10.23.14
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We just purchased a 387 with in mast furling and are about to take the mainsail down. Does anyone ha
Roger Long at 3:45am 10.23.14
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Bruce12 at 12:27am 10.23.14
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Does anyone know where I can find the forward hatch lens for a 33.5 Hunter?
jvanzyl at 10:05pm 10.22.14
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I have a 1976 O-Day javelin. I flipped the boat over in the intercoastal two years ago and bent the
BobM at 8:21pm 10.22.14
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Started out this year with a rookie gaff that wiped my water pump impeller in July then reinjured my
Benny17441 at 6:50pm 10.22.14
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I'm having a problem in an area where I do not have much experience. Let me first give some backgro
DAVA390 at 5:20pm 10.22.14
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Has anyone ever rented a cottage with a 23` Compac at Flakeys Cottages on Conch Key ?
Charlie SW Florida at 5:04pm 10.22.14
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Today I replaced the water pump on the engine of my 26X. It is a 2002 year Nissan 50, and the sell
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I am looking for a replacement Pressurized Alcohol Tank for a Seaward Hillerange Three Burner Stove.
discovery at 4:36pm 10.22.14
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My SSB got 15 antenna cable runs inside my custom ss arch on the stern of my 2002 passage 456. My ic
funsail at 1:53pm 10.22.14
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My 1986 Hunter 31 has a two speed mainsheet system, which I find very convenient. It is designed suc
morich at 11:57am 10.22.14
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Hi all; This is a bit embarrassing but I need to ask. Can anyone help me with the "proper" way to re
Delezynski at 10:04am 10.22.14
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Our old anchor chain has done us well, for quite some time. :) We use about 200 Ft. of 1/4 inch HT
talbotb at 9:57am 10.22.14
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We are interested in getting a larger boat to augment our Day Sailor. We are intrigued by keel/cente
njlarry at 9:29am 10.22.14
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Removing Edson Pedestal Has anyone removed their steering pedestal? The base sheave plate under the
Rick J B at 7:57am 10.22.14
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Hi All Catalina owners, I'm seeking advise from you all on how best to set up my two rear cockpit lo
rchilders at 7:13am 10.22.14
S2
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I am a new S2 9.2 C owner. I am looking for the drain plug to open when the boat is hauled on land.
kito at 6:09am 10.22.14
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I'm wanting to start working on the hull on my project boat and found out last night that what I tho

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Furling Head Stay Tension
shemandr at 5:08am 05.27.23
Selden has a tuning guide for the B&R rig. Somewhere on one of my computers I have it. I will sear
Shipping a boat question
dlochner at 5:03am 05.27.23
Ask a local broker for a recommendation. Brokerages ship boats all the time.
Ship's Bell
jviss at 4:41am 05.27.23
Ship's Bell
sailcapt340 at 4:31am 05.27.23
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Captain Larry-DH at 4:26am 05.27.23
Of course, you have to stop the engine while engaged with it. Good solution if it works. You need
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NYSail at 3:53am 05.27.23
Thanks for the responses. I did not fill the bowl, tho I was able to purge the air with the lift pu
Ship's Bell
jviss at 3:29am 05.27.23
I like bells. I searched for a long time for a genuine bronze bell, chrome plated. They are incred
Sail drive raw water intakes
Kings Gambit at 3:17am 05.27.23
Whenever my saildrive sucks up kelp debris/seaweed I back flush it from the inside of the boat. I do
Its funny Friday!
Will Gilmore at 2:55am 05.27.23
The marketing person asks the engineer, "so, what am I promoting?" The engineer happily shows the m
Ship's Bell
Kings Gambit at 2:50am 05.27.23
I've finally found a VHF that has all the whistle signals built in. The only thing needed is a "hai
Bent stemhead fitting
skunther at 9:57pm 05.26.23
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Crusty Ol Salt at 9:53pm 05.26.23
If anyone is still reading - who would go sailing offshore in this boat? As I said mine is a temp
Need details about this boat
rgranger at 9:07pm 05.26.23
I have filed a claim on an abandoned boat in the past. You will need to follow your states proces
Sail drive raw water intakes
Captain Larry-DH at 8:42pm 05.26.23
Just out of curiosity for all the enquiring minds out there, install a piece of clear, heavy (stand
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Ralph Johnstone at 8:07pm 05.26.23
I think the bent boom bail (finally remembered the name) is what makes the bow roller look noticeabl
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Rich Stidger at 8:02pm 05.26.23
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Ship's Bell
Terry Cox at 7:39pm 05.26.23
We have a 6" brass bell that has a removable mount. Normally kept in the salon, but also mounts at t
Seacock Mystery
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