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When I look for information on Catalina 27, I see Catalina 27 SD, 27 TM, 27 WK. Can someone explain
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I am a new owner of a Catalina 25 swing keel and I am wondering how stable the boat is at varying wi
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This was done to put two lengths of chain together. (the snap link was to hold it for the picture
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Any suggestions on a navigation app. iNavX is recommended but a little pricey. I saw Marine Navigat
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I am finishing the teak on my 1977 Catalina 27 that I just bought. The teak that is on the boat ha
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I am replacing my standard Lewmar ST30 winch to a electric ST40 EVO. Rather than tie in to my house

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Replacing the Switch Panel on an 88 boat   (1)
LakeShark at 5:51am 09.16.23
For reference here is the OEM manual for the new design catalina 22s. The original design had the pa
Replacing the Switch Panel on an 88 boat   (2)
...3TacksontheWater at 5:26am 09.16.23
LakeShark, thank you for your quick and, informative reply. I listed the positions from top to botto
Hunter 40.5 topping lift stuck - considering a rod kicker.
garymalmgren at 2:04am 09.16.23
Your topping lift is wire? That would make it a spare mainsail halyard, wouldn't it? That would be a
Hunter 40.5 topping lift stuck - considering a rod kicker.
Mark Maulden at 11:35pm 09.15.23
Why dont you just get rid of the current topping lift of rope to wire and replace it with Samson 1/2
Adding Additional/Sub DC Panel   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:58pm 09.15.23
Welcome to the site. p your (+) and (-) lines from the original panel most likely with the (+) afte
Problems Accessing the SBO Forums
Stu Jackson at 8:44pm 09.15.23
https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/recent-fx.php Use that ^^^ instead until it's fixed.
Hunter 40.5 topping lift stuck - considering a rod kicker.
smokey73 at 7:45pm 09.15.23
Thinking outside of the box a little for the interim until I can get up the mast or install the rodk
Where are these blocks used
dlochner at 6:41pm 09.15.23
Snatch blocks are extraordinarily expensive. Take good care of them. The side of block can open so
Monoceros 37c continues
Dave at 6:34pm 09.15.23
There seems to be an issue with part of the SBO website. That may be the cause of your issues access
SBO Off Line???
Dave at 6:28pm 09.15.23
There appears to be an issue with the generic sbo.sailboatowners.com url. We are investigating the p
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles   (2)
Tally Ho at 6:21pm 09.15.23
My surveyor noted that the sewage discharge system should be permanently disabled and the thru- hul
Legend 43 stock propellor
Tally Ho at 6:16pm 09.15.23
How do you know where to start? All of the prop manufacturers will give you a recommendation based
Monoceros 37c continues
Tally Ho at 6:12pm 09.15.23
SBO Off Line???
Davidasailor26 at 6:10pm 09.15.23
Paging @Dave in case he can help.
SBO Off Line???
Tally Ho at 6:09pm 09.15.23
Where are these blocks used
Tally Ho at 6:07pm 09.15.23
I assumed that was what it was for. That makes sense, the Genoa came from an s2 with aluminum toe

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