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Hi folks, Lara and I just got a boat; it is 22' and year 1976. In all, it is in good shape, but th
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310 questions from a potential buyer
SJN at 9:42pm 09.28.23
Hello! Yacht world lists a Catalina 310 for sale right now, located in Gig harbor. As an owner o
A windlass in the future?   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:52pm 09.28.23
220334 The biggest detractor of all with the one dedicated windlass battery, IMHO, is that you loo
The Sewing Machine Thread   (1)
Hayden Watson at 7:22pm 09.28.23
FYI, many say that the oscillating hook on the LSZ-1 will not work with Tenara thread. I used to hav
The Sewing Machine Thread
Hayden Watson at 7:17pm 09.28.23
As for the throat size on the LSZ-1 It worked fine for our 135% out of 6.4oz Super Cruise for our C3
The Sewing Machine Thread
Hayden Watson at 7:04pm 09.28.23
A friend of mine bought a Sailright machine then tried to drag too much material without helping th
A windlass in the future?
dlochner at 7:03pm 09.28.23
The question of vertical vs horizontal is really dependent on how the chain and rode will fall. The
The Sewing Machine Thread
DArcy at 6:41pm 09.28.23
A friend of mine bought a Sailright machine then tried to drag too much material without helping the
Jib Furler Failure
Sailfanatic at 5:57pm 09.28.23
Using your halyard winch to tension the jib halyard is a common and necessary step - why would you n
Bumpers on H41AC Swim Ladder Rails?
dkinzer at 4:38pm 09.28.23
SBO sells them That is true. However, I have the equipment, I like making things and I had some su
Jib Furler Failure
heritage at 4:35pm 09.28.23
Thanks Justsomeguy. That discussion about how the upper swivel is secured as a unit was revealing.
Bumpers on H41AC Swim Ladder Rails?
ice breaker at 4:19pm 09.28.23
SBO sells them
The Sewing Machine Thread
Mikem at 3:42pm 09.28.23
I agree that's a heavy machine and the throat is on the small side, but I can't imagine what it wou
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown?
Roland5048 at 3:34pm 09.28.23
Age suggests it is corroded, but would that affect compression? If it is blocked or even partially
keel control
Tally Ho at 3:31pm 09.28.23
This link is from the Marlow Hunter website. There are however a number of threads on this forum th
AIS-VHF Antenna Splitter
dlochner at 3:30pm 09.28.23
Gentlemen, let's not get our spinnakers in a knot. Threads drift is a common issue and in this case
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown?
Ralph Johnstone at 3:06pm 09.28.23
Age suggests it is corroded, but would that affect compression? It's not the age that causes the
A windlass in the future?
mjsb at 2:52pm 09.28.23
Your first step here will be to post pictures of your existing anchor locker from every angle you c
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown?
dmcelwreath at 2:39pm 09.28.23
good advice , thanks. I am out for season, but I can run engine with a hose and bucket of constant
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown?   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:17pm 09.28.23
it really sounds like a mixing elbow problem not surprising after 20 years. After years of carefu

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