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Does anyone know how to remove the headliner in a 2001 45CC?
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West Marine has a sale price on the Garmin 441s for $299.99. This is a good price and I like this u
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Ive just by way of a gift become the owner a Catalina 25 swing keel older , My Question this boat ha
GCR at 10:34am 06.25.14
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I recently acquired the above boat. We had to take the mast down to transport it. After putting th
Worldwalker88 at 10:26am 06.25.14
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Coming into the harbor in Milwaukee, WI, after you pass under the Home bridge to the right you will
dmiller6 at 10:20am 06.25.14
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I am completing a restore on my 27' Hunter (tall mast) and am having problems with rigging my boom,
Edwardo at 10:08am 06.25.14
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Hello, I'm new to the forum and need some advise or possibly information on finding a suitable trai
boblufkin at 9:40am 06.25.14
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Anyone ever replace the post 86 frameless windows? They look to be recessed into the hull . Thanks B
superdave501 at 9:30am 06.25.14
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Any help on companies would be appreciated. Anybody know height of hull ? I am moving from Grapevine
rk6johnson at 9:07am 06.25.14
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I recently began repairing the broken SS screws in my Catalina 350. We got saltwater on the sole a f
dgreen1991 at 9:04am 06.25.14
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Nice place this Crooked Island.
dgreen1991 at 8:48am 06.25.14
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Had a great week off in May. Sailed from Panama City to Crooked Island. I was going to go further bu
jeremiah2911 at 8:46am 06.25.14
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Live in southeastern CT. So could visit for help if necessary. Should be simple question. When ra
ancbob at 8:32am 06.25.14
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I am looking for some direction for setting my initial main outhaul tension on a 77 catalina 22. I h
dehler25 at 8:14am 06.25.14
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I am looking for opinions on what is a better and perhaps easier direct replacement for the original
caprice at 7:52am 06.25.14
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HI ALL Refrigerator drain pump is not draining. I cleaned the trap, the drain hose which leads to
weinie at 6:33am 06.25.14
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I would like to update an older Easylock rope clutch on my boat that has been slipping. It appears
Jim L at 4:16am 06.25.14
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Anyone know the bulb size for the replacement steaming bulb?

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Shooting some video in the harbor
dmax at 11:31am 06.29.23
Does that mean that shooting at 60fps as opposed to 30fps (iPhone 14 default) won't improve the pan
Rub Rail Adventure
Brinky63 at 11:31am 06.29.23
Seal the companionway with a sheet of plastic. Make a hole in the plastic to insert a leaf blower.
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake   (1)
JamesG161 at 11:28am 06.29.23
This morning I found the tissues on #1-3 to be damp I keep this on my boat for quick fixes.
Is this prop cavitation damage?
capta at 11:19am 06.29.23
I agree that this is a casting problem, not damage from use. I should imagine a good prop shop could
336 thru hulls
JoeWhite at 10:51am 06.29.23
Commonly just in front of the keel. They may be hidden below floor boards that need to be removed. T
Which Bomar Gaskets ?
Ralph Johnstone at 10:27am 06.29.23
Hi @spadaforaj , have you had any luck in locating the part number stamped on the lens ? How about
Which Bomar Gaskets ?
Ralph Johnstone at 10:24am 06.29.23
They don't make the original gasket. If the gasket has changed over the years and yet they still
Its funny Friday!
Kermit at 10:16am 06.29.23
Who could have known that such a simple image had so much potential for humor. Yet it short-circui
Its funny Friday!
rgranger at 10:07am 06.29.23
Who could have known that such a simple image had so much potential for humor.
Which Bomar Gaskets ?
Baja bash at 9:56am 06.29.23
Bomar still makes the same hatch. They don't make the original gasket.
P42 Strut replacement
Puesta del sol at 9:45am 06.29.23
I had to rebed my strut on a C30 (leaking) . I found that the base of the strut on the exterior wa
Is this prop cavitation damage?
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:43am 06.29.23
It's in the wrong place for cavitation but it does look serious. If it's a hollow in the casting,
P42 Strut replacement   (5)
RitSim at 9:42am 06.29.23
I had to rebed my strut on a C30 (leaking) . I found that the base of the strut on the exterior was
Shooting some video in the harbor
TomY at 9:41am 06.29.23
You don't mention what editing software you are using, but there is probably a "crossfade audio at
Shooting some video in the harbor
TomY at 9:37am 06.29.23
That's caused by the video encoder, likely H.264. It has been set with a maximum bit-rate (the numb
Tides Marine Sail Track lifetime   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:12am 06.29.23
I wonder if a UV protectant ( like Armor All ) applied a few times a year would extend the life.
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake
Rich Stidger at 9:06am 06.29.23
Latest update: Last night I checked the return lines from the injectors based upon info I found on t
P42 Strut replacement
Puesta del sol at 9:05am 06.29.23
I am not an expert, what of you filled the front 2 holes with fiberglass, then install the strut a
P42 Strut replacement
Puesta del sol at 9:04am 06.29.23
I am curious if you have attempted to remove the 2 set screws, if they will not come out they can b

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