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sailcruiser at 11:40am 07.02.14
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Or those of you who have installed AC aboard would you mind sharing what you chose for a btu rating,
RichardW43 at 11:07am 07.02.14
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I am a new owner of a 1987 Mac 25. I have a couple of questions. What should be under the right sid
Hale Meakipe at 11:02am 07.02.14
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Has anyone been able to locate a curtain maker other than those displayed at the Catalina store? Cu
Delphis at 11:01am 07.02.14
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Recently I acquired an old classic set of sails that were made by International Sailmakers on Rowes
Tom Fritz at 10:53am 07.02.14
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I'm looking for advice. I have purchased this 84' h31 and the keel is bare cast iron. The seller had
ehudm at 10:25am 07.02.14
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Is it really that good? There are some videos on youtube but where is the catch? https://www.youtube
fox islander at 9:57am 07.02.14
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Like many others my brazed on Hx brackets had broken, so I decided to remove the Hx, have it pressur
phxfan at 9:14am 07.02.14
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I have sandsd rudder all but bare-- I assume the rudder is fiberglass...below water line of 22 a
caguy at 8:42am 07.02.14
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Looking for advice. Our usual trip to Catalina is being scuttled. Too many obstacles and uncertainti
Golden Road at 8:20am 07.02.14
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A start to some professional information: http://www.practical-sailor.com/blog/Gelcoat-Repairs-Revi
Sneed at 8:15am 07.02.14
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Hi, Newbe question regarding a 2001 hunter 240 water ballast valve gasket. I just purchased the b
Sandcassle at 7:17am 07.02.14
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Tim22 at 6:32am 07.02.14
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I am buying a 1997 hunter 310. The survey says the bottom is in good condition with no sign of blist
jtoloski at 6:10am 07.02.14
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I had a really bad experience last fall taking my Catalina out of the water. I had purchased it abo
Patrick Boylan at 6:04am 07.02.14
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I thought I could check in http://shop.hunterowners.com, but my browser just sits blank. I tried chr
c130king at 5:48am 07.02.14
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Moved my boat on Monday to a temporary slip for a week. New slip has 50-amp power so using a 50-to-
Lightmaker2 at 5:35am 07.02.14
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I have a problem with the below deck roller furling line dropping off the barrel and not retracting
Rodsails at 3:54am 07.02.14
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Checking to see if there's a need for those who may have broken there decanter and now discover ther
wegu at 11:39pm 07.01.14
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Wanderlust53 at 10:37pm 07.01.14
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Hello I am looking to buy a 1975 37 ft independence cruiser. I want to know if I would be able to st

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Instrument panel
BigEasy at 8:29pm 08.07.23
The bulb can be replaced. Just replaced one of mine that was 16 years old. Blue Seas #8171 avai
identify sailboat
mark allen at 7:36pm 08.07.23
thanks so much to all! will post photos tomorrow as soon as possible.
Instrument panel
kloudie1 at 7:00pm 08.07.23
I have had problems with bad connections on the AC side but since I replaced all of the indicators w
Flush Thru-Hulls replace with Mushroom Type
Tally Ho at 4:59pm 08.07.23
Lots of good replies here! Thanks guys. Down at the boat today, I did a quick check on the thru hu
C&C 30 MKII question
true love at 4:42pm 08.07.23
Hi. Do some versions of the Mk II have a full double berth aft? Most of the pictures I see only h
H 41 sea water pump removal
captprogreso at 4:11pm 08.07.23
Ok i manage to take down the sea water pump, if you are with the same problem you will need to remov
Looking for a part. Should be easy but...
Justin_NSA at 4:01pm 08.07.23
I would love to hear the story behind that! What happens at the Afterdeck, stays at the Afterdeck.
Instrument panel
Johnb at 3:32pm 08.07.23
On my identical panel they are LEDs. Amazingly after 40 years they are all working. That one is n
Interior wood lacquer finish repair
ggrizzard at 3:28pm 08.07.23
Are you sure the finish is lacquer? And it looks like cherry or teak.
identify sailboat
stickinthemud57 at 3:14pm 08.07.23
Unless it's painted. Or the varnish has come off because it was left out in the rain for 20 years.
Instrument panel
ggrizzard at 3:13pm 08.07.23
The bulb can be replaced.
Looking for a part. Should be easy but...   (1)
stickinthemud57 at 3:12pm 08.07.23
This one will work. Truth be told. I had one that was going to work, but I lost it at the pig roast
Skimmar Seagull 12 Genaker
stickinthemud57 at 3:10pm 08.07.23
Well, I'm kinda stuck with being a stick in the mud, so I will throw in with shemandr when he points
Instrument panel
jviss at 2:59pm 08.07.23
My guess is that that the bulb burned out!
A gentle reminder about duplicate threads and selling.
kappykaplan at 2:54pm 08.07.23
Thanks for keeping it real Dave.:beer: :plus:
Looking for a part. Should be easy but...   (1)
Justin_NSA at 2:38pm 08.07.23
Ronstan V-Cleat w/ fairlead Cleats Selection Advice | Ronstan Sailboat Hardware US This one will
Looking for a part. Should be easy but...
JRacer at 2:33pm 08.07.23
That size should work. Never ordered from Vela before. It's for my Dutchman lead. I'm running it ba
Looking for a part. Should be easy but...
Justin_NSA at 2:31pm 08.07.23
Clamcleat Midi W/ Fairlead (CL 231) (velasailingsupply.com) What are you going to use it for? Plac

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