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I have a 91 16ft catalina capri. There is no stern shroud to hold the boom up when not in use. Is
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All, I just spent 45 minutes yesterday afternoon making several 30-second 'under water' dives sear
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Anyone know of a company selling tell-tales similar to to the ones that came with my 2006 Catalina 3
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Check page 16 of the newest ASA Journal! Yippee Skippee!
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I am looking at buying a 1975 C'C 25 from northern Minn. It's been trailor stored and left open to
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How would one remove part of the fiberglass lip on a 1988 Cat 27 that partially hides the sending un
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We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know .
jviss at 12:27pm 08.15.23
Yes, BC. @jviss, why'd you ask in the first place? I thought you would chime in on this post and I
Latest on NMEA to WiFi?
Davidasailor26 at 12:22pm 08.15.23
NMEA 2000 or 0183? For 2000 a Wi-Fi gateway like from yacht devices is still probably the best opti
We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know .
Stu Jackson at 12:22pm 08.15.23
Where's @Stu Jackson ? :) Oh, really? I thought he lived in B.C. Vacation? (Jones Beach was w
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck
Davidasailor26 at 12:20pm 08.15.23
That is, unless your sensor is completely different than mine. Or the flappy bit has failed, which
pros and cons of adjusting valves...
Rick486 at 12:09pm 08.15.23
Why do you think they say you ought to be doing a valve adjustment? Maybe because it needs it? :)
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast
Leeward Rail at 12:03pm 08.15.23
halyards run through the mast on this boat I think The Catalina 25 has halyards in the mast. Depen
Fresh water filler cap
jviss at 12:01pm 08.15.23
The deck fittings that beneteau used on the 423 are Amiot which are made in France and they are alu
Check my wiring diagram?
jviss at 11:59am 08.15.23
But do they meet the 2 mi requirement? ;) hahahahaha (I know the answer to this) I'm not sure what
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast
Leeward Rail at 11:54am 08.15.23
One word. Slingshot! build ones that will mount into the winch socket to launch small to medium siz
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast
Leeward Rail at 11:52am 08.15.23
How much wiring did this destroy and should I expect to have to replace it afterwards? I'm trying t
Check my wiring diagram?
dLj at 11:48am 08.15.23
That's cool. However, I'd prefer to not have to handle kerosene on board, especially when LED ligh
Top Down Furler
Hayden Watson at 11:48am 08.15.23
Thanks for the feedback. I have a Selden Pole and Ring and a Selden Top down furler. Have not insta
Boat trailer wiring issues - ongoing. Help!
Thaniel at 11:47am 08.15.23
As usual the power supply fuse from the battery (15 amp) to the wiring harness inside the vehicle w
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast
Hayden Watson at 11:44am 08.15.23
One word. Slingshot! build ones that will mount into the winch socket to launch small to medium siz
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast
Anchored87 at 11:42am 08.15.23
@Leeward Rail @rgranger Thanks for the tips. I think the pvc "saw" may be the best route but my main
Check my wiring diagram?
kappykaplan at 11:39am 08.15.23
especially when LED lights are so bright and so efficient! :plus:
Check my wiring diagram?
jviss at 11:37am 08.15.23
Yes it does - of course you have to know how big the wick is and such. Kerosine lights were the fir
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast
Leeward Rail at 11:35am 08.15.23
When and where? I definitely want to watch this one! I miss read perhaps - I was thinking firing b
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck
kappykaplan at 11:29am 08.15.23
I'm assuming that some water might get into the boat, but you just clean that up afterwards. Corre
Check my wiring diagram?
dLj at 11:19am 08.15.23
Is it legal? Does it make the 2 mi. vis standard? Yes it does - of course you have to know how bi

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