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jviss at 9:07am 04.29.23
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I would like to get some first aid training, with an emphasis on trauma and being alone. I know tha
jviss at 8:55am 04.29.23
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I'd like to purchase a really good, pre-packaged, commercial first aid kit for my boat, which even a
cousineddy at 5:17am 04.29.23
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Forecast today is < 2 kts of wind. I am thinking that my giant 163% 3Di genoa will have a high winda
skob1014 at 5:06am 04.29.23
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I'm trying to decide between these two autopilot systems. CPT is considerably more expensive and se
Avi at 4:41am 04.29.23
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Does anybody know where can I find a strut for a 1979 S2 9.2C? Thanks
Salty Jack at 7:03pm 04.28.23
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I need your guidance. Just bought a nice condition 1981. C22. I haven't put the mast up yet and have
shank at 1:43pm 04.28.23
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I have trouble tightening the engine belt on this engine. The belt is adjusted by the highlighted bo
Lostgirl69 at 11:02am 04.28.23
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Hello. I don't have any questions. I wanted to share my experience with you all. I have a story. Se
bonkle at 10:02am 04.28.23
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I'm getting around to fixing the head. I figure all the seals are shot and am not going to bother wi
jssailem at 9:35am 04.28.23
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It is spring time. The sun is starting to cause the itch. We got to get the boat in the water. D
Joe at 11:59pm 04.27.23
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HI folks, I stumbled across this Norwegian sailor (in a very cool boat, I might add) who has no qual
mcarter024 at 9:11pm 04.27.23
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Hi All, Novice sailor here. I am working on installing a bilge pump for my Catalina 25. I bought
MichaelStacy at 7:47pm 04.27.23
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My waste tank level indicator has not worked for years. I rely on using a flashlight at top of tank
LouisMK at 7:46pm 04.27.23
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Monheganlover at 12:08pm 04.27.23
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I am in the process of re-bedding all the chainplates and stanchion bases on my 2002 Catalina 310. I
brockangelo at 11:45am 04.27.23
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Just snagged round trip tickets to St. Lucia for a crazy good price, so now we're considering doing
sunlover at 9:06am 04.27.23
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what would be the best glue to reattach the handle to the hatch? JD Weld epoxy lasted for a few d
Dave at 6:43am 04.27.23
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Abandoned and derelict boats, sail and power, are a problem. Fiberglass boats don't decay like wood
bonkle at 5:27am 04.27.23
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Distances are incredibly hard to approximate but I'll try. I've taken the boat out a couple afternoo
xavpil at 7:03pm 04.26.23
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De-winterization: First time getting my 1980 Cat 27 into the water after having been winterized (Mul

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Propellor missing help
Davidasailor26 at 4:01am 04.18.25
Thank you I have tried to E-Mail Ward but it just keeps on bouncing back ? Try w.richardson@benete
Propellor missing help
john duncan summers at 3:02am 04.18.25
Thank you I have tried to E-Mail Ward but it just keeps on bouncing back ?
Question about the wiring of a 9.9 johnson outboard with a battery switch
carlc376 at 2:51am 04.18.25
There should only be one set of wires between the outboard and the battery/switch. Don't expect muc
Last night, greatest experience
danstanford at 2:29am 04.18.25
Keep it up, it is indeed a great adventure made better with a team of co-conspirators. You will lear
Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions!   (1)
Will Gilmore at 12:22am 04.18.25
231010 I hadn't realized this about the 192, but it looks like you have roller boom furling/reefing.
Hunter Legend - Waste Holding Tank
aaronshorb at 7:52pm 04.17.25
I'm not a fan of two vents...larger vent line, yes, but aeration instead of a second vent. That do
Propellor missing help
BigEasy at 7:48pm 04.17.25
The Beneteau spare parts site lists all of the following possibilities for the 381 - Well, if
Need a local (greater Boston area) shop that can bend and machine plexiglass
Foswick at 7:22pm 04.17.25
Yeah, that is pretty thick to bend without a little bit of equipment. Sounds like this is a forward
Last night, greatest experience
stickinthemud57 at 6:15pm 04.17.25
I know the Mac 26S and Mac 25 are very different boats due to the keel setup, But I feel reasonably
Southwest Vancouver Island
Michael Davis at 5:40pm 04.17.25
We are kicking around the idea of venturing from Victoria, west along the coast of Vancouver Island
Need a local (greater Boston area) shop that can bend and machine plexiglass
azambella at 5:11pm 04.17.25
Ok... The material is 1/2" thick polycarbonate.It measures 26.5" x 29.5". It has 18 thru drilled a
Paint protection film
gettinthere at 4:57pm 04.17.25
The clear PPF was over a vinyl wrap. The vinyl wrap was over Awlgrip paint. Lots of layers there
Paint protection film
Ted at 4:51pm 04.17.25
Was this on paint or gelcoat? The clear PPF was over a vinyl wrap. The vinyl wrap was over Awlgrip
Last night, greatest experience   (1)
smokey73 at 4:02pm 04.17.25
Spirited sailing solo. Probably would be a little faster with a reef in but - it is a fun ride this
Last night, greatest experience   (2)
Tally Ho at 3:33pm 04.17.25
I am not really a racer, but when my buddies are sailing in the same direction, it often becomes a r
(another) Fuel/Water Separator Thread - Help me choose!
Tally Ho at 3:19pm 04.17.25
I upgraded to a Racor 500 knockoff, Turbine Marine Boat Superior 500FG 500FH, $37.00 on Amazon.
Southwest Vancouver Island
Foswick at 2:41pm 04.17.25
Good luck with that! :) Hey, if it was easy, everyone would be doing it. Anyone can sail west, bu
Need a local (greater Boston area) shop that can bend and machine plexiglass
Foswick at 2:37pm 04.17.25
This is really easy to do yourself, depending on what you want to make.
(another) Fuel/Water Separator Thread - Help me choose!
dlochner at 2:32pm 04.17.25
Am I the only one who didn't get a separator with my boat? Do we know what Catalina was using, and

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