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Gunni at 5:11pm 04.24.14
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I have a few small spots of rust on my iron keel. A 1 qt. epoxy primer pack hull primer would be wa
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let me check if this is correct. before i step the mast on my capri 18, i loosen the backstay a bit.
pupluv at 4:57pm 04.24.14
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Previous I got very good feedback when I asked about slips in Long Beach, Wilmington, and San Pedro
GorillaToast at 4:57pm 04.24.14
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Hello All. I need to have a couple of spots welded on my bow pulpit. One is at the base of a vertica
sailorsteve1 at 4:19pm 04.24.14
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i will be driving 500 miles to pic up my 87 capri 18. it has a 2009 mercury 5 hp 4 stroke on it. wit
pupluv at 4:12pm 04.24.14
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I have a X-10-M Ritchie Sport Compass that I inherited. However, there's no fluid to cushion the m
judsonj at 3:22pm 04.24.14
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Hey, I am very new to sailing boats bigger 15'. I love sailing and my wife and I would like to take
IH82BL8 at 1:57pm 04.24.14
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Is there any harm in leaving shore power connected as long as the boat is at the dock and leaving th
dfrancis23 at 1:51pm 04.24.14
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So, for the first time since her launch in 77, my 23 will be spending the summer in a wet slip. Curr
eianm at 12:37pm 04.24.14
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Has anyone done a single lever conversion or upgrade? I have a H42 1991 with the standard Edson pede
triumph250 at 12:19pm 04.24.14
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Expect to install 2 x 100w panels on aft bimini w/ zippers. Per e-marine Solbian 100w are $1200/ pan
yammy at 12:15pm 04.24.14
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Dear proud Yamaha owners, I have been hoping to sail off-shore one day and know I need a different
Captain Keith at 10:57am 04.24.14
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New to the forum and just wanted to say hello and look forwarding to exchanging ideas and advice.
Gillfowdy at 10:53am 04.24.14
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Im sure i saw a post long ago re sewing patterns for modifying a fitted sheet to fit the H376 vbirth
pariseaux at 10:52am 04.24.14
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We have a 1992 Hunter 33.5. I believe we have a leak coming from our ice box, as the floor in the g
Ward H at 9:24am 04.24.14
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I plan on finishing my rope clutch and deck organizer install this weekend. I was going to through
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 9:14am 04.24.14
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Hello MaineSail, I toasted by 4Ds this winter due to neglect. Kind of stupid but I wasn't paying
doc2b4fun at 8:39am 04.24.14
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Can anyone tell me the length of the spreader bar for a 23.5 Hunter? also wondering if anyone has
bysiklest at 8:38am 04.24.14
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Hello, I am both new to this forum and somewhat new to sailing and owning sailboats this size. I
SVPardonMyFrench at 7:44am 04.24.14
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ah the magic of haul-outs! Found out that my kiwi prop is significantly undersized the boat and

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Catalina 30 push-button start mystery
Stu Jackson at 11:36am 08.05.23
I don't refute any of these claims about battery cables. My experience is the polar opposite. My b
Catalina 30 push-button start mystery
jonelli at 11:27am 08.05.23
I might add that I had already replaced the trailer connectors, ignition switch, push button for st
Looking for Catalina 28 Keel Sump Info
Stu Jackson at 10:56am 08.05.23
Ask here: Catalina28 groups.io Group I know you're new to Catalina, but it bears repeating: In ad
Heave To Question
Stu Jackson at 10:51am 08.05.23
initiate a heave to from a port tack, which results in being hove to on a starboard tack Before
170 Motor Mount Fasteners
stickinthemud57 at 10:11am 08.05.23
Can the plastic block be reversed, and does the other side have the same recess? If there were a r
Hunter 18.5 Forestay Connection
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:21am 08.05.23
As a former dealer, I use to attach the forestay to the elevated hole in front. Looking at the fore
Winchbit driver
Tally Ho at 9:01am 08.05.23
Someone posted this drill as a beast (also expensive) that he says can crank 220# up his 65' mast...
Ignition Issue, Need Help/Advice
High Current at 8:40am 08.05.23
Yikes! Glad you and your boat are OK. The ignition switch issue sounds like a loose jam nut. Unles
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183?
kappykaplan at 8:11am 08.05.23
@Tally Ho , you're welcome!
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183?
jviss at 8:03am 08.05.23
Tallyho has a Corinthian Series DMI. Maybe because it is a Corinthian Performance Series? I don't
To Rebuild or Replace, that is the question- Yanmar SB8 in 1979 Hunter 27
kloudie1 at 7:52am 08.05.23
1000 mile. No data diagnosis :yikes:.... Overheated scoured piston and rings and possibly cylinder w
New holding tank
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:37am 08.05.23
Andrew, you've over-complicated something that's really very simple! And you're using a lot more o
170 Motor Mount Fasteners
isaksp00 at 7:19am 08.05.23
Can the plastic block be reversed, and does the other side have the same recess?
Winchbit driver
Tally Ho at 7:15am 08.05.23
Greg, When the main reaches full height does the drill try to twist out of your hand or does it jus
Winchbit driver
Ward H at 7:08am 08.05.23
Greg, When the main reaches full height does the drill try to twist out of your hand or does it just
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183?   (2)
Tally Ho at 7:04am 08.05.23
Tallyho has a Corinthian Series DMI. Maybe because it is a Corinthian Performance Series? Mine doe
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183?
Ward H at 6:52am 08.05.23
Ah, the DMI Corinthian Series had NMEA183 I/O. Tallyho has a Corinthian Series DMI. Maybe because
Winchbit driver
Tally Ho at 6:46am 08.05.23
Thanks for the reply. It is reversible and variable speed but does not have a two-speed gearbox wh
Volvo Shaft Coupling Removal
Tally Ho at 6:32am 08.05.23
The shaft seal looks more like a PSS with the SS rotor. A Volvo seal is a rubber lip seal. L99fV8e

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