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2 OLD PIRATES at 12:16pm 04.15.14
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Hi all AGAIN. Just going over my notes to start the usual yearly boat check and wondered if anyone h
Darren9582 at 12:09pm 04.15.14
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Had a simrad WP back in 2005 that was destroyed during the hurricanes. In looking to replace it,but
robertsapp at 11:25am 04.15.14
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We're having our new to us 1997 H376 delivered next week. I have a question about the dual air condi
Tom Calovini at 11:08am 04.15.14
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Stubborn leak coming between layer of fibre glass inside at the reservoir in front of engine...possi
charliegrau at 11:07am 04.15.14
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My boat has a built in solar panel that fits on a removable panel on deck jusdt forward of the compa
Ward H at 10:49am 04.15.14
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Have you replaced your winches on your O'day 25 or 26 and if so what did you go with? I asked how t
Bonzai at 9:38am 04.15.14
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positions filled Positions filled!
Styx at 8:55am 04.15.14
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I am looking for a manual for a Datamarine S-200 depth sounder.
Kper at 8:28am 04.15.14
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During our search for our next boat the Mrs has taken a liking to rear heads and the open v-berth mo
Battery Size   (2)
lehigh375 at 8:19am 04.15.14
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I have tested my batteries and get mixed results as to whether they are still good so since they are
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 6:44am 04.15.14
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All winter I have been thinking in the back of my mind "I need to check the water in my batteries."
steveward at 5:48am 04.15.14
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(H25.5) My traveler car is worn out so I need to replace it. Does anyone know if the current c
Michael G at 4:03am 04.15.14
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With some help from Eddie Breeden at Marlo-Hunter I was able to locate the original manufacturer for
Cheshire Cat at 10:59pm 04.14.14
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My 1990 Catalina 30 has a broken hinge on the wooden hatch door to the engine compartment under the
Intrepid175 at 8:56pm 04.14.14
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Am I the only person on the forum that has one? A Catalina 16.5 that is? It doesn't seem to be lis
Bracketboy at 7:12pm 04.14.14
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Any one with swim platform history? My friend in Baytown is diving for joy ever since he aquired one
Rocket1 at 6:42pm 04.14.14
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Evening all- I have an ST4000+ wheel drive autopilot that seems to be fading away. The wheel dr
sailorsteve1 at 6:29pm 04.14.14
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im curious as to why catalina decided to go from a regular shoal keel on the capri 18 to a wing keel
Sefuller at 5:48pm 04.14.14
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I have followed MaineSail's instructions for compounding/polishing and waxing for the last few years
Ziradog at 5:31pm 04.14.14
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Took my 1984 23-2 out Sunday ' had a nice motor-sail 20 miles down the river. One issue I found was

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Need source for winch parts
jviss at 6:08am 07.14.23
I need an output gear So, Rich, what happened to the output gear? Did it break, or did the teeth
Low fresh water pressure
Leeward Rail at 5:55am 07.14.23
Try to play it safe as much as reasonably possible and "don't put dock hoses in your boat." I find
Need source for winch parts
cymeyer at 5:45am 07.14.23
in Chicago...the big dealer starts with a C They have lots of lewmar stuff Crowley's?
Winch handle safe use
thinwater at 5:33am 07.14.23
No absolutes, guys. On quick racing boats you hold the jib until it breaks, but you do NOT let it ba
I60 wind
dlochner at 5:24am 07.14.23
I'll be a bit of a contrarian here. Learning to sail without instruments will make you a better sail
simple wind/weather app for iphone
garymalmgren at 4:08am 07.14.23
which one and why? Windy. Good.
simple wind/weather app for iphone   (1)
rgranger at 4:05am 07.14.23
DIY Electronics?
jviss at 3:59am 07.14.23
NMEA 2k sounds a little more involved and access to the standard seems pretty restricted. Hey ther
Early production Kittiwake
rgranger at 3:57am 07.14.23
My question is where do I find a hull number, HINs became required in 1972.
O'Day Mariner-- Trailering, Inspection (New Sailer's Request for Help!)
Will Gilmore at 3:54am 07.14.23
can anyone with Mariner experience give any insight whether I should have any issues as a well buil
Need source for winch parts
CYQK at 3:53am 07.14.23
in Chicago...the big dealer starts with a C They have lots of lewmar stuff
Need source for winch parts
Kings Gambit at 3:42am 07.14.23
It might be a long shot .. SailorMan in florida would be my go to . They are just north (?) of Miam
simple wind/weather app for iphone
Davidasailor26 at 3:10am 07.14.23
I like Windy (Windy.com, not Windy.app) for wind forecasts. For current conditions Iuse Wind Alert.
DIY Electronics?
High Current at 2:53am 07.14.23
I60 wind
kappykaplan at 2:43am 07.14.23
and it should have the capacity to display TRUE wind data as well as APPARENT :plus:
Shooting some video in the harbor
TomY at 2:31am 07.14.23
Tom, Not sure if you have come across this website. There are a few free videos on creating videos
I60 wind
Joe at 12:05am 07.14.23
so I was thinking that wind instruments might help me get a bit more wind (to find it and adjust th
Winch handle safe use
MikeHoncho at 10:50pm 07.13.23
With my non ST I kept them wrapped all the he time with the handle in place. With my ST I tend to do
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna
BigEasy at 9:05pm 07.13.23
Everything they. Said about masthead is correct. I still went with a rail mounted vhf when the mast
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna
Grotto at 7:47pm 07.13.23
Everything they. Said about masthead is correct. I still went with a rail mounted vhf when the masth

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