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bugaloo at 10:07am 02.09.14
11/1938
Doe's anyone know the actual selling price of 1978 h33c when it was built? Or for that matter the ac
CharlieCobra at 9:30am 02.09.14
3/1746
Ok, some of you folks remember the Mariner 31 we started working on last year and put to the side.
koolfrog at 8:17am 02.09.14
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An article in last week "THE LOG" , published in SoCal got me a little worried , since I had plan to
jmce1587 at 7:52am 02.09.14
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Hi all I want to install an autopilot for my '84 H31 and am looking for suggestions. After rea
Nereussailor at 7:06am 02.09.14
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I started a thread a few years back (4 to be exact) about repairing my stanchions. When I purchased
Ron20324 at 7:00am 02.09.14
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My 2014 West catalog came this week. It is about 50 pages larger than the 2013. I encourage all of y
caverun at 6:38am 02.09.14
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I have purchased a Schaefer Snapfurl furler for my 1998 240, and will be installing this spring. Boa
rlrobian at 4:37am 02.09.14
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I need a complete set of cushions for an 81 Catalina 22 with a settee interior. I have just purchas
spadaforaj at 4:18am 02.09.14
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Need to find a replacement for 1991 Hunter 33 - prefer a used one obviously - any suggestions ?
voyaJack at 8:01pm 02.08.14
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Hi everyone, I removed my main fixture in the cabin to put an LED one instead, and I was surprised
mmsailor at 6:25pm 02.08.14
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Today we closed on our new to us 1994 23.5 . The boat has been sitting a few years and needs some tl
doctorbill at 2:34pm 02.08.14
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On my Hunter 420, a while back I found that the factory installed 11 gal Seaward water heater was le
azguy at 2:33pm 02.08.14
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It was 70 degrees in Phoenix today with steady 6-8 knot winds and gusts to 12, lots of boats racing
longterm at 1:00pm 02.08.14
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I winterized my boat this year (it lives on a mooring), but apparently didn't get it done in time.
John R at 11:42am 02.08.14
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So here's my conflict: I'm going to get a new roller furled jib for my C 36 Mark II, tall mast, w
John R at 11:33am 02.08.14
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I'm going to disassemble and clean my winches (Lewmars). In the past I've used paint thinner to clea
merlinuxo at 11:09am 02.08.14
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Hi Phil or whoever can answer, I no longer get the pop up when I hover my cursor over a posters use
Ariel at 10:04am 02.08.14
2/866
If you have cabin fever and are looking for something to take your mind off this relentless winter,
billoak1 at 9:17am 02.08.14
11/1907
My Catalina 28 MKll takes on water under way. The conventional stuffing box is properly adjusted.
KenG at 6:36am 02.08.14
2/726
Hi there We are renting a place in the Port Charlotte area for the month of March and among other

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USA iPadAir with Navionics didn't work in Europe
JohnK Austin TX at 3:52pm 03.27.23
That should not be a problem... This iPadAir is 4th gen, model nyfq2ll/a, running sw version 15.4.1
Asbestos?
Davidasailor26 at 3:42pm 03.27.23
Asbestos was used in some wraps like that. I don't know if there's an easy way to tell if that's wh
Dieless Crimpers?
capta at 3:41pm 03.27.23
I purchased a hydraulic crimper through Northern Tools for considerably less than the prices you quo
Diesel Parts Sourcing/ Fixing etc.
capta at 3:35pm 03.27.23
There are quite a few farm machines that use Kubota engines. Parts can easily and fairly inexpensive
Question about replacing gasket on Jabsco head
AndyL at 3:22pm 03.27.23
Just wanted to give a quick update on what I did. This is simple stuff but since I asked, maybe oth
Diesel Parts Sourcing/ Fixing etc.
Plymouth Sailor at 3:15pm 03.27.23
Mark, A few years back I had to replace my mixing elbow. It was for my 2000 340 (Yanmar 3GM3F).
Dieless Crimpers?
JamesG161 at 3:07pm 03.27.23
As we were connecting up our new 9kw Kohler diesel generator, our 2500 watt starter needed an 2/0 ex
Heart stopping drone footage
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:05pm 03.27.23
And more women in that crew than men!
Dieless Crimpers?
Davidasailor26 at 2:55pm 03.27.23
Thanks for the suggestions. I ended up taking the easy way out and just getting the cables pre-made.
Water Tank Material
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:41pm 03.27.23
The fuel tank isn't HDPE either...at least it hadn't better be because that's the wrong type of PE.
Catalina 25 floor access panels
Roy the retired PM at 1:51pm 03.27.23
Hello, I have a "new to me" 1982 C25. What are the wooden access panels for in the floor of the ca
1994 33.5 Recessed Hood Furling system rubbing
Hollyberry at 1:33pm 03.27.23
That chainplate looks like a tough shape to modify to try to bring the forestay forward a tad... the
1994 33.5 Recessed Hood Furling system rubbing   (1)
gotons at 1:19pm 03.27.23
I just wanted to post another update with an additional picture. I've got some janky stuff going on
Dieless Crimpers?   (1)
JamesG161 at 1:02pm 03.27.23
This what we used for 2/0 wire. irst error. We got it right the 2nd time. Jim... PS: Under the Ar
Heart stopping drone footage
Joe at 1:01pm 03.27.23
I watched a few of Team Malizia's vids after the drone footage peaked my interest. It's so interes
I thought I should post this warning.
Maine Sail at 12:40pm 03.27.23
I've got a used boat. OK, OK, it's an OLD boat. Built in 1980. I decided to dump the two old 100ah
Raw water pump impeller wings face wrong way?
Davidasailor26 at 12:38pm 03.27.23
Now that the smoke has cleared. wledge about his pump. Good luck... Jim... No, vanes just flippe
Raw water pump impeller wings face wrong way?   (1)
JamesG161 at 12:24pm 03.27.23
Looks correct to me. This a flex vane pump. Jim... Now that the smoke has cleared.
I thought I should post this warning.
jssailem at 12:07pm 03.27.23
Wayne, You sound like your on top of this LiFePo install. I look for ward to hearing about your suc

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