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CaptDon01 at 11:47am 01.15.14
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It's official! San Diego, one of the all time sailing mecca's of the world, finally has their own Ca
Craiger at 11:23am 01.15.14
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I just read in the 1977 Owners Manual that Catalina does not recommend that a swing keel 22 be left
Skipper at 10:37am 01.15.14
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I remembered this thread today http://forums.lancer.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=123967'page
stevec22206 at 9:52am 01.15.14
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I've never had to use the decompression lever on the M-18 but following an earlier question regardin
palmbeachboater at 8:57am 01.15.14
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Does anyone have any feedback on HDTV antennas? Good ones? Bad ones? Indoor antenna vs outdoor an
Greg17879 at 8:01am 01.15.14
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Hi all ANyone know where we can purchase a new shower for our swim step. The one we have now has
onajourney at 7:59am 01.15.14
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im looking into installing a dodger on my oday 26 but the location of the mainsheet seems to take aw
mudbug at 5:27am 01.15.14
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Hello all, Brand new to the board here and this is my first post. I'm seeking feedback and advic
Buzzlovelace at 6:42pm 01.14.14
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While doing the bottom paint on my 1971 Catalina I discovered a hairline crack in the prop strut. Tu
sailorman295 at 6:41pm 01.14.14
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We bought a 1978 O'Day 37 with a Westerbeke 30 engine. Knew it had an oil leak at the V/C gasket. Re
PrudenceCP23 at 6:09pm 01.14.14
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I've recently been adopted by a beautiful CP 23/2. She was wondering where I should mount a shore p
rspeers at 4:12pm 01.14.14
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I did not post anything last season. So here she is. I know it is only January, but I can't wait.
Terry Lockhart at 2:53pm 01.14.14
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Hi all. I have just purchased a hunter 27' The boat is equipped with Standard Horizon depth an
Brad1968 at 2:21pm 01.14.14
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What size, length, and type of line are you running for spinnaker sheets on your Catalina 30's.
Alansails at 1:21pm 01.14.14
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I am looking to buy a chart plotter, looking at Garmin 700 series but that is a lot of toys that I m
Argyle38 at 12:28pm 01.14.14
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Argyle has a teak post that sort of supports a portion of cabin trunk overhead and also supports the
papanator52 at 12:11pm 01.14.14
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Hi, Could use a little help from some of you more experienced sailors. I recently purchased a 32'
Oak Island Guy at 11:56am 01.14.14
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I'm planning on moving my s25..Anybody know the the approximate weight??? Its a deep keel..1980 mode
mainsailman at 11:51am 01.14.14
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I am going to replace the bulkhead and the table. Does anyone have any thoughts on using 1/2" birch
Chuckbear at 7:34am 01.14.14
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They heard us and actually responded... http://noaacoastsurvey.wordpress.com/2014/01/14/noaa-coas

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Shooting some video in the harbor
kappykaplan at 2:19pm 06.28.23
Nice video, Tom. No critique. :beer:
Spring lines
nitrogenase at 1:57pm 06.28.23
Breast lines would normally attach to the midship cleat to a cleat just alongside on the boat? Witho
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Hayden Watson at 1:57pm 06.28.23
Splash, splash, splash... Does she swim?
ST4000 auto pilot
jviss at 1:54pm 06.28.23
Oh, we never include you when we say "we." :biggrin: Ha, ha, thank you!
Spring lines
Ralph Johnstone at 1:49pm 06.28.23
All I could suggest is that you snug up on your breast lines to prevent the spring lines from becomi
Refrigerator and freezer volume on Legacy 94, 40.5?
CbKl at 1:18pm 06.28.23
Hi SV Maverick, I too have tired refrigerator compressor. Was slow to cool then abruptly stopped wor
Its funny Friday!
rgranger at 1:14pm 06.28.23
w of my EE buds.
1x19 cable for standing rigging?   (2)
rgranger at 1:08pm 06.28.23
Well you are talking about a Mac 25. Not nearly as much stress on the rig as a larger boat. There
Hours on Transmission
2 OLD PIRATES at 12:44pm 06.28.23
Thanks Captains .......... LOL never that low to see that. Check it out tomorrow. Cheers
ampacity of disconnects
High Current at 12:43pm 06.28.23
What a lot of folks don't realize is thatheat-shrink adhesive butt splices are used on nearly every
ampacity of disconnects
Maine Sail at 12:36pm 06.28.23
For an intermittent load like a holding tank pump they're definitely OK. For continuous loading I
Hours on Transmission   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:30pm 06.28.23
Or am I missing something ? If you are missing something, move over as I'm in the same boat :laug
ST4000 auto pilot   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:18pm 06.28.23
So sorry to have disturbed you. You certainly didn't disturb me per se, it's just that we see so
Hours on Transmission
Calif. Ted at 12:10pm 06.28.23
Should be engine hours shown on lower portion of tachometer, sometimes difficult to see, I have to b
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge.
Project_Mayhem at 12:07pm 06.28.23
Once the hardware is off, it is easy enough to cut out the remaining bolts with a hole saw (no guid
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge.
JimInPB at 12:03pm 06.28.23
Since they are Philips head, they will self center a small drill bit, That will give you a pilot ho
Outboard depth in water.
Benny17441 at 12:00pm 06.28.23
2022 Tohatsu 6hp sailpro with 25" shaft. My motor mount has 3 locking positions. Pictured is the se
ST4000 auto pilot
Ralph Johnstone at 11:34am 06.28.23
Who's "we?" Oh, we never include you when we say "we." :biggrin:
Oil/Trans Oil Types for 2002 Westerbeke with JS Trans
Ralph Johnstone at 11:30am 06.28.23
I have read the manual w/r to JS Trans oil and it says SAE20W-20 or SAE30W. Yanmar GM engines wit
Its funny Friday!
Kermit at 11:21am 06.28.23

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