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Need a captain for a survey
Captain Larry-DH at 10:38am 06.21.23
Seems that the issue should be the responsibility of the broker, not only finding a captain but als
Safe to start outboard while out of the water?
jviss at 10:37am 06.21.23
NO! unless you hook up water to cool it. you will destroy the water impeller in 3 seconds That'
Safe to start outboard while out of the water?
jviss at 10:36am 06.21.23
When I purchased my 2.5 HP Suzuki a few years ago, it reqired a few hours of break-in time. I plac
1983 o'day 34 prepurchase questions...
Arrgh at 10:31am 06.21.23
No...not dead haha and I haven't added any sealant in there. I'm not sure if any of the previous ow
Dockside water connection
jviss at 10:31am 06.21.23
an activity no government, state or Federal, does for small boat accidents. Don, I certainly respe
Need a captain for a survey
All U Get at 10:01am 06.21.23
Broker.
Hardware needed to attach CDI roller furling on a 1989 Catalina 22.
mhessick at 9:48am 06.21.23
justsomeguy, The manufacturer and model # had worn off of the furler drum. With a lot of research,
Help finding the right boat
Randy Rohrbeck at 9:09am 06.21.23
My Catalina 320 has absolutely loads of creature comforts both inside and outside and it isn't ev
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please?
FastOlson at 8:39am 06.21.23
While well meaning, the occasional advice to forgo a survey is somewhat rooted in an older DIY maint
Lowering mast before expected storm?
Tedd at 8:33am 06.21.23
I don't have any experience with a Catalina 22 but, with my boat, the mast is quite vulnerable when
Dockside water connection
Tedd at 8:11am 06.21.23
I have a friend who shuts water off to the house when he goes on extended vacations. I shut off the
1983 o'day 34 prepurchase questions...
soopad00pa at 8:11am 06.21.23
Here's what my 34 keel looks like. And you're not dead! OK, that looks pretty comparable to the bo
1983 o'day 34 prepurchase questions...
Arrgh at 7:37am 06.21.23
It's steel and yes, one of the former owners added that extra weight. I guess he thought is would be
1983 o'day 34 prepurchase questions...
dmax at 7:32am 06.21.23
Here's what my 34 keel looks like. Is that steel or lead? Also, were those "winglets" at the botto
Dockside water connection
jssailem at 7:30am 06.21.23
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please?
Dnea at 7:20am 06.21.23
Without a Previous Owner you have a surveyor, broker, the person or family that is selling the boat
1983 o'day 34 prepurchase questions...   (2)
Arrgh at 7:19am 06.21.23
Here's what my 34 keel looks like.
Dockside water connection
jviss at 7:17am 06.21.23
Or do you shut off the house water when on vacation? Yes! As a minimum, the washing machine valve

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