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Eric Jacobsen at 7:46pm 11.26.13
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Hi folks, as a former (26d) and current (26s) Mac owner visiting parents in Stuart Florida (with my
jakez at 7:28pm 11.26.13
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My 5411 won't start. Engine seems to crank fine. Voltmeter for battery is good. I do notice that
capta at 4:48pm 11.26.13
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Am I too sensitive? Every time I read on a forum that those who sail without an engine are the only
Pianobob at 4:29pm 11.26.13
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As a very recent 1st time owner of my 1978 O'Day 22, I have recently taken her out of the water. I h
Mikem at 1:54pm 11.26.13
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Brian and Mary Scott hosted a truly delicious meal for 26 Hapsters in their lovely home atop Cougar
sailingandsuch at 1:00pm 11.26.13
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Yes, that is what I am thinking I may want to do..... Should I sell my beloved Montgomery 17 and ge
Jim Eller at 12:48pm 11.26.13
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I just ordered a new wiring harness for my catalina 22. I am assuming that I an use a couple of str
DJN51 at 12:11pm 11.26.13
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Just got my new issue of Sail mag,Look forward to getting it to kill the winter blues.After going th
ronjh28 at 11:27am 11.26.13
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Hi, have a Catalina 30 1981 with the 2 cyl. diesel. During hard healing water will back flow into th
windwagon at 9:35am 11.26.13
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I am thinking of upgrading my Raymarine wheel pilot to a new "type 1" linear drive. If you have upgr
ncsailor634 at 8:11am 11.26.13
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I recently purchased a 1976 Columbia T-26. I am looking for information on making or buying a mast
SVPardonMyFrench at 7:26am 11.26.13
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We had an amazing weekend in seattle, here's a short video on my single handed sail sunday afternoon
Long Story at 3:55am 11.26.13
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Has anyone added one of the different line cutting devices to the prop shaft? If so I am intereste
MacGyverTx at 6:31pm 11.25.13
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Anyone aware of information on class racing rules for the Venture 21 or Macgregor 21?
heritage at 5:17pm 11.25.13
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Sometimes you just need a little push to get going: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehafNSZM-84
Chiriqui at 4:40pm 11.25.13
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I'm 5+ months getting a motor to Panama. Its a long story. I really depend on a motor against 15 ft
knot smart at 3:07pm 11.25.13
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hello all, its time to refinish the seating in the cockpit which I presume to be teak. My questio
emergpa1 at 2:56pm 11.25.13
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I have a problem that is causing an unsafe situation aboard my boat that is persisting despite my ef
BJ2008 at 12:55pm 11.25.13
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I have a 1981 Catalina 27 with the 5411 diesel engine. Access to the engine is limited. Has anyone e
Steve Olson at 12:04pm 11.25.13
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I woke up to hear my bilge pump running. I inspected the bilge to find enough water inside to prope

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Electric Winch
Ken13559 at 7:02pm 07.04.23
My 326 has a circuit breaker below nav table followed by a Windlass Switch on electrical panel.
Beneteau Cockpit Speakers Original Replacement
BigEasy at 6:51pm 07.04.23
Confirmed today, that the OEM speakers were Poly-Planar MA 4054 (4"). It has been discontinued as w
Hunter 306 swim ladder
Ken13559 at 6:49pm 07.04.23
You should be able to get it here on SBO. I found swim ladders of various steps online but the width
2008 H36 microwave replacement
murrayabbott at 6:46pm 07.04.23
Any microwave could due, measure the old one and go to an appliance store. Mine is 5 years old with
Catalina 270 Rub Rail
RandySmith at 6:42pm 07.04.23
I was curious as I paid less than that for my C30 so I looked it up. I paid $4.24/ft and I'm seeing
Catalina 270 Rub Rail
RandySmith at 6:39pm 07.04.23
Have you contacted your local Catalina Yachts dealership, Or the Catalina Yachts factory. www.ca
Catalina 270 Rub Rail
RandySmith at 6:33pm 07.04.23
Only two kinds of boat parts, available but expensive and unavailable at any price, after dealing w
Catalina 270 Rub Rail
RandySmith at 6:17pm 07.04.23
Have you tried shopping here on this site? https://shop.catalinaowners.com/search.php I did try i
Small, easy soloing daysailing sailboat choice?
SFS at 6:05pm 07.04.23
While the focus of responding ideas has been light weight plastic boats there are a few wooden desi
shore power female-end fell in the water
Ken13559 at 6:01pm 07.04.23
don't forget to check your onboard circuit breakers. it could also have tripped when you plugged in
Fuel (In)Efficiency
SFS at 5:58pm 07.04.23
It's also difficult for many new sailors to think in terms of fuel usage in terms that are so differ
2009 Beneteau 40 rubber cutlass bearing.
JohnB40 at 5:57pm 07.04.23
Thanks folks. A company at our marina put the bearing in. My concern is, will it cause problems not
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake
danooxnard at 5:39pm 07.04.23
Possible pinhole leak on the fuel filter shown in the picture above?. Or one of the washers on the b
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake   (1)
JamesG161 at 5:20pm 07.04.23
and the drip point you show is the crankcase not the bell housing OK maybe this guess is better.:p
Sailing adventures of SV MUSETTA
kappykaplan at 4:46pm 07.04.23
One knot is one nautical mile per hour. So Musetta's average speed is 5.58 kts.
Catalina 270 Rub Rail
Joe at 4:23pm 07.04.23
Lewmar forward hatch handle has come off and there is slight cracking on the lense around the hole.
FastOlson at 4:05pm 07.04.23
While considering your alternatives you might want to get a bid for a new hatch replacement. If your
Sailing adventures of SV MUSETTA   (1)
jssailem at 4:02pm 07.04.23
Ok Here is what I know from chatting with Dave. about an hour ago. They are straight through to Lune
Looking at buying a 1976 O'Day 15
jon hansen at 3:55pm 07.04.23
if it were I, the first thing i would do is throw out the sails and get new ones. they are toast! n

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