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Hi Anyone ever had there swing keel not go down The threaded rod is free and well greased . Dove and
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Is the knot speed indicator at the front? If so,is it a paddle wheel? Can I clean it to make it work
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Dear Sailors, I have a 1989 Hunter 30. I tried to remove the port cleat on the traveler. It was
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Fellow Catalina 30 owners; we have an 1981 C30 which we purchased in 2009. She has been maintained
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Greetings! This is my first post on the Catalina 30 forum. I am the proud new owner of a 1986 Catal
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How hard would this repair be?
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I am towing a Precision 21 with a Durango. The weight of the boat with trailer is approximately 2500

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G-Flex Question - Curing Time
thinwater at 11:58am 05.28.23
Another thing about amine blush. It must be removed before painting or the paint won't dry.
Electrical upgrades
morbidfollower at 11:35am 05.28.23
Your refer draws 5 amps, is that per hour? If that's the case it draws close to 100 amp hours in a
Need details about this boat
tsuchenek at 11:28am 05.28.23
My neighbor who is 90 years old found an ODay boat in the corner of one of his barns. He remembers
Need details about this boat
tsuchenek at 11:27am 05.28.23
I measured it from the ground. It looks like 20 feet long, depending on where the measurements are t
Electrical upgrades
Steve_Catalina at 11:25am 05.28.23
Here's some electrical upgrades I did last summer, finally got around to taking some pictures of wh
Marine Toilet Question   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:09am 05.28.23
Or, you could always buy RV and Marine toilet paper! Isn't that just about the same as using thes
What speed makes you fire up your motor?
Kings Gambit at 11:05am 05.28.23
The basic stimulation to go to power is the wish or need to arrive at destination before dark especi
What is at the top of my mast.
capta at 10:37am 05.28.23
The shielding should be tinned copper, so being exposed is not a problem for the radio signal. I'd p
What speed makes you fire up your motor?
capta at 10:22am 05.28.23
That question was completely dependent on the circumstances. As a charter boat with a schedule to ke
What speed makes you fire up your motor?
Captain Larry-DH at 9:48am 05.28.23
I use 6 knots as planning speed. Our flat water sailing speed is 0-10 knots depending in conditions,
Center Board problem
bwilldoit2 at 9:34am 05.28.23
The way I understand how the center board works there is one ( the cable ) as you described that rai
Shipping a boat question   (2)
Sailm8 at 9:06am 05.28.23
Actually that was the total price after being gauged by the storage lot and the crane company.. Th
Hunter 23.5 anchor locker size   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:01am 05.28.23
You may get your answers here... HunterOwners.com downloads or scale this drawing.
Memorial Day -- Redux
kappykaplan at 9:00am 05.28.23
Tks for the research, Jim. :beer:
Electrical upgrades
morbidfollower at 8:54am 05.28.23
Wow, impressive work! Your panels are 50W each, right? You're making me itch for an upgrade. :biggr
Rudder for Blue Crab 11 dinghy
LloydB at 8:54am 05.28.23
I bought a new lifting rudder and tiller from the SBO store that supports this website and it was be
What speed makes you fire up your motor?
WayneH at 8:35am 05.28.23
Short story: We were on Lake Texoma one summer and doing the bake and bob. I put on a life jacket an
What is at the top of my mast.
dlochner at 8:31am 05.28.23
The cable in the mast needs to be replaced. The bare shield wire should not be exposed. If you deci
What is at the top of my mast.
Jacktar at 8:18am 05.28.23
Yep cable goes to radio, that is a pl 259 connector for base of vhf antenna.
Weeping keel
JamesG161 at 7:44am 05.28.23
I'm having trouble understanding what the possible reason would be Hydro Dynamics Designer neede

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