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Recent Replies

Catalina 28 steering problem
Siamese at 6:55am 04.19.24
Some of the Catalina 28's steered that way straight from the factory. No bend in the rudder shaft.
Disassemble Older Morse Shifter
Indysailor at 6:10am 04.19.24
Try the forum for atomic 4 engines. There are a lot of old A4 engines out there with this same shift
Fort Pierce inlet
dlochner at 5:44am 04.19.24
Keep in mind that slack tide and high tide aren't necessarily at the same time. The time differenc
Blower Vent Hose
Fred at 5:43am 04.19.24
Blower Vent Hose
Fred at 5:39am 04.19.24
Thanks Ralph. Interesting project write-up.
Fort Pierce inlet
Scott T-Bird at 5:11am 04.19.24
Keep in mind that slack tide and high tide aren't necessarily at the same time. The time difference
Fort Pierce inlet
Slipin Away at 3:35am 04.19.24
In comming tide with on shore wind no problem
Yet Another Strange Electrical Glitch!
Davidasailor26 at 3:28am 04.19.24
My guess is the switch is going bad and adds high resistance between the batteries and solar charger
Yet Another Strange Electrical Glitch!
dlochner at 3:27am 04.19.24
It would be helpful to see a schematic of the electrical system, because I have no idea how your sys
Air Conditioner Vents
justsomeguy at 9:09pm 04.18.24
(assuming 2-inch) Seems awfully small.
MORGAN 22 OWNER MANUAL AND CENTERBOARD WINCH DIAGRAM
higgs at 8:54pm 04.18.24
Maybe this will help: https://www.sailnet.com/threads/morgan-22-centerboard-swing-keel-restoration.
MORGAN 22 OWNER MANUAL AND CENTERBOARD WINCH DIAGRAM
higgs at 8:43pm 04.18.24
The boat was last made in 1971, and only ran 3 years, so it is doubtful you will find anyone with a
over starting line early
shemandr at 7:24pm 04.18.24
At least with the around the ends rule OCS boats sort of clear the starting area instead of going d
Air Conditioner Vents
tkwhalen at 7:11pm 04.18.24
Hmmm don't know the answer to your question. I'll take a look next week when I'm up on the boat. I'l
Fort Pierce inlet
dlochner at 7:03pm 04.18.24
Should we come in at 4 with the tide or wait for slack at 7? In all inlets it is better to have t
over starting line early
PaulK at 6:39pm 04.18.24
In a small club racing, the racing instructions state "even if the I flag is not displayed, (which
yard rate for gel coat repair work near annapolis ?
jnorten at 6:21pm 04.18.24
We pay about $150/hr for labor. Add in materials to that cost. The yard is decent--acceptable but
Catalina 28 steering problem
William Weeks at 5:11pm 04.18.24
Welcome to SBO William. Have you had the boat out of the water to inspect the prop and the rudder?
Oh yes I did !
pclarksurf at 5:08pm 04.18.24
So did the through bolts spark when you turned it on? The OEM handle actually is through "screwed"
Catalina 28 steering problem
William Weeks at 5:08pm 04.18.24
Hi Richard, thanks for responding, yes it pulls while it is under sail or power, its hard work for t

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