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rgarrison@gmail.com at 8:06am 07.13.13
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I have a new (for me) older C30 with a Raymarine a70d chartplotter and ST6000. My chartplotter does
Lost Parent at 7:30am 07.13.13
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I am still looking for an anchor hatch lid for my 1982 Catalina 30 27 may fit
slazerow at 7:20am 07.13.13
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There is quite a bit of information on proper mast bend, but I am more interested in determining pro
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I am considering making an offer for a 1988 Beneteau First 305. I would like to ask your advice on t
margav at 5:47am 07.13.13
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I am considering making an offer for a 1988 Beneteau First 305. I would like to ask your advice
LaColla at 5:09am 07.13.13
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I sometimes run a temporary line back the cockpit such as a preventer line or warping line. I let
Griffinroydonald at 5:05am 07.13.13
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I spent the night on the boat last night and found out I have wiring slapping around inside the mast
Akapeterc at 4:05am 07.13.13
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Several times I have noticed when stopping the motor and start sailing that the prop will be rotatin
Jeff Lamothe at 3:21am 07.13.13
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I have a late 1960s CB model Rhodes 19 and would like to put in an electric auto bilge pump. My que
Mark Maulden at 12:15am 07.13.13
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Probably been discussed to death but no searches can find. I need some charts of Vancouver and Howe
Rossko at 10:53pm 07.12.13
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I'm very familiar with Catalinas but not so much with Hunters. I was looking for a late model Catali
YVRguy at 8:47pm 07.12.13
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Posted this in the sail trim forum but trying here too... Ok, perhaps this falls under the headin
EasyGoing at 8:41pm 07.12.13
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Or a Genoa. I just picked up a '79 in need of a little TLC. I have already sanded the bottom down to
wufibugs at 8:31pm 07.12.13
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Respect the budget or sleep aft says She Who Must Be Obeyed. Received donation of near new Lowrance
chrispala at 8:10pm 07.12.13
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Greetings, ye willful victims of Neptune, After over two decades on non-boat ownership (or boat n
seaduct at 7:00pm 07.12.13
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I have an 86 Cat30 with the Universal diesel. I can't get the nuts behind the injector bleed screw
Oblivionboyj at 6:48pm 07.12.13
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The sail cover that came on my boat has a few holes. I'm more inclined to repair that replace. Is th
YVRguy at 6:42pm 07.12.13
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Ok, perhaps this falls under the heading of "you just need experience" but I'm hoping to better unde
zpeteman at 5:03pm 07.12.13
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The hull below the waterline is covered in tiny "pimples." None of them are bigger than 2-5 millimet
mdidomenico at 3:32pm 07.12.13
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I'm looking into purchasing a catalina 22 around 70-80's vintage. Is there a list of most likely pr

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Getting Closer to Launch Grudgeon upgraded and Ruddercraft Rudder is Hung
Gene Neill at 7:44am 05.17.23
Do those of you that use the Ruddercraft Mast Crutch keep the bottom crutch bracket attached while
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset
smokey73 at 7:40am 05.17.23
If you are worried about silt when you are trying to do the handline check, just tie something flat
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset
smokey73 at 7:37am 05.17.23
Make sure you know exactly where the depth transducer is located on your "sample" MH40 that you are
Port Townsend, WA Anchorages
rgranger at 7:36am 05.17.23
Can you sublet your current slip and take a slip up north? Are you looking for a slip?:biggrin::as
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem
rgranger at 7:34am 05.17.23
Electric problems are the worst.:banghead: Sounds like an intermittent electric short. It could be
Port Townsend, WA Anchorages
Mark Maulden at 7:25am 05.17.23
Can you sublet your current slip and take a slip up north?
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset
Jim Beck at 7:13am 05.17.23
Jim: A friend with a 2013 MH40 is currently out of the water in Deale, MD, and working on his boat
Port Townsend, WA Anchorages
jssailem at 7:09am 05.17.23
The issue appears to be one of exposure. Anchoring at PT leaves you exposed on a lee shore for wind
Cleaning Shore Power Cord   (1)
kloudie1 at 6:44am 05.17.23
So, mine is not gooey after many years in the Louisiana sun.. but it is quite black. It is the black
Cleaning Shore Power Cord
thinwater at 6:18am 05.17.23
The "not cleaning" comment was intended to be neither useless nor insulting. Sorry. It was just emph
Y30 Settee Problem
Joe at 6:06am 05.17.23
Just tossing out ideas, because I'm not a Yamaha owner, but I love finding solutions to unusual prob
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset
tfox2069 at 5:48am 05.17.23
Thanks for your reply. I clearly understand the choices involved and know that I prefer for my soun
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset
smokey73 at 5:10am 05.17.23
Your boat, your call, of course. From your response it would appear that you are trying to make a d
Cleaning Shore Power Cord
jviss at 4:46am 05.17.23
As I said, I only rarely ever use this cord. Once I clean it I think I'll make a storage bag for it
Non working microwave
2 OLD PIRATES at 4:33am 05.17.23
On our Microwave we had to set the clock first and it was OK after that.
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset
Jim Beck at 3:26am 05.17.23
You are only talking 4.8 inches here. I think the measurement with a hand line over the side when
Muffler leak at top flange. Any tricks?
Hayden Watson at 12:35am 05.17.23
@jonelli I sent you a PM.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Mark Maulden at 9:30pm 05.16.23
Terry this story is - No where near as beautiful as the Babe.. Yes the delay is wearing on me. In
Muffler leak at top flange. Any tricks?
Hayden Watson at 9:30pm 05.16.23
Yep. I think I might be able to get some photos of one that was much worse than that which was repa

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