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Genoa head not wrapping
PAC3142 at 12:51pm 08.13.25
I agree with moving the fairlead forward, especially if the top of the sail is luffing when beating.
Genoa head not wrapping
JBP-PA at 12:47pm 08.13.25
This is an exclusive detective club.:huh: This is an exclusive defective club too.
Genoa head not wrapping
Scott T-Bird at 12:39pm 08.13.25
At the risk of pointing out something that you already know about and isn't part of the problem, it
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Scott T-Bird at 12:05pm 08.13.25
I usually covered the countertop with neatly placed towels when I left the boat. When I came back t
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Hi Mayhem, Here is how one Catalina Owner has his system wired. The bilge pump looks connected to t
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JamesG161 at 10:08am 08.13.25
my home phone is in there
1999 Hunter 430 Refrigeration and Freezer
JamesG161 at 10:03am 08.13.25
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JamesG161 at 9:58am 08.13.25
Check your Private Messages.
1999 Hunter 430 Refrigeration and Freezer
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Which battery is my bilge pump connected to?   (1)
jssailem at 8:44am 08.13.25
Hi Mayhem, Here is how one Catalin Owner has his system wired. The bilge pump looks connected to the
Which battery is my bilge pump connected to?   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:19am 08.13.25
I was hoping someone could tell me how catalina wired this from the factory as the manual states th
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jssailem at 8:17am 08.13.25
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