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Jim Seamans at 4:41pm 04.28.13
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Greeting All, Well after a 3200nm trip down east coast and to the Bahamas and back, we are tired.
Stilettobob at 4:38pm 04.28.13
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Here's the deal. This boat is owned by a family member. They just want it off the property. The boa
curtdo at 4:12pm 04.28.13
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I recently measured the prebend and rake in my 336 mast. Per some other posts on this board, I thin
DAVA390 at 3:10pm 04.28.13
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After 3 yrs in outr first boat (P18), we might be moving up. I`ve had my eye on2 p23`s in our marina
iwillmott at 2:31pm 04.28.13
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Has anyone with a 40.5 had problems with the macerator priming? I have replaced mine but even the ne
saltwaterlakey at 2:01pm 04.28.13
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Ever sailed the midnight sun? The Midnight Sun Race will take place this July in Sweden. Sail in eit
SwanAround at 1:59pm 04.28.13
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The cold water input connector for the hot water heater seems to have failed. It is no longer gripp
Cat25Kate at 1:53pm 04.28.13
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Hello All, I just bought a 1978 Catalina 25, swing keel. The cushions are temporarily housed in t
Hydro Therapy at 1:47pm 04.28.13
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I took my dog out sailing in my 22 yesterday. She had a good time but the seating area was like an i
Horatio at 1:10pm 04.28.13
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? Avast mates! I am shouting out for some advice re. my Yanmar YSB12. I blew the head gasket and am
BluePelican at 12:43pm 04.28.13
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There are several threads discussing CNG filling adapters and the incompatibility between the tradit
Pilotocopilot at 11:17am 04.28.13
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I noticed on a recent thread someone was asking whether to rebuild or replace the tranny that had f
Felicita at 11:10am 04.28.13
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Anybody have a rigging manual or a photo of how to rig the mainsail of a Widgeon? Thanks!
dennisv at 8:35am 04.28.13
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OK. So I have a new to me ODAY 28. Love it. The previous owner left a lot of records, but no menti
McZube at 8:26am 04.28.13
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Hi all, We have a 1984 Hunter 31, and we just got her last spring. I'm trying to find ideas to make
davidpackwood at 7:21am 04.28.13
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I know I have seen this post/article somewhere, but now when I need it I cannot find it! I have tr
mdsdurango at 6:21am 04.28.13
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Yes, It's Mike - again. This time asking for general impressions on the Com-Pac Cats. Beautiful boa
Roger Long at 5:55am 04.28.13
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rajhnsn at 5:05am 04.28.13
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Graceful-lee has the finish coat of paint on. Boot stripe, rub rail, name/registration numbers, bott
cymeyer at 5:04am 04.28.13
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Need to replace the jib halyard. What is the best way to estimate length needed without taking d

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Replacing Cabin Floor Tips
dlochner at 3:20pm 04.24.23
There are 2 fundamental ways of building a boats interior, stick built and pan built. The interiors
Shroud Protector Installation
dlochner at 3:04pm 04.24.23
Shrouds do not need covering and should not be covered. Covered shrouds are prone to crevice corrosi
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
BarryL at 2:45pm 04.24.23
Hi Dave, I understand your scenario. IMHO one of the crew should be the watch captain or navigato
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report?
dlochner at 2:35pm 04.24.23
- ReLion LiFePO4 100ah batteries x 4 - Balmar MC-624 regulator - Balmar SG-200 Battery monitor with
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
dlochner at 2:31pm 04.24.23
Hello, One comment: While the Autopilot (AP) does relieve you from steering duty it does NOT relie
Hunter 295 1996 model
sailaketch at 2:24pm 04.24.23
no the part is available but i need to know what it looks like because there are hundreds of toggles
What to do above the water line???
Barnacle Bill at 2:12pm 04.24.23
It seems to me there is some confusion here. The hull, for practical purposes, has two portions. T
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
rgranger at 2:03pm 04.24.23
docking like a boss I've seen this one before... makes me laugh every time.:beer:
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips
ggrizzard at 2:03pm 04.24.23
Pull up the grate. Sweep floor debris into grate well. Vacuum the well. Smile, you've got a clean
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
rgranger at 2:02pm 04.24.23
Hello, One comment: While the Autopilot (AP) does relieve you from steering duty it does NOT relie
Hunter 295 1996 model
rgranger at 1:56pm 04.24.23
:facepalm: I learned a new word. Imma guessing it is sold as a set and you will have to drill ou
Lewmar window gaskets
rgranger at 1:53pm 04.24.23
You might try warming it (agressively) with a hair dryer. Once it is soft, you may be able to pry i
What to do above the water line???
Siamese at 1:42pm 04.24.23
What?
Water in rudder?
east coaster at 1:35pm 04.24.23
If you can get your hands on a vacuum pump, it will help a lot in water removal. It's what the pros
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
thinwater at 1:29pm 04.24.23
I have mine programmed to dock my boat. docking like a boss
Keel material
mhbelser at 1:08pm 04.24.23
Thank you!
Hunter 295 1996 model
sailaketch at 12:51pm 04.24.23
and the part that attaches both parts of the goose neck is called the toggle thats what im looking
Shroud Protector Installation
Project_Mayhem at 11:59am 04.24.23
I had a similar issue after trying to replace my shrouds. As an architect, I'm used to solving pro
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
Daveinet at 11:58am 04.24.23
I have mine programmed to dock my boat. Tesla? But serisously, there are some conditions where the

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