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KennyBene at 3:57pm 04.15.13
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Can anyone tell me if Catalina built any tall rigs without the bowsprit. I own hull #5787- 1990 C30
garethreeves at 3:36pm 04.15.13
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Hi All, I am replacing the Raystar 120 GPS unit that has intermittent problems with an NMEA ever
RubyJean at 3:25pm 04.15.13
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Brought my O Day 27 home from the warehouse this weekend to start the re-fit and paint. The only pro
jwadd at 2:46pm 04.15.13
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I have a 1988 30 TM and am in the process of replacing the holding tank. The hoses have been removed
GreatLakesCaptJim at 2:24pm 04.15.13
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I have a 1999 Hunter 340. Can anyone tell me how in the world I get the overhead lights in the cabin
Styx at 2:10pm 04.15.13
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I am refurbing a S2 8.0c. It originally had plastic thur-hulls. I am going to replace them with bron
kito at 1:50pm 04.15.13
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The PO of my c22 had it set up with one jib sheet with a snap shackle in the middle. I am getting ri
Blane at 1:43pm 04.15.13
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Being from Florida it's all about the sunshine and solar. I have read that you can buy solar panels
paulj at 12:33pm 04.15.13
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Looking at this area for storing engine spare parts or start battery location. paulj :troll:
cbyl at 12:05pm 04.15.13
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I purchased a 1967 O'Day Tempest last year and am looking to brighten the deck. Has faded badly over
Skipper at 11:54am 04.15.13
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I'm educated, experienced, and talented at what I do. So why is it that a guy who sews canvas is ent
karmadog at 11:36am 04.15.13
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Hi all! I want to add a bimini top to my Cat22, but I have the main sheet release about two feet
fredvanbochoven at 10:12am 04.15.13
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Hi there all Hunter sailors all over the world. Proud owner of a 1996 Hunter 280 based in the South
mdsdurango at 9:49am 04.15.13
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jcb2 at 9:44am 04.15.13
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I have an O'Day 31 and just pulled my Universal diesel (M18) out to remove the prop shaft. In doing
robfmcc at 9:38am 04.15.13
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I am thinking of converting my manual Jabsco head to an electric head on a 1998 Beneteau 352. I've
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 8:04am 04.15.13
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We are ditching our salon table. The area just feels so much bigger with the table gone. For now
Nrmlspeed at 7:26am 04.15.13
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I may be overdoing it but my technique for putting the boat away is to disconnect the battery. Is th
Stormydog at 6:01am 04.15.13
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Hello all, this will be our first time commissioning our boat. Our boat is a 28' Catalina MKII. We d
ancbob at 5:48am 04.15.13
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Ok, so I have the sled built and under the boat. 3 of the 4 keel bolts loosened just fine. For the f

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Is BoatUS membership worth it?
cymeyer at 6:03am 04.20.23
ok, thanks for the replies. I will keep renewing!
Water in rudder?
shemandr at 5:32am 04.20.23
It can't hurt. I remain skeptical that drain holes work to dry a wet rudder but you may get some wa
Navpod Doesn't Fit (Close) - Options?   (1)
dmdiehl64 at 5:17am 04.20.23
Here's a picture of the back for reference, including my janky method for mounting the Vulcan 7 last
Is BoatUS membership worth it?
kloudie1 at 5:11am 04.20.23
I have been a member since 1991. I continue because of their advocacy for us with the government. On
Pumpin up those fenders!
Project_Mayhem at 5:01am 04.20.23
I have the same question. Exactly how tight are you trying to tie up your boat @Project_Mayhem ? :y
Is BoatUS membership worth it?
glanrock at 4:56am 04.20.23
Many years ago we had a steering failure, cable pulled out on a different boat than we have now. Any
Is BoatUS membership worth it?
dlochner at 4:45am 04.20.23
I've been a member since 1984. Never used the towing until a couple of years ago, then used it 4 tim
Reinstalling Catalina 30 windows
xavpil at 4:44am 04.20.23
Catalina 30 windows? I've removed and refurbished all of mine but reinstalling the C30 window kit
C22 sliding hatch
danooxnard at 3:53am 04.20.23
Nice work it looks great! Thanks for sharing. Dano
Hunter 326 Compression post finish
stuendan at 10:50pm 04.19.23
Thanks for the suggestions, I especially liked the pole dancing idea but I need to polish the pole f
Rust color in Antifreeze
Ralph Johnstone at 9:45pm 04.19.23
That was one of the first things you would do with an old car take it out and see what happens .
Hunter 326 Compression post finish
Ken13559 at 9:14pm 04.19.23
You know, if you clean up and polish your h326 compression post nicely, you could lift the table all
Rust color in Antifreeze
buddybear at 9:13pm 04.19.23
The thermostat my be stuck in closed position. Remove and see what happens to the engine temp. I w
Rust color in Antifreeze
JoeWhite at 9:09pm 04.19.23
The thermostat my be stuck in closed position. Remove and see what happens to the engine temp.
What is this plug on the transom?
stickinthemud57 at 9:01pm 04.19.23
Any reference to it at the circuit board? This is a socket, or in other words a female connection.
Yanmar 3YM30 mystery: I can turn the engine over by hand
Ken13559 at 8:51pm 04.19.23
When will we know your findings? We await with bated breath :)
Yanmar 2GM20F Fuel Lines, High or Low pressure?   (5)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:37pm 04.19.23
The question is, do I need HIGH pressure 1/4" lines, or will LOW pressure hose work OK? Certified
Rust color in Antifreeze
buddybear at 8:37pm 04.19.23
JoeWhite described the process very well. Just draining the heat exchanger would remove very littl
2022 Lake Michigan Sailing Trip - St. Joseph, Holland, Chicago, Michigan City
dLj at 8:30pm 04.19.23
Nice video. Lake Michigan can be quite a tough lake to sail. Brings back memories from my college da
What is this plug on the transom?
dLj at 8:12pm 04.19.23
I had that same plug for an old autohelm autopilot I had on a previous boat. I actually still have

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