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Ted10028 at 5:11pm 07.19.25
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Catalina 320 panel at Nav station says "weak charging" , Charles 30 amp inverter always reads 0, fr
sadsailor at 1:48pm 07.19.25
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The hole for the step bolt in the mast is oval now not round the mast moves all around when stepping
Kraffert at 9:54am 07.19.25
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Greetings Fellow Salts! My roller furling line was misrouted, causing it to rub on the sheeve's hou
johnc1000 at 6:42pm 07.18.25
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Last fall I bought a 1989 Stuart Rhodes 19 centerboard model, fixed it up over the winter and sailed
Doug on Long Island Sound at 6:04pm 07.18.25
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On the Catalina 275, which chainplate shroud attachment point is the upper shroud attached to - Forw
rad1492 at 4:11pm 07.18.25
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I have not used my 2012 41ds for three years and now I am getting her ready for a two week cruise.
patbratton at 3:12pm 07.18.25
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Does anyone use an electric trolling motor as a backup for their outboard? I'm interested in recomme
novodka44 at 3:10pm 07.18.25
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Getting ready to purchase a 2002 331 and was wondering if there are any particular problems common t
Anacapa Mark at 1:26pm 07.18.25
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The starboard stern locker on my 2007 Hunter 41 DS (relatively new to me) currently contains the ste
PaulDaniel at 9:02am 07.18.25
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For those of you who have switched between polyester and dyneema halyards on the same boat, what kin
Aqualung74 at 7:24am 07.18.25
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Hey All, I am an absolute newby sailor. Just bought an O'day 19 to learn on, but it is missing the c
BroncoJohn at 5:23am 07.18.25
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Hi, My Hunter 386 is in for a few service items. Having worked at a marina, I do all my service wor
brockfromwa at 9:51pm 07.17.25
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I have a worn and bent Rutgerson outhaul car for my 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 55 sparcraft boom. The dan
BERK30 at 12:49pm 07.17.25
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Tucker67 at 10:58am 07.17.25
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Hi folks has anyone replaced the coolant hoses that run from the engine to the water heater. I am lo
Tucker67 at 10:45am 07.17.25
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Always ensure you have enough scope out and that your anchor is set well. you never can tell what m
DPotter at 5:47am 07.17.25
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So I had to open up the compartment on my 94 Cat 30 where the steering radial lives to adjust the ca
Invest 93L   (2)
JamesG161 at 9:41am 07.16.25
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232975 Jim...
SV Temenos at 8:55am 07.16.25
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I was looking for an anchor alarm app. There are many choices out there. I'm curious which ones pe
dlochner at 5:24pm 07.15.25
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While not specifically addressing recreational boats, the Marine Safety Alert issued yesterday by th

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More Woes for Catalina and Tartan Yachts
BarryL at 12:54pm 10.24.25
Just sad that so many us boat builders are going out of business.
new head
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:48am 10.24.25
If any of you are going to the Annapolis sailboat show...
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:31am 10.24.25
Best part of the show was getting to meet some of you "in person!" --Peggie
Invest 98L
kappykaplan at 9:55am 10.24.25
Well Mellissa is hovering to remove some stored SOLAR Energy. This is a good thing!
new head
Woodworks1 at 9:21am 10.24.25
If you have a Catalina 30 you should check and see what size will fit in your boat. Catalina direct
Keel repair
Leeward Rail at 8:44am 10.24.25
Catalina was selling new C22 keels, but that may no longer be the case. Keep in mind, when shopping
flushing long shaft outboard tilted   (1)
Leeward Rail at 8:23am 10.24.25
I did run it in a 55 gallon drum, which eventually I was advised by my family to get rid of because
flushing long shaft outboard tilted
Captain Larry-DH at 8:23am 10.24.25
Check your engine manual. I suspect it will say that you should NOT run the engine using the flush
flushing long shaft outboard tilted
Leeward Rail at 8:13am 10.24.25
Something like this. Good idea. Maybe those ears would work but the Tohatsu/Nissans have a spot f
Funny Friday!!!   (2)
JamesG161 at 7:44am 10.24.25
More funny signs favorite 235152 Jim...
new head
dlochner at 7:30am 10.24.25
If you can exchange, do. The standard home size is much more comfortable. If you can't exchange it,
How to Reseal New Design Frameless Windows
RKenSailor at 7:26am 10.24.25
I found a place called Polymer Shapes that has a location in MD where I can buy a 4x8 sheet of Plexi
Invest 98L   (2)
JamesG161 at 7:25am 10.24.25
Well Mellissa is hovering to remove some stored SOLAR Energy. tored SOLAR Energy or HEAT. 235150
new head
colemj at 6:29am 10.24.25
If you can easily exchange it for a full size, you will be happier down the road. They really are m
Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22
RKenSailor at 6:23am 10.24.25
John here's the pics I told you about. Remove the teak strip to expose the fiberglass flange. Remo
Statue of limitations on DPO ?
rgranger at 6:20am 10.24.25
I found butyl on the windows but everything else was either silicone or no sealant at all In a pre
Centerboard/Swing Keel Removal - Hunter 240
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:14am 10.24.25
Concur with @rgranger start a new thread.
new head
Joe at 5:30am 10.24.25
Everyone. What kind of problems do you fear? There's actually 3 sizes, Full, marine and bucket. The
Beta Testers Needed: Boat Management Platform (Built by a Sailor, for Sailors)   (1)
paultech at 5:25am 10.24.25
Thanks Paul! I'll definitely check this out next week! Are there instructions for submitting feedba

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