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jimmcgee at 5:22pm 08.07.12
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Two years ago we re-did our interior in ultra leather. As all Catalina 30 owners know washing dishes
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Hiee, I spent Saturday and Sunday on the boat. It was to calm to do anything Saturday so I just l
artb598 at 4:50pm 08.07.12
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Calt/2 Does anyone have info for this 1972 CALT/2? Thanks.
Piratenorm at 4:46pm 08.07.12
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I have a 1983 Mk 1 Catalina 30 with a persistent leak around the water muffler box. It causes the bi
jberube85 at 4:43pm 08.07.12
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Ok all i have yet another issue that has arose with my 72 o day 22, today after about 5 hrs of saili
jameslea at 4:34pm 08.07.12
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I solved the hull plug problem and took her out for the first time today and she goes good. The boat
Barny192 at 4:31pm 08.07.12
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Hi again guys, I am re-modeling the Tv/video cabinet on my H420 but I am having trouble identifyin
antonic47 at 4:18pm 08.07.12
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what type of and where do I find a stove for this boat mac 25 1976
antonic47 at 4:15pm 08.07.12
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I bought a sded mac25 has popup top but I dont think all parts are here. I have a hand book from mac
windchime22 at 4:10pm 08.07.12
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I am not good with names....what's the thing on top of the mast that the shrouds and halyards attac
Lee Hadjiosif at 3:58pm 08.07.12
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On my Beneteau 381, the head pumps directly to the tank. My question is, what holds the contents fro
crewzen at 3:53pm 08.07.12
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Hi Gang, Has anyone installed a genset n a Hunter 310? Mine is a '99, and I am quite happy with all
cb32863 at 3:15pm 08.07.12
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OK all, here is a crap load of bloggy updates. I know you have been wondering about it all... ;) The
ritch at 2:15pm 08.07.12
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wondering if any one with a 40.5 1993 - 1997 can give me insight where the original propane locker i
sallylynnh at 2:12pm 08.07.12
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I'm going to be sailing to Oceanside from San Diego. I'm curious as to the approximate sail times g
sherbo at 2:11pm 08.07.12
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DJW at 1:50pm 08.07.12
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As I stated in a earlier post a friend gave us a WM Zodiac dinghy with inflatable floor that the flo
DJW at 1:00pm 08.07.12
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Looking at a new achilles dinghy. Is CSM and Hypalon one and the same products? In researching CSM
Ken Honeycutt at 12:08pm 08.07.12
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Want to grease the bearings on my inmast but there is no easy way to get to them through the inspect
mjmercer19248 at 11:24am 08.07.12
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Second anchor question
capta at 11:50am 03.05.23
From my experience, the Rocna should be your #1 anchor, with an all chain rode and a good snub line.
DIY leather steering wheel cover project
Ward H at 11:23am 03.05.23
I agree with @thinwater. I tried a couple of fancier braids but went with just a flat wrap of paraco
Factory Head discharge plumbing diagram.
Hans Baart at 11:04am 03.05.23
Most boat builders are the worst sanitation plumbers on the planet because a) they never bother to
Second anchor question
Richard19068 at 10:53am 03.05.23
I don't have any additional information on your setup but I would like to know where you got a new R
Second anchor question
jssailem at 10:35am 03.05.23
:plus: with @flightlead404 on a two anchor two rode system. I would suggest you rig the new Rocna i
Boom Vang
jssailem at 10:23am 03.05.23
There is no boom vang. Is this correct for this year and model? Don't get hung up on OEM build sta
RC Marine deck fill cap/hardware = where to find parts?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:22am 03.05.23
I lost the cap to my own pumpout fitting that was so old that it had a different thread count than
Factory Head discharge plumbing diagram.
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:05am 03.05.23
Most boat builders are the worst sanitation plumbers on the planet because a) they never bother to l
Raymarine Axiom
Davidasailor26 at 10:01am 03.05.23
Chainplates
Siamese at 9:56am 03.05.23
Then bend doesn't spook me too much. If it was mine, I'd take a good look at the entire chainplate
MPPT controller location
Tin Kicker at 9:56am 03.05.23
...I mounted two flexible 100W solar panel to the Bimini. Wires ran down the Bimini tube, port sid
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on
JoeWhite at 9:03am 03.05.23
Do you have the wiring diagram for your boat? It will help tracking down the problem. On my engine t
Bene First 42 open sea?
Hollyberry at 8:07am 03.05.23
As a reference, these folks did the globe in a First 38 (granted she wasn't 40 yrs old at the time)
Boom Vang
Hollyberry at 8:02am 03.05.23
Add one... it's a safety device when downwind in a breeze.
Raymarine Axiom
flightlead404 at 7:37am 03.05.23
Or you can go the more DIY way and attach sensors to get some data directly from the engine and log
Boom Vang
Joe at 7:32am 03.05.23
If you want a vang, just install one. I personally can't imagine NOT having one. It is possible th
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on
Hans Baart at 7:32am 03.05.23
I checked it but I checked a lot and can not remember. I will check when back at boat tomorrow. Tha
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on
Hans Baart at 7:26am 03.05.23
If I read you correctly, you had the switch in your hand and used a long needle to press against th
Second anchor question
flightlead404 at 7:21am 03.05.23
You need to be able to deploy your secondary completely independently from your primary. That means
DIY leather steering wheel cover project   (1)
thinwater at 7:14am 03.05.23
@Caboteur how much cord did it take to cover a given distance of the wheel.. Say 1 meter. What kno

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