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I am looking into a purchase of a 2002 Catalina 310. For use on the Mississippi Gulf Coast area.
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Joe at 10:13am 12.31.22
This thread really touches me, as it has so many others that hang out here. Maybe it's the New Year
Pesky Otters   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:01am 12.31.22
Was that the otters or the others? Nope, that was the otters. The aftermath looked like a bunch
Older sailers
cymeyer at 9:55am 12.31.22
I am wondering how many senior citizens are still sailing. I am going to turn 74 this summer and st
Older sailers
thinwater at 9:17am 12.31.22
Don't give up on singlehanding. Instead, break it down to where you are never doing 2 things and onc
Raymarine Axiom   (2)
Davidasailor26 at 9:03am 12.31.22
Or you can go the more DIY way and attach sensors to get some data directly from the engine and log
Older sailers
john6206 at 9:01am 12.31.22
Pesky Otters
Mark Maulden at 8:56am 12.31.22
I leave the stereo on a talk-radio station.
Alden 44 - Rudder Post Grease
JoeWhite at 8:20am 12.31.22
I use lanocoat in the stuffing box. It becomes soft when the shaft turns and when cools completely s
Older sailers
Claude L.-Auger at 8:12am 12.31.22
Underwent heart surgery in 2018 at age 74, yet still singlehanded my 34 down the St-Lawrence River a
Pesky Otters
Jacktar at 8:06am 12.31.22
Mothballs keep the wasps out of underdeck areas on boats too.
Pesky Otters
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:59am 12.31.22
Squirrels also hate mothvballs
Older sailers
stickinthemud57 at 7:52am 12.31.22
My timing was poor. I just got back into sailing in 2022, and just turned 65. I am trying to make up
Best place to start sailing my c25 in saltwater
Tally Ho at 7:50am 12.31.22
Don't ignore the Great Lakes. Very good cruising on Lake Michigan especially along either shore.
Pesky Otters
kloudie1 at 7:26am 12.31.22
The alligators here keep the otters pretty much at bay! :yikes:
Older sailers
kloudie1 at 7:23am 12.31.22
Turning 75 in 2 days.. Just about fully recovered from a knee replacement..I usually go out for a sa
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JBP-PA at 7:15am 12.31.22
Windy.com wins for me for a APP. The free version of windy includes currents. PredictWind also in
Older sailers
FastOlson at 7:13am 12.31.22
Age is only a number, albeit an important one. Your condition, physical and mental, is more importan
Older sailers
thinwater at 7:10am 12.31.22
Higgs: You sounds like a smart guy. You have not "lost your nerve." Dares are for adolescents and s

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