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Mike 1 at 6:04pm 09.27.11
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I am preparing to store my 1982 H27 for the next lovely Ohio winter. Last season I covered the enti
Roger Long at 6:00pm 09.27.11
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Busy day today. I had Strider hauled for bottom wash, zinc replacement, and rudder check. The bott
Roger Long at 5:53pm 09.27.11
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I finally got to see my last boat design in the water. You may remember that I had to leave on my c
Luckytd at 5:48pm 09.27.11
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And also where to find it
IgorC at 5:21pm 09.27.11
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I have been sailing my Hunter 29.5 for over 4 years now. I mostly like to sail in winds over 10kt as
H33CRich at 3:28pm 09.27.11
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Where can I find the aluminum trim that supports the hatch boards in an H33C?
Bill1565 at 2:55pm 09.27.11
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Gonna pull our boat soon for fresh bottom paint. Want a 3 blade feathering prop. Wanted an auto pro
Roger Long at 2:21pm 09.27.11
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I carried my fender board to Canada twice without using it and only used it one place this trip. Ho
watatumi at 1:45pm 09.27.11
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Callisto83 at 12:36pm 09.27.11
Cal
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Hey guys I just bought a 1983 CAL 35. I pulled the shaft and rudder off to put in a new cutlass bear
TheBeeRoom.com at 12:09pm 09.27.11
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I just finished my recording project on my Pearson 26 and was amazed with the results. I have heard
kpgraci at 11:16am 09.27.11
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Some time ago I asked here (or somewhere else?) about marina policies on being under sail in the har
Maine Sail at 11:01am 09.27.11
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Looks like Rocna Anchors has just been sold to a Canadian company. I am hopeful "key personnel" doe
alessandra at 10:16am 09.27.11
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I'm planning to install a permanent toilet in my H27 ................ any ideas about holding tank p
jimmcgee at 10:14am 09.27.11
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I have a 1995 Catalina 30 MKIII with a Universal M-25XPB diesel engine. I'm 90% sure that my rear
stevec22206 at 9:31am 09.27.11
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Having searched the archives I am still perplexed by a problem I'm having with the ignition on our 8
rsarnott at 8:23am 09.27.11
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Hi, I bought a Catalina 310 a couple of months ago and am really happy with the boat. My problem i
Imbbeamer at 7:20am 09.27.11
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I read somewhere in a different thread about access under the settees. Here are the access doors tha
THECUSCUS at 6:13am 09.27.11
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Anyone have any experience with removing the lead from a keel for scrap (from a derelic boat of cour
H33CRich at 5:50am 09.27.11
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I am in the process of purchasing a 1983 H33C and noticed a little problem with the compression post

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Sails
jssailem at 10:36am 10.16.22
On inspection with the sail laid out fully, he reported the sail to be in very poor shape, even tho
Emergency engine shut off?
jssailem at 10:28am 10.16.22
Fuel shut down is the safest and easiest on the engine. It is a certain action to stop a diesel engi
engine: belt too much slack and water drop
jssailem at 10:22am 10.16.22
:plus: WITH @capta on the diagnosis and recommendation.
Emergency engine shut off?
JoeWhite at 10:20am 10.16.22
Turn off the fuel at the tank
engine: belt too much slack and water drop
JoeWhite at 10:18am 10.16.22
And here is how you can safely replace the seals http://mei1970.org/saillavie/c36Album/index.php?alb
engine: belt too much slack and water drop
RitSim at 10:07am 10.16.22
I believe that is an Oberdorfer pump. Typical pumps have two seals one for oil wher the pump connec
Emergency engine shut off?
Tally Ho at 9:56am 10.16.22
I am not familiar with the Atomic 5411, but I believe it is a diesel Engine. There are 3 things tha
Winter Cover
Tally Ho at 9:30am 10.16.22
I would never even consider leaving my boat uncovered through a Chicago winter. Way too much chanc
Sails
capta at 9:26am 10.16.22
Looking for set of used sails for 1988 Catalina 22 WK . Helping a friend get his boat in the water.
engine: belt too much slack and water drop
capta at 9:20am 10.16.22
You are right, too much slack in the belt. The leak is the seal in the pump and there may be a kit t
Diesel tank gauge not working
Calif. Ted at 9:06am 10.16.22
That is not an electric gauge, it is mechanical and the needle is driven by a direct connection to a
Its funny Friday!   (1)
leo310 at 8:39am 10.16.22
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Sails
sail sfbay at 7:58am 10.16.22
Do an internet search on "Catalina 22 used sails" and "used sailboat sails" to find lots of supplier
Anodes, test cell, fresh water & hull potential.
SycloneDriver at 7:20am 10.16.22
Jim, The new shaft anode, it's really a prop nut anode, will have to wait until next summer. The w
Anodes, test cell, fresh water & hull potential.
JamesG161 at 7:07am 10.16.22
Aluminum in a beer can maybe coated. Aluminum Anodes are an alloy. Time to get a Steady reading is
Hunter 23.5 rain water leak
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:36am 10.16.22
Pictures of hole please
Loading boat on trailer   (1)
Tater at 6:17am 10.16.22
I built guides for my Hunter 170. They are not pretty but very functional and cheap.

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