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Spoke to one of the brokers at the local Catalina dealer today. He said the 309 and the 320 are bein
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I have a '92 Catalina 30 wing keel, tall rig/ bowsprit model. One of my neighbors just gave me a cr
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I am time-sharing a hunter 33 - 2005 which has the DVD/TV option along with the AM/FM/CD stereo syst
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Macgregor Owners, The headboard on my main sheet fell apart while lowering the sheet on return fr
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The screens on the 4 topside ports on my 2005 H44AC have died and I have been unable to find the m
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My engine runs great lots of power but it is hard to start. Have replaced both filters and tightene
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I found that pushing the pop top up with one hand and then holding it up with my head and then raisi
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Does anyone have spec/drawings for the centerboard for a S245? Thanks, Bob
Bad Obsession at 2:01pm 09.01.11
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I have a seeking suspicion that I am getting some odors in my boat from my holding tank vent hose.
JamesO256 at 11:34am 09.01.11
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I have a 1983 22 foot swing keel. What would be a safety zone 4 open water.
Roger Long at 11:34am 09.01.11
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There aren't many. The ship's photographer was distracted first by the beauty of the coast and then
rgreno at 8:55am 09.01.11
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I have to replace the rubber boot around the leg on my yanmar sail drive but can't seem to find a ap
neilmcc at 8:29am 09.01.11
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Wiring on the 336 and refrigeration Back again... I want to fit a fridge unit to the coolbox and va
MSter at 8:03am 09.01.11
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Rich, last we heard you were looking for a spot to weather Irene around NYC. What did you find ? How
Ed Schenck at 7:40am 09.01.11
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There have been several posts recently(and forever) on the subject of batteries and chargers. Almos
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I'm considering purchasing a Lancer 38 center cockpit and was wondering if anyone has any knowledge
bustedrudder at 8:45pm 08.31.11
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My 40.5 (3 months old to me) has the original Dytek GP1230 charger which is by all accounts obsolete
Dan Johnson at 8:20pm 08.31.11
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I was finally able to get down to my boat today at the top of the Chesapeake Bay. I was an advocate
Runaway2 at 8:19pm 08.31.11
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We sail a 1985 Pearson 303 and estimate our Yanmar 13 horse to have roughly 1800 hours on it. A new
Repro at 8:02pm 08.31.11
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G'day all. The cables going to my steering quadrant come in at a slight angle. Is this normal on a

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Installing a Spinnaker
justsomeguy at 4:40pm 10.08.22
the spinnaker halyard block is about a meter above the top of the forestay. That's a fair bit abov
Installing a Spinnaker
Tedd at 4:34pm 10.08.22
How far above the forestay is your swiveling halyard block? This is critical. Just for clarificati
Installing a Spinnaker
justsomeguy at 4:29pm 10.08.22
Is that because the block for the spinnaker halyard is so far above the forestay? How far above th
Hunter 456 12v Dc Separating Solenoid for House Battery   (1)
Windpilot at 3:47pm 10.08.22
It looks like this on my 410, it's behind the wall under my nav table next to the windlass breaker.
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow.
kappykaplan at 2:37pm 10.08.22
Welcome to the forum! @rgranger and @Crazy Dave Condon can point you in the right direction.
Installing a Spinnaker
PaulK at 1:59pm 10.08.22
never heard of such, why the need? Spin halyard can get wrapped up in the head of the jib if they'
Berth headroom 36 vs 38
flightlead404 at 1:34pm 10.08.22
I suspect the Hunter 356/36 and 38 aft cabin beds are similar to the Hunter 386. The bed was large,
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
dlochner at 12:43pm 10.08.22
Guy has passed through Hell Gate and headed toward Sandy Hook. Any suggestions for safe anchorage /
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
palcuz at 12:21pm 10.08.22
Guy has passed through Hell Gate and headed toward Sandy Hook. Any suggestions for safe anchorage /m
Installing a Spinnaker
jon hansen at 11:33am 10.08.22
On a masthead, the spinnaker halyard top block is very close to where the forestay attaches to the
Installing a Spinnaker
sail sfbay at 9:32am 10.08.22
On a masthead, the spinnaker halyard top block is very close to where the forestay attaches to the m
Installing a Spinnaker
Tedd at 8:56am 10.08.22
Thanks, @mermike . My boat already has the masthead block for the spinnaker halyard installed, along
Installing a Spinnaker
mermike at 8:50am 10.08.22
The spinnaker halyard should run through a block attached to an extension of the masthead called a c
Alternator Bracket
Tedd at 8:47am 10.08.22
It's easy to make your own adjustable link like the one in @RoyS 's picture, if you're so inclined,
40 ft O Day winterizing water system
eherlihy at 8:45am 10.08.22
Drain all of the freshwater from the system. Run each tank empty, then open the drain the hot water
Installing a Spinnaker
Tedd at 8:22am 10.08.22
No, it is because the spinnaker halyard is forward of the jib forestay and will not foul it. So, o
Alternator Bracket
sailcapt340 at 8:21am 10.08.22
Installing a Spinnaker
sail sfbay at 8:01am 10.08.22
No, it is because the spinnaker halyard is forward of the jib forestay and will not foul it.
Happy Birthday to John Shepard
Tedd at 7:53am 10.08.22
Just seeing this now, John. Happy birthday! Thanks for all your great ideas.
Alternator Bracket
dlochner at 7:51am 10.08.22
A "belleville" washer will also help resist loosening from the vibration. That would also work, t

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