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A 1988 Catalina 30 MKll is listed for sale. The owner says the toe rail is cracked and that reflects
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What to do about this corroded through-hull fitting?
saltyfriends at 9:03am 08.17.25
Based on the image of the hose and the snapped off report, It appears that the valve corrosion is a
What to do about this corroded through-hull fitting?
saltyfriends at 9:00am 08.17.25
As long as no one touches it or something heavy slides into it I think you're okay to leave the boa
House batteries not charging when engine running
Stu Jackson at 8:49am 08.17.25
My ACR never worked, since Grey Solenoid failed often Jim, that appears to be a battery isolator a
House batteries not charging when engine running
Davidasailor26 at 8:42am 08.17.25
This is the ACR , 1998 version, which is located behind the Battery Selector Switches. @Davidasail
Electronics..... so many options
jssailem at 8:32am 08.17.25
If I had the money, I'd go with Furuno, all through. That's what most commercial fishing and workbo
Its funny Friday!   (1)
JamesG161 at 8:31am 08.17.25
233812 Jim...
AM I crazy to sail in the Delaware Bay
rgranger at 8:26am 08.17.25
Another thing to consider when shopping for an older used boat. Fiberglass and wood are easy to repa
House batteries not charging when engine running   (1)
JamesG161 at 8:25am 08.17.25
This is the ACR , 1998 version, which is located behind the Battery Selector Switches. @Davidasailo
H380 Bent rudder and Smile
JamesG161 at 8:06am 08.17.25
Check out this thread. Hunter smile / keel movement Jim...
98L has popped up in the Gulf of America
jssailem at 8:03am 08.17.25
We acknowledged 98L on Thursday. It looks like the storm will be a wet one for Mexico and Texas Gul
Fiberglass rudder from Catalina Direct
Gene Neill at 8:01am 08.17.25
Just to chime in on the rudder craft. Mine actually warped in the sun and now has a curve to it tha
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JamesG161 at 7:56am 08.17.25
Cat 4 Hurricane ErinHEAT from Atlantic. 233809 But the Frog effect helps too. @Kermit 233810 Da
Invest 97L
jssailem at 7:55am 08.17.25
Dr. Levi provided a great description of the steering winds on the 500mb chart. While he identifies
Rigger in Dallas - Fort Worth area?
jb cruzan at 7:35am 08.17.25
Is this guy still rigging ? I would be interested to also learn his contact info. Thanks!
AM I crazy to sail in the Delaware Bay
jssailem at 7:29am 08.17.25
Hi @Sethc30, with no experience as stated in your bio, the idea of going small makes sense. Doing a
H380 Bent rudder and Smile
dmax at 7:12am 08.17.25
You may be able to have the bent rudder shaft straightened - I had one with a good size bend in it s
Any thoughts on why this is corroding?
JBP-PA at 7:01am 08.17.25
Maybe zinc plated since only corrosion is where bends might have been made? Looks like galvanized
Any thoughts on why this is corroding?
yelkenli at 6:50am 08.17.25
Remove the wire and use split rings or cutter pins and wrap with tape or put canvas around it. The
What to do about this corroded through-hull fitting?
jssailem at 6:44am 08.17.25
is super corroded, so much so that the top snapped off when we were cutting the old house. Based

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