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I pumped out the holding tank on my new-to-me 1996 Hunter 280 today. I took delivery of the boat fro
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Does anyone out there know if a Raymarine auto pilot ST-6001 is compatible with the ST-4000? Because
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So I started off with 2 deep cycle batteries that I alternated plugging into a battery charger that
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I am going up the mast (Selden) for a rigging check and want to fit a LED anchor light. Are there an
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Y instrument panel has died and is pulling away from the hull. I need to replace but can't find one
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What is minimum and maximum size of assymetrical cruising spinnaker I should buy for my Catalina 25.
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What is minimum and maximum size of assymetrical cruising spinnaker I should buy for my Catalina 25.
Lee Hunter at 4:26pm 08.04.11
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We have a 2000 Yamaha 9.9 4-stroke outboard on our 1986 Catalina 25 sailboat. It has become very di
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What's the best source for a good sailing weather forecast?
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I am going to add a new mermaid air conditioner to my 1984 34' O'Day.I am installing the system myse
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OK, so we bought our new to us boat last year. This year I bought a new battery (batter #2 on the s
CCHer at 1:37pm 08.04.11
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As a relatively new Catalina owner (1+ year) I wanted to get the sage advice of the group on winter
Sailinnsc at 1:37pm 08.04.11
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Would love to connect with other c22 sailors here in our inland sea....... Start with sail numbers
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After listing my 2000 Bene 321 with a broker for 9 long months I canceled and decided to sell her my
Dragon Fly at 11:24am 08.04.11
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is a westerbeke 12c two,.. underpowered for a 1981 cat-30? I intend to sail coastal maine, the mar
Dragon Fly at 10:55am 08.04.11
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Shopping, for a catalina 30 and here's the main question: 1. Is a westerbeke 12c two underpowere
MrBill_FLL at 9:56am 08.04.11
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this one looks nice... http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/2529199579.html * no affiliation. $16

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Insurance claim
capta at 6:02pm 10.24.22
I don't suppose you will have much of a choice. The insurance company will pay as little as possible
Removing old antifouling applying new gelcoat?
sesmith at 5:54pm 10.24.22
I used to post on here a receipe for homemade peel away. YOu take a 5lb bag of garden lime, two
Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long
capta at 5:53pm 10.24.22
The problem is that you could have water on top of the cylinders (at least1) and when you crank the
Water filter clarification...
xavpil at 5:42pm 10.24.22
I installed a Groco ARG-750 . Substantial construction able to take the boat conditions of near fr
Water filter clarification...
xavpil at 5:35pm 10.24.22
BTW I noticed that the hose between the strainer and the pump is too big for the intake pump. 3/4IN
Voltage Meter Issue
dlochner at 5:12pm 10.24.22
Prior to my load test/recovery all connections were inspected and confirmed secure. The load test s
Pleasant Surprise/Docking   (2)
Tin Kicker at 5:07pm 10.24.22
I'm solo most of the time and always reverse into the slip. I have a pair of spring lines on the p
Voltage Meter Issue
Leeward Rail at 4:59pm 10.24.22
Don't think its the regulator as it is built in to Alternator and that is brand new. That means n
Voltage Meter Issue
JoeWhite at 4:48pm 10.24.22
If your regulator ground lug has no wire connected, then install a stranded #8 wire to the shunt.
Voltage Meter Issue   (1)
Tin Kicker at 4:30pm 10.24.22
Check for resistance to both ends of the regulator sense wire or use a jumper to bypass it, then try
Removing old antifouling applying new gelcoat?
rgranger at 4:21pm 10.24.22
I did this in my back yard. Put down an old sheet to act like a filter. The chips mostly ended up
Water filter clarification...
xavpil at 4:18pm 10.24.22
More tests today instead of running back and forth between the engine compartment and the stern to l
Outboard for Sirius 21?
SiriusCanada at 4:18pm 10.24.22
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Outboard for Sirius 21?
kappykaplan at 4:16pm 10.24.22
Nice lookin' boat, @SiriusCanada ! I have about a month before my boat goes into dry storage. I'm
Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long
Ralph Johnstone at 4:16pm 10.24.22
I can certainly feel for you. If you did overcrank, getting get rid of any water in the cylinders i
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sail sfbay at 4:12pm 10.24.22
Lead halyards and sheets through turning blocks, deck organizers then through clutches then to self
New Mac 25 owner
Giro at 4:11pm 10.24.22
Outboard for Sirius 21?   (2)
SiriusCanada at 4:11pm 10.24.22
Thank you for the welcome and the ok for the 6hp!...Wasnt able to get the boat in the water yet, wil

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