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saileclipse at 6:37am 07.25.11
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HI, So, we took out the sailboat for our first time last weekend. Tons of wind so we reefed. We di
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First Mate and I used the bimini on our Hunter 23 for the first time Saturday. The weather wa
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I've just installed a new SPX-5 wheelpilot. Did the calibration and swing the fluxgate compass. When
Long Story at 3:51am 07.25.11
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With the hot weather in Wisconsin, my air unit is pumping out a couple gallons of condensate a day,
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I'm looking to relocate our boat to a new winter home on the Atlantic side. Florida is out however w
rtmccue at 2:23am 07.25.11
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Has anyone replaced the hatch on the port side that is in the shower / tub. The handle came off and
Hermit Scott at 11:50pm 07.24.11
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http://www.amazon.com/SHURflo-2088-422-444-Classic-Potable-Water/dp/B0006GK5NA That is the link t
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I plan to install air conditioning in my 2001 Catalina 36 mkii and would like opinions on the best u
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I'm a new owner of a 1998 36 MKII. Found by surprise an asymmetrical onboard. Any ideas on how bes
Dennis Honeycutt at 8:21pm 07.24.11
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Anybody out there know how to access the compressor unit on a Hunter430? There is a small access th
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shanker at 7:30pm 07.24.11
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When I sold my Mac 26X last month, I had a brand new 150% Doyle RF sail in a sail bag that did not g
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Hi All, I just upgraded from a '90 Johnson 2 stroke 8hp outboard to a 8hp Tohatsu 4 stroke. It w
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I am getting a more pronounced "clunk" than usual when shifting from forward or reverse gear to neut
smilingbobby at 6:47pm 07.24.11
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I have a 1978 Cal 29. It had been sitting for siix years. The helm wheel is extreamly hard to turn.
doehunter at 6:46pm 07.24.11
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Overnighted solo this weekend. It was really windy Saturday afternoon. I never put the jib up as I
Jim at 6:12pm 07.24.11
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I have to upgrade to the RAYM SPX-5 SMARTPILOT WHEEL since Raymarine will does not support the ST 40
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Has anyone had to replace their fuel pump? My engine has been acting funny the last couple of weeken
slosacco at 5:51pm 07.24.11
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Today i carefully removed the epoxy the PO put over the keel bolt on both sides to stop the leaking.
Ian Joyce at 5:46pm 07.24.11
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I have a 320 #967 and the boom is rubbing the bimini. The bimini is probably a standard Catalina pro

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Output Shaft Coupling Hunter 28.5
Simon Sexton at 7:02am 09.16.22
Is the oil in the picture from the transmission? Good morning @heritage ! The goopy mess down th
Output Shaft Coupling Hunter 28.5
Simon Sexton at 7:01am 09.16.22
If you are just trying to get by, then the shaft/transmission couplings are all you need. Looking
Selden bow sprit
Scott T-Bird at 6:51am 09.16.22
I'll be very happy to hear about your installation with photos of all the key features. I also want
Carbon Monoxide Alarm going off due to the head?
JamesG161 at 6:49am 09.16.22
Mercaptan That is Rotten Cabbage odor. Put in Methane and Propane gas so people smell a leak. J
Selden bow sprit
Davidasailor26 at 6:46am 09.16.22
Selden bow sprit
Scott T-Bird at 6:39am 09.16.22
I'm surprised if Selden doesn't mention anything about it if they provide installation instructions.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm going off due to the head?
Leeward Rail at 6:04am 09.16.22
The septic would have to be sitting there a while to get a build up of H2S. That makes sense and m
Carbon Monoxide Alarm going off due to the head?
Parsons at 5:08am 09.16.22
Aside from giggling about what you ate for dinner .... what else do you put down your head? Are you
Going back to sailing 60 years later
Will Gilmore at 5:03am 09.16.22
I just want to know who in the hell names their boat design "wood-pussy"? Ya know? Since you are
New Catalina 30 Owner
Mikem at 10:09pm 09.15.22
Finished the cupboard and got the shelf back in place. This is pretty much where my work stops on L
It's a good thing that I checked the web site!
SoSound at 9:59pm 09.15.22
@Stu Jackson, not this year. I'm lucky that I'm not months behind on SBO, I'll start falling behind
New Catalina 30 Owner
mermike at 9:03pm 09.15.22
Congratulations and condolences both.
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Did you ever find an S-15?
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The bastard :kick: -Will
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abouttime at 8:23pm 09.15.22
Some replies. - There is no rolling furler. Jib is hanked on. - No spinnaker or any rigging for one.
1985 Hunter 23' question
sail sfbay at 8:17pm 09.15.22
You are on the right right track with 5/16 inch diameter lines for halyards and jib sheets. Check th
New Catalina 30 Owner
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