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dmort at 8:31am 06.21.11
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When stepping the mast for the first time (new owner) the brackets (with holes) hanging down under t
Cope at 8:09am 06.21.11
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Hi folks I recently bought a 1973 Catalina 22 Swing keel. I have some concerns about the keel winc
Justin_NSA at 8:06am 06.21.11
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Has this been asked before? I have a mastgate project in work and I need the cross-section profile o
PrincessoftheLake at 7:22am 06.21.11
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I am not happy with the overhead light fixture on my 1995 Hunter 40.5 and would like to replace it.
jknappsax at 7:21am 06.21.11
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I bought a pair of Lewmar 30STs which I want to mount on the coamings where they are accessible from
Igetit at 6:29am 06.21.11
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Bought my first sailboat about a month ago, an 84 Oday 222. LOVE IT. Now that I've gotten to know mo
richard965 at 6:15am 06.21.11
S2
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interesting article on the May/June (?) issue of Good Old Boat on the 9.2....basicly a redo of the a
Swampyankee at 5:42am 06.21.11
S2
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My '78 S2 9.2a has probably the original motor in it - a YSM12 horizontal one-cylinder. It's about a
bobgelb@gmail.com at 5:25am 06.21.11
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I need some advice from our great Catalina sailors. I have a slow seepage of water into my bilge, it
BobM at 4:53am 06.21.11
S2
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Lost season so far. Spread 25 yards of mulch over two weekends in May then got shipped out to Japan
jfrench at 4:20am 06.21.11
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How is it that two opposing shroud or stay lines can be impossible to set to the same tension? As yo
brettgrant at 4:17am 06.21.11
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We have a 2007 H31 with a Jabsco manual flush head. This recent trip we noticed that liquid is seepi
jfrench at 4:09am 06.21.11
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What's the proper way to fasten my anchor line to the bow? I see two cleats, an extra snap shackle l
Roger Long at 3:47am 06.21.11
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The first boat has arrived in OZ. http://hphotos-ash2.fbcdn.net/57023_439993313229_135638388229_525
bad_com_pany at 2:58am 06.21.11
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Read this recently and has the entire area concerned with future boating on our river. Did not know
windsock1 at 9:13pm 06.20.11
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First, thanks to those who responded to my "kayak" information request. Turns out plans changed and
DaleB at 9:04pm 06.20.11
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I am working on a '68 Venture 21 and have bought new spreader bases, spreaders (1" dia. x 24" long)
1977oday22 at 8:53pm 06.20.11
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This week, the Coast Guard is promoting it's "safe boating week" Nothing wrong with that...Been boat
Dulcinea at 8:38pm 06.20.11
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Does anyone have experience with the Eagle Cuda 350 SMap (combination GPS and Fish Finder ) ? I am
Joe Mullee at 7:48pm 06.20.11
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I have three Deka gell house batteries (97AH X 3) wired in parralel in my cabin under the settee. In

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I sailed a Sunfish!
Kermit at 6:15am 06.21.22
Good to read you're back in the saddle again, so to speak, Kermit. Is there a Sunfish in your futu
I sailed a Sunfish!
Banooma at 6:09am 06.21.22
I've sold my C28 this spring in hopes to upsize, but the right one hasn't shown up for us. My famil
Is Hunter (or Marlow Hunter) Still Even in Business?
Banooma at 6:04am 06.21.22
I know that as a Catalina owner for the past 13 years, I'm not supposed to think about crossing over
Main prop strut
Ward H at 6:02am 06.21.22
I called Forespar tech support and they gave me the part # for the valve with flush fit thru hull.
Portable AC or Water Cooler Suggestions
JBP-PA at 6:01am 06.21.22
Battery powered true AC units that can run for several hours on a charge are becoming more popular.
I sailed a Sunfish!
Will Gilmore at 6:00am 06.21.22
It is all a matter of muscle training. As they say about horses. When you find yourself on your bac
Portable AC or Water Cooler Suggestions
kloudie1 at 5:40am 06.21.22
When not in a marina, the Windscoop things that funnel breeze into the boat can really help.
I sailed a Sunfish!
jssailem at 5:40am 06.21.22
Welcome to SBO @mconners. No reason to be embarrassed. You were out there, on the water, having fun.
I sailed a Sunfish!
Kermit at 5:38am 06.21.22
I learned to sail on a SNARK.. styrofoam Kool cigarette promo boat. Graduated to a Sunfish.. Trad
I sailed a Sunfish!
Kermit at 5:36am 06.21.22
I sailed one for the first time in 30 years yesterday. average about 0 to 10 miles per hour wind.
I sailed a Sunfish!
mconners at 5:31am 06.21.22
I sailed one for the first time in 30 years yesterday. average about 0 to 10 miles per hour wind. I
I sailed a Sunfish!
sailme88 at 5:29am 06.21.22
I learned to sail on a SNARK.. styrofoam Kool cigarette promo boat. Graduated to a Sunfish.. Trade
I sailed a Sunfish!
jssailem at 5:29am 06.21.22
Good for you Kermie. It is the combination of water and wind. You are in an environment your body ne
Widgen date range
jssailem at 5:25am 06.21.22
Check out: DR Marine Product List As a source for the rigging. Courtesy of @Dave Groshong from the
I sailed a Sunfish!
kappykaplan at 5:15am 06.21.22
Well done, @Kermit !! :beer:
O'Day. 40- reefing setup?
LouisMK at 4:52am 06.21.22
I ran 11 mm because it is easier on the hands & has more strength. When you think about it when you
Main prop strut
Parsons at 4:28am 06.21.22
By the way, just to stir the pot of controversy and begin another discussion, I plan to replace the
Best Flexible Solar Panels
Davidasailor26 at 3:08am 06.21.22
@Maine Sail has nothing good to say about Renogy. You can read his article on flexible solar panels
New Catalina 30 Owner
kappykaplan at 2:41am 06.21.22
Well done, Mike! :beer:
Atomic Diesel stalls after starting
acudavid at 11:30pm 06.20.22
I tried to take it out but the motor stalled and then would not restart. We replaced the fuel inje

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