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stickinthemud57 at 8:41pm 08.10.22
Echoing what higgs said, keeping your boat in a slip at the marina can be life-changing from a perso
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Project_Mayhem at 8:23pm 08.10.22
Best of luck removing the head. I'd place my money on something falling in a cylinder If not, let u
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Tedd at 8:15pm 08.10.22
If you make the effort, you can make a lot of friends at the dock, or at a yacht club giving you a s
Shore power cable problem
JoeWhite at 8:12pm 08.10.22
One cause of burned plug is if the cord is unplug without first turning off the circuit breaker.
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higgs at 8:03pm 08.10.22
I used to have my 32 foot Irwin 90 minutes from my home. I would spend every weekend aboard regardl
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Project_Mayhem at 7:56pm 08.10.22
15 minute drive to pickup the boat, 15 minutes to hook it up and make sure it's secure, 30-60 minute
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sail sfbay at 7:25pm 08.10.22
I would address this question to Selden and your rigger. I assume your rigger is a Selden dealer so
Another quite AC question - Geothermal? (aquathermal)
Crusty Ol Salt at 7:07pm 08.10.22
I was about to do a long thread on how Boat AC systems work. Ok as an Engineer The Fast Way = :t
Does this mean I have hull #127? The PO said it is a 1976.
Leeward Rail at 7:05pm 08.10.22
is indeed Hull #127. And it has the original mainsail too... #6127 It is Hull #6127. Hull number
Does this mean I have hull #127? The PO said it is a 1976.
Jamesiv1 at 7:02pm 08.10.22
CTYH6127M76G CTY= Catalina H= Catalina 22 Model 6127 = Hull Serial # (sail number) M= the HIN uses
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stickinthemud57 at 6:57pm 08.10.22
Going from pure trailer sailing to "something larger" downsides? That depends. If you have a place
Does this mean I have hull #127? The PO said it is a 1976.
Leeward Rail at 6:53pm 08.10.22
CTYH6127M76G CTY= Catalina H= Catalina 22 Model 6127 = Hull Serial # (sail number) M= the HIN uses
Shore power cable problem
Johann at 6:42pm 08.10.22
https://marinehowto.com/shore-power-cords-smartplug-vs-1938
Does this mean I have hull #127? The PO said it is a 1976.
Jamesiv1 at 6:39pm 08.10.22
Answer might be post #2 in this thread Catalina 22 hull number | Sailboat Owners Forums. Awesome!!
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Tedd at 6:34pm 08.10.22
I have to think that you can get your rigging and de-rigging time much shorter than that. I had my M
Does this mean I have hull #127? The PO said it is a 1976.   (1)
Jamesiv1 at 6:34pm 08.10.22
What is HIN? Hull Identification Number? I had to take 3 photos and stitch them together in Photosh
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Scott T-Bird at 6:26pm 08.10.22
Ann Arber ... eh? So are you talking local lakes or Great Lakes? We had our 27' Starwind on a moor
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Leeward Rail at 6:23pm 08.10.22
Everything is likely more expensive. Everything else is dependant on your expectations. @Stu Jacks
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jaysweet at 6:08pm 08.10.22
I'm going to assume you're talking about being in a slip. The upsides are: it's way easier to get ou
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Stu Jackson at 6:00pm 08.10.22
John, there are no downsides to going bigger, given your input. This is from a C22 (1983-87), C25 (

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