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Mike G. at 5:53am 04.15.11
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When I removed my GPS for the winter, a ferrite noise filter fell off of one of the cables. Was it
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Hi, my new to me boat is in a waterless yard. I would like to clean, polish, and wax the hull before
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I'm looking for original specs for an Oday swift. I bought a swift and the sails are completely un-r
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Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH in Germany has appointed Bavaria Yachts USA as the sole US importer, distribut
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Hello all, I am going to rub down and wax my Catalina 22 hull but need to wash it first. What would
John in Edmonds at 4:45am 04.15.11
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Am thinking of buying a Forespar whisker pole. It is a 2 inch diameter extendable 7 to 15 feet twis
Bearco at 9:59pm 04.14.11
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Hey all, My buddy purchased a 25' Catalina Capri. Actually I'm not sure if it is a Catalina or
teacher63 at 9:31pm 04.14.11
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I was the lucky sole that had to replace the mast and the rigging as the mast broke in 1/2 at the sp
tadd5181 at 8:15pm 04.14.11
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I once saw an ad for a device to replace a 6V square battery for a large flashlight with 4 D size ba
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I am interested in buying digital marine charts for the Grenadines...anyone have any for sale?
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i am interested in marine charts for the Grenadines...anyone have used digital charts they want to s
Kevin Coyne at 7:35pm 04.14.11
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I'am installing air conditioning in a Catalina 30 1986. Just wondering if there is anyone who has do
treeder65 at 7:02pm 04.14.11
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I just began redoing the plumbing hoses on my recently purchased 1986 C25; I just realized the PO le
cnsmith at 6:47pm 04.14.11
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I plan on running my halyards through my mast next month. I talked to a few people who said before
Drock360 at 5:31pm 04.14.11
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So my keel winch was badly corroding and rusting through so I decided to change it before putting it
jim148 at 4:56pm 04.14.11
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I have a 1981 H22 that I purchased late last fall. PO didn't spend much time on maintenance. I plan
ACBrabon at 4:43pm 04.14.11
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I have a Simpson-Lawrence Atlantic Anchorman Sprint 900 windlass on my 2004 Hunter 36 and it does no
scottdube at 4:14pm 04.14.11
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My 98 410 has had a loose steering wheel since I got her in 2001. I have finally had enough as it g
Jeff Bacon at 2:40pm 04.14.11
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Hello All: I am refinishing the teak and holly sole on my 386. There are a few places where I have
codeblew at 1:49pm 04.14.11
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I am looking to replace the lowere shroud turnbuckles with open turnbuckles. Any advice would be hel

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Sailors vs. Stinkpoters
Rick486 at 2:21am 08.19.22
So I have to admit something here... I bought a 19ft power boat about a year ago. I enjoy it! I
Sailors vs. Stinkpoters
Rick486 at 2:06am 08.19.22
If you're gonna be a stinkpotter, you should at least know how it's spelled. ;) Good point but isn
New to us Hunter 40.5
baycloud at 10:37pm 08.18.22
Thank you both!
New to us Hunter 40.5
artboas at 10:16pm 08.18.22
I don't have an autopilot attached to the wheel - mine is a linear type connected to the rudder. I'
dock neighbour's shore power cord?
Shadowwalker at 9:58pm 08.18.22
A 30 amp to 15 amp adapter is safe. Remember 30 amps at 220v is two 15 amp 120 volt circuits. No wh
New Catalina 30 Owner
Shadowwalker at 9:39pm 08.18.22
She is beautiful! I am looking forward to your progress reports. Looks like you have a good start on
Hot Alternator with engine off.
capta at 9:32pm 08.18.22
That was my thought as well. Sometimes even a new item can be bad?
Sailors vs. Stinkpoters
Shadowwalker at 9:27pm 08.18.22
The sporting analogy is lost on me, but I get the gist of what you're saying. Yes, there are some
Western Lake Erie
Shadowwalker at 9:16pm 08.18.22
@BrianH I had considered that. The 38 Miles from Monroe seems like an epic journey, but probably m
Hot Alternator with engine off.
Shadowwalker at 9:11pm 08.18.22
Disconnect the battery and get your meter out. Sounds like you have a bad field diode.
Western Lake Erie
SoSound at 9:06pm 08.18.22
@BrianH This post was from a year ago, and I still haven't tried Lake Erie, but I'm considering get
Sailors vs. Stinkpoters
justsomeguy at 8:54pm 08.18.22
.... and what about librarians? Love librarians.
New Catalina 30 Owner   (3)
mikeracca at 8:50pm 08.18.22
New Catalina 30 Owner   (1)
mikeracca at 8:45pm 08.18.22
Well my fancy tear drop shaped leg was an absolute failure. 2 reasons it failed. First off the measu
Sailors vs. Stinkpoters
sail sfbay at 8:44pm 08.18.22
Operated a 21 ft Sport Nautique ski boat for 20 years, in addition to a sailboat, and always respect
Sailors vs. Stinkpoters
Ralph Johnstone at 8:38pm 08.18.22
So I have to admit something here... I bought a 19ft power boat about a year ago. You go wash yo'
dock neighbour's shore power cord?
Ralph Johnstone at 8:24pm 08.18.22
My picture was an edit from the original post. You're right. Didn't look that closely at the ori
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks
Ralph Johnstone at 8:04pm 08.18.22
Re: pressurizing the cabin, I'm trying to figure out how I would seal it well enough to accomplish
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks
robm at 7:50pm 08.18.22
Hi @robm and welcome to the site. Your write up is excellent compared to the usual "my boat don't
Western Lake Erie
sesmith at 7:43pm 08.18.22
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