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1987 Catalina 22 Anchor Rode
Gene Neill at 6:41pm 10.27.21
I agree with Lakeshark and Leeward. Three-strand is what you want for an anchor rode. You never wa
Replacing throttle and trans cables 1984 H34
ScottFreeRick at 6:24pm 10.27.21
There is a shop in Halifax NS. He thought they had the proper rod and ends to do the repair. I did p
Hoses from somewhere going nowhere.
BOSSailor at 5:54pm 10.27.21
I would suspect a leak in the heat exchanger somewhere and a previous owner just removed the HX from
Hoses from somewhere going nowhere.
mjsb at 5:53pm 10.27.21
Definitely sounds like the lines for a water heater. Do you have hot water when underway? No, no h
1987 Catalina 27 cabin bilge pump?
SailingLoto at 5:44pm 10.27.21
If you look on your port lazarette (locker in the cockpit seat) you should see a manual pump with a
Replacing throttle and trans cables 1984 H34
DeniseO30 at 5:39pm 10.27.21
I had to replace my throttle cable late summer. It was a bit of a challenge. I removed the old ca
Replacing throttle and trans cables 1984 H34
ScottFreeRick at 5:35pm 10.27.21
I had to replace my throttle cable late summer. It was a bit of a challenge. I removed the old cab
Hoses from somewhere going nowhere.
BOSSailor at 5:35pm 10.27.21
Definitely sounds like the lines for a water heater. Do you have hot water when underway?
1987 Catalina 22 Anchor Rode   (1)
Leeward Rail at 5:20pm 10.27.21
Further to what @LakeShark said.. 3 strand/laid nylon is what is commonly used for anchor line. Ny
End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy...
Ward H at 5:14pm 10.27.21
I started doing my main the same way a couple of years ago. I then carefully roll it up so it just
Is there room for a Composting head in a 1983 Hunter 34?   (1)
heritage at 5:04pm 10.27.21
I installed a C-Head in my H27 last year. It was tight but does work. So nice to get rid of all th
End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy...
Tally Ho at 4:41pm 10.27.21
Quoting some movie I don't remember ... "The vines, they sleep." But in the spring they bring grea
End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy...
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Quoting some movie I don't remember ... "The vines, they sleep." But in the spring they bring great
Solent Stay H36
chichiflys at 4:31pm 10.27.21
DoB, I appreciate the thoughtful and helpful reply! My initial motivation was, albeit ignorantly, a
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FastOlson at 4:24pm 10.27.21
Many years ago, when the series 93 ForeSpar valve was a new idea, we replaced all of our 1988 OEM Ma
Winterizing bilge on my H37
Tally Ho at 4:10pm 10.27.21
I put some AF in bilge to keep any water tha makes its way in there from freezing solid and doing da
S/E Marina Recommendations
smokey73 at 3:31pm 10.27.21
Take a look at Beaufort SC. There are three marinas there.
S/E Marina Recommendations
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Charleston City Marina is one of the best marinas I've ever stayed in, anywhere in the world. When I
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