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Hello Members, (1) CB will not fully retract on 1979 Oday 30. Entire "leading edge" of the board
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I just purchased 36 catalina and I would like to install an ac unit. What size do I need? One dealer
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Recent Replies

9 volts at bow light
Johnb at 10:21am 08.07.22
There is a high resistance somewhere in either the positive or negative wires that lead to the light
Navigation electronics for a trailer sailor
kendyoozed at 10:10am 08.07.22
I was just going by the pictures. I now realize that is just the transducer and it mounts in a hous
9 volts at bow light
jonelli at 10:10am 08.07.22
3 Volts in dropped voltage is about equal to if you had 30 gauge wire all the way to the light. Yo
Sail measurements 11a
Joe at 10:09am 08.07.22
www.thesailwarehouse.com the "search new and used sails" section will list dimensions of popular
Styrofoam in the storage compartments??
Joe at 10:03am 08.07.22
It's insulation. For whatever he stored in the cabinet. Insulation also helps lower humidity...sta
Adding solar and a BIG inverter   (1)
jonelli at 9:59am 08.07.22
Thanks for all the opinions. - All the existing boat battery wiring is already 1/0. I plan on usin
What's this hole in the shelf for?
Joe at 9:58am 08.07.22
something round... not factory, just a previous owner wanting to "make it his own". :)
Nonskid
Joe at 9:57am 08.07.22
ditto KiwiGrip
A jib and a genoa?
Joe at 9:52am 08.07.22
Measure a perpendicular line from the luff (the longest side that has the hank on pistons) to the cl
Raymarine Wind failure
Genesis V at 9:34am 08.07.22
Need a stern pulpit for a 1976 Cat 22
brockangelo at 9:27am 08.07.22
Yep mine are on the outside of the rail but the straps always seem to get in the way. I have been sa
Need a stern pulpit for a 1976 Cat 22
Jacktar at 9:25am 08.07.22
sorry about twofer pix, the clip is on the top of the handrail just above the space between windows.
Need a stern pulpit for a 1976 Cat 22   (1)
Jacktar at 9:24am 08.07.22
Most put the clip for the forward bimini strap on the handrails , see picture attached
Shore pwr plugs
dlochner at 9:17am 08.07.22
I guess that is what I faintly remember. Living on my anchor for 10 years, those sorts of posts may
A jib and a genoa?   (1)
Stu Jackson at 9:15am 08.07.22
here's an easy way to find out:
Navigation electronics for a trailer sailor
dlochner at 9:15am 08.07.22
No. it sticks out .20 inches. See the tech specs. https://airmar.com/productdescription.html?id=10
Universal M-12 running hot
odaydokay at 9:12am 08.07.22
Sooo.....I got out again yesterday. It took 25 minutes but I hit around 200 again before good wind
Semco vs CETOL?
capta at 9:06am 08.07.22
I have been very happy with Semco for the past three years. I wipe on a coat spring and fall with
Shore pwr plugs
capta at 9:01am 08.07.22
I too am a Smart Plug fan and installed one on my C30. @capta Just curious, is this based on Rod'
A jib and a genoa?
brockangelo at 8:57am 08.07.22

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