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Electric Furler
jssailem at 9:17pm 07.04.25
If I was sailing a 60 footer with massive sails, maybe such an expenditure might be considered. But
the 4Th
jssailem at 9:08pm 07.04.25
Thanks Mark.
the 4Th
Mark Maulden at 7:45pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat?
shemandr at 7:26pm 07.04.25
On another thread I suggested keeping the outhaul all on for a blown out sail. I'll stick with that
Tropical Depression 3
Kermit at 7:11pm 07.04.25
Happy Forth Kermie Happy 4th backatcha!!!
Ranger 12 - rescue   (1)
rhsc912 at 6:38pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat?
BAD ORCA at 6:01pm 07.04.25
Thanks Kappy. I assumed there is more to keeping the sail on the boom. I have cringles across the
Release outhaul when not using boat?
BAD ORCA at 6:00pm 07.04.25
There might not be a bolt rope since it was designed to be loose footed. I agree with the others -
Release outhaul when not using boat?
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:58pm 07.04.25
Same as one that isn't loose-footed. There are reefing points on the leach and the luff. Ease the
Tropical Depression 3
jssailem at 5:48pm 07.04.25
Happy Forth Kermie
No priming after filter change on M25XPA
DaveJ at 5:38pm 07.04.25
Yes, it is a spring return to run position. You have to hold it. Hope this helps Cheers
Ranger 12 - rescue
Michael Davis at 5:23pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat?
kappykaplan at 5:05pm 07.04.25
Off topic so I apologize in advance but have never had a loose-footed main so - how does one reef i
Tropical Depression 3
Kermit at 5:01pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat?
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:59pm 07.04.25
There might not be a bolt rope since it was designed to be loose footed. I agree with the others -
Merit 22 owners
Digger1 at 4:55pm 07.04.25
Sadly sold the Merit 22 on May 16th....but bought the Catalina 22 two spots down from mine on the 22
Release outhaul when not using boat?
Davidasailor26 at 4:47pm 07.04.25
There might not be a bolt rope since it was designed to be loose footed. I agree with the others - c
Double the tanks, double the Catalina fun?
Project_Mayhem at 4:22pm 07.04.25
I found a plumbing schematic in the owners manual. If it's correct, both tanks share the same output
Tropical Depression 3
kappykaplan at 4:14pm 07.04.25
I am sorry I forgot @Kermit in South Carolina too.:facepalm: How could anyone forget Kermie? Righ

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