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1987 Catalina 22 New Design First Summer and not sure staying overnight in this Humid Hot N Florida
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How do you keep your dock lines from creaking/groaning?
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Very interesting study. It appears hurricane activity in the Bahamas has been DECREASING since the i
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Probably a majority of sailors, if given the choice between closehaul/reaching and downwind would pi
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Has anyone done repair on the gate valve on the galley sink? The valve may be original to the boat.
Belgian Chris at 11:09am 06.20.22
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Hello to all: I just bought a Beneteau First 29 (1984) - it needed a lot of TLC which we provided fo
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rogerbalz at 7:39am 06.20.22
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Boat has no battery would this one work Catalina 22 1989 Wing Keel? Or go with the 24DC?
Rippey574 at 6:59am 06.20.22
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Does this seem correct, I dated this as a 1971, trying to confirm before looking for manuals for thi

Recent Replies

Mid boom traveler use?
Stu Jackson at 10:57am 08.09.25
Inasmuch as the traveler is one of the key components of mainsail trim, I recommend that you learn h
Refitting the Scuppers for Heavy Weather Confidence
FastOlson at 10:53am 08.09.25
I've sailed the Pacific for decades, but admit I'm not so dumb so as to expose myself to conditions
Mid boom traveler use?
dLj at 10:50am 08.09.25
I've owned several boats that didn't have a traveler. Unless I were to be racing, I wouldn't be con
Prop Halo?
Tedd at 10:43am 08.09.25
@Foswick , It's a bit like that but the Prop Halo is a hoop of plain round tubing. (Or possibly rou
Trump Companion 21
cpn eric at 10:43am 08.09.25
Prop Halo?   (1)
Foswick at 10:37am 08.09.25
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Mid boom traveler use?
Foswick at 10:33am 08.09.25
You'll get varied answers on this. But, single-handing especially, I think the best general statemen
Outhaul and traveler basic help please
BigEasy at 10:30am 08.09.25
Those don't have a flat. I use a Phillips (aka round shaft) screwdriver through the hole. Note also
Can anyone help me with this control panel guage Issue
Ralph Johnstone at 10:10am 08.09.25
I'd track the wiring back to the engine, Rather than tracing the wire back through a bramblebush
Prop Halo?
Tedd at 10:05am 08.09.25
Excellent tip, @Hello Below ! I'll call them on Monday.
Refitting the Scuppers for Heavy Weather Confidence
Stu Jackson at 9:17am 08.09.25
a flanged fitting + backing plate + shutoff valve for serviceability I just looked: WM has a 1 1/
Prop Halo?
Hello Below at 9:01am 08.09.25
Tedd, when you next get to the big city, drop by or phone Victoria Propellers. They have 2 location
Prop Halo?
Tedd at 8:50am 08.09.25
I did ask one owner while he was launching his boat but he got the guard with the boat and didn't kn
Outhaul and traveler basic help please
JBP-PA at 8:47am 08.09.25
Those don't have a flat. I use a Phillips (aka round shaft) screwdriver through the hole. Note also
Prop Halo?   (1)
Hello Below at 8:42am 08.09.25
I'm posting this in the PNW forum because I suspect the product I'm looking for may only be common
Prop Halo?
Michael Davis at 8:41am 08.09.25
Not sure where you are Ted but can you find one on a boat near you and ask the owner?
Prop Halo?
Tedd at 8:24am 08.09.25
@Johnb , As I said in my original post, I'm actually looking for this specific prop guard. And I ha
Prop Halo?
Johnb at 8:15am 08.09.25
Google outboard propeller guard and make your choice
Refitting the Scuppers for Heavy Weather Confidence
testingthewaters91 at 8:12am 08.09.25
We have a number of ocean-crossing sailors in our club. Many have modified their cockpit drainage b

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