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Grichelli at 5:29pm 10.04.21
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Hello All, I need to replace the propane solenoid valve. I see CD sells it for $$$, I was wondering
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Anti slip in cockpit repair, is there a roller to stamp new antislip ? After the fiberglass is repai
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I just stumbled onto the website for cottages and Catalina 22's. Very interested in that, anyone bee
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Has anyone ever removed/replaced the autopilot motor located in the bottom of the pedestal? It seems
sailnski at 11:09am 10.04.21
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I recently did the alternator bracket upgrade on my '86 M25 (Not XP) which I purchased from CD. I u
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Hello, Curious your thoughts on a 2yr old survey of an 1997 Oceanis 321 - specifically these commen
djletin at 7:26am 10.04.21
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Anyone know the what size Hitch ball (1 7/8, 2 in) for a Trail-Rite trailer carrying a 2003 Catalina
John Marrone at 6:44am 10.04.21
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Yes, I assume it is like running a ground, you will at one point run aground and pull the main sail
Wayne S at 6:14am 10.04.21
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I just pulled my O'Day 23 out after spending a week in the water. (I keep the boat on a trailer.)
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If you've upgraded and want to sell your old MacGregor 26X factory steel single axle trailer, I woul
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Anybody use a lubricant on your bimini or dodger zippers to extend their life or make easier to zip?
snoopy_ at 1:06pm 10.03.21
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Hello, Prior to this season, I worked on the bottom of my Catalina 30. I had the bottom soda blaste
JoeK at 12:23pm 10.03.21
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Thinking of buying a 2014 Beneteau 34 but it has no stern rail seats like my former Hunter or Catali
Galind at 12:13pm 10.03.21
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Has anyone replaced their water heater with heat exchanger on a H31? The water heater locker is 16"
Eileen L. at 10:58am 10.03.21
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I own a Beneteau Oceanis 37 and can't find the electronics enclosure box. Does anyone know where it
Williammiller100 at 8:16am 10.03.21
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198943198943198944 My son's boat is in Oahu. He is on deployment but we will both be there on 10/14
Knot Happy at 6:28am 10.03.21
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Looking for a teak drawer from a 78 Catalina 25 that fits right below the sink. Any help would be g
baycloud at 8:35pm 10.02.21
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Hey all, I'm finally in a place to look for a new sailboat to upgrade from my 23' Oday. The hunter 4
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Looking at an s2 7.9
kappykaplan at 3:21am 07.07.24
Such is boat life . . . At least her parts are going somewhere useful. :beer:
Water Tank Replacement or Removal
Jim Legere at 3:20am 07.07.24
Water Tank Fix
Looking at an s2 7.9   (1)
SailingLoto at 3:15am 07.07.24
Well, years later now and it has been given to me. Unfortunately, she's well beyond saving. The h
What are these tracks used for?
dlochner at 2:47am 07.07.24
Jib tracks for a very small headsail, such as a 90% jib or a storm jib. They would be rarely used.
What are these tracks used for?
duck21 at 8:04pm 07.06.24
On my boat there is a little "car' with a block that slides along the track in order to tune the ang
What are these tracks used for?
DArcy at 8:04pm 07.06.24
Those tracks could be for staysail or jib sheets. It looks like you sheet your genoa to the toe rail
Interior stain color for 1994 Hunter 40.5
JamesG161 at 6:28pm 07.06.24
For the walls and cabinets: Dalys Seafin Teak Oil :plus::plus: Jim...
Hunter 380 non-skid paint
VanIslandGuy at 5:57pm 07.06.24
Interdeck gray. Works and looks great. Any special prep working with interdeck? Did it roll on
376 Courtesy light/ cockpit lighting
billmc at 5:35pm 07.06.24
Thank you both, I will have a look tomorrow to see what I can find. I'd love to think the light work
376 Courtesy light/ cockpit lighting   (1)
duck21 at 5:19pm 07.06.24
Our 1996 376 has a switch on the crown of the instrument panel. Our external lamp has never worked p
Interior stain color for 1994 Hunter 40.5
Rich Stidger at 5:14pm 07.06.24
OK, @smokey73 , AKA Dan, I looked into my archives of random and often useless h40.5 notes, and I ha
CITRISTRIP to strip varnish?
jviss at 4:42pm 07.06.24
I just want to do my toerails and taffrail. I was thinking I'd mask off, strip it with this stuff,
Interior stain color for 1994 Hunter 40.5
jssailem at 4:13pm 07.06.24
Smokey, you might also consider a bit of Fruitwood in the mix. Also leave a bit of room for the varn
Interior stain color for 1994 Hunter 40.5
jssailem at 4:10pm 07.06.24
Rich...I like the cut of your jib.:biggrin: :laugh::laugh::laugh::beer:
Bilge Keel on a hunter 22
Darwinless at 3:33pm 07.06.24
Thanks for all the words guys! The boat is currently on a trailer in Panacea Fl and I live an hour a
CITRISTRIP to strip varnish?   (3)
rgranger at 3:30pm 07.06.24
Auto Pilot Simrad issues
Davidasailor26 at 3:25pm 07.06.24
12.5 V while running should be adequate, but there could be a wiring issue causing voltage drop betw
Interior stain color for 1994 Hunter 40.5
Rich Stidger at 3:17pm 07.06.24
In the FWIW department, we coincidentally have a wood refinished guy doing some work on a piece of
CITRISTRIP to strip varnish?
PaulK at 3:10pm 07.06.24
I have used it a lot.:beer: Is that because it takes a gallon to strip six inches of rail, or beca
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
eherlihy at 3:05pm 07.06.24
When we did a section of Skipping Stone's deck, we first found a section of the old non-skid deck i

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