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BobM at 4:21pm 04.04.10
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Mainsail: .... and then there was the time I needed to remove and replace by myself, and without a
Warren Milberg at 9:13am 04.07.10
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At this time of year, when I first get back on the water, one of the first things I do (when I have
Bad Obsession at 8:57am 04.07.10
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Today I was able to re-Install the Profurl roller furler by myself. It was not too bad of a job and
AlwaysFORSAIL at 8:25am 04.07.10
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I am considering cutting my saloon table a bit to accommodate my belly. The table is just too close
Loutheg at 7:32am 04.07.10
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I have a 1973 27' Catalina. I am concerned in finding what looks like one of the studs that hold th
shipwreck66 at 7:02am 04.07.10
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I will be in need of AC in my Catalina27 soon. I already have at least 6 thru hull fittings and don'
mseifert at 6:32am 04.07.10
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I have 3 group 27 batteries on my 33' Hunter that need to be replaced this season. Does anyone have
Alan at 6:17am 04.07.10
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...to UConn Huskies for winning their second in a row national championship and an unprecedented two
blowinganddrifting at 4:50am 04.07.10
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I will be traveling through the canal later this summer. I am wondering if I need to bring my own pr
garylinger at 3:45am 04.07.10
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After about 7 months of worry and work I now have power again! The boat was hauled last Friday and
epsilonblue at 9:28pm 04.06.10
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I Have an Evinrude 6hp 2 stroke out board that has since I've owned it (4yrs) been really unreliable
Mike8193 at 8:38pm 04.06.10
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With the season approaching and time at a premium I have been tempted to try Collinite 870, a one st
Mike M at 8:32pm 04.06.10
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Last year I restored my topsides to a shiny, reflective finish using the process outlined in detail
rpell46 at 8:26pm 04.06.10
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Hi all, Last Monday my 1991 Catalina 30 MKII survived the 80 mph gusts we got from a Nor'easter...
moodyblues at 8:21pm 04.06.10
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instructions on repair of cable block forward of hatch on deck surface ,deck surface under block sup
Steve22116 at 8:20pm 04.06.10
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Good evening all. I began removing my coach roof hand holds and had one bolt that wouldn't remove as
RonRelyea at 6:08pm 04.06.10
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I just got the Spring 2010 Number 30 issue of Gougeon's "Epoxyworks" magazine/advertisment. There'
awoody at 5:39pm 04.06.10
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Mooring on buoy done
NOLA_Hunter at 5:19pm 04.06.10
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On the new Hunters (49, 45DS, 39), Hunter has introduced a new main-sheet rigging design that has on
Travis at 5:04pm 04.06.10
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I have a 1994 Hunter 29.5 with a leaking fuel pump. Has anyone had any problems with this pump leak

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Refrigerator Siphoning water
M7e at 9:12am 09.13.21
Thanks Benny My model according to manual drains to sink. After I posted this question I went to Cat
Finishing Etiquette
markwbird at 9:05am 09.13.21
Nonsense. He just miscalculated and is blaming you.
Corrosion of brass nipple
Slider at 9:03am 09.13.21
The tube is attached to the standard Beneteau fiberglass stern tube. This system eliminated the nee
Tongue weight question.
AaronD at 9:01am 09.13.21
When I got my C25 it was also a bear to tow due to little tongue weight. I built a motor mount ont
Searching for a trailer !
Dario of Montreal at 8:52am 09.13.21
Thank you !!
Dyneema for traveler?
shemandr at 8:50am 09.13.21
Agree that the traveler is one line that should have a bit of stretch. Look for a non-hockling (Sp?
Dyneema for traveler?
AaronD at 8:46am 09.13.21
Dacron/polyester it is! Thanks everyone! I'd recommend you even consider nylon (more stretch). @th
Searching for a trailer !
sail sfbay at 8:45am 09.13.21
Catalina with trailer for $859: Catalina 22: 1975 Catalina 22 Pop Top Sailboat and Trailer - Project
H260 Solar Panel
rgranger at 8:44am 09.13.21
@rgranger Went camping at Grayson Highland. Going up second mountain, the right front brake on my
NEW SAILS
Siamese at 8:44am 09.13.21
Has anyone removed the packing nut on the Oday 34/35? Mine was so tight it would not budge. I was
Bringing dogs aboard
Robert Strickland at 8:43am 09.13.21
I suppose that I only have a testimonial as a reference. Our puppy has become 75 pounds, so lifejac
Please help me identify these parts !
rgranger at 8:43am 09.13.21
Told one of my eleven grandchildren she talks like a 33 RPM record on 78. Blank stare back. Too com
Searching for a trailer !
Dario of Montreal at 8:42am 09.13.21
Great I will make some research ! Thank you very much !
catalina 30
rgranger at 8:41am 09.13.21
I have always found the Technical manual a good place to find such information. Download here https
Jabsco macerator
Rjm st.petersburg at 8:35am 09.13.21
Thank you Peggy. I did call Paul, he said of course to protect the manufacturer he can't authorize m
Sailrite Sail Kits
Garbonzo at 8:32am 09.13.21
So, the long arm version of the sailrite machine is pretty much required for a sail kit build (maybe
Dyneema for traveler?
Davidasailor26 at 8:22am 09.13.21
During a tack the boom surprised us with a violent slam as it swung across. Off-topic, but the boo
NEW SAILS
dmax at 8:02am 09.13.21
I have taken mine off, it wasn't stuck so very easy. Looking towards the stern, the packing nut loos
Which westerbeke is this on my 2001 Beneteau 331?
Ryd at 8:02am 09.13.21
Probably will berth at Marina Bay but hoping to check out RYC in the future
Dyneema for traveler?
Project_Mayhem at 8:01am 09.13.21
Dacron/polyester it is! Thanks everyone!

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