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how high jib piedpiperIII at 2:05pm 07.04.10 Catalina 22 18/4008 I have the factory jib on my 1989 cat22. and I was wondering how far up the mast I should hoist it??
Some oil spill humor sailaway78 at 12:59pm 07.04.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1786 Check out this you tube spoof of BP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AAa0gd7ClM
rub rail leaks tdaulton at 12:55pm 07.04.10 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2121 We have a 22 ODay and I noticed that we have some places along our rub rail where it looks like ther
transducer installation 22 oday tdaulton at 12:52pm 07.04.10 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1769 I hope to install inside hull but only have access ( I think ) to the stern 1/3 of the boat.The uni
Progress Before and After (5) sailaway78 at 12:22pm 07.04.10 Ask All Sailors 6/1811 Progress on the rudder and other problems are progressing, SLOWLY. All parts and pieces needed ar
Bilge access???? Hobie1 at 12:21pm 07.04.10 S2 2/1706 I have an 83 S2 and cannot find any access port to the bilge. I have check every storage locker and
mast MB Ramsey at 11:50am 07.04.10 Catalina 22 1/1571 How do I walk the mast for a Catalina 22 sailboat? Is there a video available to watch this process
Food for thought and dessert Ross at 11:39am 07.04.10 Ask All Sailors 3/2811 This recipe divided by 3 makes a single 8 inch layer. It can be modified with spices to make a spice
sailing chigago... biorapper at 11:19am 07.04.10 Trailer Sailors 6/3039 thinking about pulling boat to Chicago to sail/walk round the city. From what I have read it is hard
Macerators mgchalos at 9:49am 07.04.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1642 My two Macerators (forward and aft heads) on a Benetau 46 have gone out at the same time. I suspect
Gosh Darn Bilge Pump Bad Obsession at 9:32am 07.04.10 Ask All Sailors 8/9147 My Jabsco 1750 Gallons per Hour bilge pump gave up the ghost yesterday. I immediately put a new pum
Advice O'day 28 Dan D at 8:56am 07.04.10 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1619 We're looking at a 1983 O'Day 28 shoal keel. I'm sure I'm over analyzing, but what should I be look
Vacum develops when pumping out wastewater rickcioppa at 8:37am 07.04.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/1564 Whenever I pump out my waste water, I develop a vacuum and have to break the seal with the pump out
Deck light issue (1) Vegas at 8:31am 07.04.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1850 I'm in the process of replacing my deck light bulb.....not sure it has ever worked in the 4 years I'
Replaceing Catalina 22 traveler with midships traveler jbrosecity at 8:26am 07.04.10 Catalina 22 19/10218 I searched Catalina Direct and other sources and am puzzled I cannot find a system to convert the OE
jib furler KP1968 at 8:25am 07.04.10 S2 2/1494 I recently purchased a 1981 - S-2, 9.2 meter sailboat in very good condition. After sailing it I rea
jib furler KP1968 at 8:17am 07.04.10 Catalina 22 1/1311 Hi I just joined and this is my first post. I recently bought a Catalina 22 about a 1974 model, in d
Let me wish every one sailaway78 at 8:15am 07.04.10 Ask All Sailors 10/3338 On this board a very happy and joyful 4th. May you be surrounded by family and good friends. May t
Met a Cool Old Salt Yesterday... Irishguy at 7:58am 07.04.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2065 Since we are down here at the gulf for a few days, and since I am in the middle of refitting our Ven
What is this line on my main sail? (2) bellnier at 7:16am 07.04.10 Day Sailers 3/3632 What is the purpose of this small line on my main sail? Is it something used to trim the sail or ree

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Do you use checklists? jssailem at 9:26am 06.27.22 You got a lot on your table Ted. I have used check lists. Still been known to load the car for a t
DOWNWIND Mac Smith at 9:20am 06.27.22 With your background, I am afraid to post anything to go against what you have stated, for fear of e
Fridge time-on measurement jviss at 8:42am 06.27.22 When the compressor is running is when the true miracle is evident by how little current they actua
Do you use checklists? Tedd at 8:31am 06.27.22 I wouldn't sail without them. The peace of mind alone is well worth the effort, even if they didn't
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 8:26am 06.27.22
New Catalina 30 Owner Mikem at 7:49am 06.27.22
Do you use checklists? SEMPERAVANTI41 at 7:24am 06.27.22 I agree wholeheartedly. I make up a checklist all the time. Nothing worse then leaving the dock and
Do you use checklists? jssailem at 7:23am 06.27.22 Check lists are a great reminder to affirm all of the required and nice to do tasks are complete. Ce
Fridge time-on measurement DeniseO30 at 7:22am 06.27.22 There was a time when 12 volt Refrigeration compressors where not not available. just about any a
Main Halyard for Catalina 315 Bill Russell at 7:13am 06.27.22 Stephen - thanks for the photos of your line arrangement. My boat does not have the fourth rope clu
New Catalina 30 Owner jssailem at 7:01am 06.27.22 Congrats Mike. You have brought Luna a long way. From being a lost hulk tied to a slip, to now splas
Water pump on a 2002 Beneteau 331 DougM at 6:58am 06.27.22 Probably air getting into the system somewhere, but also check the filter screen in the pump itself
Sensors Needed for obtaining TWD so I can display wind shifts on B&G Vulcan 9. Sandy Stone at 6:56am 06.27.22 Are you doing the calculations by hand, or will your existing instrumentation take care of it once i
Sensors Needed for obtaining TWD so I can display wind shifts on B&G Vulcan 9. Davidasailor26 at 6:53am 06.27.22 I think there should be a pair of settings to use Speed Over Ground and Course Over Ground for true
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 6:37am 06.27.22
Good exercise of older boaters Siamese at 6:26am 06.27.22 :laugh:
Anchor violently "jumps" onto bow roller Matt White at 5:42am 06.27.22 Thanks all! I have worked on the finesse of tap-tap-tapping the shank over onto the roller. I also r
Oday 19 centerboard help shemandr at 5:23am 06.27.22 If you build a centerboard there is some latitude about its size and the material. If you are not l
Battery bank question Scott T-Bird at 5:17am 06.27.22 It's really difficult to provide any rational answers when we don't how you use your boat. Do you j
Good places in BC to buy Catalina Mast? jssailem at 5:13am 06.27.22 You could also try Ballenger Spar in Watsonville California. https://ballengerspars.com The can make

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