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split tiller   (1)
dlewis812 at 3:38pm 07.04.10
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suggestions? glue and clamp?
jrale at 3:15pm 07.04.10
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Macgregor boat owners, I need a mast for my 1981 25 ft macgregor sailboat. My original mast is dama
piedpiperIII at 2:05pm 07.04.10
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I have the factory jib on my 1989 cat22. and I was wondering how far up the mast I should hoist it??
sailaway78 at 12:59pm 07.04.10
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Check out this you tube spoof of BP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AAa0gd7ClM
tdaulton at 12:55pm 07.04.10
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We have a 22 ODay and I noticed that we have some places along our rub rail where it looks like ther
tdaulton at 12:52pm 07.04.10
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I hope to install inside hull but only have access ( I think ) to the stern 1/3 of the boat.The uni
sailaway78 at 12:22pm 07.04.10
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Progress on the rudder and other problems are progressing, SLOWLY. All parts and pieces needed ar
Hobie1 at 12:21pm 07.04.10
S2
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I have an 83 S2 and cannot find any access port to the bilge. I have check every storage locker and
MB Ramsey at 11:50am 07.04.10
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How do I walk the mast for a Catalina 22 sailboat? Is there a video available to watch this process
Ross at 11:39am 07.04.10
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This recipe divided by 3 makes a single 8 inch layer. It can be modified with spices to make a spice
biorapper at 11:19am 07.04.10
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thinking about pulling boat to Chicago to sail/walk round the city. From what I have read it is hard
mgchalos at 9:49am 07.04.10
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My two Macerators (forward and aft heads) on a Benetau 46 have gone out at the same time. I suspect
Bad Obsession at 9:32am 07.04.10
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My Jabsco 1750 Gallons per Hour bilge pump gave up the ghost yesterday. I immediately put a new pum
Dan D at 8:56am 07.04.10
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We're looking at a 1983 O'Day 28 shoal keel. I'm sure I'm over analyzing, but what should I be look
rickcioppa at 8:37am 07.04.10
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Whenever I pump out my waste water, I develop a vacuum and have to break the seal with the pump out
Vegas at 8:31am 07.04.10
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I'm in the process of replacing my deck light bulb.....not sure it has ever worked in the 4 years I'
jbrosecity at 8:26am 07.04.10
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I searched Catalina Direct and other sources and am puzzled I cannot find a system to convert the OE
KP1968 at 8:25am 07.04.10
S2
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I recently purchased a 1981 - S-2, 9.2 meter sailboat in very good condition. After sailing it I rea
KP1968 at 8:17am 07.04.10
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Hi I just joined and this is my first post. I recently bought a Catalina 22 about a 1974 model, in d
sailaway78 at 8:15am 07.04.10
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On this board a very happy and joyful 4th. May you be surrounded by family and good friends. May t

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Water heater blows feed line off.   (1)
wyctoronto at 4:01pm 06.27.22
Thanks. Figured it out with a shark bite and whale type adapter. Cheers
Hunter 26 taking on water
American Girl at 3:53pm 06.27.22
That's good information. Thank you! On the day that we took on water, we did have 6 adults on boar
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ChrisHunter at 3:52pm 06.27.22
Thanks for all the comments. I will need to review the tank, once I get to it. As temperatures dow
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twalker H260 at 3:48pm 06.27.22
Unlikely to be a crack in the centreboard housing causing the issue as this is surrounded by the wat
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pclarksurf at 3:36pm 06.27.22
Your photos appear spot on -- sadly I've never seen a schematic, but that doesn't mean it doesn't ex
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dmax at 3:34pm 06.27.22
I'd say that's a pretty full refit :) Congrats, time to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Spinaker sock
berner73 at 3:33pm 06.27.22
Congrats on the new boat - and that's quite a windfall to find it came with a sail the PO didn't kno
Invest 94L   (2)
JamesG161 at 3:19pm 06.27.22
NOAA just flew their exploratory mission into... Potential Tropical Cyclone Two206707 It is moving
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink)
jviss at 3:15pm 06.27.22
Does the outside look like it is missing a piece? Not to me. Note the through hull is "open."
Hunter 26 taking on water
American Girl at 3:13pm 06.27.22
Thank you for all of the suggestions. It has come to our attention that there may be a crack in the
W21 NO POWER
Boatkeep at 3:05pm 06.27.22
Hello, For anyone reading this is the future here is an article I wrote with a few simple diagnost
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Boatkeep at 3:04pm 06.27.22
Hello, For anyone reading this is the future here is an article I wrote with a few simple diagnost
Sensors Needed for obtaining TWD so I can display wind shifts on B&G Vulcan 9.   (1)
Davidasailor26 at 2:37pm 06.27.22
...which you can get from the compass. :) My TWD shows true wind relative to my heading. B&G diff
Spinaker sock
Belgian Chris at 2:31pm 06.27.22
Good afternoon, I just bought a 1984 Beneteau First 29. To my surprise the boat came with a spinna
Water pump on a 2002 Beneteau 331
GTM at 2:29pm 06.27.22
I found that I had a hair line crack in the screen filter covers that was allowing air in the line.
Spinaker sock
mdibella at 2:25pm 06.27.22
I am satisfied with this: ATN Spinnaker Sleeve
Not sailing but I thought interesting with Independence Day approaching
Siamese at 2:21pm 06.27.22
Great story. A couple years ago, my neighbor died. Old guy, lived alone. I never met him. After
Is there a shutoff valve for 1974 ODay 27 with Atomic 4
DMendels at 2:19pm 06.27.22
Thanks very much and indeed, the atomic 4 is petrol driven. Thanks for the lengthy suggestions, but
New to me 2003 Hunter 386
JimP at 2:18pm 06.27.22
15 month update, I've done a pretty full refit on my 2003 H386, and was out overnight for the first

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