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I have recently purchased a 1973 Catalina 22 and am going to sail the ocean this weekend after recen
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I had bought my cat22 2.5 years ago and kept the rigging as it was and I have noticed alot of weathe
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I need to cover a few pins on my rigging. I haven't used rigging tape before, does it just self adhe
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A waterman that works out of my marina told me that he caught a 4 pound Snakehead fish in one of his
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Just got off the phone with Defender about my autopilot order for Raymarine. I have had an order in
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I'm going to look at a 1989 Pearson 31-2 tomorrow. Besides the standard "this old boat" stuff. (chai
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I'm going to look at a 1989 Pearson 31-2 tomorrow. Besides the standard "this old boat" stuff. (chai
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2GM20F V-Belt for Alternator
kloudie1 at 2:36pm 06.15.22
Book shows a 36 inch long "A" (A36) I think it crosses to a Gates 9370. Another page of the parts b
New jib sail ?
ingramsail at 2:28pm 06.15.22
Thanks I will look for a 110 for the roller furling.
Stress Cracking Along The Hull Just Below The Waterline and The Rudder Shaft
jmcdowel at 2:23pm 06.15.22
Thanks Hollyberry, the keel bolts are number one on the repair list before it go in the water. Waiti
Said goodbye to an old friend
Hollyberry at 2:22pm 06.15.22
Best wishes in your new endeavours and for continued recovery! Nothing wrong with more family time!
Stress Cracking Along The Hull Just Below The Waterline and The Rudder Shaft
Hollyberry at 2:18pm 06.15.22
As I said earlier, the iron keel is an issue - esp if there seems to be questionable factors - such
Stress Cracking Along The Hull Just Below The Waterline and The Rudder Shaft
jmcdowel at 2:18pm 06.15.22
Boat motor does turn on. That wasnt done by the surveyor. Walking around with the surveyor, the hull
2GM20F V-Belt for Alternator
Suri at 2:11pm 06.15.22
You could try a search for Yanmar 25132-003700, but as far as I know, that's an A37 belt. Do you st
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Sunbird22358 at 2:07pm 06.15.22
Same boom was used for all Day Sailer models, the block locations/configurations changed, but basic
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mikeracca at 2:07pm 06.15.22
I had done some research myself before posting and everything points to bigger has less drop, less
Said goodbye to an old friend
David in Sandusky at 2:03pm 06.15.22
So good to hear this fine report, Maine Sail! Fair winds and following seas to our new land-lubber.
Replacing engine instrument panel
DayDreamer41 at 2:02pm 06.15.22
You can go all digital. Raymarine (and others) instruments can be hooked up to the engine to displ
Wire Size
mikeracca at 2:01pm 06.15.22
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DayDreamer41 at 1:58pm 06.15.22
I had done some research myself before posting and everything points to bigger has less drop, less d
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Plastimo 16274 air pump for engine room - how is it controlled?
Mechone at 1:52pm 06.15.22
The relay is the green box in the background. It is possible to see one of the diodes, they are in
Said goodbye to an old friend
BigEasy at 1:50pm 06.15.22
So a chapter in our life is over. My wife and I have been sailing together for 32 years and since 2
Wire Size
Davidasailor26 at 1:32pm 06.15.22
The electrons flow on the outer layer of the wire more surface area AC, particularly at high fr
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SkookumZac at 1:25pm 06.15.22
There is supposedly no wood in the deck of the water ballasted Hunters, only foam and aluminum backi
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markwbird at 1:23pm 06.15.22
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Stress Cracking Along The Hull Just Below The Waterline and The Rudder Shaft
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 1:22pm 06.15.22
How is it possible to ascertain the value of a 37 year old boat, without starting and running the en

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