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I got tired of looking at snow this past week. So I built this little cabinet for the v-berth on my
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I need to - - r/r the inoperative battery charger on my '82 H30 - looks straight forward any recom
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Just got the keys to our 'new' '82 H30 and the first cosmetic upgrade is to build/sew new cushions f
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I am re-wiring our boat and will be replacing just about everything. I am in need of a pure sine wav
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I am going to get a wind generator. Just not sure where to get one? Which one to get or where to m
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Has anyone installed an oil filter adapter on a 2QM15 diesel? The adapter allows you to mount the oi
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Need to know what size battery I need for my H240. Any ideas of best buy?
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I have been looking for an affordable chartplotter/gps option that would integrate with the existing
Witzend at 8:58am 02.28.10
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Has anyone ever installed a grease fitting on the coupling for the packing grand seal to help lub an
Chris Connor at 8:46am 02.28.10
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I am once again considering the purchase of an Assymetrical Spinnaker for my Catalina 310. My 310 di
bugsboat at 7:31am 02.28.10
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Just bought a 37.5 and I need to buy a propane tank. Anyone know where I can find one? I will want t
Oldhokie64 at 7:08am 02.28.10
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The shower sump question reminded me to ask... Does anyone know how the bilge water in the engine co
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I have an Oday 240. I am trying to improve sail trim for this coming season. Would adding a backst
med2463 at 11:05pm 02.27.10
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Has anyone added bow cleats on 37c. Putting all bow/spring lines on the sampson post is a pain. Pr
Ron20324 at 9:31pm 02.27.10
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The new West and Defender Catalogs are now out. The new Sailrite catalog will not be out for maybe
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I just got a 98 Hunter 170 with some moderate cracks on the center rib of the deck and next to the m
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I'm preparing for the delivery of a 146 and wanted to purchase some cockpit storage bags which I tho
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To all you 23 owners or prior owners. I currently have 5/16ths slugs on my main. Is this the right s
Bayboater70 at 3:08pm 02.27.10
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I am looking at a 52 Irwin to purchase for a liveaboard/ traveler. Anyone know much about them good
Mike8245 at 1:57pm 02.27.10
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I have an 2003 356 with a Yanmar 3gm30f-yeu. Can anyone find what the secondary fuel filter (the one

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Pleasure Craft Operator Card 2
dandan88 at 8:24am 05.05.22
In Canada all operators of a pleasure craft need proof of competency. A pleasure craft operator card
Single-handing a Catalina 310?
jssailem at 8:13am 05.05.22
She be looks pretty. Key is to find your way of docking with her. Then practice. Only come into the
From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button
JamesG161 at 8:02am 05.05.22
Opps... i hit the "Amazon ad" versus the right one This one works to remove Salts https://www.amaz
Single-handing a Catalina 310?   (1)
PlaneTom at 7:56am 05.05.22
Docking gets my vote for the trickiest part. As someone's tagline reads "don't approach the dock an
Generator
capta at 7:53am 05.05.22
I have the new 2KW model and can say it is very quiet. I don't have the amount of experience as @ca
Single-handing a Catalina 310?
PlaneTom at 7:52am 05.05.22
Tom, my wife and I have been using a mid ship spring line led from a cleat on the jib track for doc
Single-handing a Catalina 310?
Justin_NSA at 7:44am 05.05.22
Docking gets my vote for the trickiest part. As someone's tagline reads "don't approach the dock any
Single-handing a Catalina 310?
marchem at 7:30am 05.05.22
As others have said, sailing the 310 single handed is not difficult, and some have suggested modifi
Mounted VHF Radio
drewlamparello at 7:28am 05.05.22
I'm looking to install a VHF on board with an antenna mounted at the mast head. I found a Cable ins
Generator
dLj at 7:23am 05.05.22
I'm not sure why, but even the other models of Honda gensets are considerably noisier than the 2kw
Generator
capta at 7:08am 05.05.22
I'm not sure why, but even the other models of Honda gensets are considerably noisier than the 2kw m
Add Renogy 200Amp Hour batteries to my cart and then...
Hello Below at 7:05am 05.05.22
Read the reviews first. As a Professional electrical business Renogy by a very long shot is the lea
Need help selecting Chartplotter/Radar to go with Raymarine instruments
Tin Kicker at 6:57am 05.05.22
I found a sale on a B&G Vulcan 7" for $600 and am moving it to the new boat. It is GREAT, especially
New Catalina 30 Owner
mikeracca at 6:50am 05.05.22
I got some of the new parts for the printer yesterday, which is good. A new and upgraded hot end, a
Painting fiberglass boxes around steering wheel, O'Day 28 1985
Project_Mayhem at 6:40am 05.05.22
Thank you that is great advice, I do have an I/R gun as well. I bought the boat over the winter an
Ammeter replacement questions
mikeracca at 6:35am 05.05.22
The purpose of the colors is to prevent confusion. Red = DC Positive. Black = AC Neutral or DC
Misc Issues
jssailem at 6:30am 05.05.22
@sailme88 you been watching NCIS reruns? Gibbs rules to live by. NCIS Photos on CBS I though there
Generator
smokey73 at 6:04am 05.05.22
If you get a dual fuel make sure the power rating is sufficient for the fuel you intend to use. For

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