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Gaza at 10:41am 12.11.09
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I will soon be purchasing a 1986 Cal 28. I wanted to hear from anyone that owns or sails this model
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We plan to be in Maui for three weeks in February and would like to do some relaxed sailing in the c
TKMLSMMC at 7:31am 12.11.09
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My Engine, Coupling, Shaft And Cutlass Bearing Are In Good Shape But I Am Still Getting Vibrations W
bigwhyte at 7:22am 12.11.09
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im buying my first boat and im going to look at both boats this weekend. both are on trailers what
timebandit at 7:19am 12.11.09
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Just a link to the LOG NEWSPAPER so you can see what is going on in southern California in case you
mark_swart at 6:46am 12.11.09
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Hello everyone and Happy Holidays, The roller furling headsail on my H34 is thrashed. Stained, torn
Inter20sailor at 6:31am 12.11.09
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Hello Lads, While hanging out in my new to me MkII, I noticed during a heavy rain shower (moored
jansan1 at 4:32am 12.11.09
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Wonder if I could get some feed back.I have come to a halt installing a new cutless bearing to a Cat
Bud H at 3:40am 12.11.09
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My boat has a 1979 Yanmar YSM12 engine. I have rebuilt this old engine and would like to do my best
edouard at 12:00am 12.11.09
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I have a Catalina 350 and recently replaced the companionway boards with doors. CruisingConcepts ht
Ron20324 at 9:01pm 12.10.09
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Fans of the Manson Anchors- and you know who you are! A new design that is made with racers in mind.
edouard at 7:19pm 12.10.09
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I own a Catalina 350 and wanted to change the companionway boards with doors. CruisingConcepts http:
faithforster26@msn.com at 2:44pm 12.10.09
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Hi: We have purchased a 1988 Catalina 30 MK 11 and would really like to obtain an owner's manual. I
CharlieCobra at 2:24pm 12.10.09
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We have plans for making this old girl a little homier as we restore her. We plan to do some extend
Solmansail at 1:23pm 12.10.09
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Has anyone used the Pettit Protect primer for a barrier coat? Would you recommend it? It takes few
redmarsail at 12:15pm 12.10.09
2/1844
I have recently purchased a Beneteau 323 (second owner) and have sailed it 3 times, first sailing it
Roger Long at 8:49am 12.10.09
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Loving my heavy old Endeavour 32 as I do, it isn't often that I see a small fast boat that creates s
wdancer at 7:37am 12.10.09
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Hello all I have recently purchased my legend and after great effort and time i managed to get the c
NYSail at 5:44am 12.10.09
9/2014
Hello all. Through all my projects I have done, one has eluded me... working with epoxie and fibergl
Ducati at 5:35am 12.10.09
12/2943
I was very impressed with the ease + security of a CQR anchor while we chartered in St Martin. All o

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Seams A Problem?
Kings Gambit at 5:38am 04.15.22
... and make it a point to let some air out of the tubes on a hot day. That should have occurred t
Water Heater Discharge
JamesG161 at 5:35am 04.15.22
I am confused on who labeled your first picture. The thru hull is for the discharge of the PRV which
Desperate leakinhg
jon hansen at 5:33am 04.15.22
well then, become their 'new best friend'. and like any best friend a case of beer for the operator
Water Heater Discharge   (1)
JamesG161 at 5:27am 04.15.22
Picture from internet of a new one. ressure Relief Valve. Jim....
Water Heater Discharge
JamesG161 at 5:16am 04.15.22
What is called the TCV is really a Pressure Relief Valve to prevent the Water Tank from fracturing.
Keel question
Rangofish at 4:56am 04.15.22
Update renting trailer and family member with truck going to help me so so so excided.
Water Heater Discharge
SV Bella at 4:33am 04.15.22
the pic of the water heater isn't mine. I took it off the internet. It's similar in that the TCV i
Perkins 4.107 or 4.108 fuel lines
CYQK at 4:32am 04.15.22
Bought mine from a perkins dealer on the west coast was a difficult find at the time If you need a c
Starting fluid
CYQK at 4:26am 04.15.22
Maybe your on to something Couldnt you spray a bit of no.7 in to help start
40.5: Shaft growth   (1)
kappykaplan at 3:32am 04.15.22
I haul my boat annually. When the COVID pandemic hit, the boat sat in the water for at least 12 wee
Water Heater Discharge
Slipin Away at 3:25am 04.15.22
I cannot see a hose leading off the P/T valve which would be attached to the thru hull fitting. If
Desperate leakinhg
SFS at 11:00pm 04.14.22
Do they know you are taking on water from an unknown place? That usually puts you up front!! This
Desperate leakinhg
Mark Maulden at 9:28pm 04.14.22
Tried to patch with Splash Zone but it takes forever to set up, I couldn't hold in place too long m
1993 40.5 Standing / Running Rigging Replacement PRO tips?
svAtargatis at 9:16pm 04.14.22
When you replace the mast, be sure that the PVC tube the the wiring passes through the mast step is
1993 40.5 Standing / Running Rigging Replacement PRO tips?
Rich Stidger at 9:14pm 04.14.22
When you replace the mast, be sure that the PVC tube the the wiring passes through the mast step is
40.5 mystery mast leak solved?
Rich Stidger at 9:11pm 04.14.22
The Z-Spar mast that was original equipment on the 40.5 has a rectangular hole with rounded edges o
40.5: Shaft growth
svAtargatis at 9:09pm 04.14.22
We bought the boat 1 year ago this month. We didn't have the hull cleaned at all this last year.
40.5: Shaft growth
Crusty Ol Salt at 9:07pm 04.14.22
How often do you have the hull cleaned while she is in the water?
Desperate leakinhg
Halvern at 8:27pm 04.14.22
Tried to patch with Splash Zone but it takes forever to set up, I couldn't hold in place too long my

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