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Albanach at 2:26am 12.16.09
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It may be of interest to some other Catalina owners to see the end story to the captioned threat.
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I need a new trailer for my oday 23. any suggestions for brand and info ?
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I am new to sailing and new to 120V power on the water. I have traced down some problems that all p
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I got some Blue Water Copper Pro SCX 67 hard bottom paint on sale at KKMI in Point Richmond Ca. $149
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I recently (may 2009) aquired a 1973 O'day Sailboat. I saved it from being crushed by a marina owne
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Hello all, I have an O'Day 23 buit arround 1975. I'm going to put new electrical panels with switch
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My 1995 Catalina 320 Has a very leaky muffler. Has anyone had any experience in repairing or replaci
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Has anyone ever rented a life raft? I'm located near Annapolis/Baltimore and was curious about it fo
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Hunter Marine will be closed from December 19, 2009 through January 3, 2010. They'll be up and run
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I usually am asking questions, it's time I offered a solution! The water that finds its way into th
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I have a 1999 Beneteau 36CC with a Yanmar 3GM30F. The boat has a pronounced vibration (hammering or
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I have a problem with seal on my 2001 Hunter 380 Fridge/freezer lids not sealing. I have replaced t
Paul Rybczynski at 10:10am 12.15.09
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I recently acquired a whisker pole to use on my O'Day 34. The 34 has two lower shrouds on each side
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HELP I'm in the market for a ready to sail, low cost, swing keel, trailer sailer, 20' to 22' - ide

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Line Bags
cb32863 at 1:58pm 04.28.22
Have a friend that got some Blue Performance on sale a few years ago and they work on his boat great
Protecting your face and skin from the wind
brockangelo at 1:56pm 04.28.22
I have been using Harkenderm products for the past 3 years. Got a sample at the boat show. Showed t
Protecting your face and skin from the wind
brockangelo at 1:55pm 04.28.22
I hate sunblock so I generally go with a big hat, long pants and long sleeve shirt. I know Champai
Protecting your face and skin from the wind
cb32863 at 1:53pm 04.28.22
SPF 50 as per my dermatologist and hopefully never seeing again oncologist. Wear a hat now and have
Protecting your face and skin from the wind
Tater at 1:16pm 04.28.22
I hate sunblock so I generally go with a big hat, long pants and long sleeve shirt. I know Champai
FreeJib Sail
twodzusfittings at 1:16pm 04.28.22
Donated. All gone.
Protecting your face and skin from the wind
lehighsail at 1:12pm 04.28.22
Most of the time I wear two types of sunblock and a mask. It was interesting when the Coast Guard c
Fuse or Breakers?   (1)
jviss at 1:06pm 04.28.22
Joe Not sure of your windlass system. My Lewmar has a "Controller" box and a "Contactor" box. The C
Fuse or Breakers?
jssailem at 12:56pm 04.28.22
Joe Not sure of your windlass system. My Lewmar has a "Controller" box and a "Contactor" box. The
Protecting your face and skin from the wind
jssailem at 12:47pm 04.28.22
I have been using Harkenderm products for the past 3 years. Got a sample at the boat show. Showed th
Replacing engine mounts on '86 H34   (2)
Artey1 at 12:41pm 04.28.22
So, I have this problem, but I also have another problem. The bolts holding my angle iron on have lo
Protecting your face and skin from the wind
sail sfbay at 12:25pm 04.28.22
Full bimini, dodger and a hat.
Hose adapter for Hunter's 1 5/8" water fitting
jviss at 12:17pm 04.28.22
Someone could accidentally turn on your water supply.
Fuse or Breakers?
jviss at 12:15pm 04.28.22
I am not sure how your windlass switches are wired, but in my case the foot switches are located at
Line Bags
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:12pm 04.28.22
Couple of things to consider: 1. Leaving wet lines in bags promotes growth 2. can complicate releasi
Pearson 30 live aboard cruising?
shemandr at 12:11pm 04.28.22
Regarding living on a smallish boat I would recommend not filling the boat with comforts and necessi
Galley sink drain leak
New Horizons at 12:11pm 04.28.22
The top of that part is very different from my sink. But I will try that. Thanks
Line Bags
jssailem at 12:06pm 04.28.22
Tedd, that is the brand I bought from Binnacle in NS CA. They had a sale. Good product. Well made.
1995 Hunter 29.5 Tach issue
kloudie1 at 12:01pm 04.28.22
I suggest you get an optical tachometer to verify. Amazon.com: Digital Photo Laser Tachometer Non C
Anchor roller
Daryl V at 12:01pm 04.28.22
I am fabricating an extention that will bolt on using the existing bolt holes and will allow for a

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