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timebandit at 7:48am 12.24.09
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If you think that your small outboard wah having problems with the new gas just wait untill this pas
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Glorioso just had its A/C service since the hull was layed up. The factory unit is an Elite Heat Pum
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packman at 7:22am 12.24.09
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Good Morning all, I have posted previously about mast issues and still haven't got the durn thing re
Thijs at 4:08am 12.24.09
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I wonder what furling genoa is preferred on a 1989 Catalina 30: 135% or 150%? My sailing area is mai
Stephen K at 7:16pm 12.23.09
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I finished my teak refinishing project and all is going well. I am re-installing and need to finish
jorgefife at 6:32pm 12.23.09
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The head I have in my H33 is a Raritan Cricket The name alone is scary; no-one has ever heard of it,
nofd843 at 5:51pm 12.23.09
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Looking at a Hunter 306, I see what everyone is asking, but am curious what they are actually sellin
26macsailer at 5:39pm 12.23.09
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I was reading about required safety items, and came across ventilation systems. It appears to be re
Witzend at 5:29pm 12.23.09
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FYI, I posted this on the "Ask All sailors" After successfully replacing my cutlass bearing (slid i
Witzend at 5:19pm 12.23.09
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After successfully replacing my cutlass bearing (slid in with relative ease after thoroughly giving
higgs at 4:18pm 12.23.09
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This would make abandoning ship fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unnovzCTtY4
woodster at 3:30pm 12.23.09
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just a note to say happy holidays to all and wish you all the best this season. regards woody
jeffreckson at 3:29pm 12.23.09
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I have a 1988 Catalina 30 that is set up to run 4 lines back to the cockpit. On both sides of the bo
mghunter310 at 3:28pm 12.23.09
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Hi Looking for help to locate a water leak. I have a 310 that has the fiberglass arch. For some
Benny at 2:39pm 12.23.09
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I was not totally happy with our cabin lights on the boat. A friend had suggested that fluorecent l
bobjames at 1:04pm 12.23.09
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Has anyone used the Serius Satellite marine weather service with their chart plotter? Like it? Use
thesailerdude at 10:41am 12.23.09
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Man I have missed you guys..your incessant warnings are even welcome here! Well I have a story h
hardaground at 8:36am 12.23.09
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any 40. 5 owners that have the Volvo MD22L engine (Perkins block) happen to know or still have the o
Merry Prankster at 7:56am 12.23.09
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My next door neighbor works at the town recycling center. He is always bringing home treasures. His
shine777 at 7:29am 12.23.09
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Can anyone tell me how much a 1976 catalina 22 on the trailer wieghs? I'm trying to get the towing w

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Ralph Johnstone at 11:08am 05.18.22
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Head Sail at 10:54am 05.18.22
Then I wondered if some nocturnal flatulence may set it off. Valid concern? There is a way t
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This one is 8 ft.
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