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I bought a 1980 Venture 21 in great shape. Everything is where it should be, but we cannot figure ou
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My 1984 Catalina 38' has a Alder-Barbour Cold Machine CU-100 aboard... problem is, ever since a rece
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I am looking for an attach fitting for a 98 26X. There are two stay attach points on either side of
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I am in the process of modifying a trailer to fit my 1979 O'day 28 tall rig. My search to locate th
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We have a 1980 Catalina 30 with Maretron speed, depth, and wind speed and direction instruments. Som
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We have a 1980 Catalina 30 with Maretron speed, depth, and wind speed and direction instruments. Som
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Hey now, Getting awful chilly up here in VT. Wondering what to do with the sheets and other lines
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I've had my new (to me) 170 moored in front of my home for about a week. I'll be pulling it out for
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I am new owner of used 22' MacGregor currently on trailer. Is it safe (for the boat and me) to work
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Peggie, I'm looking for the best way to set up a head on a 25' Lancer currently utilizing a porta
Indysailor at 2:57pm 10.10.09
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This afternoon I looked at an Oday 23 today to purchase. It's a pretty sound boat in most ways. We w
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I have an 2001 - H260... a nice sailing boat... it leaks! not sea water. but rain water. I've sealed
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Our 310 is on a mooring in the summer and outside both without power. I am considering adding a sola
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Wonder what people thought of the various utility of three Catalina models if one wanted to coastal
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I have searched everything. Forums, help, control panels, site map, everything. "Contact us" link on
deepfreezesailor at 11:09am 10.10.09
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Can anyone provide me a diagram of how to rig a V25 for single handed sailing? At 63 with one leg in
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I would like to replace the incandescent bulb in my anchor light on my 2003 Catalina 34 MKII sailboa
Russr at 10:59am 10.10.09
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Hi, We have used an Origo 3000 alcohol stove for 3 yrs and loved it. Last season we had problems wi
Warren Milberg at 10:03am 10.10.09
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At this time of the year, the winds are often up on the Chesapeake. When solo sailing and needing t

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Engine Coolant Hoses to Hot Water Heater/Tank
jviss at 2:56pm 04.26.22
I would just go same size all the way through, with a preference for the larger size, i.e., the 5/8"
Seeking advice from any chemists, bottom paint related
thinwater at 2:42pm 04.26.22
Call e-paint. They have some weird compatibility and adhesion characteristics (I have used it).
ignition key cover Catalina 30 1978 vintage   (2)
mrreg at 2:38pm 04.26.22
A photo would help those who don't own a Catalina 30 or if the design changed over the years. I wou
Seeking advice from any chemists, bottom paint related
Justin_NSA at 2:19pm 04.26.22
If it's lifting the old paint you may have an incompatible paint layer underneath that layer. That w
H410 distance prop shaft to rubber
kappykaplan at 1:58pm 04.26.22
rubber Rudder?
Paddlewheel Protection
shemandr at 1:37pm 04.26.22
We used SOG vs STW to gage current. It was important in club level racing and important in cruising
Paddlewheel Protection
kappykaplan at 1:33pm 04.26.22
Most of the time true wind is told by the wavelets. Yep, that's another thing I've finally interna
Help Widgeon need new seats
sail sfbay at 1:31pm 04.26.22
Welcome to the forum!! A photo / sketch of the seats you want to replace would be helpful. Might c
Paddlewheel Protection
thinwater at 1:19pm 04.26.22
You absolutely need speed through the water (paddle wheel) if your electronics are interfaced to sh
Help replacing Raw Water Pump on a Yanmar 4JH4-TE
SV_Funday at 1:00pm 04.26.22
Thank you joelm100. When you removed the lower engine mount bolt to swing the mount out of the way,
Seeking advice from any chemists, bottom paint related   (1)
sail sfbay at 12:59pm 04.26.22
ePaint sells EP-3 thinner for their SN-1 bottom paint. Material Safety Datasheet attached. Buy it f
Help replacing Raw Water Pump on a Yanmar 4JH4-TE   (4)
joelm100 at 12:54pm 04.26.22
I had similar issues on the Yanmar 3JH3E on my 2001 H380. The pump's lower starboard bolt backs out
Mooring ball pickup - single handed
Stu Jackson at 12:48pm 04.26.22
Do you have one of the end-of-pole gadgets like the links show in my starting post? Or can you pull
Two-battery LiFePo4 system?
jviss at 12:43pm 04.26.22
Lithionicshas this and it can be done with Victron & Mastervolt as well.. Oh, thanks, I should loo
Two-battery LiFePo4 system?
Maine Sail at 12:41pm 04.26.22
I guess I'm unhappy about this solution. What I really want, I guess, is a drop-in LFP with an out
Two-battery LiFePo4 system?
jviss at 12:34pm 04.26.22
I guess I'm unhappy about this solution. What I really want, I guess, is a drop-in LFP with an outp
Leaky Windows
BenP13 at 12:20pm 04.26.22
I'm actually an Ericson owner, and have also had leaky aluminum windows. After seeing some recommend
Another Battery Question.....
NYSail at 12:17pm 04.26.22
Scott brings up an interesting slant, however I think personally, and I am no battery expert, you wo

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