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fdonovan50 at 10:52am 09.05.09
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We've been looking at Catalina 36's 1984,85,and 86 models. Many owners and brokers list these boats
saildork at 10:27am 09.05.09
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I've read much of the past threads on battery charging, but haven't found this question. Can I use
mrtoyota at 9:48am 09.05.09
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I own a 1982 catalina 27 that ive had for 2 years, Reciently, Ive noticed there is water in the bilg
Kabloona at 9:10am 09.05.09
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Concerned persons: Since it was "rebuilt" (piston, rings, valves, crank, bearings, seals, etc.) 2
cat33705 at 9:02am 09.05.09
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My 2004 Catalina 310 needs a new dingy. The current West Marine RIB is at the end of its uselife. Wh
Viktor Eysselein at 7:46am 09.05.09
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I have a 2009 Hunter 45 CC with a Simpson Lawrence windlass. Does anybody know the type of windlass
abk at 7:07am 09.05.09
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The first answer is do not pull it up then!!! I put a CDI on my mac 25 in June... It works great.
SRH_Catalina_Newbie at 5:19am 09.05.09
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I just bought a new Honda 9.9 - 20" shaft. I had to buy a new engine mount as well, none of it seem
rjackson at 10:58pm 09.04.09
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These are two winter projects I'd like to do. I'm at a loss as to finding out what sizes I need for
Ross at 9:26pm 09.04.09
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This fall dig a three foot square of garden in a sunny place. About the time you start to get antsy
Alan at 8:18pm 09.04.09
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:eek: After a furious discussion (for lack of a better term) on the Ask All Sailors forum on 'outhau
Joseph_M at 7:23pm 09.04.09
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I recently bought a great 1989, 240. BUT.... I am having Roller Furling trouble. I have all the
appleman at 7:08pm 09.04.09
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When we were looking to by our boat in '05, I downloaded any pictures I could find of 26's. These sh
gitfish at 5:15pm 09.04.09
Cal
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We are having a Cal 2-29 surveyed with the intention of buying. This boat has a porta john but ther
capthookcc at 5:06pm 09.04.09
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I'm thinking about trying to organize a trailer sailor Rendevouz on Corpus Christi Bay on the Gulf.
capejt at 1:53pm 09.04.09
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After ten happy years on board my '79 Hunter 33, I'm giving thought to moving into something smaller
Stu Jackson at 1:24pm 09.04.09
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Based on Replies #61 to 64 on the Outhual Tension topic, here: http://forums.catalina.sailboatowners
Salish Sea Cruiser at 12:35pm 09.04.09
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My decks, cockpit and cabin top need some serious buffing ad polising. I have a Makita buffer, but
gmac1220 at 12:35pm 09.04.09
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I've recently purchased a 1971 Pearson 33. Althought it came with a Spinnaker it is currently witho
jeffmacdonald at 12:34pm 09.04.09
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I have the stock ice chest in my C30, teak lid and so on. It seems by the time I leave the marina do

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Tow Vehicle Question.
Murgatroid at 6:53pm 04.02.22
Is anyone towing with a Ford Bronco? Details please? What it is the weight of the boat you want to
Air conditioning
thinwater at 6:24pm 04.02.22
And in case you are not aware, AC is a dock-only thing, unless you have and run a generator, or poss
Spinnaker, hows and whys
jon hansen at 6:21pm 04.02.22
tip: never tie a knot on any of the sail lines. carry a sharp knife on you. crew too.
Spinnaker, hows and whys
jon hansen at 6:09pm 04.02.22
after 47 seasons i have yet to broach aeolus or the Ascow. i had lots of training.
Spinnaker, hows and whys
jon hansen at 5:57pm 04.02.22
no no no, i'm just being silly. flying spinnakers is a hoot. i love flying spinnakers. now i always
Spinnaker, hows and whys
jon hansen at 5:47pm 04.02.22
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Spinnaker, hows and whys
jon hansen at 5:45pm 04.02.22
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Do you question your Brain?
jviss at 5:32pm 04.02.22
I didn't find a 5, but a 6, in the second group.
Stern Rail Outboard Mount
rukidn at 5:29pm 04.02.22
First, Congrats on your new boat. We've carried our 9.9 Tohatsu on the stern rail for several years
Air conditioning
heritage at 5:15pm 04.02.22
A 10k btu marine ac will draw about 1000 watts. My 4.5 btu ac uses about 500 watts. I can run it w
Air conditioning
jeepbluetj at 4:43pm 04.02.22
What sort of electrical upgrades are required to install a 10k btu unit? I am pretty good with the
Oceanis 400 switches
Mechone at 4:41pm 04.02.22
Must be a French made boat, US made used Bass panels which went under a few years ago, however same
Window Advice
jeepbluetj at 4:37pm 04.02.22
Another hint: Dow 795 is nothing at all like the tubes of silicone garbage at the big box store. Sil
Spinnaker, hows and whys
jeepbluetj at 4:32pm 04.02.22
If you've never flown a spinnaker I suggest you get someone aboard that has a lot of experience wit
1981 Hunter 22 bow deck-hull seam
kappykaplan at 4:04pm 04.02.22
It doesn't look normal to me. Perhaps @Crazy Dave Condon can help.
Re-Bedding a replacement through haul transducer
AaronD at 3:55pm 04.02.22
Is it difficult to get this device out of its position? I'd imagine having to rammer the old unit o
Oceanis 400 switches
jeepbluetj at 3:52pm 04.02.22
And pictures. We need pictures. I did find some pics of soldered Amiot panels on the web. Made the m
PSA it turns out that you actually do need to remove the boom before lowering the mast
brockangelo at 3:39pm 04.02.22
Look for damage in the track that the boom gooseneck rides in (I assume you broke the boom off it w

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