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How much drag do you have towing a fiberglass dinghy. I have a 4 HP engine on my Catalina 22. Does
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Anyone got good rainbow photos? I took this in July just before we went out to see the fireworks...
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I have a 31' Beneteau First 1993 shoal draft. I bought the boat 3 years ago. At the time I noticed t
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My wife and kids complain that the ladder is uncomfortable on the feet when climbing out of the wate
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I just finished a week of sailing on Lake Michigan and Green Bay with a buddy of mine (almost 200 mi
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Has anyone used the gelcoat repair kits from West Marine? Or any other systems that work well?? We h
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As a new boat owner after many years, I committed a foolish mistake and forgot to open the fresh wat
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Hi, Anyone know where I can find the hardware that mounts on an Xcite rudder? I need the entire a
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I'm showing more of my ignorance by asking this question but I know very little about head sails oth
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I have a 1969 15 foot Oday and the centerboard is leaking. Where can I get parts? Thank you
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good day, all... i need a mechanical vdo sumlog sl speed indicator (30 knots-12 vdc), the impeller
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I have a Mac 26 S and want to fit a through hull transducer (depth finder) but not sure of the best
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My L25 has the 3 windows on each side and an inside mast support. my dillema is how to get in back o
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hello people. well next month i will be hauling my hunter legend 37.5 out of the water for the firs
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Hey all Just purchased a Pearson 530 ' all the sails are off the boat. Thought it might be a good ti
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Hi, Need advise how to wire GPS unit mounted on Pedestal.:confused: Thanks.
Vision36 at 6:47pm 08.14.09
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Has anyone built a cradle for a 22' deep keel sailboat to haul it on a flat bed trailer? I would ap
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Hi, Im considering purchasing a 1981 34' C'C yacht. I hade a look at it out of the water and its got

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Crazy Dave Condon at 7:02am 04.01.22
@Tater mug you legthen the topping lift, you could throw the line around to the front while walkin
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..
dLj at 7:01am 04.01.22
It could be that what you feel is more hull in the water, at least in keelboats, which is typical o
Hunter 26.5
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:49am 04.01.22
Heck yes 26.5 is bigger than a Seadoo
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DArcy at 6:36am 04.01.22
Mike, don't know if you've ever seen this idea: http://www.impatientlycrafty.com/2012/10/04/lamina
Window Advice
rlongfield at 6:13am 04.01.22
@Joe @Calif. Ted So you both think I should just do a complete reseal of the windows? I assume it's
Reuse shrink wrap?
All U Get at 6:11am 04.01.22
I did it using a lot of shrink tape, but it gets brittle so any harsh winds can rip it apart. We so
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All U Get at 5:59am 04.01.22
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor
jviss at 5:36am 04.01.22
Could the fuel pump be connected to the windlass electrical system? The only relation between the
Reuse shrink wrap?
Maine Sail at 5:09am 04.01.22
Shrink-wrap does not like to re-shrink after a winter..
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..   (2)
TomY at 4:27am 04.01.22
I don't know. Not even sure I can properly describe it... But as a FYI, I've been on boats where t
Reuse shrink wrap?
dlochner at 4:09am 04.01.22
Oh yeah. Humping that cover up the boat ladder and lifting it over the boom was at the limit of my
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel.
Screen Saver at 11:27pm 03.31.22
Ok so by way of an update: At this moment by passing the fuel tank and picking up fuel from a 22L je
Load on an on mast main halyard clutch?
thinwater at 10:41pm 03.31.22
I agree with the understanding, On a larger boat, the knot is to secure a sail shackle (in my case)
New Catalina 30 Owner
Hayden Watson at 10:16pm 03.31.22
As you have discovered, the original through hull fittings for the early mk1 boats is rather suspect
New Catalina 30 Owner
mikeracca at 9:43pm 03.31.22
Mike, don't know if you've ever seen this idea: http://www.impatientlycrafty.com/2012/10/04/lamina
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor
jssailem at 9:39pm 03.31.22
Disconnecting the battery bank from the engine while running is not a recommended test procedure. Su
Rub rail and deck hull joint.
Joe at 9:22pm 03.31.22
5200 for hull/deck joint would be my choice. Here's a WM advisor you should read if you haven't yet
Window Advice
Joe at 8:31pm 03.31.22
This issue is very common for many production boats of the era. However, you should be able to find
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor
Benny17441 at 8:30pm 03.31.22
The only relation between the engine and the problem you are having would be an electric fuel pump.
New Catalina 30 Owner
Stu Jackson at 8:21pm 03.31.22
Mike, don't know if you've ever seen this idea: http://www.impatientlycrafty.com/2012/10/04/laminat

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