Maine Sail
at 9:59am 04.21.09
19/6940
Over the last few weeks I have been cataloging my marine books so when I go to buy a new one I don't
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mark_swart
at 9:49am 04.21.09
10/1515
Hello everyone. Yet another question for the group on my 84 H34. I have cracks in the rudder, just w
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pmitch
at 9:13am 04.21.09
2/1186
Just got a 26 am and am wantin' to add the sail-sluggs. Does anybody know the optimum track size and
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CaptianJack
at 8:51am 04.21.09
14/2454
Hello all, Last week I took my 1978 Pearson 26 on my first real cruise since I picked her up in t
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Dwight Thomas
at 8:07am 04.21.09
15/3960
Okay, it been two years I've been putting this off, but now is the time. I need to replace my Rub R
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emergpa1
at 8:00am 04.21.09
1/1137
Hey guys, do the toerails on the oday 26''s leak into the cabin? I don't see where the screws enter
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coastal17
at 7:57am 04.21.09
2/1299
I have inherited my dad's Daysailer. It has a plaque in it that reads "Built by the O'Day Corporati
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don_stubbs
at 7:51am 04.21.09
2/2479
Newly joined............. Don Stubbs :D
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mike and kathie
at 5:54am 04.21.09
1/1747
Registering is easy enough. Anxious to see how many 309 owners register and participate. John:
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Quoddy
at 5:02am 04.21.09
2/3023
Trim the jib first. Does this apply to masthead only and not fractional because the jib has the powe
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robertguck
at 4:18am 04.21.09
0/1058
I am trailering my 1967 Catalina 22 from Minnesota to Florida and have antifouling bottom paint now.
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Rich Stidger
at 8:03pm 04.20.09
3/1779
I first noticed play in the rudder when the boat was about five years old. At that time I talked to
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RFerraro1
at 6:05pm 04.20.09
10/2409
On a 1984 Beneteau First 32 with Renault engine. Forward gear runs fine but in reverse the propsha
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jsalley
at 5:44pm 04.20.09
0/1533
Welcome to the new home for the Catalina 309 Owners Forum. Feel free to ask or answer any questions
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fnuttersny
at 5:23pm 04.20.09
4/1591
Following mast step thread promted nosing around my compression post area and found water drops comi
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BARRY3684
at 4:00pm 04.20.09
10/2253
What is the best way of repairing rust pockets that have developed on the keel of my boat? It's a Ca
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Novelman
at 3:50pm 04.20.09
2/1560
I put my 25' Lancer in the water yesterday and found that the "non-slip" surface on the fore deck is
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enovillo
at 3:49pm 04.20.09
11/1949
Hi all, I recently became the proud owner of a 1982 Hunter 33. While going through the boat, my wif
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hfmckevitt
at 2:27pm 04.20.09
2/1286
I am having problems with gages on the deck at the wheel, the wind and depth gage have stopped worki
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Rich Stidger
at 2:20pm 04.20.09
10/2013
I picked up a red Mothers Powerball and it appears to be the same as the "Marine" version. In fact
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Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking...
Stu Jackson at 8:49am 06.30.21 Yes, tighten the nut by 1/2 turn. That's way too much for starters. Try 1/8 turn at a time. Here |
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Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking...
SailorElliot at 8:48am 06.30.21 Good advice above on what to do immediately. But I'm concerned about your comment I quoted above. |
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Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking...
tfox2069 at 8:44am 06.30.21 We are leaving on vacation for a week on Thursday, June 31st (off the boat), and I am worried that |
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H38 Companionway steps hinge screw holes stripped out on stair side
letskeepriding at 8:39am 06.30.21 somewhat. You would end up using 2 backing plates, an upper and lower. you can see the lower screws |
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Hello, new 25 owner with questions!
jssailem at 8:30am 06.30.21 Welcome to the SBO Forum J.... Congrats on the sailboat. You have some great water to sail in. As a |
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Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking...
jssailem at 8:27am 06.30.21 "leaving on vacation for a week on Thursday, June 31st (off the boat)" Which year does that happen i |
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Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking...
Terry Cox at 8:19am 06.30.21 Is it worth an immediate haul out, or will it be fine (for around a week)? As Don mentioned, hand |
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Just can't get no release!
Leeward Rail at 8:19am 06.30.21 Make it a ratchet cleat (makes it easier to hand-hold and lowers the release tension). +1 Our C22 |
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Docking Against the Wind (2)
jssailem at 8:16am 06.30.21 Not much more than spiking it with a Boat Hook and holding on... uring you get to the dock... 195764 |
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New toilet and holding tank system
jssailem at 8:14am 06.30.21 (reroute the toilet intake line to tee into the head sink drain line..it's described in my book) th |
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1987 Catalina 22 SK Upper and Lower Shroud Boots
Leeward Rail at 8:07am 06.30.21 I used blue PVC pipe and removed the markings as described. Much nicer than typical white. Afaik, |
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New toilet and holding tank system
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:59am 06.30.21 New holding tank from Catalina Direct - they say their new tanks are twice as thick as the original. |
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Hello, new 25 owner with questions!
J_Stone at 7:51am 06.30.21 Good morning . The pendant for the centerboard will be in the front of the cockpit . There should b |
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Cushion modification
Leeward Rail at 7:49am 06.30.21 It is just overlapping the other, larger cushion that is at the back of the quarter berth. Ahh. O |
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Just can't get no release! (1)
Project_Mayhem at 7:44am 06.30.21 Yes, very often the cleats are set low for easy cleating, making them difficult to release. Rotate |
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Mast boot leak
geek_guy at 7:29am 06.30.21 Thanks for the info. I'll take a look when I get back to the boat. I'm sure you are correct. I br |
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Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking...
sail sfbay at 7:28am 06.30.21 At some point you might have to replace the packing as discussed in this article: Servicing Your St |
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Just can't get no release!
dlochner at 7:27am 06.30.21 On my boat the tails to the traveler control lines are really long. If the wind is gusty they can be |