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jimberg at 2:39pm 04.06.09
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We have replaced two alternators on our Catalina 380, which is equipped with two 4D commercial batte
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What is the best way to secure the first and second mainsail luff reefing cringles to the boom? Does
RBDUFFER at 2:07pm 04.06.09
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Hey guys, does any body know of a SS replacement window for the fixed windows on the 84-85, 37c?
jwieneck at 1:40pm 04.06.09
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I noticed last year when I was sailing to my winter harbor that by boom was rotated a bit. Where th
rbillymac at 1:06pm 04.06.09
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Hard forum to choose since looking specifically for MacGregor 26 owners and on the Chesapeake. My m
windsock1 at 12:45pm 04.06.09
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After I received help from a lot of you in locating that PVC conduit for cockpit wiring going to the
JCDSAIL at 12:31pm 04.06.09
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Recently noticed that my compass does not have illumination. Is this light connected to the interior
pkdailey4 at 12:17pm 04.06.09
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What do you do with yours when your not using it ? It seems like there was absolutely no forethought
genovese at 12:15pm 04.06.09
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Hi to all. We're trying to eliminate heavy leaks on the four fixed portlights. Anyone knows where to
TimCup at 11:51am 04.06.09
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I didn't want to hijack another thread, and I've got some questions about anchoring so here goes:
nimwegen at 11:43am 04.06.09
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How to fix a broken swing keel cable if boat in the water? I checked the cable for the swing keel o
Hermit Scott at 11:43am 04.06.09
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My boat was converted to wheel steering long ago. I found the tiller in it's cover hidden away in th
topinglift at 11:42am 04.06.09
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New member Looking for cut lengths for Mast Boom and Rigging as i am buying a 34 foot Irwin without
Finney at 11:27am 04.06.09
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We have a 2001 Ben/ 331. It rides a little bow down with a full water tank. I'm thinking about try
Hermit Scott at 10:49am 04.06.09
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The Admiral and I have been hanging out downtown and the marina area trying to get a feel for the ar
seadaddler at 10:31am 04.06.09
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Had a great day yesterday(Sunday) sailing around Charlotte Harbor,sailed past Pelican Pass,Pelican
Hayden Watson at 10:22am 04.06.09
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My boat has a Horizon knot meter which was manufactured in 1988. Does anyone have a source for a rep
Mike H. at 10:16am 04.06.09
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The single line reefing system on our Vision 36 seems a little "Sticky". We've only had the boat si
Gregg9020 at 9:29am 04.06.09
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We have a couple of older Venture 25's, one white hull, and the other is a light blue, the white on
Etch at 7:18am 04.06.09
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Hello all, I am new to the website and currently own a 18' Capri. I will be looking at a 1983 Catali

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