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Yabuhebi at 5:40pm 03.09.09
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I'm sitting here, and I feel the weight of my 30' Catalina sitting on my chest... I bought a '77 3
hheyne at 5:34pm 03.09.09
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Does anyone know the duty cycle for an old Adler Barbour. Mine is 50% with 5 on and 5 off.
La Bestia at 5:13pm 03.09.09
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Hello: I just bought a 2003 Bavaria 44. Does any body have had experience improving the insulati
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Hello All, Here in Rhode Island i pay around $400.00 to have my mast stepped...(800.00 up ' down).
basilos at 4:34pm 03.09.09
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What often or what ease (unintenciolally) is to cap side a Cat 14.2
pmschmitt at 2:29pm 03.09.09
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I have an opportunity to purchase an irwin 21 for cheap, but the boat needs some substantial work. A
jodygoldman at 2:29pm 03.09.09
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I have a Catalina 30, and over the weekend I was cleaning the bilge. The water in the bilge was tin
Chuckbear at 2:08pm 03.09.09
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Please read the current post and contact the Florida Legislators http://www.cruisersnet.net/wester
Bad Obsession at 2:01pm 03.09.09
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I just finished installing a sump box in my bilge to drain my shower. Checked it and it is working
Tim R. at 1:50pm 03.09.09
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The yellow floating line that your see for sale to the right is excellent for tenders. It feels and
appleman at 1:36pm 03.09.09
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Just wondering if there might be some parts for Barlow winches still around, and if so where to find
Bob Stammerjohn at 1:27pm 03.09.09
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My Catalina 38 #307 contains original equipment. A Groco HE. The piston pump assembly leaks and mus
Nicky17000 at 1:17pm 03.09.09
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Hi, A friend of mine is interested to install a map of the Mediterranean Sea to his Garmin GPS. Is a
w jim haynie at 1:00pm 03.09.09
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On my 1988 Hunter Legend 37, Serene Zelda, I have had big time problems with keeping a wind gage wor
ComoxOrion at 12:16pm 03.09.09
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I have 1/8 inch play in my rudder which I want to fix. Is this a change the bushings job or? Thanks
Justin_NSA at 11:16am 03.09.09
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I think I read this here once. Is there a way to get the boat up on stands using the trailer as a ja
pmschmitt at 10:37am 03.09.09
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I have an opportunity to purchase an ericson 21 for cheap, but the boat needs some substantial work.
MerSea at 9:30am 03.09.09
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The tarp(aulin) rubbed against the aluminium boom this winter and took some paint away living some b
thebigpulse at 9:27am 03.09.09
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I'm soon to buy a 26x and I'm currently looking to trade in my VW Westfalia for a vehicle capable of
Franklin at 9:25am 03.09.09
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I don't know much about Catamarans so I thought I would ask the fellows here. What do you think of

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Mast with weld repair - stay away or worry not?
markwbird at 9:33am 02.28.22
I would say that you would need to know for sure that the repair is good. Otherwise don't risk it.
The LiFePo4 Revolution!
jviss at 9:32am 02.28.22
At 5x the cost of lead acid batteries and possibly 2x life expectancy Where did these numbers come
Anchor winch considerations   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:20am 02.28.22
Your 326 most likely has the same locker as my '99 H-310. Try this: Was that gentle enough ? No p
Wind angle
Slider at 9:17am 02.28.22
Simrad states, "must replace the wind sensor, no repair for this part" The newer part 608 will rep
Yanmar 2GM20F cooling problem   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:11am 02.28.22
I have no way of knowing what's in the sea water line to the pump but, after being out on the hard f
Mast with weld repair - stay away or worry not?
RussC at 8:45am 02.28.22
Also depends greatly on exactly where the break was on the mast. high up, mid, or down low would hav
V-Belt Replacement
Ward H at 8:45am 02.28.22
Maine Sail has also recommended the Dayco TopCog belt, which has the notches on the top of the belt.
Hunter holding tank   (10)
Gaudet19 at 8:11am 02.28.22
In my HUNTER 30T 1994, I change the original aluminium 15 gallons for a plastic 20 gallons. It's a T
Mast with weld repair - stay away or worry not?
jssailem at 8:10am 02.28.22
Finding a boat is a commitment. I drove 250 miles to inspect my boat. Have a friend who talked with
Catalina 27 sanitation system rebuild
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:01am 02.28.22
Oh dear! I don't think I've ever seen a sanitation system before in which EVERYTHING is wrong with
Hunter holding tank
Justin_NSA at 7:49am 02.28.22
In the H30T it will come right out. You may have make modifications to get larger tank in. FYI, I u
Yanmar 2GM20F cooling problem
BigEasy at 7:45am 02.28.22
It is IMPOSSIBLE for that pump to not prime when hitting the water after a haul out. This assumes
Morse or no morse
patbratton at 7:38am 02.28.22
Pilots still use three letter Morse code to ID VORs.
Hunter 23.5 - Tiller Extension size
patbratton at 7:35am 02.28.22
My H240 came with an adjustable extension. you simple twist and pull to the desired length. It allow
Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work?
BigEasy at 7:35am 02.28.22
Ted. I have found diesel or kerosene works well as a solvent for aged grease on winches. Mineral s
Waste/oil placard   (2)
BigEasy at 7:19am 02.28.22
Apparently, A waste management plan is required for boats over 40feet in length. The USPS inspect
Morse or no morse   (2)
thinwater at 7:08am 02.28.22
Love the new strobe light to replace flares, only problem is most of western world knows the signif
Morse or no morse
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:04am 02.28.22
As a long-time ham radio op, I only assumed everyone understands SOS in Morse code but I never heard
Waste/oil placard
thinwater at 7:01am 02.28.22
Yup. 33 CFR 151.57. Kind of a busy-body requirement IMO, but it is in black and white. In this day a
Power winch
sail sfbay at 6:54am 02.28.22
Not a 356 but have used a portable WinchRite electric winch handle when occasionally furling in the

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