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jibes138 at 10:49pm 01.23.09
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Does anyone know of a source to get new or used Universal parts for reasonable prices? I won't name
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Hi, We have a 1984 Catalina 30 and are in need of a new lid for our fridge, all the insulation is s
Mybigblue at 8:30pm 01.23.09
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Catalina C320: Our S1 Raymarine Autopilot drops out under an easy 15k breeze (I presume thermal over
rayjanine@aol.com at 7:44pm 01.23.09
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Hi: I am interested in buying a 2008 Hunter 45DS and would like to hear from those that bought on
seaveymarine at 2:17pm 01.23.09
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I have a 1978 irwin 37 center cockpit ketch with a shoal keel. I just purchased the boat and found o
langg at 1:40pm 01.23.09
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Does anyone know where i can find a Stainless steel microwave that will fit where the existing one s
robert hadley at 1:33pm 01.23.09
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Has Catalina put out any service bulletins on how to get at the fridge compressor? I have a leak at
Warren Milberg at 12:35pm 01.23.09
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Fearing my new dinghy might be underpowered, I plan to get a rig like this one: http://www.snopes.
Captain Jaz at 11:31am 01.23.09
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Firstly, I'd just like to say Hi to everyone, and that I'm glad to of found such a useful site. I li
walt at 10:59am 01.23.09
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Too much time on my hands??? Ive had a portable DVD player on the boat partly so that my kids will g
theland39 at 9:57am 01.23.09
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I'm looking to buy a 1971 Mac 22, good rigging, rough gelcoat. I'm not planning on winning beauty c
Merry Prankster at 9:03am 01.23.09
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CNN created a combined, 3d, multi-view, cool, web photo of the moment of inauguration. Does anyone
dancing bear at 8:56am 01.23.09
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It seems all Mac 25s have a set of fairleads and cleats on the deck. Does anyone use these? I supp
dancing bear at 8:12am 01.23.09
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I am thinking about taking some excess cabin weight out of the Mac 25, and wonder about others exper
nemo99 at 6:55am 01.23.09
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Hi; I have a yanmar 3gmf and change oil in the engine by inserting a small tube into the dipstick h
jaymenator at 8:28pm 01.22.09
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What is the best way to repair pitting? I have several areas topside with some pitting as shown belo
Shooter II at 8:27pm 01.22.09
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Looking to get a hand-held GPS for use on the Chesapeake. Anybody have any recommendations for brand
dperreault at 7:00pm 01.22.09
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Does anyone know where to get the low profile vent for the Hunter 34 , year 1983 -1984 ? It was onc
tanya09 at 5:28pm 01.22.09
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Just purchased a 85 Cat 22. I had the bottom painted last fall and had the swing keel and bolts che
Shoaldrafter at 5:04pm 01.22.09
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Thank you for your post on the plant visit. Question about use of roving guns to spray inside th

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H49/H50 Cockpit Steering Quadrant Cover
artboas at 4:02pm 02.02.22
Another Art "Crazy Upgrade"? I can't keep up with you! Now I'm sitting here wondering - do I fini
Firefly battery issues
Maine Sail at 4:00pm 02.02.22
I have not, and wasn't aware of Bruce. I'm working with the local dealer - Coastal Climate Control
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket
Gene Neill at 3:48pm 02.02.22
It's just idle chatter at this point, since John got it done already ... but I couldn't live with th
Fresh Water Hose Replacement Issues   (1)
marchem at 3:43pm 02.02.22
Replacing that hose is on my list of things to do, but I also want to put tank level sensors on the
salon window leaks in a 2007 373
Hollyberry at 3:22pm 02.02.22
Thumbs up for DC 795 but you won't find it at your home depot or even your chandlery. I found it at
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated
dlochner at 3:18pm 02.02.22
Well , my well intentioned information is pretty useless. The posted photos don't seem to be smoky
Main Sheet line holder
shemandr at 3:12pm 02.02.22
Gotta agree. Horn cleat isn't good for a mainsheet. But classic boats sometimes have that and have
Cable tv?
Growl at 3:11pm 02.02.22
rgranger...........a Hunter 386 I purchased some time ago had 4 fishing pole holders on the stern r
Firefly battery issues
mermike at 3:09pm 02.02.22
Optimal is to have equal leads to common busbars. All positive cables the same length. All negatives
Screw clamp port lights
Growl at 3:06pm 02.02.22
Swabbing Maties!
Screw clamp port lights
Growl at 3:05pm 02.02.22
Actually the rubber gaskets are in good shape, soaped rinsed and cleaned the 4 port lights and smear
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated
garymalmgren at 3:03pm 02.02.22
Well , my well intentioned information is pretty useless. The posted photos don't seem to be smoky
To oil or varnish?!
Growl at 2:57pm 02.02.22
Depends on whether you like to sail or do woodworking ... Personally, if I saw those badly checked
Raising the Mast
Tater at 2:57pm 02.02.22
They are anodized and they cost about a dollar.
Raising the Mast
stickinthemud57 at 2:53pm 02.02.22
Yes, those would work too if you can find the right size in stainless steel. Unless you keep your bo
all Pearson 303 owners
Cypressman at 2:33pm 02.02.22
Update on PSS shaft seal . I hauled the boat and pulled the bellows from the shaft tube and the bell
mast raising
stickinthemud57 at 2:31pm 02.02.22
Boat yoga. LOL. Pay dirt! This link contains a photo that shows the backstay arrangement, which app
Raising the Mast
Tater at 2:28pm 02.02.22
Once-upon-a-time, I could have fabricated stays. I hope mine last a while. Someone suggested PTO pi
Raising the Mast
stickinthemud57 at 2:15pm 02.02.22
That makes perfect sense as long as you can get proper tension. I would try to make it work without
"Forum Search" is Dead
jssailem at 2:03pm 02.02.22
I wouldn't have an Espar heater, If you lived in the Tropics. Problem solved... No need for the iP

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