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Does anyone know what name brand and model this is? I guess it's probably stock 1979 Catalina30 stan
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Need Rudder and swing keel dimensions - 1981 H22 I have a 1981 H22 salvage boat that did not have i
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I have a catalina 27 and am looking into purchasing a solar panel. i would appreciate any suggestio
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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
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Catalina C320: Our S1 Raymarine Autopilot drops out under an easy 15k breeze (I presume thermal over
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Hi: I am interested in buying a 2008 Hunter 45DS and would like to hear from those that bought on
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Throttle controls for First 28   (1)
Cap'n Dave at 7:22am 02.03.22
Found a picture. You can see a piece of white plastic behind the lever that slides towards the boat
Throttle controls for First 28
Cap'n Dave at 7:04am 02.03.22
The throttle doesn't have a visible brand label. I'm sure it's original to the boat. The mechanism t
Oh My the Moorage Costs
PaulK at 6:48am 02.03.22
I think he would have some real issues transiting the ICW. Bezos Sailboat Might enable municipali
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket
Leeward Rail at 5:13am 02.03.22
But the dumb animal in me needs to see nuts and washers A stainless plate would be my preference,
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated
dlochner at 5:07am 02.03.22
He was last seen yesterday at 2:08 pm. Perhaps he's reading but not responding?
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated
rgranger at 4:55am 02.03.22
Well the OP has not responded since the first post so.....:poop:
Haul out the water
sailme88 at 4:44am 02.03.22
85 miles isn't that far. Why not sail it or motor sail it? Avg 5kts less that 17 hrs... avg 6.5 it
Cable tv?
Terry Cox at 4:42am 02.03.22
Wow!!..........you have a fishing pole holder......on a sailboat? Ditto here. Very handy and versa
ZF 12m 2:1 Question
dlochner at 4:30am 02.03.22
Things have changed since summer. In summer it was the other way around, no 2.6s and just 2.1s. We
Hunter 34 Winch Replacement
jssailem at 3:29am 02.03.22
Inspecting the images that is daylight coming through the center of the holes ? Assuming the hole p
"Forum Search" is Dead
Ralph Johnstone at 11:01pm 02.02.22
But a boroscope would come in handy! Big investment. I paid around $15.00 for mine a few years a
Main Sheet line holder
Joe at 10:55pm 02.02.22
That'll work, but I'd consider adding a ratchet block to the swivel. This is the type of performanc
Throttle controls for First 28   (1)
Joe at 10:05pm 02.02.22
My first move might be to identify the unit. Those types of mechanicals are usually vendor/3rd part
Screw clamp port lights   (2)
Tally Ho at 10:00pm 02.02.22
Actually the rubber gaskets are in good shape, soaped rinsed and cleaned the 4 port lights and smea
Oh My the Moorage Costs
jssailem at 9:02pm 02.02.22
Oh the humanity... Trapped behind a historical bridge in a Dutch River. Garb another bottle of Perr
Help to ID this type of windlass
artboas at 8:51pm 02.02.22
It looks like a Simpson Lawrence Anchorman model 700, 800, or 1000. I agree. Definitely .

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