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Jenni at 5:11pm 10.03.08
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My rudder recetly failed rather spectacularly, and here is my story for any that are interested. W
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Okay so another question for us is a composting toilet, we have been looking at a natures head type
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Do you still have the corrupt display on your GPS or was there ever a resolution? I think my Garmin
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I'm looking into a 1970 Morgan 38'er c/b model. The owner has had the c/b pinned in the upright pos
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Hi there! I'm modifying a trailer to fit my ODay 22, and I need to know the height of the keel fr
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Hi All, I saw a need for something often debated but rarely ever clarified. Many sailors/boaters o
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Hi Sailors, I am looking to buy a larger boat. I have been looking at Catalinas. I see "mkII" liste
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I have recently had a software upgrade done to my 2006 Raymarine E120. This new upgrade has been ou
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Can someone recommend a mechanic (inboard) in Solomons, MD area?
Wayne M at 9:33am 10.03.08
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Hello everyone last fall I refinished all the woodwork on my boat. I removed all the woodwork from t
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Anybody out there ever been demasted?
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I have a couple of questions for any Beneteau owners. I have a Beneteau 351 Oceanis, 1994 (Marion,
Amherstmike at 8:32am 10.03.08
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I am looking to purchase a mid-80s Catalina 22 with a swing keel. I noticed that when the boat is m
Clark at 8:20am 10.03.08
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I have a 1996 H280 to which I'd like to add a spinnaker halyard. It will be done under my guidance b
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I'm looking at adding AC to my '95 Catalina 30, preferably a unit with reverse-cycle heat as we keep
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My 2000 340 fuel tank gauge is way off. It shows a little more than 1/4 tank full, BUT, only needed

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Best Fill for Drill and Tap
Hello Below at 10:00am 10.11.21
I applaud your persistence and also for regularly updating this post with your progress. Thank you.
autopilot install on an H280
BOSSailor at 9:56am 10.11.21
The price was a little tough to swallow but when I looked at just replacing the wheel drive for $600
Towing
Justin_NSA at 9:50am 10.11.21
You'll do fine to the ramp and back. People have launched more with less. My 11000 lb boat far exce
autopilot install on an H280
rhiggins at 9:41am 10.11.21
I just installed an EV-100 in my 1990 30-2. I have a regular pedestal so I didn't have to worry abo
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift?   (1)
RussC at 9:32am 10.11.21
One of my better ideas was installing this on my lift. just replace the latch bar on yours with one
autopilot install on an H280
BOSSailor at 9:21am 10.11.21
I just installed an EV-100 in my 1990 30-2. I have a regular pedestal so I didn't have to worry abou
Hitch ball size for Trail-Rite trailer for Catalina 18?
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:11am 10.11.21
I go by experience and knowledge plus Ron Frisosky designed that trailer. Frankly I would not trust
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift?
kloudie1 at 8:30am 10.11.21
You can try to increase lift by sliding a piece of 1/2" thick wood under the spring ends that are no
Best Fill for Drill and Tap   (1)
KZW at 8:12am 10.11.21
The newly installed Suncor cleat with the old one placed next to it
Hitch ball size for Trail-Rite trailer for Catalina 18?
LeeandRick at 8:07am 10.11.21
2 inch ball. Former Catalina dealer who use to display the trailerable Catalina sailboats in Annapo
Inner Jib Tracks and Life Lines
LakeShark at 8:01am 10.11.21
I've read elsewhere that the track should be centered on where the cabin joins the deck. Do you ag
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit?
JamieB at 7:55am 10.11.21
ok amazing. I've got some 4200 will update once the job is done
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit?
Oksailor at 7:53am 10.11.21
if you ever want to remove it, I would not use 5200 it does indeed stay flexible, but it is very ve
Insight on sail condition
Timm R Oday25 at 7:38am 10.11.21
Why not ? I know many folks who singlehand with this setup
Inner Jib Tracks and Life Lines
Any Sea at 7:30am 10.11.21
Thanks @ Lakeshark for the pointers on both accounts. I've read elsewhere that the track should be
Hunter 34 deck non skid needs painting   (2)
Artey1 at 7:04am 10.11.21
Waiting to dry pulled 199196
Hunter 41DS vs 41AC
Nodak7 at 7:02am 10.11.21
I have a 2004 41AC, and my slip neighbor has a 2008 41DS. I have spent time on both boats. No rea
Hunter 34 deck non skid needs painting
Artey1 at 7:01am 10.11.21
We did Total Boat Total Tread in light gray. I don't have experience with any other non-skids though
Insight on sail condition
Scott T-Bird at 7:00am 10.11.21
Sails for a C-22 will be easy . You can buy them from Catalina Direct. And most sailmakers would
Adding Mast Base Blocks   (3)
duck21 at 6:53am 10.11.21
Hi all, I finally got the chance to construct/install the mast turning blocks (we had some unexpect

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