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Jim Ormond at 9:21pm 09.09.08
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Just got back from block Island today and had a great sail most of the trip was 6.5 on the knot me
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I'm sure those Idasailor rudders are worth every penny, but one on my '79 would be a bit much. Do a
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About a month ago I posted a thread regarding cruising the North Shore of Lake Huron. One of you go
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Anyone try inflatable battens in either the head sail or the main for furling systems? I have heard
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In parts of Canada, it can be cold and windy during the winter. I want to leave the mast up, mast s
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I am restoring a 1984 CAL35 and want to install a windlass. Has anyone done this and if so, can you
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I really gashed my finger today on the boat, and unfortunately stained my mainsail. What's the be
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I have a Catalin MKII and it sat in shallow water for awhile waiting for a lift to be installed. Wh
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As the sailing seaon wraps up for 2008 (sometime after November) I will be looking at a huge project
Scott B at 5:15am 09.09.08
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Tried docking at the pump-out dock on Saturday in a strong cross wind blowing off the dock and manag
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Hi there! Well- we've been out every weekend lately, sailing off Marina del Rey..having a ball...
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I have some questions about doing this replacement of my rub rail for those that have done it. D
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A few weeks ago someone asked about tuning a rig. I thought I'd remembered it was in most Catalina
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I was on my boat this weekend and my water pressure pump came on while washing my hands. I was liste
Bad Obsession at 5:22pm 09.08.08
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Does anyone have a suggestion for a method of leading the main halyard back to one of the primary wi
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I have been keeping an eagle eye on hurricane Ike for a few days now. Finally looks like we are out
Cap'n Ron at 5:06pm 09.08.08
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A good friend wanted me to take his daughter's family for a sailboat ride, so I did. His Son-in-law
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This is a fairly recent addition at marinelightning.com and is interesting about big cataramans. Als
Jay Smith at 3:31pm 09.08.08
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I would like to add a gasoline fuel tank under the helm seat. Has anyone done this and how with what

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Legend 40.5 - Anchor chain stowage
smokey73 at 2:10pm 01.28.22
Same problem. Like Rich, I just stop the winch and kick it down or use a short stick. MAKE SURE yo
Legend 40.5 - Anchor chain stowage
DayDreamer41 at 1:16pm 01.28.22
I would venture a guess that this is a common characteristic and a result of where the windless is m
Help with halyards at mast head
DayDreamer41 at 12:36pm 01.28.22
Have never used an uphaul with a whisker pole, spin pole yes. The attachment point for the whisker p
Legend 40.5 - Anchor chain stowage
twistedskipper at 12:23pm 01.28.22
Is it possible to mount a more slippery surface on the slope - a slick sheet of thin rigid plastic m
Help with halyards at mast head
Parsons at 11:57am 01.28.22
As far as things to do when you drop the mast, here's a starter list, and there's tons more by searc
Long way to check out trailer sailor
BigEasy at 11:22am 01.28.22
I was also looking for a specific model boat. Drove to Corpus Christi, Kentucky Lake, Jacksonvill
2022 PacificNW Weather Update
jssailem at 11:16am 01.28.22
Ok you PacificNW sailors.. Winter is still here, but the weather may allow you to break some ice and
Help with halyards at mast head   (2)
jssailem at 11:05am 01.28.22
a functioning uphaul for those occasions when I need to pole out the genoa. The red line was inte
Help with halyards at mast head
Stu Jackson at 11:03am 01.28.22
It's called a halyard restrainer and is there to avoid the very problem you described. Good luck.
Help with halyards at mast head   (1)
Parsons at 10:57am 01.28.22
Looks like the problem is that you are crossing the uphaul line to the mast, thus fouling it (duh, y
Starter or battery
Light air at 10:56am 01.28.22
Got the starter back yesterday. Now if the weather will just warm up a little, I'll get it installe
Help with halyards at mast head
CatalinaforaMEa at 10:55am 01.28.22
Thanks, Ben! Yeah, I thought about that but because it wouldn't change the position of the top of th
Help with halyards at mast head
Ben4195 at 10:52am 01.28.22
I believe your jib halyard is supposed to go through that fairlead-type thing you see in the picture
Adding an Hour Meter
jssailem at 10:47am 01.28.22
The other point often made by others (not you) is that you use more fuel if you hare working again
Adding an Hour Meter
Stu Jackson at 10:13am 01.28.22
Stu, in most cases that is true, but as you well know depending on conditions fuel range can signif
Adding an Hour Meter
Benny17441 at 9:02am 01.28.22
The meter "needs" to be neither at the cockpit control panel or on the electrical panel down below.
Headliner
jssailem at 9:00am 01.28.22
I was trying too hard to make it look original There is the question, why? When exploring a hobb
3M 5200...how to make it non-stick on bolts
jssailem at 8:26am 01.28.22
This sounds like a first time project. I learned that trying a mock up or test bed is a best pract
Legend 40.5 - Anchor chain stowage
Benny17441 at 8:26am 01.28.22
What size is the chain? Anything over 1/2 inch would be dead weight.
Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22
Siamese at 7:11am 01.28.22
I agree Gene. My comment above was not directed towards the CD customer service department, which i

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