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Journey6534 at 5:07pm 08.29.08
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I would like to set up my O-22 to single-hand. Does anyone have any thoughts or ways they've brough
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Can anyone suggest what it takes to get Catalina Tech support to answer inquiries? I've email three
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Fellow Lake Hopatcong sailers, they are pulling the plug on Tuesday, Yes this Tuesday. I knew it
Al Winders at 3:18pm 08.29.08
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How important is it that the bottom seal on the ballast tank be completely water tight? I put water
Nick at 3:17pm 08.29.08
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I need to replace the rub rail on my ericson 27, I can't seem to find an insert anywhere, does anyon
Bob & Dorothy at 2:45pm 08.29.08
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Hello Fellow owners, We are new to this group and new Beneteau owners and hope to participate on
Mickey G. at 1:46pm 08.29.08
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I have been using an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of all my waypoints where I list: Waypoint
Dick1505 at 12:22pm 08.29.08
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Just moved up from a H26 to a 1993 H28. I'm trying to find a source for the hard rubber end pieces f
Rick Webb at 12:21pm 08.29.08
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I was looking at my 23.5 trailer and had an idea for using it to paint the bottom of the boat. How w
Phil Herring at 11:56am 08.29.08
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First, something I know you'll like: this forum will be archived. So you'll now be able to go back
jviss at 11:50am 08.29.08
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I purchased a used Raymarine autopilot system, and the ST6001+ control head had been converted to fl
WindDancer24496 at 9:37am 08.29.08
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Anyone know of a source for parts and repair for Robertson AutoPilots? I have a broken plastic gear
JerryK at 7:53am 08.29.08
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I am a bit of a novice at sailing, although I am AS101 certified. I recently purchases a 1971 22' Mc
Ballou at 7:36am 08.29.08
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I am purchasing a motor for the 26 D. I like the mercury 4 stroke. It also has the shift on the till
Cactus Jack at 7:22am 08.29.08
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The keel cable on my 1980 C25 has broken. In addition to replacing the cable, I plan to also replac
kendall at 8:47pm 08.28.08
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planning a boat purchase, problem is the boat is a few miles away and I would prefer sailing it home
sailaway78 at 3:26pm 08.28.08
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This was suggested by rwlandau, after I had posted up on another thread. Any of you who have boats
Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 2:48pm 08.28.08
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Took a look at the new web pages, they are bright and up to date. I know I like the new look. I'm
Joanne5813 at 1:25pm 08.28.08
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I'm looking for plans with dimension details / specs. for building a cradle for a Catalina 27.
sailor Kevan at 1:10pm 08.28.08
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buying that CS! Everything fell through on the long weekend in August! I had given the broker the do

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Charlie98117 at 4:08pm 01.03.22
I felt the same unease reading what some others have found. I have an endoscope so planning an insp
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Georgedoyle at 3:59pm 01.03.22
Great! Glad I could help. This forum has been an excellent resource for me.
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MikeHoncho at 3:34pm 01.03.22
Can we at least agree that it is combustion engines and electric motors?
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Crazy Dave Condon at 3:22pm 01.03.22
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Sanfelice at 3:17pm 01.03.22
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1987 Catalina universal diesel won't start
Benny17441 at 2:41pm 01.03.22
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LynnM at 2:12pm 01.03.22
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