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Arby at 5:43pm 08.27.08
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I bought a 1979 Catalina 27 this year and have been enjoying the added comfort and accomodations as
RussB at 4:47pm 08.27.08
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ITMaster at 4:29pm 08.27.08
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I am wondering if anyone has been in The Great Dismal Swamp Canal and gone through the locks. I hav
bill@tahoe at 4:20pm 08.27.08
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What is the normal conditions in late oct. to mid nov. in the MDR to Catalina area ?
CharlieCobra at 3:32pm 08.27.08
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We went to push her over with the dinghy but ended up sailing her into the haulout slip. Here's a vi
CharlieCobra at 3:15pm 08.27.08
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We went to push her over with the dinghy but the motor died. Good thing there was a breeze to sail
CharlieCobra at 2:29pm 08.27.08
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We went to push her over with the dinghy and the motor died so we had to sail her into the haulout s
Slipin Away at 2:08pm 08.27.08
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I have just posted additional upgrades to my boat on the photo and projects page. these may be usef
il grido at 1:46pm 08.27.08
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Wondering if anyone has encountered issues with skeg/strut bend? and any recommendations for sourcin
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:52pm 08.27.08
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Anyone with a Maxprop that sometimes "chatters" when switching fwd ot reverse? Or, do I have a trans
Kevin at 12:42pm 08.27.08
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I'm finally back in business after getting a kick up rudder from Idasailer. I'm in the process
sailormanbigd at 11:55am 08.27.08
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i removed starter and loosenned the v-belt so there is no external drag on the engine and it still w
Smiley at 11:30am 08.27.08
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Hi everyone! I've been seeking information on the Hunter 20 sailboats. Can anyone help? Beyond the
Brian M H23 at 9:24am 08.27.08
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So, I was thinking the other day about Uv protection for my sails. I converted my furling sail to h
cscott at 8:41am 08.27.08
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Hi, My wife and I just came back from a four week trip in the San Juan Islands and lower Vancover I
Seadogg at 8:22am 08.27.08
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Quick question: When using an artificial horizon do you need to re-do your sextant's vertical and
RickS at 6:45am 08.27.08
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Our West Marine Fuel Filter Funnel will not allow diesel fuel to flow past the filter element. The
Jim Seamans at 6:01am 08.27.08
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Joan and I are taking Friday off and headed to Solomons's Island for Sat ' Sun. Having dinner at Dry
Ft Lauderdale Sailing at 5:28am 08.27.08
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I have tried to glue the vinyl back above the cushions and it keeps falling down. I have decided to
Hermit Scott at 11:51pm 08.26.08
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I have read and studied Mainsails gelcoat restoration thread. These maybe sound like stupid question

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I still don't quite get rule #2...
Apex at 3:15am 01.07.22
@capta, if you are overtaking at your current little wake speed, why would you need to increase, eve
I still don't quite get rule #2...
capta at 9:18pm 01.06.22
Spend some time on the ICW. :huh: That's really an interesting comment. The ICW is a place where
Classic or external bow thruster for Hunter 38 Legend?
MarcinS at 9:11pm 01.06.22
Thank you for the information. Yesterday I came to the boat dock, unfortunately I have 320mi here fr
I still don't quite get rule #2...
capta at 8:58pm 01.06.22
Granted. The term "right of way", while being used erroneously in this context, is more easily und
Shroud Protector Installation
Project_Mayhem at 8:33pm 01.06.22
I use these to keep my jib from getting hung up and to keep my bimini from chafing against the stays
Second Battery
Benny17441 at 8:29pm 01.06.22
Start with what you got now, What type of battery, starter, deep cycle or dual purpose? Wet cell,
Cloth bag for my Garmin   (1)
rgranger at 8:21pm 01.06.22
Hey....you found my marble bag.... been looking for that for a very long time. sometimes it is ju
Does any body recognize this and where to replace
Benny17441 at 8:07pm 01.06.22
the picture does not show depth or perspective, a fishing rods holder?
ocean proofing a Legend 41AC?
Joe at 8:05pm 01.06.22
Is cockpit drainage an issue on your model? Just curious. For instance, an adequate bridge deck an
Fuel Filter/separator selection
Project_Mayhem at 8:02pm 01.06.22
Helpful information @Hello Below . Another item for my project list. Learning things is expensive
Convoluted
Joe at 7:57pm 01.06.22
The fact that the current seller never obtained clear title indicates a lot. None good. Move on.
CENTERBOARD HELP
Project_Mayhem at 7:57pm 01.06.22
I'm no expert but that's pretty much how I would handle it. I've read that the shoal keels are basic
I still don't quite get rule #2...
DArcy at 7:55pm 01.06.22
Glad I remembered nobody is "privileged" anymore. This is a sailing forum, we are all privileged h
Cloth bag for my Garmin
Joe at 7:48pm 01.06.22
Hey....you found my marble bag.... been looking for that for a very long time.
I still don't quite get rule #2...
dlochner at 7:38pm 01.06.22
Glad I remembered nobody is "privileged" anymore. While privileged may no longer be in use there a
Fuel Filter/separator selection
Ward H at 7:23pm 01.06.22
Helpful information @Hello Below . Another item for my project list.
Catalina 30 exhaust flow
Ward H at 7:20pm 01.06.22
Engine temp is good, RW strainer is clean. RW pump impeller is new. Sounds like you got it covered
Catalina 30 exhaust flow
Tom J at 6:56pm 01.06.22
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Tom J at 6:51pm 01.06.22
A lot of confusion can be avoided through the lost art of communication. Most close calls and colli
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Calif. Ted at 6:45pm 01.06.22
Glad I remembered nobody is "privileged" anymore.

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