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Brian D at 2:24am 05.07.08
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Do you know your magnetic variation, or, declination as I like to use the term? Check out this link.
Maine Sail at 3:23am 05.07.08
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OK, we've all heard how high the prices are at West Marine, and we know Fred does not like Wal*Mart,
Don at 4:01am 05.07.08
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Ok so I bought an O'Day 22 last year I grew up on 17's so I was wondering what should I use to moor
PrincessoftheLake at 5:46am 05.07.08
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We tried last weekend to pull the old discharge hose on our 1995 Hunter 40.5 but it seems to be thor
Hey Sailor at 6:29am 05.07.08
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Does anyone know a good online website for purchasing the 3 stripe tape. I've located a few in the U
strobeone at 7:52am 05.07.08
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I want to know if surge brakes are a necessity or just a nice to have, for towing the 26S with a Hon
Chief at 7:06am 05.07.08
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Stopped off at the local Catalina dealer to buy some Universal Engine Parts, filters, pump impeller
Tom at 7:38am 05.07.08
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Hello, I am new to sailing and considering purchasing a used sailboat. I plan on using the bo
MLA at 9:29am 05.07.08
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I am considering putting wood flooring in the cabin of my 26D. I was thinking of using a solid teak
rookie1 at 9:51am 05.07.08
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hauled out my e35. bronze support for the prop shaft is off center by 2". also bent due to a dock li
gpd955 at 10:04am 05.07.08
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I am in the process of replacing the 30A main breaker on a friends '86 Hunter 31. The old one is an
porsche at 11:36am 05.07.08
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I am not sure what it is called but I have heard that there is a system that rates a boats ability t
Charlie at 11:46am 05.07.08
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As some of you may have noticed, I have been responding to some of the 303 items. I recently purchas
Bill Dorman at 12:29pm 05.07.08
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My '84 Catalina 27 inboard Yanmar diesel has three switches to start. Turn ignition key to on. Pres
Lamar Sumerlin at 12:46pm 05.07.08
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While I know this has been discussed in the archives --- spent quite a bit of time there today with
Yvonne Anderson at 12:55pm 05.07.08
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I was wondering if the mast had to come apart to re-rig the halyard or if anyone had any advice on h
patrick at 12:59pm 05.07.08
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I have found that there are six fairly small screws (#10 - 2 inch or so sheet metal screws) which ar
walt at 1:10pm 05.07.08
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Pat at 1:30pm 05.07.08
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I have to change out my Raymarine ST50 depth transducer with an ST60. I looks like I have to just sc
Ed at 2:16pm 05.07.08
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Hey folks, Looking to replace the tinted cabin windows on my Seidlemann 25, as one is cracked and le

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H280 Battery Charger Change out
Crusty Ol Salt at 6:32pm 12.06.21
I had a H280 as my first boat. Nice design and she sailed well. Good luck with her! Greb I ha
H280 Battery Charger Change out
Crusty Ol Salt at 6:29pm 12.06.21
After some boat yoga, some swearing and some brute force, I got the old charger loose. Boat yog
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck?
PaulK at 6:18pm 12.06.21
We had rot/delam problems in the cabin top of our J/36. We attacked from below because we didn't wa
Third Propulsion Option
LloydB at 6:16pm 12.06.21
I sent you a PM by clicking on your avatar and choosing send private message. I think you will get a
American Fiberglass 21 upgrades   (2)
Perry Welch at 5:59pm 12.06.21
I hope you do not have great expectations of variable forms of modern communication with me. If you
Etiquette pet peeves
Michael Davis at 5:38pm 12.06.21
I have read part way through some threads on subjects that hold interest for me that were still act
Etiquette pet peeves
Justin_NSA at 5:38pm 12.06.21
USING ALL CAPS ! :huh:
Etiquette pet peeves
Will Gilmore at 5:11pm 12.06.21
I have read part way through some threads on subjects that hold interest for me that were still acti
Flag Clips   (1)
AlastairLC at 4:28pm 12.06.21
H280 Battery Charger Change out
Tally Ho at 4:26pm 12.06.21
thx a million Greg I had a H280 as my first boat. Nice design and she sailed well. Good luck w
I need help
plittle2005 at 4:06pm 12.06.21
My '92 new-to-me boat was stinky, and I found that BOTH factory y-valves, fwd and aft heads, were cr
Flag Clips
patbratton at 4:03pm 12.06.21
I use those by making a small prusic loop out of string. I wrapped the string around the flag halya
Installed Companionway Cover
Justin_NSA at 3:52pm 12.06.21
You will be very happy with the results. I did the same thing on my H26. One thing that helps is
Tank system monitor
Gary Ryan at 3:47pm 12.06.21
Yes. You just have to have the tank empty then fill with water or vice versa. Easy peasy.
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck?
garymalmgren at 3:44pm 12.06.21
These are only my opinions and not rock solid truths but: How many hours does a job like this typica
Etiquette pet peeves
Joe at 3:09pm 12.06.21
I just bought a "new to me" (boat age) (boat name). .... ANY boat you buy will be "new to you. (u
Etiquette pet peeves
DeniseO30 at 2:54pm 12.06.21
People that complain about things on a free site.. Are usually the same people that don't know how
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck?
jssailem at 2:33pm 12.06.21
you will be working against gravity. Dave identifies a very good point here. The fiberglass resin

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