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seth at 1:04pm 04.09.08
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I have my bulkheads ready to go. I just need to get the tabs in place. I read about de- waxing the f
seth at 10:27am 04.09.08
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I have my bulkheads ready to go. I just need to get the tabs in place. I read about de- waxing the f
Jay at 10:27am 04.09.08
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Does anyone know the size of the pencil zinc for an 84 Catalina 30, I want to say it's 1/8 x somethi
Liam at 9:49am 04.09.08
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I am at the point of being ready to take the plunge and go cruising. I am retiring at age 58 (next y
mangler at 9:30pm 04.06.08
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Hello, Just bought a 1980 Sandpiper. Here are the questions I have: 1 The trailer has 840 pound ti
Ken Palmer at 9:52pm 04.06.08
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Phil, I have noticed that if I reply to a post, and check the square "add to thread tracker" box, no
CJSand at 10:42pm 04.06.08
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I need to order a new cutless bearing for my P-303 and am not sure of the outside diameter. Would l
linda&chris at 11:13pm 04.06.08
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Does anyone know where we can get refills of compressed natural gas in the Georgian Bay or Barrie, O
ChuckThomas at 11:42pm 04.06.08
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i have been searching for an up to the day flow of the gulf stream as it enters the gulf through the
soling42 at 12:27am 04.07.08
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Looking at a wtr level gauge for the fwd water tank and was wondering if anyone knew the depth of th
MafaldaII at 12:37am 04.07.08
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Thank you Guys for your help. The shaft coupling and the transmission came appart after some PB blas
Hallmans3 at 1:20am 04.07.08
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What is the largest outboard motor that I can put on my 27' Catalina?
newly anonymous at 1:07am 04.07.08
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I'm thinking of picking up a pair of Rutland 913s at the upcoming boat show. Any reviews from those
Dave19341 at 4:02am 04.07.08
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I have a 1998 Hunter 410 that has a crack in the rudder. In order to fix it I need to lower the rud
Jerry10776 at 3:45am 04.07.08
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I'm getting ready to rewire the mast lights and thinking of using trailer wire. it seems to hold up
Justin_NSA at 3:36am 04.07.08
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What have you all used to attach your spinnaker uphaul block to the upper mast? Should I be looking
Bob at 2:13am 04.07.08
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I finally was able to get down to the boat this past weekend. I tried out the new and improved scree
CJSand at 1:45am 04.07.08
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Does anyone know the outside diameter of the cutless bearing? I need to replace mine in my P-303 an
Jackie at 8:08am 04.07.08
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I've been told by some racers that I need to have the tailtells always flowing, even when running to
Ted at 9:31am 04.07.08
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looking to replace fixed ports. Frames and gasket are the same as Catalina and Pearson yachts in sa

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How to use forward hatch for ventilation at dock
jssailem at 5:26am 12.11.21
I added one after ten years of dealing with the moisture and was surprised of the results. Ah Tom.
Two dipsticks on my diesel?   (1)
jssailem at 5:15am 12.11.21
:plus: What @Davidasailor26 says. Manuals can be so helpful. Great to read in the evening this time
How to use forward hatch for ventilation at dock
All U Get at 4:40am 12.11.21
Solar vent fan, runs when the sun shines. I added one after ten years of dealing with the moisture
Two dipsticks on my diesel?
Davidasailor26 at 3:26am 12.11.21
The SB12 manual at http://www.varen4u.nl/pdfs/yanmar/SB8_SB12.pdf does seem to say there are separat
Single handing
Davidasailor26 at 3:02am 12.11.21
When you wired your depth gauge and transducer, did you put it on its own circuit breaker or on an
Ranger 12 resurrection
PNW Sailor at 10:19pm 12.10.21
Very nice. I have a similarly refurbished Ranger 12. I re-did the teak and bought a whole new set
Passage 42 bilge question
Terry Cox at 9:53pm 12.10.21
Hi Eian, unrelated to your fuel issue, but one source for fresh water filling the bilge is here: Hun
Bow berth remove fabric & install wood battens   (3)
FastOlson at 8:54pm 12.10.21
What sort of material is honeycomb? A type of insulation? Did you cover it? Link? Or Photos?
Two dipsticks on my diesel?
acudavid at 8:50pm 12.10.21
jssailem said "Do you tthink you are looking at an Engine Oil dipstick and a Transmission Oil dipsti
self tacking jib
Tally Ho at 8:27pm 12.10.21
A 130 is reasonable. With good technique it can be tacked without undue effort. A 150 not so much
Catalina 400 Aqua Lift Muffler location
Tally Ho at 8:24pm 12.10.21
It hasn't been winterized. The last time I ran it was in late September. Sorry, I thought you were
Two dipsticks on my diesel?
jssailem at 8:01pm 12.10.21
Do you tthink you are looking at an Engine Oil dipstick and a Transmission Oil dipstick? Diesels ar
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
sail sfbay at 6:52pm 12.10.21
Boats were sold before you contacted the sellers.
Catalina 400 Aqua Lift Muffler location
Tom J at 6:42pm 12.10.21
Hi All, I recently tried to start my Catalina 400 in Seattle today, however it wouldn't start after
Bow berth remove fabric & install wood battens
william24424 at 6:16pm 12.10.21
Even now that looks really good, wait until it's done. How closely does the ash from Boulter matc
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
jmczzz at 5:07pm 12.10.21
the seller corrected me it is an O'Day 26 CB model. 30 in board up 6 feet board down. i wanted it so
Replacing Original yellow bilge hose on O'day 28 1985
BKParks at 4:50pm 12.10.21
That's quite a list!, I have do things in between my day job. I have to ask when you spent the nigh
Replacing Original yellow bilge hose on O'day 28 1985
Ralph Johnstone at 4:49pm 12.10.21
The whole job took about 4 hours including replacing the stern through-hull. This is definitely a p
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck?
jssailem at 4:28pm 12.10.21
Thin I can understand your favoring of rollers. I do not understand the aversion to brushes. The co

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