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Helen at 12:55am 09.18.07
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I have had my MacGregor a little over two years and have recently realized the keel trunk has two cr
Mystery boat   (1)
tweitz at 2:01am 09.18.07
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A few weeks ago we saw this incredible boat sailing South of Plum Island on the eastern tip of Long
sr1029 at 2:23am 09.18.07
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Up until recently I considered my autohelm to be more of a nice to have than a necessity. After play
Nick8473 at 1:00am 09.18.07
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I need your help. I have recently acquired an O`Day 26, which was built in 1984. The pump out waste
walt at 1:01am 09.18.07
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Some modifications are over the edge of acceptability - this one is probably in that category althou
Persy at 3:36am 09.18.07
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I have a 420 and bent a stanchion to about a 30% angle an inch up from the base. What is the best w
tcbro at 3:41am 09.18.07
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Somebody on another thread mentioned how nice it would be to put a face to some of the names we keep
AndréL at 3:57am 09.18.07
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I have a H34 1983, I've read many articles in the archives regarding cold start thats goes well and
Gary8065 at 5:09am 09.18.07
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I have a 1986 Catalina 27. I would like to remove the old holding tank which is under the v-berth an
Tide-N-Knots at 5:01am 09.18.07
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I am making a trailer for a Hunter 30 1978 and was wondering if all the Hunter 30 1974-1984 have the
Monica at 6:03am 09.18.07
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I keep my 25 swing keel Catalina in the marina year round, Do i need to zinc? I was chatting with so
Kevin at 8:08am 09.18.07
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I have an Oday Mariner 2+2. My question is that everytime I step up and lower the mast there seems
don at 8:29am 09.18.07
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Ok heres the deal.... In the past I have had some sailing experiance, but mostly in small boats. We
Aldo at 8:36am 09.18.07
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What's the story on trailering and roller furling? I know that when I trailer my C-22 without rolle
Joe Mullee at 8:40am 09.18.07
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Thanks to everyone who has helped me with my engine problem. I have a new list of things I will chec
Mergatroid at 9:43am 09.18.07
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The specs show the hull speed of 6.4, is that knots? MPH would be aprox 7.36, sound about right?
Yes Dear at 9:51am 09.18.07
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My forestay was sheered off by the Jib Furler! The boat is only 5 months old. Luckily she was at po
Kevin C 26S at 8:34am 09.18.07
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Hi, I got my new chartplotter/depth finder and it comes with a transom mount transducer. I know it
Persy at 8:32am 09.18.07
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My generator (Northern Lights) has black smoke coming out of the exhaust. I have had some problems
Peter Reynolds at 11:16am 09.18.07
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Hi, Still searching for information on upgrades to my new boat. I am looking to add a traditional

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Catalina Keel Repair/Wrapping Keel vs recommended stub repair catalina recommends
Timbo33 at 5:06pm 10.31.21
Those J bolts and nuts are galvanized and not stainless. Big mistake there. The sistering I mention
Hi need suggestions for propeller for a 1978 Catalina retrofitted with a Yanmar 2GM20
Tally Ho at 4:56pm 10.31.21
@hollyclouse First, Welcome to the SBO Forum. Congrats on your choice of a Catalina 27. A great boa
Hi need suggestions for propeller for a 1978 Catalina retrofitted with a Yanmar 2GM20
jssailem at 4:46pm 10.31.21
@hollyclouse First, Welcome to the SBO Forum. Congrats on your choice of a Catalina 27. A great boat
Air conditioning timer or remote start
DeniseO30 at 4:40pm 10.31.21
It may seem counterintuitive but short cycling the AC Puts more wear and tear electrically on the co
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
jssailem at 4:32pm 10.31.21
At zero tide seven feet works :yikes: What? 7 ft of tide or 7ft of scope? What? Or 7ft of line to
Hi need suggestions for propeller for a 1978 Catalina retrofitted with a Yanmar 2GM20   (3)
hollyclouse at 4:22pm 10.31.21
Thanks! Was thinking of a 3 propellor versus a 2. The plastic prop is all the way wrong. Any feed
Hunter 49 Variprop
Terry Cox at 4:06pm 10.31.21
Do you tow your dingy behind you, as many do (a drag), or hang it on davits? As with sail sfbay, no
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta
shemandr at 4:04pm 10.31.21
The kick in the n@@s that keeps on kicking ... It will pass. But sending Hunter love to you.
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
Terry Cox at 3:59pm 10.31.21
Twenty feet at mid tide gives me enough water and a scope of at least four to one in reasonable weat
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta
BigEasy at 3:39pm 10.31.21
Hang in there Jim, one day, you will put this in the past.
Marelon Seacock fail!
Ralph Johnstone at 3:35pm 10.31.21
while the boat is in the water with just the collision matt Never heard of a collision mat before
Information on a Legnos Legend   (1)
ChicagoWill at 3:19pm 10.31.21
What a lovely little lady. Time to get on that varnish: she deserves it.
Air conditioning timer or remote start
kloudie1 at 3:17pm 10.31.21
Many/most marine systems have controls that include an "AWAY" setting that takes care of keeping the
Air conditioning timer or remote start
Don S/V ILLusion at 3:13pm 10.31.21
No dehumidify mode on your A/C?
Information on a Legnos Legend
capta at 1:36pm 10.31.21
What a lovely little lady. Time to get on that varnish: she deserves it.
Running hot
capta at 1:30pm 10.31.21
First thing I'd do is check the engine w/a laser temp gun. Quite often the gauge isn't accurate and
Sticky, no sticky.
capta at 1:22pm 10.31.21
I've had to do several instruments. If I remember correctly I used rubbing alcohol and a few rags. I
Sticky, no sticky.
Apex at 12:58pm 10.31.21
on a side note, I did send the binocs back to mfr. They replaced them as the specs were only a few
Worst mistake by a boat idiot
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:33pm 10.31.21
Just when I think I've heard everything, some idiot proves me wrong! --Peggie

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