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Rog at 1:15pm 09.13.07
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The 1972 Catalina I am looking at is a C-22. Any direction on what to look for would be most appreci
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I need some help with a couple of rigging questions. Again, I'm new to sailing ang this is my first
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If anyones know of a trailer for sail in long island ny for my 22' sailboat...please contact
Georgie Girl at 10:29pm 09.11.07
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I have contacted Hunter re cradle specs fopr my boat but they only have information for a 285+.(Mine
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Hi all, I'm still looking at getting a depthfinder/chartplotter combo, but have become concerned re
John D3181 at 8:56pm 09.11.07
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The Springlift brand gas spring model SL-3-110 on our icebox lid has failed. Anyone know where to fi
Jeff20919 at 11:54pm 09.11.07
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I have noticed a leak at the point where the mast compression post enters the boat in the main salon
bffatcat at 12:29am 09.12.07
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I want to thank everyone who commented on the CDI furler. Sounds promising. One more Question. Ive
Steven Charest at 1:25am 09.12.07
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anyone Please just bought 16 ft Impulse with retractable keel it will not lock down also other issue
Bugsboat at 3:58am 09.12.07
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I have a 1988 33.5 Hunter and would like to take her down the ICW. I am wondering if there is anythi
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Just an FYI that Tempo has gone out of business. Better order whatever replacement parts you need fr
Kate Oatis at 4:32am 09.12.07
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Is the 1983 MacGregor 22 OK to sail on the Great Lakes? Thank you!
elizabeth hathon at 6:03am 09.12.07
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help! my 16'9"daysailer's centerboard cable snapped off ' the centerboard is always down. any pointe
TallyClassic at 6:50am 09.12.07
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I am reviving an '88 model and will be having lots of questions. First problem is that the boat has
bffatcat at 7:51am 09.12.07
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Apparently I was not articulate enough or I was mis understood on my last post Im 70 years old and I
SailTIP at 6:25am 09.12.07
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I am going to look at a 1979 37C in a week or so and would like specifics on what to look for or ask
Paul8821 at 6:20am 09.12.07
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Our 2005 350 has an 18 gal holding tank (spec.s say 22 gal, but I measure 18.) Has anyone added a 2n

Recent Replies

Diesel Fueling Question
Justin_NSA at 6:18am 10.11.21
Interesting. I assumed everyone had a gauge. Mine is on the top of the tank with a sight hole thru t
New bilge pump
Mechone at 6:15am 10.11.21
Wow, about the same size sump as ours, but they decided to fit a pump in there instead of the remot
Hunter 376 Water Tank Shut Off Access   (5)
duck21 at 6:09am 10.11.21
Hi all, Thanks, @senang ! Unfortunately, the 376 set up is a bit different. I'm posting this as r
Hitch ball size for Trail-Rite trailer for Catalina 18?
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:37am 10.11.21
2 inch ball. Former Catalina dealer who use to display the trailerable Catalina sailboats in Annapol
Insight on sail condition
rgranger at 5:29am 10.11.21
Well it worked just fine for me....:beer:
autopilot install on an H280
rhiggins at 4:39am 10.11.21
Resurrecting this old thread here.... Matt, did you complete the install? How did it go? Any unfor
Can't find the intake water strainer
All U Get at 1:54am 10.11.21
I use a zip tie on new impellers to squeeze the rubber vanes in one direction. Then I use the glyce
Can't find the intake water strainer
Hayden Watson at 11:43pm 10.10.21
Wow, that is one sad impeller. I have seen them with 1 or 2 broken vanes but never all of them. As
New bilge pump
Benny17441 at 8:48pm 10.10.21
This may sound illogical but a smaller 500 GPH will discharge the incidental water in your bilge jus
Diesel Fueling Question
Benny17441 at 8:28pm 10.10.21
Fuel tank vent should not be obstructed by any device including a tank whistle. We track our fue
Hunter 280 named Prometheus
Ralph Johnstone at 8:03pm 10.10.21
Congratulations on the new purchase. ything right, right from the get go.
Insight on sail condition
Joe at 7:41pm 10.10.21
picture. First: The connection should be to the second hank from top, not the top one/headboard
Diesel Fueling Question
sail sfbay at 6:41pm 10.10.21
Ditto Tom J.......have absorbent pad at the vent outlet and deck fill. Fill slowly to avoid the risk
Can't find the intake water strainer
Davidasailor26 at 5:35pm 10.10.21
I usually put just a little soapy water in the pump housing after installing the impeller, just to g
Non-working Adler Barbour Cold Box Unit
Jaxn at 5:27pm 10.10.21
Do you still have this? And are you willing to box it and ship to Tennessee?
Can't find the intake water strainer   (6)
nbraasch at 4:53pm 10.10.21
It was the impeller - what I thought was the pump was the exchanger, which explains the rubber on th
Insight on sail condition   (2)
rgranger at 4:17pm 10.10.21
Pay the little bit extra for the second set of reef points. It looks like you have a hanked on head
Diesel Fueling Question
RoyS at 3:28pm 10.10.21
Should not be fuel in the vent line. Vent hose should raise up immediately after exiting the tank. F
Insight on sail condition
Kingjim91 at 3:01pm 10.10.21
Welcome to the world of sailing! Having new sails made isn't as easy as it may seem! You will fin

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