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Beau2052 at 11:53pm 09.17.07
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Something I have been wondering about. Does the Catalina 22 standard jib (110) make a good "drifter"
Buckshot at 11:36pm 09.17.07
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THE OL GIRL HAD A PRETTY GOOD SEASON. SHE IS A STOCK 1980 HAUL WITH A SWING KEEL. EYC - SODUS BAY
Randy at 12:14am 09.18.07
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Hello, I have a 1988 Hunter 37. We have had this boat for a couple of years. We noticed the beam und
Chilly Willy at 12:29am 09.18.07
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Looking for some comments from anyone who's sailed the Atlantic Coast. I have 1981 Mac 25. I am curi
capt dave at 12:20am 09.18.07
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I have a ran into a ploe at the fuel dock and bent my bow pulpit, so I need to replace it. On my old
Addled Booty at 12:47am 09.18.07
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Anyone know where I can find the gasket rubber for the ballast plug on my 26D? Thanks
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

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Just a gentle grounding / rudder damage
jdrutten at 4:23pm 11.01.21
Oof! I appreciate the comments, even the terrifying ones. I think I will try to grind it out sooner
Discount boat brokers
Phil Herring at 4:19pm 11.01.21
To the best of my knowledge, no and no. But who knows what you can negotiate...
Fuse in small solar setup
heritage at 4:16pm 11.01.21
Make sure you put the fuse between the controller and the battery and within 7" of the battery if po
Catalina Keel Repair/Wrapping Keel vs recommended stub repair catalina recommends
Timbo33 at 3:59pm 11.01.21
Chalk line on a Long straight board through the port windows, plumb bob over the center of the Keel
Odd wave
jssailem at 3:59pm 11.01.21
If it was up here in the Strait, it could come from any number of Tugs with Barges or Tankers/Contai
Catalina Keel Repair/Wrapping Keel vs recommended stub repair catalina recommends
DeniseO30 at 3:50pm 11.01.21
Chalk line on a Long straight board through the port windows, plumb bob over the center of the Keel
Just a gentle grounding / rudder damage
dlochner at 3:35pm 11.01.21
Don't hit the panic button. I've had 2 saturated rudders, they are a PITA. Eventually the rudder wil
Single handing
Will Gilmore at 3:19pm 11.01.21
Welcome to the forums WI Rigger. I know you'll make intelligent choices for your new boat, just as
Odd wave
Brian D at 3:12pm 11.01.21
What I find interesting is in the start of the video, it is somewhat flat (compared to later). White
Single handing
WI Rigger at 3:10pm 11.01.21
I am trying to do as much as I can from the cockpit. Going forward to douse the jib or even reef the
Mods to our 35s5
jssailem at 3:08pm 11.01.21
Good looking job.
Removing fuel pickup on 280
Tally Ho at 3:06pm 11.01.21
IIRC, the tank is accessed behind a wall in the aft berth. i did not pull mine out, but once you
Just a gentle grounding / rudder damage
jssailem at 3:06pm 11.01.21
At this point you are trying to do as much as is possible till the winter freezes come. Open it up (
OEM Hatches for 1989 O'Day 302
Tally Ho at 3:01pm 11.01.21
Hi All, I have a 1989 O'Day 302 and I wanted to know who the manufacturer used for hatches. I've
Inner shell cracks on haul out
nightowle at 2:57pm 11.01.21
An unfortunate reality of modern fiberglass production boats. A haul-out and/or blocking can do it.
Removing furling drum on Legen 40.5
jssailem at 2:56pm 11.01.21
I live near Portland. If your coming up after the 16th of NOV let me know. Perhaps we can look at th
Advice on running solar wires in 1999 H410
JamesG161 at 2:55pm 11.01.21
What batteries are you planning to Solar Charge? Jim...
Oh Yeah! Just when the boat is put to bed.
jssailem at 2:49pm 11.01.21
The PCR test as not free if you want to get the results in time to meet the visit deadline. It was
Odd wave
PaulK at 2:49pm 11.01.21
Catalina Keel Repair/Wrapping Keel vs recommended stub repair catalina recommends
Timbo33 at 2:40pm 11.01.21
How to align intersecting holes? Good question. I do not remember how I did that, but I do remember

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