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Kerry at 12:56am 07.29.07
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I will be in Mobile, AL (by car) next week. Looking the area over for possible relocation. Will be l
dick12062 at 12:14am 07.29.07
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my knotmeter works intermittenly--my first thought was that the wheel was plugged but a week ago a d
losciale1 at 11:57pm 07.28.07
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I have no idea where its located or what it may look like on my 1983 catalina 27 or how to aproach d
Art at 1:47am 07.29.07
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I know this is crazzy but this has been driving me crazzzy! I am sure that most of you have seen t
AndrewC17617 at 1:50am 07.29.07
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I am planning on a coastal trip to Southern California, and have recently acquired a SSB radio, ante
Pat at 1:53am 07.29.07
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Took the mast down last fall and after launch I never got the radar back up. It lights up but doesn'
Eric14504 at 1:55am 07.29.07
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On my CD30 I have been working on winch maintenance... I cleverly popped out the centre spindle key
Terry11319 at 3:34am 07.29.07
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My rudder is difficult to work. I believe the rope may not be routed correctly. The side that rais
ShelliO at 4:32am 07.29.07
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I'm a newbe with only 2 years of expeience. I have a slip live near a lake and get lots of hours in.
SteveHutton at 4:21am 07.29.07
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Does anyone have any experience with mast tabernacle on a Catalina 34,36,38? Do any companies make
Hal at 4:32am 07.29.07
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Hello, I am considering an autopilot for my Catalina 30 (1979 vintage). I plan to use the autopilo
Tang07 at 4:54am 07.29.07
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I have a catalina 30 with an atomic 5411 diesel. The last time we were out I had some wires melt do
90mtx at 4:55am 07.29.07
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I am looking at a traileralbe sailboat and am curious as to the weight of the Catalina 18 on the tra
optimystic at 6:05am 07.29.07
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I have a 2004 Hunter 41 with an in-mast furling system. I began racing my boat this season. The bo
George at 6:13am 07.29.07
3/2343
When taking a keelboat course in a dingy many years ago we learned how to steer without a rudder.
Doc Butch at 6:48am 07.29.07
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Can the 192 handle a genoa jib? If so, where can one be purchased?
Carroll Ertel at 8:01am 07.29.07
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Does anyone know where i can get a new or used bow pulpit?Mine is bent down severely from hitting a
Tony23670 at 9:07am 07.29.07
7/2243
Recently I started to leave my slip for a day of sailing when the sky turned ugly and decided that d
s sauer at 10:26am 07.29.07
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We recently experienced a holding tank hose separated from a fitting just at a level that allowed 'g
Gary Cosby at 9:23am 07.29.07
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I just purchase a 38' lagoon with 3 air conditioners. I am looking for a reliable but quiet generato

Recent Replies

Please, when can I come back?
SoSound at 2:28pm 10.15.21
I purchased my CBP get back in the country sticker yesterday! :)
Propane solenoid valve
Hello Below at 1:58pm 10.15.21
Please keep in mind that your finished project must not allow any ingress of propane into the boat a
Replacing Cabin Sole
Ralph Johnstone at 1:57pm 10.15.21
"At least chemically speaking, it is theoretically possible that silicone adheres to silicone, but
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?   (1)
Sailfanatic at 1:51pm 10.15.21
I think not covering at least the cockpit of boats which experience snowfall and freeze-thaw tempera
Hornets
All U Get at 1:49pm 10.15.21
We certainly had less today, the rigger went up early and sprayed as best as he could. We still had
Fall Maintenance - Universal Diesel
odaydokay at 1:49pm 10.15.21
Sounds like I ought to re-think. Thanks, fellas!
Replacing Cabin Sole
berner73 at 1:43pm 10.15.21
I worked through the same situation a few years ago. Looked almost identical to what you've posted
Propane solenoid valve
shemandr at 1:20pm 10.15.21
That's why boat projects are so much fun! The only thing I can think of is to remove the wiring an
Propane solenoid valve   (2)
Grichelli at 1:06pm 10.15.21
I went with the wife back to the boat on Sunday, has anyone had any luck with removing the solenoid.
Challenger: yawl vs. sloop rig
TomY at 1:01pm 10.15.21
Thanks Jon, fully understood: I've sailed a (famous design) yawl a few times, with the owner claimi
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
dlochner at 1:01pm 10.15.21
If you tarp the boat secure the tarp by tying down the edges and running lines over the tarp. This r
Replacing Cabin Sole
Hello Below at 12:56pm 10.15.21
My question is how do I completely remove the old silicone? My question is do you really need or i
Quick question - raw water intake hose type/size Hunter 40.5
Georgedoyle at 11:58am 10.15.21
I just changed mine on a Yanmar 110 hp. It was 1 inch inside diameter. I used the raw water/wet exha
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit
Thaniel at 11:53am 10.15.21
Why sell the boat if you enjoy it ? Driving I-81 is never fun and towing makes it less fun. Every
Replacing Cabin Sole
FastOlson at 11:39am 10.15.21
I like @BigEasy 's idea of a composite replacement which is the same thickness as the old T&H plywo
Replacing Cabin Sole
Ralph Johnstone at 11:34am 10.15.21
I like @BigEasy 's idea of a composite replacement which is the same thickness as the old T&H plywoo
Engine Bilge Blower Hunter 42 Passage
mesmith1122 at 11:32am 10.15.21
I use mine to clear fumes trapped and pull some of the heat out after I get back to the slip. Neve
'94 Oceanis 351 (BEY62042E494), cable route to fwd nav light.
mpower at 11:23am 10.15.21
Thanks, Mechone, you're probably correct that the cable runs in that conduit to the mast base and th
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
Leeward Rail at 11:05am 10.15.21
I cover winches for two reasons: The plastic bits of self-tailers, and the real reason, which is..
Challenger: yawl vs. sloop rig
jon hansen at 11:00am 10.15.21
my main mast is 4' shorter than the sloop rig. my main mast is about 18" father forward than the slo

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