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Bill Storey at 9:52am 07.19.07
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My new (to me) 1979 Venture Is swamped at the mooring. I assume it has to do with the keel wire tube
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Several questions: When sailing in calm bay is it ok to have top up. If it is up while under way a
summerwind at 10:47am 07.19.07
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Folks, After a nice afternoon sail on Buzzards Bay I came in and discovered a strange electrical pr
chelsabella at 10:52am 07.19.07
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Having a hard time figuring out how to set the Drag Anchor feature. Anyone help on how to set it
dancing bear at 10:56am 07.19.07
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Attached is the diagram and parts list for my 1986 MacGregor 25 Keel Winch. I hope someone finds th
Dan Dallas at 1:54pm 07.19.07
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My compass on my Catalina 25 needs fluid added. What do I use? Is this possible?
Alan7219 at 12:03pm 07.19.07
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I'm relatively new to sailing and have been looking at Hunter 25 and Catalina 25. Most sailing woul
catsailor13190 at 11:43am 07.19.07
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I found a great deal on gudgeons. I ordered Monday evening and my new gudgeons arrived Thursday. T
Joyce13081 at 10:08pm 07.17.07
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I'd like to prop up the sliding lexan and fiberglass cover while we're at anchor for more headroom a
Capn Pete at 9:45pm 07.17.07
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As my wife used to say when (as a teenager) she got disciplined after staying out partying to late,
Bob Fox at 10:20pm 07.17.07
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Has anyone had their keel bolts checked. I have a 32 year old boat with a cast Iron keel. I have no
wfender at 10:53pm 07.17.07
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Hello, I am trying to identify my sailboat. The Hull plate reads Marscot Plastics Fall River Mass GD
Rob at 11:42pm 07.17.07
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Does anyone know why most retailers are not selling rubber/pvc spreader boots? Most of what I see a
stuart22320 at 11:55pm 07.17.07
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hi, i'm redoing the insid of my 85 mac. the previous owner had small screws holding up the plywood i
PrincessoftheLake at 1:03am 07.18.07
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Below is a link to a video I posted on You Tube. It's nothing fancy. No music, not titles, no fanc
PrincessoftheLake at 1:08am 07.18.07
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Below is a link to a video I posted on You Tube. It's nothing fancy. No music, no titles, no fancy t
Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 1:46am 07.18.07
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The plexi/lexan on the forward bomar hatch cover (over V-berth) has finally broken (there were numer
greg17887 at 2:02am 07.18.07
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I have a 1983 Catalina I live in the PNW when it rains water runs around the lazarette cover and to
greg17887 at 1:55am 07.18.07
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I have a 1983 Catalina I live in the PNW when it rains water runs around the lazarette cover and to
bobcat17801 at 1:52am 07.18.07
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I am presently replacing all halyards, sheets, and lines on my 1981 catalina 30 standard rig. My qu

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water heater check (one way) valve
phase3 at 1:38pm 09.29.21
Wrong type of check valve. Use a brass or bronze check valve with pipe nipples and attach directly
water heater check (one way) valve
Head Sail at 1:37pm 09.29.21
What do you mean by "exploding". Do you have a picture of the exploded check valve?
water heater check (one way) valve
phase3 at 1:36pm 09.29.21
Are you sure it's in in the right direction? FYI, I still have the flat old black Shurflo check va
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BigEasy at 1:28pm 09.29.21
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BigDream at 1:16pm 09.29.21
The Second fix was to the top of the mast, which the new mast would have used a cast masthead, but I
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AwwShucks at 1:06pm 09.29.21
After, and yes, it's a pain to get to the steering quadrant. Also ensure before tension that you'v
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BigDream at 1:04pm 09.29.21
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BigDream at 12:55pm 09.29.21
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dmax at 12:48pm 09.29.21
Nice work - keep on posting.
79 Hunter 30 - What make of roller furler is this?
Robert1224 at 12:42pm 09.29.21
Hello fellow sailors, Thanks to everyone for their input and the information shared. I'm still unabl
Rudder cables - need some help
jeepbluetj at 12:41pm 09.29.21
After, and yes, it's a pain to get to the steering quadrant. Also ensure before tension that you'v
H22 (1981) Kickup Rudder assembly instructions   (1)
SeaTR at 12:39pm 09.29.21
Wait, there is more...or less...:) Attached is a file of misc hand-drawn modifications and replaceme
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AwwShucks at 12:24pm 09.29.21
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dlochner at 12:21pm 09.29.21
Wrong type of check valve. Use a brass or bronze check valve with pipe nipples and attach directly
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Stu Jackson at 12:18pm 09.29.21
the little key and the impeller. Are you talking about the circlip? If so, you simply don't need
Exhaust Steam
Stu Jackson at 12:07pm 09.29.21
What engine?
Rudder cables - need some help
Tom J at 12:05pm 09.29.21
You do have an Edson system. The cables will slacken over time with normal use. They are tightened
Sherwood sea. Water pump problem
jbertelli at 12:04pm 09.29.21
Thanks sail stay. I am going to the boat tomorrow and will get back with the model number. I do not
H22 (1981) Kickup Rudder assembly instructions   (1)
SeaTR at 12:00pm 09.29.21
Howdy @newsailor130, I DO own the same boat and year (1981 H22), BUT it did not have a rudder (and o

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