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Elaine at 6:02am 07.07.07
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I have a 1996 Beneteau Oceanis 440 that has Lewmar hatches and port lights. The ports are gray molde
sand sailor at 6:47am 07.07.07
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on fiberglass repair products pos ' neg im looking to laminate teak to the foredeck and west system
dave b. at 6:56am 07.07.07
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I want to live on a sailboat...any thoughts? What should I look for in general when searching for a
Ron10127 at 7:23am 07.07.07
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a 140%. Whats your thought on that. The 150% headsail on our boat is not that old, (6 years old, but
Ron10127 at 7:30am 07.07.07
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a 140%. Whats your thought on that. The 150% headsail on our boat is not that old, (6 years old, but
Chief at 8:19am 07.07.07
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Anyone have a sea sickness remedy that they can share. My 8 year old gets sick virtually every time
seadaddler at 10:37am 07.07.07
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Need to pickup kids next to new london ferry. Can I dock at new london city pier which is next to bl
Brian at 10:58am 07.07.07
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Can anyone tell me how large the mast support that holds the mast when trailering is? (For a Hunter
Valentina at 1:31pm 07.07.07
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Hey, All! Does anyone of you have a loose footed main? Any advantage to use a loose footed vs. bolt
Malcolm & Darlene at 2:06pm 07.07.07
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I am giving up trying to learn sailing,,I have a Mac 25 that is a project boat that needs a new home
Rob Schendel at 2:06pm 07.07.07
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The medicine cabinet in the head of my '87 Catalina 30 has horizontal sliding doors made of a mirror
John Blake at 2:10pm 07.07.07
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22 Owners: I need some help with a few things on my 1983 22... any advice would be very appreciated
Steve L22188 at 10:30pm 07.07.07
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I filled some voids and small holes in my O'Day 302 last week with a polyester resin/putty. It appea
Jeff at 11:38pm 07.07.07
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Any suggestions on an outboard to serve as the main engine on a 1985 Cat 30? We are just light weat
r. gallagher at 12:10am 07.08.07
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I just recently moved from a Catalina22 to a Hunter 28.5. I had no problem flaking the main on the 2
Mike48 at 12:17am 07.08.07
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We purchased our H23 last year. The PO told us that the knot meter would work off and on. The first
Mike D. at 12:22am 07.08.07
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I have a '91 Hunter 30T. I've noticed increasing side to side 'wobble' in the rudder post and suspe
Jerry B at 3:36am 07.08.07
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This post is just to have a light hearted exchange of ideas about what to do about a "know-it-all" e
kuckwood at 4:03am 07.08.07
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I have a 1975 Sea Warrior sailboat made by Sea Warrior Boats of Orange park, FL. I can't find anythi
Bob F at 4:37am 07.08.07
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Had a bit of a fuel problem yesterday, I assumed it was a clogged filter, but the fuel pickup was pa

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Is Hunter (or Marlow Hunter) Still Even in Business?
TN at 8:52pm 10.04.21
It's a pity Marlow Hunter have stepped back from the bigger boats. The wait for a new Catalina 425 r
Propane solenoid valve   (1)
leo310 at 8:45pm 10.04.21
Looking at the ABYC Doc the SS valve will be ok.
Changing Hoses
12PT at 8:20pm 10.04.21
Heat exchanger temperature reduction amount
Skipper at 7:48pm 10.04.21
Consider continuity of the temp sending unit lead and the unit itself. I used an infrared thermome
Heat exchanger temperature reduction amount
Skipper at 7:45pm 10.04.21
Have you checked the impeller? The change in temperature is a clue, what's making the engine run at
Hitch ball size for Trail-Rite trailer for Catalina 18?
LeeandRick at 7:35pm 10.04.21
Check the hitch itself as @sail sfbay says, minus the call to Trail-rite. You never know what someo
Electronic enclosure box for Beneteau
Marek Jadczyk at 7:28pm 10.04.21
Try this : NavPod :: Waterproof Housings for Marine Electronics
Key Lime Sailing club, reviews?
ramoore at 7:27pm 10.04.21
My son and I stayed there in 2018 for a few days while we were taking scuba classes nearby. We real
Heat exchanger temperature reduction amount
MikeHoncho at 7:27pm 10.04.21
Consider continuity of the temp sending unit lead and the unit itself.
Changing Hoses
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:23pm 10.04.21
I do believe I need to change the hoses, although from external inspection, they feel and appear in
I just bought a C30 yesterday!!
Mooseman at 7:16pm 10.04.21
Thanks for the info on the topping lift Jim! Would you know what function the rail with those two c
I just bought a C30 yesterday!!   (3)
Mooseman at 7:14pm 10.04.21
This site will help you sort out your lines. https://catalina30.com/TechLib/PartsManual/Rigging.pdf
Any advice regarding bottom paint
Dale Haz at 6:58pm 10.04.21
The ablative paint is many coats thick and cracking etc so it needs to come off regardless of what p
I just bought a C30 yesterday!!
Mooseman at 6:52pm 10.04.21
This site will help you sort out your lines. https://catalina30.com/TechLib/PartsManual/Rigging.pdf
Propane solenoid valve
BigEasy at 6:37pm 10.04.21
The stainless steel valve is considerably less expensive the Trident brass body "marine" valve Wil
Anti slip in cockpit repair, is there a roller to stamp new antislip ?
dlochner at 6:37pm 10.04.21
Both of the above mentioned methods will work. The easiest will be to use Soft Sand and a 2 part pol
Flooded O'Day Mariner - Am I Crazy?
BigEasy at 6:31pm 10.04.21
This is unlikely, as these boats usually didn't come with an electrical system in the 70s, but it i
Heat exchanger temperature reduction amount
dlochner at 6:29pm 10.04.21
Have you checked the impeller? The change in temperature is a clue, what's making the engine run at
Propane solenoid valve
sail sfbay at 6:08pm 10.04.21
The stainless steel valve is considerably less expensive the Trident brass body "marine" valve Marin

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