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Brian D at 11:44pm 05.03.07
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OK, you haul your boat for a bottom paint and a wax job. So, which is done first? Do you clean the b
Dan at 1:20am 05.04.07
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I had my oil analyzed and it came back with a trace of sodium in the oil. Apparently that's salt wa
Aldo at 2:27am 05.04.07
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In the May 2006 issue of Catalina's Mainsheet Magazine, there is an article on a "Riding Sail" in th
Noel at 2:04am 05.04.07
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Help! Where can I find a pair of new spreader tips for my MacGregor 22 (1980)?
John Melton at 2:59am 05.04.07
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Peggy, Terry, or? I just purchased a 42P Hunter(1990) with electric heads. I spent 1 night on her an
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Built a Mahogany medicine cabinet for the boat, I didn't care for the cheap mirror attached to the w
Ron Wagner at 1:50am 05.04.07
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Hello-- Does anyone have an original Oday 240 manual? I would love a copy of it. I would pay for t
CocoaMoe at 3:12am 05.04.07
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I'm trying to find where to get parts and gaskets to overhaul a 1 cyl 1977 8hp and trans any help ap
tcrespo at 3:43am 05.04.07
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I'm always looking for opinions... Boat in the slip on a fresh water lake - some chop from the pas
markus at 3:47am 05.04.07
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this is my first sailboat, and it needs a lot of work. I can see under the aft storage box , the on
Art at 3:04am 05.04.07
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I'm having a terrible time solving an air in fuel issue on my h40. Has anyone else encountered this?
Grif18135 at 4:03am 05.04.07
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Haven't been on a sailboat since the late 70's, then on a 38 cutter and a Lido for a little bit. Co
sailaway78 at 4:10am 05.04.07
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I'm sitting here watching it rain, the wind blow and the thunder booming. Boat is straining at her m
Randy jarrell at 4:07am 05.04.07
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Would like to get more use from the shower in my H37.5. Can never get all the excess water out of th
Tony Litvak at 4:23am 05.04.07
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Hi, last week I shared with everyone the humiliating mistake I made at the top of the season. I man
Tim Haibach at 4:15am 05.04.07
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Although I have a C27, this may occur on larger boats as well. I was wondering if anyone has experie
recovery at 5:22am 05.04.07
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2 blade versus 3 blade folding gori prop can anyone give me some advice i have a catalina 36
Waffle at 6:14am 05.04.07
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Glomex V9112 14'' Omni-Directional TV Antenna
bill bery at 6:23am 05.04.07
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the wire harness fried and I'd like to know if I can find one somewhere, or do I have to rebuild it
gpd955 at 6:32am 05.04.07
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My Catalina 30 (1979) has no bow sprit or anchor roller. We plan on doing some anchoring and raftin

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Caught in a Storm
jssailem at 8:59am 06.24.21
Exciting video Bill. I am guessing, seeing the weather developing and the fact that the crew thought
H410 Start Battery
Don Lucas at 8:49am 06.24.21
So I gave up trying to figure out the issue with the switch. Ordered a replacement 1-2-both-off to r
Sailing to Catalina Island?   (3)
jssailem at 8:33am 06.24.21
When is the best days of the week/times to leave for steady wind and low waves? The conditions you
Oxidation Remover - is this stuff worth it? Is it just cutting compound or polish?
MikeHoncho at 8:33am 06.24.21
Wet sanding needs to be reserved for the most worst cases. Most oxidation can be dealt with with co
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water.
Wade Gizzy at 8:31am 06.24.21
If you have a permanent 'home port', it is much easier to fix it up with fenders and lines, and lea
Beneteau First 35s5 Dinette Table
CapitalistSailor at 8:27am 06.24.21
TButler, the height of the table in my Beneteau 311 is 29 1/2" above the floor (sole).
Sailing to Catalina Island?
SailorElliot at 8:19am 06.24.21
Most Tiller AP's can be set to hold a course bearing. If this bearing is into the prevailing winds,
Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize?
rhiggins at 8:18am 06.24.21
On the H26 there is a glassed in aluminum plate for this purpose Wow that's awesome. I'll have to
What parts should I replace while my Hunter 240 is on slings for center board maintenance?
rgranger at 8:15am 06.24.21
... many of which are my grandchildren. I'm in between crews. My four kids are all in their 20s
Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize?
rhiggins at 8:14am 06.24.21
Is your topping lift a "control" line? If not, then tie it off on a cleat on the mast, if there is
Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize?   (4)
rgranger at 8:11am 06.24.21
I had a similar desire for my H26 so I added a second set of 3 rope clutches and a second organizer
Caught in a Storm
Bill19233 at 8:10am 06.24.21
Yes, any landing you can walk away from is a good landing. I need to double check, but only apparent
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water.
Parsons at 8:10am 06.24.21
If you have a permanent 'home port', it is much easier to fix it up with fenders and lines, and leav
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water.
Wade Gizzy at 8:05am 06.24.21
THANKS for the "Boating With Dawsons link. I am a novice sailor, yet have 18 years of experience
Sailing to Catalina Island?
SailorElliot at 8:03am 06.24.21
Having 2 on board will help and if you choose your weather window you should be fine. A couple day
Stern light
rgranger at 8:03am 06.24.21
On the H26 (and maybe the H260?) they eventually put the stern running light on the stern rail (see

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