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Art at 10:35am 05.14.07
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I have more information on my blower question I posted last week. I looked closer at my blower and
JoAnn23279 at 10:52am 05.14.07
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Crew needed for return from Marion/Bermuda race, leaving Bermuda June 24. Contact JoAnn at pinkowitz
Mike Burd at 11:10am 05.14.07
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Does anyone have the English conversions of the electric panel? I am having trouble with the hyrogl
John S12817 at 10:56am 05.14.07
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I am leasing a Catalina 30 tall rig no folding prop for a race from Milwaukee Wi across Lake Michiga
JoAnn23279 at 10:54am 05.14.07
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Crew needed for return from Marion/Bermuda race departing Bermuda, June 24, 2007. Contact JoAnn, pin
svenusa at 11:28am 05.14.07
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Over the winter I replaced a sea cock, tapered fitting thread on the sea cock onto the straight thre
mainsheetmike at 11:40am 05.14.07
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Still checking out trailerable odays. Sounds like the 27 is a little much to casually launch. Is t
Gary16148 at 12:47pm 05.14.07
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I am trying to replace the exhaust hoses in my 43'Center Cockpit Irwin MKIII (1987). The hoses run
Chris at 12:45pm 05.14.07
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I have an Oday 272 1987 with a non stock motor mount. The problem is that it does not allow the out
KenHartfield at 12:45pm 05.14.07
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I have a 1998 H340 and I want to replace my 2 blade propeller with a 3 blade. Any suggestions would
Enthusiastic Novice at 1:23pm 05.14.07
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The water pump for the sink on my boat is not working. The fuse is good, but I can't locate the actu
renom2 at 1:24pm 05.14.07
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Hello I have recently purchased an O'Day 25 and am in the process of spring cleaning (its amazing w
David at 1:33pm 05.14.07
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I was doing some spring cleaning and found some expired flares that the previous owner left for me.
caguy at 2:40pm 05.14.07
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the anchor. We were there for Mother's Day. I have been there several times before and have never se
Mac at 2:35pm 05.14.07
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I'm thinking of putting an 18 hp merc on my venture so to make it easier getting out of the breakwat
Greg W at 2:07pm 05.14.07
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I have removed an old depth and speed instruments which had been mounted on the front side of the St
tom farner at 1:06pm 05.14.07
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I have an 82 mac-- I would love to know where it has been the last 25 years. Any ideas how to find
okiman at 8:57pm 05.12.07
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I ordered the Boom Kicker model 1500 from the Hunter Owners Chandlery and it arrived via first class
Patrick at 8:06pm 05.12.07
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I am in need of the masthead mounted transducer for an Autohelm ST50. I have checked with Raymarine,
joe at 10:41pm 05.12.07
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I'm curious how others handle gasoline for their dinghy outboards. While I'd prefer not storing the

Recent Replies

Tongue weight question.
Tedd at 10:06am 09.06.21
@Mr. Dave 's comment about "tongue weight" got me thinking about how misleading the whole "tongue we
What would you change in this plan? (fiberglass part of a rotten core job)
sandpiper10471 at 10:05am 09.06.21
I use 1708 stitchmat. About 1/16" per, or four pieces to a 1/4". I would guess you would need at lea
Tongue weight question.
Mr. Dave at 10:04am 09.06.21
It's 1 percent for 6 inches, on my trailer. So, about a thousand times as much as you think. So a
Last follow up on "Pulling my hair out"
rpell1@msn.com at 9:56am 09.06.21
If your 97 Catalina MKIII has the same engine configuration as 1980 circa Catalina 30's Contents (c
Tongue weight question.
Tedd at 9:53am 09.06.21
Raising or lowering the ball a couple of inches has approximately 0.001% effect on the weight. Rais
Fuel delivery issue
Tom J at 9:51am 09.06.21
Engine is Universal M25XPB. Stu: I saw that check ball valve when messing with my Racor. I'll ve
Mysterious Yanmar Vibration - Only in forward gear   (1)
nikki4296 at 9:44am 09.06.21
How "not perfect" is the alignment? A popular maximum is .003" spacing between the shaft and tans
Hunter 212 ... I have some questions after getting her going .... and what should I know?   (1)
sail sfbay at 9:24am 09.06.21
Congrats on your new 212!! 1. Tipping propensity - sure since it has a centerboard, low ballast (14
Fuel delivery issue
SV At Last at 9:00am 09.06.21
Pretty sure Tom has provided you with the answer. The fuel tank is above the fuel/water separator so
Mysterious Yanmar Vibration - Only in forward gear
sail sfbay at 8:57am 09.06.21
I think you have listed the obvious areas to look. I had similar issues on previous boats......one
Mysterious Yanmar Vibration - Only in forward gear
MikeHoncho at 8:54am 09.06.21
How "not perfect" is the alignment? A popular maximum is .003" spacing between the shaft and tans c
CDI Furler question
Bill Baur at 8:24am 09.06.21
Greg, Thank You. I will let you know how it works out. Bill
Impromptu Boat Hook Storage
rgranger at 8:17am 09.06.21
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Awwww, Nuts!!!
sail sfbay at 8:14am 09.06.21
Ouch!! Same question came up on this thread with repair strategies discussed Repairing Mast Foot 95
Catalina 315 Instruments
Ward H at 8:02am 09.06.21
Anything that takes the helmsman's attention away from piloting the boat is a bad thing. I agree,
Catalina 309 Osmosis Damage Hull
Kazdude at 7:57am 09.06.21
I had a problem with blisters the first year on my 2008 309. Let the the blisters dry and filled th
CDI Furler question   (1)
Tally Ho at 7:49am 09.06.21
On my CDI, I run a line from the sail tack, down to a point on the furler that holds 3 turns of the
CDI Furler question   (2)
sail sfbay at 7:49am 09.06.21
Welcome to the forum!! Might refer to Flexible Furler 1 manual page 11 or Flexible Furler 2 manual
1999 H410 Forward Shower Sump Replacement Issues
SailorFrank at 7:43am 09.06.21
I replaced mine several times. I finally made my own sump pump system. I used one of the standard s
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water?   (2)
kodiak1120 at 7:42am 09.06.21
I finally got around to diving under my boat. Looks like the anode is in good enough shape to last

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