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John12573 at 9:28am 02.01.07
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Hi all, I am rebuilding an H37C and cannot find a stut. The P.O. replaced the strut with a flat topp
Fairwind at 12:24pm 02.01.07
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I'm looking at Balboas and I'm a little confused...the 26 and the 28 seen to share the same transom
Brian D at 1:33pm 02.01.07
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First, Saturday, 10:00. 31' Pacific Seacraft Mariah. Asking $55,000, down from $65,000. Year is 1978
csobalvarro at 1:41pm 02.01.07
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Just a quick testimonial for SailCare. If anyone's on the fence about trying them out like I was, le
Mr.Ernie at 1:37pm 02.01.07
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Has anyone actually taken a sailmaker out on their 216 and discussed the shapes and sail configurati
Steve at 6:41pm 01.30.07
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I used the Catalina Store to purchase some items in early December. They did not comlete the order
Ross in Tampa at 10:18pm 01.30.07
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I had to get in on the fun... Here is an older picture of Lola at Beer Can Island Tampa...
TimHayes at 10:14pm 01.30.07
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My father who is a life-long fisherman and owner of many fishing boats took one look at my 170 and m
All Seasons at 10:48pm 01.30.07
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Looking for toerail for 1984 Hunter 34. Any ideas?
slick at 10:51pm 01.30.07
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I am planning for a small deck delamination repair from below. The area is about 2feet x 1 foot wide
PJ at 12:09am 01.31.07
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Why do some of you guys have to ruin everything? And why does this list serve allow suggestive pics
david b at 12:23am 01.31.07
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Our boat will be spending most of her time in the Med and we hope eventually to live on her most of
David11038 at 1:18am 01.31.07
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Attached is a website with some well-written and photographed "cruises" made by some people in their
jimbo at 3:24am 01.31.07
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how do replace the bow eye on a 25 ft sailboat? The bow eye is loose, it can adjust a 1/2 in and out
Matt at 4:08am 01.31.07
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What would be a ballpark price for replacing the standing rigging on my 78 Catalina 27? The mast is
GARY CRIPPS at 3:44am 01.31.07
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Not a question just a observation. With all the new posts you certainly can tell everyone is counti
Chuck at 4:40am 01.31.07
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...in apparently good weather, good visibility etc. Why wouldn't they spot the boat or any floating
NYSail at 5:11am 01.31.07
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Getting ready to change the mounts on my engine as they are original (20-years) and are covered in r
NautiDuck at 5:30am 01.31.07
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OK, I have been researching chartplotters and my head is so full of data I could explode. We will s
neil foster at 5:50am 01.31.07
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I was wondering if any or all parts from a 1978 hunter 33 would transfer to a 1987 hunter 34. Most i

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Linear drive fitment
sail sfbay at 8:53am 07.31.21
These Beneteuas of similar size installed a below deck hydraulic linerar drive: Beneteau 361 below
Linear drive fitment
sunandsmiles at 8:51am 07.31.21
Hi. Thanks for your reply I have the instruction which came with the new unit but by problem is l
Catalina 309 Osmosis Damage Hull
sail sfbay at 8:46am 07.31.21
Posts #3 and 4 discusses the repair strategy: Hull & rudder blisters | Sailboat Owners Forums
Linear drive fitment
sailboatracer at 8:46am 07.31.21
The best advice you will probably get is from the installation instructions provided by the manufact
Catalina 309 Osmosis Damage Hull
Calif. Ted at 8:33am 07.31.21
Are the bottom blisters in the gel coat or just the paint ? If you open one is it wet and does it sm
New bottom paint, old barrier coats?
Sailfanatic at 8:30am 07.31.21
Good advice but how fo you blast off the layers of paint and not affect the barrier coats? If the o
Catalina 309 Osmosis Damage Hull
Sailfanatic at 8:26am 07.31.21
That sure looks like the classic bottom blister problem, which I find surprising in a 2006 boat as I
Linear drive fitment
sunandsmiles at 8:22am 07.31.21
Hi. Thank you for that reply. I have seen that same thread before somewhere else but to be honest
Yanmar 3jh3e alternator upgrade
kloudie1 at 8:18am 07.31.21
If you still have the original alternator, and intend to do cruising, an upgrade definitely is in or
Linear drive fitment
sail sfbay at 8:16am 07.31.21
Welcome to the forum!! Same question came up on this thread: Auto pilot install - Beneteau Oceanis
H310 outhaul rigging
sbkidd001 at 8:03am 07.31.21
You can post it as a download on this forum. Under "Owner Resources" there is a menu choice for ge
Oceanis 31 Window leak
sail sfbay at 7:53am 07.31.21
Suggest rebedding them with Dow 795. You might find this thread on replacing portlights: WINDOW REP
Rudder woes, don't trust it!
Leeward Rail at 7:51am 07.31.21
What failed ? Our original rudder was delaminating when we bought the boat, so we immediately bough
How to know if you need more power or less drag?
Don Guillette at 7:37am 07.31.21
The bad news is when the suggestions are opposed to each other and practice season is over in favor
Rudder woes, don't trust it!
sail sfbay at 7:22am 07.31.21
Might look at post #9 in this thread on similar subject: (1) Replacing the Gudgeons on a C-22 | Sai
How old is too old?
Sailor Sue at 7:20am 07.31.21
Since you're questioning the merit of buying a 60 year old boat you might also think about potential
How old is too old?
sail sfbay at 7:15am 07.31.21
Good advise form the forum. I will add ....take a look at this thread on the same subject: Can a fi
Restoring lens on Raymarine "C" Series Chart Plotters
sail sfbay at 7:12am 07.31.21
.........I always kept the chart plotter covered; however, with it being mounted at the helm, guess
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30
Red_Dog at 7:11am 07.31.21
What is that shorthand for Justin? 30T = 30 Terrific feet of Fun? I do like that, 30 Terrific 30
Restoring lens on Raymarine "C" Series Chart Plotters   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:03am 07.31.21
It is worth trying Novus but I have never been sucessful removing uv damage for plastic, only scratc

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