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I have a Universal 14hp inboard diesel and will be making my maiden voyage in Mid-april. I was wonde
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Re: CYOA - Mid Winter Cruise-Not in a Md. Columbia, but in Columbia, Md. As the daylight lasts long
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I am installing an automatic bilge pump in my 1974 Oday 27. Where would be the best location to inst
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I am kicking around the idea of buying a boat in the Med - Greece... I have never had to consider mo
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Are there any full-time live aboards on Mac. 26 X or M models ? If so, where,how long, shoreside/do
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Is there a larger jib available for the H27 (2006)? Does anybody have any pics of this model with a
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I'm installing a new fuel tank in my Catalina 30. Any suggestions about whether it should be just fa
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I am brand new to sail boats but not to boating. We just acquired this boat that has a normal keel
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Recently purchase a 1985 catalina 22. We are experiencing a drought and water level at launch area
Dave at 3:38am 02.10.07
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Well I've gone and done it at age 54. Please bear with me as I've never even been on a sailboat. As
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Stupid question but I was suprised to find how many quality boats are. I'm no racer, more of a bounc
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Joel23827 at 12:54am 02.10.07
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Looking to install an access door to be able to reach the impeller through the wall of the head. An
Sven at 12:00am 02.10.07
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I am getting ready to install a VHF antenna at the top of the mast.. Boat currently has a 6ft fiberg
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Need some advice on the best way to instal a pedestal guard. Mainly the feet. I am somewhat hesita
Robspan at 10:35pm 02.08.07
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I'm planning to tow a M22 about 300 miles tomorrow. My tow vehicle is a 6 cylinder front wheel drive
Mario at 11:50pm 02.08.07
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Hi, My factory original dual action shift and trottle engine control is starting to be too worn out
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Anybody know what size shaft seal for a Catalina 27 with the atomic 4? Also could anybody that has i
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Hello all! I am in the process of beginning to buy a new boat and am very interested in the mid 90'
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New guy on the ocean worries / horrible radio comms!?!?!?
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It is polybutylene tubing. You can find fittings on Amazon and other internet sources, as well at at
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Thanks... I did figure it out and it was actually simpler than I thought. Once I get the chartplotte
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I can't believe you haven't been able to find the leak using the paper towel stunt as I mentioned in
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I've either tried or talked to folks who have used every antifouling paint available these days, an
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Pellizze at 9:53am 08.26.21
Hello, I am aware they are two separate issues :) So, in the head it says to close the through hull
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markwbird at 9:50am 08.26.21
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capta at 9:47am 08.26.21
"Stupid is as stupid does."
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Am I sure I need to remove the rusty bolts - absolutely. Unless this shouldn't be a concern??? No
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markwbird at 9:43am 08.26.21
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capta at 9:42am 08.26.21
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jssailem at 9:41am 08.26.21
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Hello Below at 9:34am 08.26.21
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New guy on the ocean worries / horrible radio comms!?!?!?
capta at 9:33am 08.26.21
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Raw water cooling system question
sail sfbay at 9:33am 08.26.21
...........Can I eliminate the solid galvanized pipe set up and insert all those components in a rub
Raw water cooling system question
Avi at 9:15am 08.26.21
Thanks for all the replies. The previous owner installed an after market air conditioner, so there i
New guy on the ocean worries / horrible radio comms!?!?!?
Hello Below at 9:01am 08.26.21
Unfortunately, the guy in that video is wrong--at least out here. It is NOT just recreational boate
New guy on the ocean worries / horrible radio comms!?!?!?
shemandr at 8:51am 08.26.21
To OP: Gripes are us! Welcome. I once endured two ladies talking about a wedding on the VHF, proba
Leaking head faucet, and cant get toilet to pressurize to flush
Pellizze at 8:43am 08.26.21
Your dripping faucet has nothing to do with your toilet. Replacing a rubber gasket should fix it.

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