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muised at 8:45am 02.09.07
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Just picked up one of these in great condition from a local swap shop paper for $140 complete - I'm
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It used to be we could compose an article and submit it as such with photos somewhere on this site.
oceansail0 at 9:18am 02.09.07
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I am very interested in the photo post of the Compresion Post Replacement that was done on an h31. T
Jerry10776 at 9:40am 02.09.07
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Being a new owner, I have a question about best type of line to use on the rudder downhaul. Sailing
Monty VM at 9:28am 02.09.07
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I have been reading the recent posts, archives and online info at WM and Defender. However, I am sti
Dana at 9:19am 02.09.07
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Can anyone tell me about a 1990 catalina/morgan 50 sloop ? My question is was this boat built by cat
duality at 9:51am 02.09.07
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boat is covered for the winter. who knows the steering wheel size thanks
steve at 10:31am 02.09.07
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I am considering "dry sailing" my Mariner.( lifting it in and out with a dock side crane) Is there
kyle14007 at 11:21am 02.09.07
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We are beginning to trailer down to Biloxi to make bigger trips. Is there a Catalina 22 group out o
paulj17784 at 12:08pm 02.09.07
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Hello...... I'm moving up and looking at Catalina 310. Any special things to ask or look at while sc
Jon W. at 12:16pm 02.09.07
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I've been getting an early start to my annual spring clean up. New this year is a cleaning of the 1
Bob V at 1:11pm 02.09.07
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This software is in the beta phase and so far has been exceeding expectations. When testing is comp
tgrass462 at 1:50pm 02.09.07
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I have a 94 Hunter 26 (#174) - a design that predates the installation of backing plates from the fa
ed6945 at 11:01am 02.09.07
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I have a St2000 on my 23 foot sailboat it is the same unit with a better drive for the ram. Do not o
MKing at 9:38pm 02.07.07
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It occurred to this morning me that only my friends and dock mates get to be amused and feel intelle
BrianH at 9:43pm 02.07.07
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Someone stole my shoes!! I was looking at the Catalina boats and took my old, nasty, ratty looking S
Leviosa at 10:10pm 02.07.07
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OK memory check,,,,all this talk about drilling through Stainless Steel gets me thinking of a demo I
Gary Wyngarden at 11:28pm 02.07.07
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Looking for a mid-winter nautical fix? Try reading Paul Garrison's Buried at Sea. It's a very well
christian15198 at 8:55pm 02.07.07
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what is the best wood to use for underwater applications including plywood before a epoxy applicatio
jao at 2:51am 02.08.07
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Is there a commercially available tiller to outboard connecting rod? I searched the archives, and a

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How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?   (1)
fstbttms at 7:57pm 08.22.21
Following that logic, you could paint your boat once with an ablative, let it sit in its slip for 20
Balmar SG200 battery monitor
CarlN at 7:52pm 08.22.21
Because the shunt is only attached to the house bank negative side it only measures amps going into
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:48pm 08.22.21
Well, it looks like the vote(s) is/are in from the Pacific Northwest and we have 100% agreement tha
Hunter 33, started some work
sandpiper10471 at 7:22pm 08.22.21
To cut the top skin of glass I prefer to use an angle grinder with a diamond blade. To square the co
New cabin table?
sail sfbay at 7:17pm 08.22.21
Consider buying an rv table.....OR get out your table saw and fabricate one yourself out of marine p
wanted: info about small solar panel on Hunter 420 2000
tadd5181 at 7:07pm 08.22.21
a bump in the otherwise flat plastic surface
asymmetrical spinnaker sock
sail sfbay at 7:03pm 08.22.21
Check with ATN for a sock size. For solo sailing consider a top down furler operated from the cockpi
Hunter 33, started some work
Rabe at 6:58pm 08.22.21
I like the manner in which you grinded the thru hull fitting to remove it. That is my preferred m
Single Handed Docking
jssailem at 6:58pm 08.22.21
SO many ways available to handle a challenge. I like the Stern Bridle technique. I single hand most
Hunter 33, started some work   (1)
Rabe at 6:56pm 08.22.21
See the reducers in this photo? It looks like 2 to me. The manual says this hose is supposed to be
Single Handed Docking
Dr. D at 6:55pm 08.22.21
Agreed. If a crew must jump onto the dock to secure a line you fail. Practice in all sorts of approa
Hunter 49 / 50 Shore Power inlet
stuartsw at 6:52pm 08.22.21
Smart move. Many of us have done the same.
Single Handed Docking
BigEasy at 6:43pm 08.22.21
Here's my suggestions: Single Handing 101.2 HOPPING OFF THE BOAT IS UNNECESSARY Stu, Def
Hunter 33, started some work
BigEasy at 6:31pm 08.22.21
Yes, I know what your'e talking about. Was installing my mainsail furler, that I rebuilt, and fin
First 20 owner(s)   (1)
Gerryknight99 at 6:13pm 08.22.21
I have a 2013 First 20 on Fox Island, WA
Alternator problems
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:09pm 08.22.21
I upgraded to the exact same Balmar system around 3 years ago and have not had any issues. From the
I just bought a C30 yesterday!!
Stu Jackson at 6:05pm 08.22.21
Robert, that photo doesn't help, too dark to tell. Please do not crack any injectors on a Universal
replacing sanitation hoses
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 5:59pm 08.22.21
Easiest way: buy a male-male "hose mender" fitting. Cut the ends of both the old and new hose as c
Redoing salon table on a Beneteau 37
kodiak1120 at 5:45pm 08.22.21
Thn Suggest doing an internet serach on "newer beneteau 37 salon table images" to see examples like

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