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You and your family have been sailing for a week or so on your boat in coastal waters. You are on yo
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I have recently begun sailing with the purchase of a Catalina 22. I know nothing about how to insta
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Hi, Does any body have any experience or history as to the seaworthiness of the 1986 Series of Hunt
oceansail0 at 9:27pm 02.09.07
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I have just bought a h31. The forums are great. It appears that I will be doing alot of reefing of t
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I am looking for a replacement ST50 masthead wind vane with the wind direction feather and the speed
Patrick at 11:54pm 02.09.07
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I have a H 33.5 with a Yanmar 3gm30 that has a stock 80amp Hitachi alternator. I have 4 golf carts
bsheehan at 6:02am 02.10.07
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I ran aground at speed (not paying attention and depth was broken)and bent the rudder shaft which co
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Well, Im back from 'Blue Water Rehab' for the week and am now beginning to plan our fall cruise. We
jpeac2 at 7:00am 02.10.07
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Hello all! As I stated in a previous thread I am currently looking at purchasing a used mid-90's bo
Marc Robic at 6:54am 02.10.07
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I want to know how to remove the existing keel and replace it with a newer shoal draft keel (with bu
New Sailor at 9:05am 02.10.07
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Hey folks, i just purchased a 1984 Catalina 25, there is a switch on the electric switch panel that
Lane504 at 9:24am 02.10.07
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Does anyone know if it is possible to add stern rails (as seen in today's Hunter 25 models) to a 197
lavie423 at 9:56am 02.10.07
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We have a 1994 Catalina 42 and a Avon by West Marine 10.3 hard bottom dingy. We want to install davi
Tim Haibach at 10:05am 02.10.07
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I have a Universal 14hp inboard diesel and will be making my maiden voyage in Mid-april. I was wonde
Larry Wilson at 10:23am 02.10.07
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Re: CYOA - Mid Winter Cruise-Not in a Md. Columbia, but in Columbia, Md. As the daylight lasts long
Craig Warren at 10:19am 02.10.07
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I am installing an automatic bilge pump in my 1974 Oday 27. Where would be the best location to inst
Bob15962 at 10:50am 02.10.07
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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
Art G. at 10:52am 02.10.07
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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
Conquistador at 11:50am 02.10.07
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Is there a larger jib available for the H27 (2006)? Does anybody have any pics of this model with a
tomfoolery at 5:28am 02.10.07
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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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Surveys are a waste of money
BarryL at 2:00pm 08.27.21
Hi, it is a great idea to read the books, do your homework, and inspect your potential new boat. Th
Invest 99L
Rick486 at 1:42pm 08.27.21
This looks like another real deal, dammit
Hunter 33, started some work
Rabe at 1:40pm 08.27.21
If the hose is going to be removed and replaced, and you can't get it off by rotating or pulling on
Surveys are a waste of money
Rick486 at 1:38pm 08.27.21
I will add a small point to this discussion. When you engage a surveyor, look at their web page, or
Surveys are a waste of money
dlochner at 1:30pm 08.27.21
A couple of points. On a boat that is less than $10K I would probably not hire a surveyor unless th
Surveys are a waste of money
sail sfbay at 1:24pm 08.27.21
.........I get the survey report back and it has the wrong hull ID, the wrong year, several items li
Mast mounting a whisker pole - sticker shock
Scott T-Bird at 1:20pm 08.27.21
Topping lift is always first thing attached ... makes sure the expensive pole stays on the boat if I
Surveys are a waste of money
jssailem at 1:12pm 08.27.21
I think some base a new report off of an old one--not hard to see how a less-careful person can lea
Surveys are a waste of money
JoeWhite at 1:07pm 08.27.21
But did they charge you less...:poop: NO, they want to be paid before they provide the report. The
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33)
Rabe at 1:04pm 08.27.21
Then tackle your alignment problem by adjusting your motor mounts as needed. Long winter no matter
Surveys are a waste of money
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:57pm 08.27.21
. I get the survey report back and it has the wrong hull ID, the wrong year, several items listed a
Racing Rules
Davidasailor26 at 12:14pm 08.27.21
Surveys are a waste of money
sail sfbay at 12:13pm 08.27.21
My experience with marine surveyors has been positive and helpful. Most are very cautious and report
Surveys are a waste of money
Rich Stidger at 12:07pm 08.27.21
I have had 3 surveys on 2 different sailboats. One was a pre-purchase, and the other two were C&V f
Surveys are a waste of money
joe28532 at 12:07pm 08.27.21
My surveyor had 22 incorrect points listed. Such obvious items as keel stepped was listed as deck s
forepole lenght
sail sfbay at 12:05pm 08.27.21
.........if you have a headsail larger than 100% you will need a longer whisker pole than the stand
Surveys are a waste of money
rgranger at 12:05pm 08.27.21
After I pointed out to them, they agreed to edit their report. But did they charge you less...:p
Surveys are a waste of money
Ralph Johnstone at 12:05pm 08.27.21
If you find a GOOD surveyor, they are well worth the money. I was FORCED to get a survey on my bo
Surveys are a waste of money
JoeWhite at 12:03pm 08.27.21
My surveyor had 22 incorrect points listed. Such obvious items as keel stepped was listed as deck st

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