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Jim Seamans at 10:50pm 02.03.07
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Since it is cold as a deep freeze outside. Joan and I are planning a spring sail. Kinda fun sitting
New sailor16924 at 10:52pm 02.03.07
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Dear Folks, I have just purchased a 1984 Catalina 25 swing keel, I need to know what needs to be l
motamman at 11:11pm 02.03.07
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I'm putting and outboard on the back of my '79 Catalina 27 but the angle of the transom require I ha
Al - s/v Persephone at 1:16am 02.04.07
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I've posted to the Improvements section of the H36 Knowledgebase a (long) description of the modific
Poca Long at 3:46am 02.04.07
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Hi all, I have been looking for a quality made affordable 8 switch panel (12 VDC. I'd prefer a wate
Poca Long at 3:32am 02.04.07
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Hi all, I have been looking for a quality made affordable 8 switch panel (12 VDC. I'd prefer a wate
Roadtool1950 at 2:48am 02.04.07
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TIA , please respond if one has any insight to share ..... Thanx Tim
SceptreSailor at 2:32am 02.04.07
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Just keeping the Forum Rolling! Fair Winds! Skipper Ken Catalina 31 S/V Juliet Hull #282
Rovic at 8:58am 02.04.07
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Does anyone have or know where I could get the measurements for the cockpit cushions for a 1980 H37c
Bruce21417 at 8:12am 02.04.07
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Scott21120 at 6:42am 02.04.07
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Last summer I asked about our 20+ year old Seaward Hillerange which would only attain a temperature
beneteau331 2000 at 6:38am 02.04.07
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I get intermittent water in my bilge. After being dry one or two weeks, it will suddenly get water i
beneteau331 2000 at 6:21am 02.04.07
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I have a Beneteau 331 2000 model. I get intermittent water in my bilge. After being dry one or two w
Jeff at 6:06am 02.04.07
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Hi, We are looking to buy a family boat this spring. Our home port is huntington,NY. We would lik
Chuck R at 6:04am 02.04.07
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I wonder which is best for my O'Day ?? When I look at Pix of other 222 OD's they have the sheet lin
huntermdus at 5:43am 02.04.07
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The picture above shows a swim ladder/platform combo that is different than anything I have ever see
Near Bliss at 4:14am 02.04.07
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RCman4u2, I am also interested in a trip to Bimini. I have a 2001 26X on Pickwick Lake in Tn. I ha
Poca Long at 3:57am 02.04.07
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I have been looking at the 6HP extra long shaft (25") because it comes with the alternator installed
O2Addict at 3:54am 02.04.07
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OK the PO of my Hunter 30 has filled the lower half of the mast with what seems to be expanding 2 pa
larryw at 3:53am 02.04.07
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Hi,Fellow Bene owners; I have a problem that other might have, too. The piece of vinyl rub rail that

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Dr. D at 1:23pm 08.23.21
@Dr. D , can you please take a shot looking into the head from outside the head door. Try to show
Alternator problems
TomY at 1:16pm 08.23.21
Sorry for the thread drift: My ARS-4(5?) gave out while out for a few weeks. Luckily, I still had an
Hunter 44DS and 426DS front head hatch measurement?
Skipper Chris at 1:16pm 08.23.21
Ranmore, Thank you for your help, and the picture is worth another paragraph or two! The measureme
Alternator problems
Maine Sail at 1:01pm 08.23.21
If the alternator was cooked, I believe that the output diode (rectifier ) failed into dead short.
brand of microwave to fit in cupboard above stove
Captain Larry-DH at 1:00pm 08.23.21
snip Regardless of how I personally feel about them, though, it just always seems odd to me that w
Engine size sail boat. Help please.
jeepbluetj at 12:51pm 08.23.21
Or if $$$ is tight, talk to some sailors at the marina. Tell them you just bought a boat and want
Solent Stay H36
chichiflys at 12:49pm 08.23.21
Thank you for the insight and pictures. Couldn't agree more about an inner forestay support option,
Engine size sail boat. Help please.
jeepbluetj at 12:44pm 08.23.21
Also, it seems apparent that you do not know how to sail. You might find yourself totally reliant o
Single Handed Docking
jeepbluetj at 12:29pm 08.23.21
Slips are floating, fingers both sides. So no hitting any other boats unless I miss the slip entirel
Single Handed Docking
RobChichester at 12:02pm 08.23.21
Most times I am able to back my boat into its slip while my crew merely holds the lines slack agains
Engine size sail boat. Help please.
rgranger at 12:00pm 08.23.21
100 percent have no idea how to sail. There are about a dozen certified sailing schools in your a
Engine size sail boat. Help please.
Kings Gambit at 11:46am 08.23.21
It belatedly occurs to me that your sailboat may not have an installed VHF radio & fixed antenna. If
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?
fstbttms at 11:44am 08.23.21
Legend has it around here that if you have the D.P yard do the job it lasts 1 year. Elsewhere/DIY m
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?
jeepbluetj at 11:35am 08.23.21
No idea, bought the boat 6 months ago so whatever the P.O. put on it. They didn't keep a maint log.
brand of microwave to fit in cupboard above stove
Stu Jackson at 10:55am 08.23.21
I have a microwave that was installed by the PO, not an OEM because my boat was built before they be
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?
fstbttms at 10:54am 08.23.21
Will likely repaint this fall, going to have to figure out what's the best paint in SoCal. What a
Engine size sail boat. Help please.
stricklandmma at 10:53am 08.23.21
The max hull speed for your boat is 6.5 kt. The 8-hp Honda should be able to get you to that in flat
Sikkens Cetol stain removal
markwbird at 10:31am 08.23.21
It sounds like it has soaked into the gelcoat. I will probably have to sand it off or use acetone t
I just bought a C30 yesterday!!
Guystapo at 10:30am 08.23.21
Congrats ...and Happy Sailing. I just sold my 3rd Catalina a few months ago as we bought a house on
12V Fans - Quiet, Durable
sunlover at 10:29am 08.23.21
I'm tempted to just install USB power sockets as there are a huge number of options for USB powered

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