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When I acquired my Sandpiper, the wiring had obvioulsy been modified somewhat from the original manu
russ imler at 5:50am 02.01.07
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Hi, Can a fin keel be altered into a wing keel on the catalina 30 model? If this can be done and if
Deucer at 6:48am 02.01.07
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Folks, Has anybody install shore power on their 260? I'd like to do it before summer sailing seaso
Shippy at 6:33am 02.01.07
6/4087
I searched teh archives and couldn't come up with much on this topic. On my Hunter 356 boththe forw
John12573 at 9:28am 02.01.07
3/1314
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
12/1547
Has anyone actually taken a sailmaker out on their 216 and discussed the shapes and sail configurati
Steve at 6:41pm 01.30.07
2/1352
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
5/1436
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
4/1510
Looking for toerail for 1984 Hunter 34. Any ideas?
slick at 10:51pm 01.30.07
10/3850
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
3/1322
Attached is a website with some well-written and photographed "cruises" made by some people in their
jimbo at 3:24am 01.31.07
9/3792
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
3/1387
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

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C25 reefing instructions
sail sfbay at 7:33am 08.15.21
This link describes a step by step reefing procedure with diagrams: Catalina - Capri - 25s Internati
Effluent Discharge from Holding Tank Vent
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:17am 08.15.21
Peggy, If you mean placing the hoses in wrong connectors, it will not be possible since the input is
Anyone thinking of selling their 275?
Mack & Tire at 7:09am 08.15.21
We nearly had a 275 to purchase on Lake Ontario quite close to us but it seems the seller was not ye
Center Board Cable 1975 O'Day 25
sail sfbay at 7:06am 08.15.21
Can you drop a fishing weight attached to fishing line down the pendant tube, attach a new pendant l
Catalina 30 shoal draft for racing??
Admiral at 7:00am 08.15.21
Congrats on moving up to another boat. The 30 is a good size for a small family. Hope those young
Overhead wiring question
Admiral at 6:56am 08.15.21
I have the same situation with my wires. They do not have voltage at the ends so I presume they are
wing on wing sailing
Kings Gambit at 6:49am 08.15.21
The link to report on Platino has been posted here in SBO once before. Yes, it is an excellent repor
Yanmar alternator loosens way too often
Mike Oldak at 6:47am 08.15.21
Good idea.
TS Grace
JamesG161 at 6:46am 08.15.21
TS Grace seems to like TS Fred. The fate is TS Grace not be known, until Tuesday 17th, after Hispan
Yanmar alternator loosens way too often
Rjm st.petersburg at 6:36am 08.15.21
The second nut was added as a locking nut. You break the 2 nuts free, tighten the inner nut, then ti
WTB mast for Hunter 23/23.5/240
SandCat at 5:51am 08.15.21
Oh, do they carry used masts, not just new?
wing on wing sailing
Udi at 5:10am 08.15.21
Good plan, espeacially in swells or rough water.............OR sail on a broad reach without one.
Batteries relocated on a Hunter 37.5
smokey73 at 5:08am 08.15.21
@SandyFrank - Why are you worried about water sloshing around in that location? I've never seen wat
Batteries relocated on a Hunter 37.5
smokey73 at 5:04am 08.15.21
I am currently doing the same exact thing on my 40.5! Except a genset was placed in the starboard l
Effluent Discharge from Holding Tank Vent
smokey73 at 4:44am 08.15.21
[QUOTE="LVGS, post: 1711825, member: 141083" I can confirm the following based on my visit to the b
Stern rail for 26S
SVJourney at 3:03am 08.15.21
Hello community, Recently I purchased a 1992 Macgregor 26S. I'm thinking to add a stern rail set,
Effluent Discharge from Holding Tank Vent
All U Get at 1:45am 08.15.21
If the tank is half full, how would anything come out the vent hose? Hmmmmm.
Overhead wiring question   (1)
JimSFBAYCatalina30 at 11:45pm 08.14.21
And here is a photo of the Jerry rigged lighting wires before I took down the light. Since these pi
Overhead wiring question   (1)
JimSFBAYCatalina30 at 11:37pm 08.14.21
Thank you Ward and Stu, I down loaded the wire diagram and Will take a look tomorrow. I attached a p
Mast Wiring: Anchor and Steaming Lights Hunter 356   (2)
karellen at 10:37pm 08.14.21
I had the mast off my 356 this year and took some pictures before disconnecting. Looks like you have

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