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Catalina 28 Roller Furler
Steve_Catalina at 5:08am 01.07.25
Check the international site for your boat. Catalina28.net
Catalina 28 Roller Furler
William Weeks at 3:06am 01.07.25
Thanks
Catalina 28 Roller Furler
sailme88 at 3:01am 01.07.25
Evening all, I have a 1993 28 hull number 337. I am trying to identify the Roller Furler so I can g
Catalina 28 Roller Furler
William Weeks at 2:40am 01.07.25
As they are a production boat, I thought that I would receive a reply from a 28 owner, I am Australi
Catalina 28 Roller Furler
justsomeguy at 2:02am 01.07.25
Regards Pictures, dadgummit.
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation   (4)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:18pm 01.06.25
The alternator has a small screw on the bottom that hits the oil filter preventing it from going do
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay)
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@Indysailor i got $5 on baldy.
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As Greg notes, there is a lot of belt dust, could be an alignment or tension issue. Are you certain
Asymmetrical spinnaker on Marlow Hunter 37   (1)
jssailem at 5:43pm 01.06.25
Haydens idea is a viable option. The carbon fiber design is strong enough. The bob stay is adjustabl
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Asymmetrical spinnaker on Marlow Hunter 37   (1)
Hayden Watson at 4:43pm 01.06.25
I have also seen one make to be pinned to each side of the bow with a bob-stay to hold it down. Her
Asymmetrical spinnaker on Marlow Hunter 37
Hayden Watson at 4:36pm 01.06.25
Yes thanks for this tip - but it won't work and allow access to our anchor locker In the installat
Asymmetrical spinnaker on Marlow Hunter 37
stormh37 at 4:34pm 01.06.25
Yes thanks for this tip - but it won't work and allow access to our anchor locker
Florida Marlow Hunter 37 help needed
jssailem at 3:45pm 01.06.25
cruising spinnaker Hi @stormh37. Welcome to the forum. Kappy is wise to suggest that you start yo
Florida Marlow Hunter 37 help needed
kappykaplan at 3:36pm 01.06.25
stormh37, welcome to the forum! :beer: The OP hasn't been seen since 12 Jul 2024. You may get a bet
Florida Marlow Hunter 37 help needed
stormh37 at 3:23pm 01.06.25
Hi there! We are looking at installing a cruising spinnaker on our Marlow Hunter 37 and looking for
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I forgot to mention the 11-14 kt wind with gusts to 27ish kts through Weds night. Gonna feel real c
Crazy Idea - or Great idea?
john6206 at 2:57pm 01.06.25
Thanks @DArcy good advice.

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