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portajon at 2:32pm 05.27.21
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Wasn't sure where to put this, but decided to share. Please move to appropriate forum if needed.
DanMaine at 10:54am 05.27.21
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I just ran my engine on the hard and noticed that the prop shaft was vibrating about an eighth inch
Justin_NSA at 9:27am 05.27.21
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Just food for discussion. This just came out in the latest BoatUS eMagazine. Any new rebedding I've
Deleted member 78819 at 8:56am 05.27.21
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I need to replace my mast's exit plates. Does anyone know the size or manufacturer, or a vendor for
WasabiRush at 4:28am 05.27.21
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Are there any maintenance parts sources near Deale for things like gaskets, etc?
fred1diver at 1:36am 05.27.21
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hi everyone, quick question, I can't find alcohol for my stove, would methyl hydrate be a good subst
Hayden Watson at 10:50pm 05.26.21
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Anyone running Garmin plotter and G-wind with a Raymarine EV100 wheel pilot. I would like to here h
Copper Harbor at 7:34pm 05.26.21
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Hello - I have now owned my 1987 Catalina 30 for just over one year. Since the COVID hit just after
SabreToothedEngineer at 6:56pm 05.26.21
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The Simrad WP30 Autopilot on my Hunter 34 has recently decided to start wandering aimlessly. Sometim
JRT at 6:02pm 05.26.21
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Any sources you all like or recommend?
Necessity at 2:56pm 05.26.21
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Does anyone know where I can find this part for the Hunter 310 1999- It may have been fabricated by
b.needalman at 2:02pm 05.26.21
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The alternator mounting bolt (bottom, pivot point) worn the hole in the gearcase cover so badly that
Jackdaw at 9:53am 05.26.21
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Well I'm out of here for good. Place has changed over the last few years, and not for the better. Fi
sailingdeac at 9:05am 05.26.21
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Am looking to buy a 309. As best i can tell the catalina 309 came with two 4D batteries. I have n
sailingdeac at 8:01am 05.26.21
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Did the Catalina 309 come with a charger that would monitor the charge to battery banks and stop cha
Hayden Watson at 7:57am 05.26.21
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I finally got around to replacing the lenses in the fixed portlights in my 88 C30. In the originals
MitchM at 2:47am 05.26.21
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check out this one : ErEKdnyYOpA 1/ hope the captn knows how to change out his raw
Jumpstart at 8:55pm 05.25.21
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Rearranging bow lines on a windy day. Bent over at my waist and caught a gust losing my balance. Hea
coreyjohnson99 at 7:47pm 05.25.21
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The PO of my Newport 28 removed the Atomic 4 that had frozen and cracked. The boat now has a 9.9 ou
stickinthemud57 at 6:46pm 05.25.21
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I decided to give my Hunter 170 a face lift during the off season. I have also posted this in the mo

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Home made buss bars
dlochner at 3:58pm 04.09.25
The critical issue for bus bars is to make sure the cross section is large enough to carry the curre
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Davidasailor26 at 3:36pm 04.09.25
or example, dacron 3Di vs. North crosscut dacron. Or dacron 3Di vs. Far East cheapest dacron. To b
Haylard "traveler" on very old Flexible Furler - replacement or rig?
Timm R Oday25 at 3:13pm 04.09.25
I ran into the exact same problem last summer . I work in a very large machine shop . After making q
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Benny17441 at 3:07pm 04.09.25
Here is an image of my thermostat heated up to fully extend "flange" (closing water flow from bypas
Home made buss bars
colemj at 2:57pm 04.09.25
I can't answer for the OP - but it's been my experience that I've often found the off-the-shelf bus
Home made buss bars
colemj at 2:55pm 04.09.25
I use this - works great: https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-Liquid-125mL-421A-125ml/dp/B081KRTZ4S
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
colemj at 2:49pm 04.09.25
Actually, now that I've mentioned Zoom, you should consider contacting them. Very good designing an
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
colemj at 2:47pm 04.09.25
That playing field has exploded... And that is likely literal if looking for used laminates... M
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
dLj at 2:44pm 04.09.25
Welll, I did say this: That's why I looked it up... :) Thank you.... It would be correct to say "
Forestay question
goharris at 2:40pm 04.09.25
Thanks all! I will keep looking and use this as a temp. I did call CatalinaDirect, and have been to
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colemj at 2:19pm 04.09.25
I've heard the term 3Di numerous times in discussions of sails and have only now, after your refere
Haylard "traveler" on very old Flexible Furler - replacement or rig?
Tally Ho at 2:06pm 04.09.25
So the rope in the traveller cannot be pulled from the end (pulling the rope out of the molded plast
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Tally Ho at 1:58pm 04.09.25
I have poured pink AF in my Perko strainer to winterize my Yanmar 2GM20F in the past. It worked OK,
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
colemj at 1:41pm 04.09.25
If you're serious about learning what sails are best for your boat.......you need to first read thi
Forestay question
Foswick at 1:08pm 04.09.25
But ... just to be clear ... you can use that pin temporarily while you hunt for a better replacemen
Haylard "traveler" on very old Flexible Furler - replacement or rig?   (1)
flyingwaspsailing at 12:52pm 04.09.25
I just came across this: CDI #1933 FF4 Halyard Assembly - Marine Outfitters Which references CDI
Home made buss bars
thinwater at 12:44pm 04.09.25
Opinions on Bright Nickel or Tin plating the final product? Tin is cathodic to copper, nickle wil
I need a rigger on Eagle Mountain Lake!
stickinthemud57 at 12:42pm 04.09.25
Hey, sorry. Perry has no web presence, so I should have provided his number: 817-832-9116
Home made buss bars
dLj at 12:38pm 04.09.25
@Bob S A question of pure curiosity: Can't find off the shelf buss bars that meet your needs? I c
Home made buss bars
degas at 12:27pm 04.09.25
@Bob S A question of pure curiosity: Can't find off the shelf buss bars that meet your needs?

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