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Ted Souter at 9:09am 05.21.06
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My friend needs to know the packing/stuffing size that's proper for Catalina 30, please! Thank you!
gr8nurs1271 at 9:11am 05.21.06
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Well, yesterday was my first trip out in our Catalina 30. By the way, also only my THIRD trip in a
AndrewB at 9:18am 05.21.06
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In atempting to resolve the starting problem with the Yanmar in the Hunter, I am trying to install t
Darryl19205 at 9:50am 05.21.06
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I haven't found an answer to this question yet. Talked to several yacht brokerages and they didn't
jimma419 at 9:54am 05.21.06
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Does anyone have any tips or advice on laundering or having dry cleaned the interior cushion covers
Steve L22188 at 1:35pm 05.21.06
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Here's a switch from the usual story about companies who just don't seem to care about thier custome
sailorhiker at 1:39pm 05.21.06
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Today was "launch" day. Great. All smiles despite the rain. My centerboard won't drop on my '76 O'Da
Damsailor at 1:56pm 05.21.06
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Just bought a 1973 Ranger 33 and feel it is seriously under prop'd. Boat has a good running ,low hou
Wayne at 3:23pm 05.21.06
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I have been watching these brave men sail around the world since they started many months ago in Hol
Morrie at 5:51pm 05.21.06
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The previous owner plumbed a 1 1/2" diverter valve just downstream of my head outlet. One side is pl
Rick at 4:39pm 05.21.06
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I recently bought a C-22 and have been reading about the swing keel. I have it on the trailer and no
Bosse at 6:00pm 05.21.06
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Is there anyone out there with information about a Lofrans Panther anchor windlass? Operating instru
kak at 7:30pm 05.21.06
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This past weekend I went sailing with some friends on their catamaran (38 Lagoon). They are very ne
bluem27 at 1:29pm 05.21.06
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Need a replacement enkes ks4 winch or a pair of winches for a Mac 22
Brian D at 11:41am 05.21.06
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Well, I checked my batteries today, no load, 11.3v each. They are officially declared... dead. I did
ex-admin at 11:32am 05.21.06
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Please mark your calendars for the last weekend in July! We are meeting at beautiful Leamington Ma
ex-admin at 11:12am 05.21.06
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What could complicate the simple design of a mainsail? Apparently, a lot. Traditional mainsails ty
Bob Grimm at 10:59am 05.21.06
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I currently have a 86 Mac 25 with a yamaha 9.9 hp that is in a fixed position (no tiller steering).
Graysailor at 10:55am 05.21.06
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Thinking of leaving town for a few years. Any good thoughts on mail forwarding services?
Bob Alden at 10:36am 05.21.06
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Fellow sailors, Anyone know of a practical, efficient, and economical way of lowering the resistanc

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Funny Friday!!!
Will Gilmore at 12:28pm 04.14.21
I think rgranger was reading the subtext, written between the lines, that clearly says, "I need an e
Funny Friday!!!
Johnb at 11:53am 04.14.21
I know it is not Friday but I saw this on CL today... :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::fac
Repowering Islander 36
dmax at 11:52am 04.14.21
I had a Yanmar 2GM in a 9,000 lb 30 foot boat - it was adequate for the boat but no more than that.
Repowering Islander 36
JoeWhite at 11:30am 04.14.21
30 HP minimum
Halyard wrap with Furlex
kbgunn at 11:28am 04.14.21
Raising the head of the sail further up the extrusion reducing the halyard angle and leaving less ex
Funny Friday!!!
Will Gilmore at 11:23am 04.14.21
should I email the guy and school him a bit? Or his widow and her daughter whom she asked to place
Dinghy engine lifting davit   (1)
kbgunn at 11:10am 04.14.21
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How does the "Lift Top" work on the 1973 23' O'Day
JRT at 10:57am 04.14.21
good deal, you have a requirement to solo setup I have a feeling your cabin clearance is going to be
Where to find
dLj at 10:26am 04.14.21
I not sure where to find white powder coated stainless steel #10 screws. Does anyone know thanks N
Repowering Islander 36
kloudie1 at 10:24am 04.14.21
Welcome to the forum! My opinion is that the 2GM 20 may be a little underpowered for that boat but
Anchor chain for Catalina 440 (2005)
Stu Jackson at 10:18am 04.14.21
Hans, This may help in your system sizing. Anchor System Sizing Tables (Reply #6) & Swivels Ground
Trailer for rent? MN or WI?
Jackdaw at 10:15am 04.14.21
Sail it?
Still Racing in Texas
Bill19233 at 10:08am 04.14.21
Just uploaded the 150th video to the channel. Ran across a great video a couple days ago on Facebook
How would you patch this?
souzag818 at 10:04am 04.14.21
SMH...I never said a backing plate added strength. Everyone knows it's only to spread out the load.
Catalina 30 Mk II engine dying in rough seas
CaptnDean at 10:03am 04.14.21
If your fuel pick-up is drawing in air you will get this condition. Fuel pick-up should be near the
Looking at buying a boat, concerned about deck moisture levels
jssailem at 9:55am 04.14.21
:plus: @Don S/V ILLusion !. Is this boat in Ontario Canada? If my memory serves, you guys have real
Does Anyone Have a Web Address for Ida Sailor rudders
rgranger at 9:53am 04.14.21
I had a rudder craft rudder on a Balboa 26. really nice! The extra lift that rudder generated wa
Does Anyone Have a Web Address for Ida Sailor rudders
Phil Herring at 9:47am 04.14.21
They're Rudder Craft now: Rudder Craft | Custom Rudder and Tillers
1976 Santana 21ft
Sancarlo at 9:42am 04.14.21
I also had to take my rub rail of my Santana21. Not being able to find a replacement, I sanded mine
Thinking about painting my hull
Macboy at 9:41am 04.14.21
I bet you're onto something there....it'd be interesting to do some testing on some random chunk of

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