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Justin Zink at 8:46am 05.08.06
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When replacing my tiller I found cracks throughout the tiller bracket and head fitting. I am not as
srmorgan11 at 9:34am 05.08.06
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It seems the wing keel was a fad in the early 90's, and the design of the wing on the 50 seems rathe
Dan R. at 9:32am 05.08.06
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I'm buying a 1979 Catalina 25 with a mid 80's 7.5 HP 2 stroke outboard. I'm trying to get a general
Tim22924 at 9:25am 05.08.06
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I'm considering an O'Day 27 that will be used for sailing in the San Francisco Bay. Anyone out ther
Tim Welsh at 9:17am 05.08.06
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I'm fixing to put a Adler Barbour refrigeration system in my 1986 Hunter 34 and would like some inpu
Paul P. at 11:06am 05.08.06
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Is anyone out there using The Cap'n Mosaic 8.0? I own the sotware, and I understand that the develo
Rick D at 11:08am 05.08.06
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Guess I missed a meeting. I didn't know this new model was out there. For those of you who also miss
Randy Church at 11:45am 05.08.06
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Looking for suggestions for a lazy jack system for my 1984 Hunter 34. Also, can anyone tell me what
hightower at 11:23am 05.08.06
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I'm getting delivery of my H34 in The Great South Bay, LI,NY. Does anyone know where I can get relia
cory parker at 12:24pm 05.08.06
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I am a new Catalina 36 owner (1985 model year, hull number 466) and I have two questions. One relate
Jason Durham at 1:09pm 05.08.06
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I purchased my Ranger last spring and spent the spring,summer,and early fall with the boat on the ha
stevec22206 at 1:14pm 05.08.06
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Thought I'd throw this out to everyone. Am in the process of having the bottom paint remove down to
Brian D at 1:21pm 05.08.06
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to accept it. Attached is an image of my steaming light on my mast. It is not working and I have pl
Al at 3:07pm 05.08.06
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Hey there. Want to patch fastener holes from old hardware on my Mac-22 (1978) Someone told me that B
rad2285 at 2:31pm 05.08.06
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I know there are many posts in the archives. BUT I am looking for some updated info on treating y
j graves at 2:17pm 05.08.06
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I like the sail plan and the design of the Hunter 34 but I do not want a boat with an iron keel. Wha
Liz and Ron at 3:31pm 05.08.06
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Just bought a Catalina 30, engine is reported to be a yanmar 12. Looking to have someone check it ou
Melody Miller at 10:23pm 05.06.06
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Hello All: The ace mechanic at the marina advised that I replace the flax material in the packing n
waldo emerson at 12:11am 05.07.06
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Any actual experience with a Raymarine 320 would be appreciated.
Barry14722 at 12:47am 05.07.06
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I bought my first boat, a 2005 Hunter 25 with a Hood "Sea Flex" furler. The boat is still on the tra

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Epoxy Primer
rgranger at 7:41am 04.12.21
Would you use a rust converter before applying the primer? Thanks Yes
cleaning a marine head   (1)
rgranger at 7:39am 04.12.21
Hmmmmm.... a head that has been sitting on the hard for 5-7.... and was probably already decades o
Time for New Insurance
dlochner at 7:31am 04.12.21
Silverware is covered:huh:? (I don't understand this one) and cash only up to $200? But traveler
Time for New Insurance
rgranger at 7:19am 04.12.21
Can you give us an example of the theft coverage. Silverware is covered:huh:? (I don't understand
Time for New Insurance
JamesG161 at 7:17am 04.12.21
In previous threads, most of you have been pleased with Progressive Insurance. The insurance compa
Time for New Insurance
DougM at 6:53am 04.12.21
Best Paint for Cast Acrylic?
DougM at 6:35am 04.12.21
There are some name brand rattle cans that advertise compatibility with plastics, and since you only
Epoxy Primer
Don Crowther at 6:32am 04.12.21
if this is a steel keel like my H34 whatever you choose to do the primer has to be applied the same
Catalina 30 Mk II engine dying in rough seas
Kings Gambit at 6:32am 04.12.21
Fuel pick-up should be near the center of the tank and just off the tank bottom. If it is near one e
Beneteau 321 genoa roller furler swivel top and low parts stuck together
DougM at 6:27am 04.12.21
It seems odd that the upper swivel would not rotate freely. and that the sail would be difficult to
Catalina 30 Mk II engine dying in rough seas
RoyS at 6:13am 04.12.21
If your fuel pick-up is drawing in air you will get this condition. Fuel pick-up should be near the
Universal M-25 overheating - looking for troubleshooting tips   (1)
RoyS at 6:04am 04.12.21
Your M25 may have a bleed fitting already.
Beneteau 321 genoa roller furler swivel top and low parts stuck together
BigEasy at 6:04am 04.12.21
will see what is possible with the frozen swivel, maybe calling profurl for advice. Please keep u
42 passage Steering
Terry Cox at 5:57am 04.12.21
under our Mattress is our Fuel Tank .... that was the first place i looked ...... But thank you Ou
Universal M-25 overheating - looking for troubleshooting tips
DayDreamer41 at 5:49am 04.12.21
Do you have white smoke out your exhaust? indicating a head gasket issue. Grab a sample of the expel
Universal M-25 overheating - looking for troubleshooting tips
sailme88 at 5:47am 04.12.21
Stu stole my thunder... If you have an engine heated water heater, the hose that run down to it can
Beneteau 321 genoa roller furler swivel top and low parts stuck together
EmmanuelC at 5:35am 04.12.21
Thank you BigEasy, we tried the teflon spray on the extrusion and will see what is possible with the
Universal M-25 overheating - looking for troubleshooting tips
RoyS at 5:35am 04.12.21
As Stu said above, you probably need to burp the cooling system. To make this simple in the future,
Water Distribution on Catalina 320
Scott T-Bird at 5:22am 04.12.21
Faucet Aerators come with different flow rates. I believe they are color coded. Reading the above I

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