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Mike F. at 11:14pm 02.09.06
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My 1983 Hunter 34 is a great boat. Over the years a few issues have crept up. One issue is that the
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Hi All, Where are the sailing-channels, who covers the America's Cup, the Hobart, Volvo Ocean Race
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Hi Folks - It's been a few years since I have posted here - hopefully a few of you old salts may r
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On the verge of purchasing a 1985 Mason 33. Anyone feel like offering up positive and negative expe
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If you are going to the show, stop by the Sailfest Area and say hello. Not trying to sell anything
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Hi folks, when you are trailering your boats with the shoal draft keels, what percentage of weight d
jeepmark at 11:27am 02.09.06
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Wondering what everybodys thoughts were on wooden masts, and how do they compare to Aluminum? than
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I'm getting ready to close on our new boat. The mortgage company wants to charge ~$500 for US Coast
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Morganeers, I have heard from the Morgan Invasion committee that the initial invitations will be se
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After 20 - 30 minutes of power at 2000 - 2500 RPM (5.5 knots) the engine loses power; must be thrott
John at 10:02am 02.09.06
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I am thinking of setting up a single line jiffy reef for my 1977 Catalina 30 TR. I want to be able t
Cas6511 at 9:46am 02.09.06
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I have a 1998 Hunter 310. I'm looking to put A/C in the boat. I would like to know what size BTU's I
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With Spring approaching, I am considering adding a weather station to the nav station on my Beneteau
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THINKING ABOUT INSTALLING A GENSET ABOARD MY CATALINA 400. CENTERLINE QUEEN AFT. HAS ANYONE DONE THI
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How difficult is it to add a back stay adjuster? I figured since the mast is down for the winter it
Traumaguard at 4:16am 02.09.06
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I just bought the Emma Jean, 1977 Catalina 30 out of Oak Harbour, LA (North of New Orleans). Is it r
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Does anybody have experience with the ITR WaterHeater with the optional heating module? Would it be
A Scott at 2:52am 02.09.06
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Ok, Does anyone know what the original composition of metals is for the through-hull fittings for a
fla.sailor at 1:42am 02.09.06
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Does anyone know if Marsole (marsolve.com) is still doing business? thanks! -dennis

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Marmalade at 12:05pm 05.26.21
Inboard has been removed, replace with??   (1)
Tom J at 12:00pm 05.26.21
Someone did a lot of glass work to add that cutout. Way (!) better than a bracket-mount. The O'Da
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced?
Tom J at 11:54am 05.26.21
Thanks! I will. Btw, if I wanted to install a sending unit for an oil pressure gauge wouldn't that
Replacing frameless acrylic fixed ports
dmax at 11:47am 05.26.21
Very nice - thanks for the write-up of your experience, will be doing this myself down the road.
Housing market
Bob S at 11:39am 05.26.21
Tom, If it's any consolation, NH is the hottest RE market in the country! We bought our house 20 yea
Inboard has been removed, replace with??
FastOlson at 11:38am 05.26.21
Someone did a lot of glass work to add that cutout. Way (!) better than a bracket-mount.
Odd Discharge
AwwShucks at 11:33am 05.26.21
Looks like anti seize paste, but that sure is lot of it if it is What is anti seize paste? Have
Last straw
Kings Gambit at 11:32am 05.26.21
:plus: At the risk of getting banned again myself, I agree completely. Sorry, but Jack's right.
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Stu Jackson at 11:25am 05.26.21
Thx for that reasonable and well presented description.
Diesel shutoff question
Wm. Gill at 11:09am 05.26.21
This does not look to me like a fuel system that uses a separate engine shut down cable. It looks l
Best genoa for Catalina 30
jeepbluetj at 11:08am 05.26.21
P.O.'s are the most despised folks in boating. But it's a 47 year old boat - you'll likely have an e
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced?
Monheganlover at 11:07am 05.26.21
Thanks! I will. Btw, if I wanted to install a sending unit for an oil pressure gauge wouldn't that s
Last straw
Phil Herring at 11:00am 05.26.21
We provide some latitude to well-established users who are serious contributors here. Mainesail, Jud
Diesel shutoff question
Jake N Eggs at 10:51am 05.26.21
This does not look to me like a fuel system that uses a separate engine shut down cable. It looks li
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced?
JRT at 10:34am 05.26.21
You can see the wires and connector on the bottom of the engine side between the head wall and engin
Catalina 309 charger
Stu Jackson at 10:33am 05.26.21
Did the Catalina 309 come with a charger that would monitor the charge to battery banks and stop ch
Last straw
Stu Jackson at 10:21am 05.26.21
:plus: At the risk of getting banned again myself, I agree completely. Sorry, but Jack's right.
Deck shower isolator?
Ron20324 at 10:16am 05.26.21
Thanks all - some ideas to follow-up on here. Will try em all at the weekend. Thanks! Another thi
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Marmalade at 10:12am 05.26.21
O'Day 40- instrument Mounting in Bulkhead-
LouisMK at 10:05am 05.26.21
Hello all- will answer this question for the next person who comes along. There is insufficient room

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