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Catalina parts dept. Jerry21527 at 8:08am 10.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/931 Anybody have the number for the parts dept. at Catalina and who is a good person to talk to. I need
1981 Hunter 30 Mainsheet Traveler John Steele at 7:39am 10.23.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1175 The sun has finally taken it's toll on the plastic parts of my mainseet traveler (sheeves, bushings,
CDI Furler Tony2945 at 6:35am 10.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1540 I have a C22 and am researching jib furlers. The majority of the furlers in our marina are CDI, foll
It's about time! Euclid at 6:03am 10.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 26/1705 Howdy!I just thought I'd take this chance to throw up a 'new guy' thread in here. I've been lurking
Converting CNG to LPG philippe-nw at 5:03am 10.23.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1485 I'm looking for feedback as to what is involved (and cost) to convert from compressed natural gas to
Hull Speed 146 and 170 feejer at 3:41am 10.23.05 Day Sailers 4/1199 Can you folks give me guess on what the hull speed of the 146 and 170 are
Trailering H170 w/ asymmetrical bowsprit in place Sav'h Steve at 3:40am 10.23.05 Day Sailers 2/1132 I have not been using my asymmetrical yet. I had to install the optional bowsprit while the boat wa
ericson 29 cockpit TI doug at 3:32am 10.23.05 Other Sailboats 2/2749 I'm considering purchasing an ericson 29 1978. It has wheel steering, the cockpit is divided by the
catalina owner wannabe Marianne at 3:02am 10.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/929 We are considering the purchase of a 1998 Catalina 380. We plan to live aboard and our primary crui
strut pro???????????????? duality at 1:57am 10.23.05 Ask All Sailors 0/878 last year a sailor posted he bought a strut pro and was willing to rent it. i did an archive search
Rigging Questions Bill Balme at 1:47am 10.23.05 Other Sailboats 2/715 Hi,I have recently bought a Cutter rigged 1983 PS37 and have some rigging questions:Running Back
Rudder Removal 1990 30T mhogan at 1:15am 10.23.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/910 This past summer I purchased a 1990 30T Hunter. The boat is now sitting on it's cradle at the club a
37' centerboard pivot pin holders letterman at 12:52am 10.23.05 Other Sailboats 0/770 Problem. My centerboard wore out at the pivot pin hole. So I took it our and fixed it. In order t
Pearson 323 - Considering purchase Mark Osterman at 12:48am 10.23.05 Other Sailboats 6/1072 I'm considering the purchase of a P - 323. i would appreciate comments on performance, how well owne
Catalina 310 owners-are you upset by the 309??? SceptreSailor at 12:21am 10.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/3984 I am leaning towards kinda being a bit miffed by the 309. Catalina moves the 310 from the "Crusier"
Are other 310 owners upset by the 309 SceptreSailor at 12:20am 10.23.05 Other Sailboats 0/714 I am leaning towards kinda being a bit miffed by the 309. Catalina moves the 310 from the "Crusier"
Any other 310 owners miffed by the 309 SceptreSailor at 12:19am 10.23.05 Other Sailboats 1/695 I am leaning towards kinda being a bit miffed by the 309. Catalina moves the 310 from the "Crusier"
Space Age Insulation RAD at 11:42pm 10.22.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1347 I'm looking to add insulation between engine room and the forward cabin on my 32 centercockpit, it w
Hunter Factory Tour feejer at 11:35pm 10.22.05 Day Sailers 2/856 Have any of you had a chance to see the 146 or 170 being made at the factory in CT?
Modernized Layouts Drambuie at 10:35pm 10.22.05 Other Sailboats 0/671 I have changed my layout slightly to increase the size and function of the quarter berth. Has anyon

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Veterans Day, 2020 jssailem at 5:39am 11.11.20 Thank you Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guard, all Veterans for your commitment and sac
Foul Weather Gear Stinks shemandr at 5:32am 11.11.20 Or treat the inside with a anti-microbial/bio-stat, like BAC or one the generic Microban products.
Veterans Day, 2020 Justin_NSA at 5:22am 11.11.20 :beer: Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them. Emerson, Ralph Waldo
The USS Chicago shemandr at 5:15am 11.11.20 I can't listen to the whole thing but this is a good opportunity to thank all Veterans for their ser
Lightning control? shemandr at 5:06am 11.11.20 Yes!
Lightning control? Mr. Dave at 4:55am 11.11.20 So, acting much like lighting rods on a barn. Mr. Logic likes that!
H260: Water Under Cabin Floor Crazy Dave Condon at 4:52am 11.11.20 @rs1sensen sails in salt water but the water is fresh found inside; thus the direction of a topside
Sea of Cortez? HMT2 at 4:47am 11.11.20 You may find some info in this thread helpful. May want to search for more. https://forums.sailboat
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? sailme88 at 4:40am 11.11.20 not while under load, I usually adjust the windward side after seeing how the tensioned leward side
Ground height of a 380 for trucking purposes. sailme88 at 4:32am 11.11.20 I have a 380 - it will depend upon how the boat is cradled on the trailer, in part. If you figure
Lightning control? shemandr at 4:29am 11.11.20 I'm not an EE but I read somewhere that grounding isn't meant to shunt lightening to the ground (Wat
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? shemandr at 4:09am 11.11.20 ...and this past summer we saw consistent winds in the 15-25 knot range. Don't know if this is typi
Exterior wood finish/treatment? dlochner at 4:06am 11.11.20 Most any clear epoxy. Epoxy will degrade with UV exposure. When it does, it turns cloudy and can
Vend�e Globe? kappykaplan at 3:40am 11.11.20 @PaulK , tks for sharing that link. :beer:
Exterior wood finish/treatment? (1) Hayden Watson at 11:19pm 11.10.20 This year I started using Semco sealer and so far I am very happy. prepped it with their two-part c
Blister history of Catalina 310 Clydo at 10:36pm 11.10.20 I've never had a full strip to gel coat in the 6 years I've had my 2001. Ray had a good point abou
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta BigEasy at 9:38pm 11.10.20 Before long Saba will sail the seven seas again. Think that Mississippi Sound will be good enough,
Pearson 33-2 engine removal jssailem at 9:23pm 11.10.20 It was an outcome not an intent. Winds aloft a 3000 ft exceed forward air speed. I did similar in
By-Passing Hot Water Heater arf145 at 9:16pm 11.10.20 Actually, I blow all my freshwater lines clear every year and haven't had a problem. For the Hot tan
By-Passing Hot Water Heater bawlmer at 8:48pm 11.10.20 It looks like you're in Jersey. You have to do something with it or it will freeze and break stuff.

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