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I accidentally started my Catalina 30 engine with transmission in reverse. I've always heard there's
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Hey guys - I have a single 160watt rigid solar panel with a 20 amp Rich Solar MPPT controller. Have
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Looking for any help on how to remove couch in 2005 41AC in order to access hoses behind it. I am ad
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items have been attached and removed inside the cabin of my Hunter 26 so there are several holes lef
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H26 - Is the bimini designed for dock and motor use only? Mine is about the same height as the boom
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Does anyone have any experience or advice Re-powering to electric? I have a Pearson 35 with an old A

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dlochner at 1:37pm 03.30.25
I THINK that's what I said... --Peggie That's what I implied and clarified what I had meant.
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:36pm 03.30.25
I THINK that's what I said... --Peggie
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dlochner at 1:30pm 03.30.25
It would be a Y-Valve. The outlet goes to the pump, one leg goes to the sink drain the other to the
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Michael Davis at 1:25pm 03.30.25
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:22pm 03.30.25
As I think about this, how would I switch between sea water and the sink
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Tally Ho at 1:17pm 03.30.25
It would be a Y-Valve. The outlet goes to the pump, one leg goes to the sink drain the other to the
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lapetinaa at 1:11pm 03.30.25
Much different than mine. Thanks anyway
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MFD at 1:10pm 03.30.25
Much different than mine.
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:06pm 03.30.25
Yes, keeping an aerobic tank helps to eliminate odors. But few, and I mean few, boats can keep thei
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dlochner at 12:58pm 03.30.25
As I think about this, how would I switch between sea water and the sink fresh water if the thruhul
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lapetinaa at 12:55pm 03.30.25
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Tally Ho at 12:55pm 03.30.25
If I may offer, a valve could be added just past the "T" takeoff to the head and this would allow f
Microwave
lapetinaa at 12:52pm 03.30.25
I have a 41DS, wouldn't be surprised if it's the same microwave or a substantially similar installa
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MFD at 12:49pm 03.30.25
I have a 41DS, wouldn't be surprised if it's the same microwave or a substantially similar installat
Moisture stains.
TimFromLI at 12:12pm 03.30.25
Condensation? Could the interior of the boat be cold or ice in those areas with warm moist air outs
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Dave at 11:55am 03.30.25
Gentlemen, Healthy disagreement and discussion is always welcome, we can all benefit from those di
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colemj at 11:43am 03.30.25
I don't know where he gets it either, Dave. And thanks for being our fact checker. I would think
Emergency Manual
BigEasy at 11:28am 03.30.25
Oh and based on some YouTubes I saw that reported the incredibly poor results in the real world of
Emergency Manual
MFD at 11:04am 03.30.25
If you are offshore and you have a galley fire, you do not "get out." You fight the fire, unless yo
Emergency Manual
BigEasy at 11:02am 03.30.25
Looks like US Sailing has this. Not specific per-boat instructions, but the general topic/bullet-po

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