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New Owner of a 320 in Austin, TX Austin 320 at 1:33am 08.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/921 Greetings All!My wife and I bought our first Catalina 320 and we have a few questions. It's a 199
Hunter 27X--?? bill at 1:28am 08.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1041 What do we make of this:http://www.ukhalsey.com/article.asp?id=31A Hunter 27 ready to go racing?
Ice Box Drain Bill_Cat_30 at 1:21am 08.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1299 I have a 1982 Catlaina 30 TR. Currently the ice box dtains directly into the bilge. I think it wou
12 volt book recommendations Markus at 11:56pm 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1186 Recently, I've bought the 12 volt bible to try to learn simple boat electrics. I must have Attention
fdf fdg at 11:42pm 08.18.05 Other Sailboats 0/866
WM Code Flag = PT? PhotoEd at 11:28pm 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 7/2351 What is the flag labeled "PT" used for?
What Knot? Robert Gallagher at 11:14pm 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1253 I am a new sailor (6 mos.) and will be changing the rigging on my adjustable back stay and boomvang.
deck wash pump Ron at 11:07pm 08.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/1047 Has anyone installed a deckwash pump on a C320 ? Since I sail in fresh water, I would like to take
Charging with a Honda Generator Ray Durkee at 10:46pm 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1318 I am planning to take my boat from SF to Maine via the Canal and am exploring charging options. I p
Ontario Evening Joe1455 at 9:59pm 08.18.05 Day Sailers 17/1639 Just wanted to share a pic from our August Vacation.Our H170 ' 1967 13' Whaler at the end of anothe
mac 26c jennifer at 4:21pm 08.18.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1025 does anyone out there know how much a 26c model 1994 macgreggor is selling for ? low blue book ?
bad cast on a broken strut toddl at 3:21pm 08.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/976 I've got a 1990 hunter 30 and the prop shaft strut snapped. I've been told that it looks like a bad
Hunter 306 Engine Exhaust Elbow - Insulation? kb2qqm at 2:19pm 08.18.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1093 Hi, I am in the process of buying a 2002 Hunter 306, and just received the Marine survey report. Th
Need good source for P. Ensign hardware / parte jkeaster at 2:01pm 08.18.05 Other Sailboats 2/1085 My son is helping care for a Pearson Ensign and needs a few fairly minor things including a good sou
looking for used Moody Robert Valentine at 1:17pm 08.18.05 Other Sailboats 0/802 I am looking for a used Moody between 42-46".1999-2003.Know of anyone?
Outboard "kicker" Bruce at 1:12pm 08.18.05 Trailer Sailors 6/1822 Is there anyone out there with any experiences(good or bad) with Briggs'Stratton 4stroke outboards?
Genoa sheet set-up Ben 1973 V21 North Carolina at 12:32pm 08.18.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1093 I searched the archives and didn't really see what I wanted to know. Where would I mount the tracks
sailcare references? Kevin at 12:21pm 08.18.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/876 The sails on my 1979 Oday 23 appear to be original equipment (they were made by Neil Pryde). I am t
tacking with a traveler mortyd at 11:32am 08.18.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/5892 i have a catalina 30mkii with a garhauer traveler. like so many things in sailing i get all kinds of
Wind speed unit wire lead Skipper D at 11:29am 08.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1035 Has anyone pulled a new wire lead for a mast head wind speed unitwithout using the plastic conduit t

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New Owner / Hull 355 / Top Top Mast Slug ? / Keel Hole / Cockpit cubby Kevin&Karen at 5:03am 05.05.21 I also had the same thought about that open compartment on the starboard side of the stern. No door
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel dlochner at 5:02am 05.05.21 The shackle/swivel below still had some service life, but opted to replace. The pin that connects t
outboard motor Joe at 4:55am 05.05.21 Benny's right. It's "Theoretical" hull speed. But really, let's not rehash that tedious argument.
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point jssailem at 4:47am 05.05.21
COVID restriction violation Will Gilmore at 4:14am 05.05.21 Sorry Jackdaw, I just can't see where you're coming from. There are no detractors here. -Will
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point Joe at 4:05am 05.05.21 Try thinking of options that ruled out attachment to the ceiling . On my boat I used a length of 3/
Nylock keel nuts, good or bad idea? OceanVince.Com at 12:59am 05.05.21 Your original washers may be thicker than standard hardware types. You can probably reuse the origi
Capri 18 Bilge Pump Hose JA Toms River at 12:07am 05.05.21 I have the same hand pump and have had it for years. I just stick the end in the bilge under the ba
Check your Standing Rigging Folks justsomeguy at 11:26pm 05.04.21 Skillfully avoided.
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point MikeHoncho at 11:14pm 05.04.21 Attach a pad eye to a nice piece of mahogany with though bolts and install it with 4200. That way yo
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question Kings Gambit at 9:47pm 05.04.21
outboard motor Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 9:22pm 05.04.21 As long as you do not gain too much extra weight, yes go for the 15-20HP. The truth is the theor
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel capta at 9:13pm 05.04.21 In the first place, the swivel is improperly attached to the anchor. There should be a bow shackle t
Wanted Catalina 320 Phil Herring at 9:09pm 05.04.21 If you have a boat that you want to sell to Bash, please send your reply via PM rather than posting
COVID restriction violation Jackdaw at 9:01pm 05.04.21 Funny how some people can take one of the great things mankind and this country does, and crap on it
outboard motor Benny17441 at 8:58pm 05.04.21 As long as you do not gain too much extra weight, yes go for the 15-20HP. The truth is the theori
outboard motor Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:38pm 05.04.21 Right at 12,000 cruising miles with my 8 HP Yamaha. I usually cruise at h ull speed at the Start set
first trip to Catalina Slacker at 8:24pm 05.04.21 This recount of a small boat voyage to Catalina was posted a while ago in a thread about fog. It wo
Insurance Underwriter Hull Rating Alan in Colorado at 8:23pm 05.04.21 Thank you all for your comments. I have concluded that I need to switch to an insurance company that
outboard motor rgranger at 8:11pm 05.04.21

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