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Richard Dunson at 4:00am 07.17.05
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Was reading an article on what to look for in purchasing a Catalina 25 (we are in the market for one
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I was wondering if anyone here has gone from Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario through the Trent-Severn? D
dwayne13628 at 3:05am 07.17.05
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Okay, so there's only two of us that I know of, but it would be good at least for mora support. I've
Joe Friedman at 3:02am 07.17.05
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I live in Cherry Hill, and am thinking about going from a Mac25 to a 26X, but would like to spend so
Ross Ford at 2:50am 07.17.05
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Our Hunter 44DS sways when at anchor about 100 degrees on a continuing back and forth basis. Needle
howard at 2:37am 07.17.05
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Ok, this is the second keel question this week. I just replaced all parts related to the winch ' kee
dwayne13628 at 1:23am 07.17.05
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What a great resource. I didn't realize just how simple fiberglass repair really is. all the repairs
Phil at 12:51am 07.17.05
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Are the Oday 15 day sailor and the Spindrift One Design day sailor the same boat esscentially? Did
Ben at 11:58pm 07.16.05
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I want to remove and fix the thin trim that is over the transom. It is cracked and it letting a litt
bruce 335 at 11:02pm 07.16.05
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hello ! I would like your experienced opinion on catalinas 250 water ballast and swing keel - am con
Tim O. at 10:28pm 07.16.05
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Has anyone had any experience/luck with trailering a 28.5? I live on the Gulf Coast and see a numbe
Coop at 10:08pm 07.16.05
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My '72 V224 is a 3/4 fractional rig. Has anyone converted theirs to 7/8 or a double forestay? If so,
Chet7127 at 8:47pm 07.16.05
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Can anyone tell me if the Edson 9-1/2" wide pedestal guard will work on the original Merriman 1984 p
Tom Tarpey at 2:01pm 07.16.05
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My mast has a built in groove for the nylon cylinders which attach to the sail luff.How does one ke
Jack19643 at 1:49pm 07.16.05
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I had a sea trial on a new 36 today (trading in a 33 with 3ym30 engine which has had overheating pro
Randy at 1:08pm 07.16.05
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I own a 1991 Legend 35.5. No structural problems except for a leaky port starlight (I guess that's w
John/Illinois at 12:40pm 07.16.05
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Anyone out there have a H 23.5 with a binimi up while under sail? Have a boat ( new to me ) with a
Jonathan Romero at 11:19am 07.16.05
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I have a Mercury 9.9 outboard that is stuck in the up position. It had a tilt trim device that I dis
Steve Glabe at 11:10am 07.16.05
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I have yet to get out on my Mariner this summer simply because every year I seem to have problems wi
Ed at 11:08am 07.16.05
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I finally finished adding new bow cleats to my 23.5. For more details check the project forum.

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There's a hole in my boat   (2)
fred1diver at 1:53pm 04.12.21
Well I finally had time to sand the patch down, it has a few low spots but all in all a nice job
Thru hull
drmelkay at 1:51pm 04.12.21
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM
y knot at 1:47pm 04.12.21
I had the same problem. Either it is a bad alternator or the wire came off the back of the alternat
Solar Panel
Richard19068 at 1:46pm 04.12.21
Other small red and white are from old old charger that has been removed. Just to make sure (f
Water Distribution on Catalina 320
Scott T-Bird at 1:42pm 04.12.21
Further reading about the the Whale piping (or metric pipe diameters). 15 mm is the outside diamete
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM
19thol at 1:41pm 04.12.21
Don't know if it's related to your motor, but mine has a sensor on the bell housing with two wires
Prevent engine starting in reverse
Davidasailor26 at 1:39pm 04.12.21
My Hurth tranny info has a warning about letting the prop spin while the boat is moving under sail.
h49 propeller diameter?
sail sfbay at 1:21pm 04.12.21
I did not see the size in your manual. Do you have a Yanmar 4JH4HTBE engine? Might check with thes
Time for New Insurance
dlochner at 1:15pm 04.12.21
And then came Carshield. Crazy world we live in! The world has figured out that sex and fear sell
Time for New Insurance
Bob S at 1:12pm 04.12.21
And then came Carshield. Crazy world we live in!
Solar Panel
dlochner at 1:11pm 04.12.21
Other small red and white are from old old charger that has been removed. Abandoning in place is
Electric Head Recommendation   (2)
Jtacqua at 1:08pm 04.12.21
Ms. Hall, I finally made it to the boat this weekend. Looks like the Raritan Marine Elegance stand
Time for New Insurance
dlochner at 1:03pm 04.12.21
I've worked for or with large corporations with deep enough pockets to self-insure. There is, as fa
Beneteau 321 genoa roller furler swivel top and low parts stuck together
EmmanuelC at 12:59pm 04.12.21
Thank you for your reply. I called Wichard technical support which is in charge of Profurl in the US
Solar Panel
Voyager1 at 12:39pm 04.12.21
Time for New Insurance
dLj at 12:38pm 04.12.21
Insurance is legalized piracy. I once dinged the fender on a truck, filed a claim, got it fixed (
Time for New Insurance
dlochner at 12:37pm 04.12.21
Insurance is legalized piracy. I once dinged the fender on a truck, filed a claim, got it fixed (no
What to look for when buying a Tartan 41?
Peter Nordquist at 12:32pm 04.12.21
Hi all. Family is ready to trade up to larger performance cruiser and there is a 2001 we will viewi

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