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Tim McCarty at 1:55am 05.09.05
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Not sure how big or small of a deal this is, however I was curious to know if there are any rules as
Capt J at 1:37am 05.09.05
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I have a H31 1984 with a Merriman steering pedistal. The friction control locking nut/collar is miss
Lion at 1:36am 05.09.05
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I am tempted by the price-size ratio of the Bavaria range, epecially the 42. Various articles list i
Jason Terruso at 1:34am 05.09.05
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Thank you, Ron Pearson, for your photo article on removing the holding tank on the 37-cutter. For th
Gary8065 at 1:16am 05.09.05
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I am planning to purchase and install an CDI FF4 roller furling on my 1986 catalina 27. I was looki
tim dranttel at 12:58am 05.09.05
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I have an 86 C30TRBS with the mainsail traveler bridge across the companion way. One of the many th
BCUSTER at 12:47am 05.09.05
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I am not clear on how the fresh water tanks are supposed to work. All three tanks are full, Water i
Ken Juul at 12:19am 05.09.05
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Dockmate is having problems with his autopilot (ST4000) not tracking correctly. Dealer installed it
NuNees at 12:12am 05.09.05
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I am planning to install an A/C unit in my 93 H30T. An archived post indicated that the A/C unit was
bruce1309 at 10:39pm 05.08.05
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Both of my faucets (head and galley) leak at the pump handle. I also snapped the hose attachment on
Tim R. at 10:25pm 05.08.05
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Can anyone provide me with or point me to any information on a Rhodes 18? I understand it is still
Kent13689 at 9:59pm 05.08.05
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I have a 1989 Hunter 30 which I have owned since 1998. It has a four place organizer and four clutc
Russ Payne at 9:37pm 05.08.05
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Between the deck and the hull how many compartments are there and should they all drain water to the
Ron at 9:33pm 05.08.05
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I have a 1994 Cat320. The head sink faucettes started to drip causing the pump to run. I have the re
Steve at 9:00pm 05.08.05
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I have a 1992 H28 that has four opening cabin ports. A couple of them have a slow drip when it rain
TrailerSailor at 6:23pm 05.08.05
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Has anybody experienced problems with the bow eye/ubolt (where winch attaches) getting loose or work
Bill at 4:55pm 05.08.05
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I am looking for advice. Due to our terrfic amount of snow, the sliding hatch cover for the comapnio
ex-admin at 2:21pm 05.08.05
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Over the years, the role of the United States Coast Guard has changed. Now a part of the Department
John G at 2:00pm 05.08.05
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I took delivery of my new Hunter 33 (2004)last June and motor/sailed to my home port some 150 miles
Alan Johnson at 1:02pm 05.08.05
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This question is applicalbe to anyone with an inboard. I have an Oday 25 with a rebuilt OMC sail dr

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dlochner at 4:42am 03.31.21
I'm going to be kind here. But Mr Hansen and Lochner made statements and accusations that are paten
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SimiSAilor at 1:33am 03.31.21
Hi Mark, I recently replaced both the compressor and evaporator on hull 164. I had a conduit that r
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I recommend a Samsung galaxy tab active. IP68 rated (yes even when charging, ports are waterproof t
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jon hansen at 1:00am 03.31.21
yeah, a lot of racers are confused about the knowledge gained at sea on ships. first year i sailed
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jon hansen at 12:17am 03.31.21
and jumpstart, 8 years ago my aorta blew up like a 3/4 oz spinnaker in a 90mph puff. was standing n
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jon hansen at 12:11am 03.31.21
jumpstart, look, what you do is great for the sailors on the lakes. i have many friends that love r
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jon hansen at 11:05pm 03.30.21
there you are, thankyou, not science. now tell king's. he doesn't understand. if PHRF ain't poli
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Blue Horizon at 10:32pm 03.30.21
thanks very much, Richard! Great level of detail and helpful information. I'm also looking to do t
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JRacer at 10:20pm 03.30.21
Oh yeah. Like your American Express. Don't leave the dock without 'em.
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jon hansen at 9:25pm 03.30.21
what part of my boat do you think is not ready to race? i have never asked for any changes in the r
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MikeHoncho at 9:20pm 03.30.21
I would not use through bolts for this. I would use snaps or DOT Twist Lock Fasteners. .
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jon hansen at 9:16pm 03.30.21
i stand by everything i say. you might want to reread what i wrote. i never whine. i said that the
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Ralph Johnstone at 9:00pm 03.30.21
especially for an old (70) coot like me 70 ? Don't kid yourself :doh:. I'm up the mast again fo
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Stu Jackson at 8:43pm 03.30.21
Who knows, perhaps if Catalina simply increased the pipe size marginally on the suction side, these
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CaptainRan at 8:42pm 03.30.21
Thanks Ralph, very helpful information. I will add a reasonable sized washer on the inside as well.
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Jumpstart at 8:26pm 03.30.21
I'm going to be kind here. But Mr Hansen and Lochner made statements and accusations that are patent
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Good choice on oberdorfer. The gasket is included with the pump. Just install it. No treatment requi
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Ralph Johnstone at 8:17pm 03.30.21
Well, I did order a few gauges so that I can get some numbers as well. :biggrin: C'mon, you're al

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