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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
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I am tempted by the price-size ratio of the Bavaria range, epecially the 42. Various articles list i
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Thank you, Ron Pearson, for your photo article on removing the holding tank on the 37-cutter. For th
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I am planning to purchase and install an CDI FF4 roller furling on my 1986 catalina 27. I was looki
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I have an 86 C30TRBS with the mainsail traveler bridge across the companion way. One of the many th
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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
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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
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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
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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
rpeddle at 12:47pm 05.08.05
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I recently purchased a 76 O'day 20 and I'm interested in obtaining an owners manual. Any assistance

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Folding vs Fixed Prop STW?
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
Lifeline netting
MikeHoncho at 9:20pm 03.30.21
I would not use through bolts for this. I would use snaps or DOT Twist Lock Fasteners. .
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW?
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
Raw water pump replacement questions   (3)
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
Solenoid
Tom J at 8:57pm 03.30.21
For anyone that sees this - ended up being a ground wire Thanks for getting back to us. I have be
Water Distribution on Catalina 320
Stu Jackson at 8:43pm 03.30.21
Who knows, perhaps if Catalina simply increased the pipe size marginally on the suction side, these
Lifeline netting
CaptainRan at 8:42pm 03.30.21
Thanks Ralph, very helpful information. I will add a reasonable sized washer on the inside as well.
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW?   (1)
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
Raw water pump replacement questions
JoeWhite at 8:22pm 03.30.21
Good choice on oberdorfer. The gasket is included with the pump. Just install it. No treatment requi
Water Distribution on Catalina 320
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
Lifeline netting   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:03pm 03.30.21
My question is - is there any problem drilling a 3/8" hole near the window in the head? I presume
Auto Pilot
MikeHoncho at 7:59pm 03.30.21
1984 Hunter 22
Mocsie at 7:45pm 03.30.21
Do you have the link to the hatches you found on Amazon? Just type in sailboat hatches with the s
Catalina 34 dodger
Reiner at 7:39pm 03.30.21
I'm considering replacing my dodger on my Catalina 34. Does anyone have any general idea on what t
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW?
BarryL at 7:31pm 03.30.21
Hi Guys, Some interesting stuff here. Some more or less random comments and thoughts from me. If
Solenoid
Ralph Johnstone at 7:31pm 03.30.21
For anyone that sees this - ended up being a ground wire The infamous disconnected ground wire.
My new saildrive
Mark Maulden at 7:31pm 03.30.21
Latest - Boat splashed on friday with new saildrive. Have performed three one hr runs on separate da
Draft stripes. Anyone use them?   (1)
Dalliance at 7:22pm 03.30.21
I have them on both my main and genoa. I look at the telltales more often, but the draft stripes do
Solenoid
M. Maron at 7:18pm 03.30.21
For anyone that sees this - ended up being a ground wire
Shroud tension.
Harvey Chichester at 7:04pm 03.30.21
I traced the Chichester back to 60BC. You may have have heard of Sir Francic Chichester and the Gip

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