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Dr. D at 11:08am 08.10.20
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My Oceanis 35.1 has the small 5 lb propane tank in a very tight locker. Since it is so small and I'm
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It seems to me that my boat has a lot of mast rake (approx 12" at the top of flaked mainsail), how m
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Any ideas as to why the water in my 2002 Catalina 310s Head is foamy?
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FlyorSail at 7:28am 08.10.20
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Any ideas as to why the water in my 2002 Catalina 310s Head is foamy? Thanks!
srimes at 7:09am 08.10.20
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Went for a solo sail Saturday in rough conditions, making sure to wear my tether. At one point I loo
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SailingLoto at 5:31am 08.10.20
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picked this up for $800. I've already gutted it and started repairs. Anyone familiar with these bo
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Ahoy all, I recently talked a group of fools into buying the aforementioned cat. I've previously ow
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Has anyone replaced the seafrost system including changing out the existing refrigerator and freezer
Kyle Partain at 8:07pm 08.09.20
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So, I bought my 1973 Widgeon on Thursday morning, hauled it home, worked a few hours and then rigged
Bdeller at 6:28pm 08.09.20
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Hello, I am considering a trailer sailboat. I have been researching all the various options. The wat
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The galley storage above the fridge compressor is obviously hot. I find it more convenient to store
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JBird at 3:23pm 08.09.20
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I have a '79 H33 and my fresh water system started acting like it was sucking air, spitting out air
ShawnL at 1:35pm 08.09.20
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My Honda 2.3 dink OB was attached to the stern pulpit and during the storm somehow managed to do an
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1964 Widgeon has buoyancy foam running along the top of port and starboard sides, under the fibergl
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Went out solo yesterday! Weather buoy recorded 29kts gusting 37 and very steep 8.2/8.9ft waves at 5.

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Hunter Lead Keels form the 80
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Anybody have a clue who Poured the Hunter keels for the big boats in the Eighties Are you asking
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Don S/V ILLusion at 2:40pm 04.13.24
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Try putting up a sail and see how it acts under sail alone. If for some reason you can't put up a
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I think for the kind of sailing you plan to do and the type of sail you are planning on buying, ther
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Steve_Catalina at 1:19pm 04.13.24
Is this a new occurrence since your sea trial? Regardless, try the international site. Catalina28.ne

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