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I am about to install an opening port in the aft cabin of our 34 Catalina. Has any done this? I am t
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I'm planning to replace my companionway hatch seat to eliminate a rain leak, but I'm not sure what w
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in sight of land, on your boat, at the dock, or on the shore, something like this happens. Yester
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Dear Peggy The previous owners of our boat had a kerosene lamp in the cabin and apparently used it q
Paul Akers at 11:42pm 03.16.05
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OK, I'm not nuts, but something is driving me nuts! I took my prop off yesterday (The weather is fi
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My oil pressure warning light started "chirpping" about a month ago after an hour or so of use, now,
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We recently purchased an O-day 34. The boat was and still is dry docked and during the survey the en
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What type of oil should I use for my 1983 Yanmar 3GMF engine. I live in South Louisiana, and sail in
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As I atempt to add a pic to a post, it does not post. I then click 'Abort, do not post without pic',
John Melton at 8:10pm 03.16.05
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I have a 40.5 that had a hard grounding before I purchased her(you don't think I would admit to this
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Hi everyone, I'm trying to compile a list of Herreshoff Meadowlarks and their location for the purp
abe at 1:47pm 03.16.05
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going to San Diego (from Ventura, Avalon). We will be there for a week. Any thoughts of nice places
Rick A at 12:04pm 03.16.05
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I've got an Islander 30, Mark II and am going to upgrade to roller furling. What are your experience
PAUL M at 11:25am 03.16.05
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DOES ANYBODY KNOW OF A PRODUCT THAT BRINGS BACK THE SHINE ON THE BLACK GLOSS AROUND THE WINDOWS ON T
Jim at 11:22am 03.16.05
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In answer to Robin sailing his Newport 20 to Hawaii. Robin you should go to sailnet.com follow the l
casmith at 10:59am 03.16.05
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We are purchasing a Hunter 28 and one of the first things I notice is that the ports hold water. Whe
rick p at 10:35am 03.16.05
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Does anyone have any advice on transducer placement,besides transom mount on a MAC 26x?
Richard at 10:28am 03.16.05
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Does anyone know where to order a replacement sidestay? I have a few wires shredding from the inner
Jack2438 at 9:51am 03.16.05
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I have a new to me, 86 Catalina 27, and found in in the v berth what I think is a cock pit sunshade,
Glen Hellman at 9:38am 03.16.05
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I'm going to make the plunge for a radar/gps for our 1994 Legend 37. From my research Furuno seems

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Haul Out - Help with my shaft - SoCal
Justin_NSA at 8:55pm 03.19.21
Did you get the short or long one? Does the set screw match the original positions on the original
Haul Out - Help with my shaft - SoCal
jonelli at 8:26pm 03.19.21
That looks like the right coupling if the shaft diameter and hole pattern are correct for your boat
Autopilot for Hunter 40.5
smokey73 at 8:15pm 03.19.21
I can also give you some tips on installation when you are ready.
Autopilot for Hunter 40.5
Rick D at 7:36pm 03.19.21
You can PM Rich through here: Rich Stidger
Lithium Ion Replacement
Mr Fox at 7:01pm 03.19.21
cockpit table mounts
Ron20324 at 6:54pm 03.19.21
Beneteau makes a nice setup. My OEM worked well, so got a 2nd for a larger table with leaves. Look a
Getting a messenger through mast
Ward H at 6:50pm 03.19.21
My 93 C30 has a wiring conduit, can't see Catalina going backwards and not putting one in the 310. T
Autopilot for Hunter 40.5
Irek at 6:46pm 03.19.21
Hey guys Many thx for great advise. We always learn something and that what the Forum is for. As
Mast Support
Daveinet at 6:45pm 03.19.21
If you choose Oak, chose white oak instead of red oak. White oak is much more rot resistant. If you
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Daveinet at 6:37pm 03.19.21
Facet Purolator. The Posi-Flo is actually rebadged under several different names, but they are all t
Mast Support
wynkoop at 6:34pm 03.19.21
Marine ply is not really needed for anything on the interior. I would just go with good exterior gr
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patrickfarley at 6:22pm 03.19.21
I agree. At the end of the season I think I will be replacing a few items. But this is the start o
Looking for info on Paceship PY23
sail sfbay at 6:21pm 03.19.21
The Paceship PY 23 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of hand-laid up fiberglass
Catalina 22 bottom paint dilemma
watercolors II at 6:09pm 03.19.21
Smooth bottom paint mean better performance, better performance means the boat will handle much bett
CDI Flexible Furler
watercolors II at 6:05pm 03.19.21
Seeking Inspiration
watercolors II at 6:00pm 03.19.21
Look for 1986 or newer if you just want to sail. If you think of maybe racing someday get the older
Cat 22 cabin cushions
watercolors II at 5:56pm 03.19.21
Catalina 22 cushions are 4 inch thick, just a little thin for sleeping unless you weigh under 100 lb
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Stu Jackson at 5:53pm 03.19.21
Painting around the trailer
watercolors II at 5:39pm 03.19.21
I do as AaronD describes. He has to remove the trailer to drop the keel. I let the trailer underneat
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose
weekendrken at 5:27pm 03.19.21
Putting lubrication on the hoses seemed contrary to not wanting them to slide off but it is apparen

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