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looking for used Catalina/Capri 18 located at New Jersey shore. ...Dan (djletin@verizon.net, 732-2
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what did Beneteau use for the finish on their folding cockpit tables on the 473's? I have hull #7 (
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Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
PAC3142 at 1:40pm 03.11.25
Is your single line system the type that has a shuttle in the boom, and that is limiting the travel
Replace Teak Bungs
Foswick at 1:31pm 03.11.25
This is kind of tangential, but it is something I learned the hard way, this winter. I just rebuilt
Source for replacement sheaves
Foswick at 1:19pm 03.11.25
Not considering how easy/hard it would be to physically perform the replacement, it is entirely poss
Pilothouse Hydraulic Steering Help
SkiingSailor at 1:17pm 03.11.25
Wagner, sadly, doesn't exist any more. Mechanics who regularly work on fishboats would know. I do
Have you noticed disruption of your GPS location?
Foswick at 12:33pm 03.11.25
I developed some early GPS software/firmware for use in systems that test the systems that test the
Oday 22 structural question
calone at 12:04pm 03.11.25
Timm, you're right. It is glued in. I will put tape all around and sand it in place. The plywood col
Newport 30 Mark III 1984 Changing Transmission Fluid
Richard19068 at 11:51am 03.11.25
Thanks for the good advice, Richard. When you say replace the washer, where is that washer and is i
Considering buying a Bayfield 29C
kappykaplan at 11:40am 03.11.25
From your photo, it looks like normal wear and tear. Perhaps others with more experience will chime
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
sdommer at 11:37am 03.11.25
Then get a Dacron genny with sunband. If you carefully flake the sleeve while lowering, it's less t
Towing a Precision 23
majorkong1 at 11:17am 03.11.25
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
yelkenli at 11:10am 03.11.25
Your current sail is probably worn out and blown out, I purchased this boat recently from someone
Towing a Precision 23
Project_Mayhem at 11:06am 03.11.25
Towing isnt all about transmission and engine. My SUV has the same engine and trans as it's truck co
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BarryL at 11:05am 03.11.25
Wow. Great video. Well done by the skipper. Note that in addition to the LifeSling, there was a
Bottom paint question
Foswick at 11:04am 03.11.25
This has been pretty well answered. I just want to add that having a contrasting paint below the wat
adding electrical stove
Rick.johnson at 10:52am 03.11.25
Correct the power supply is 50 amp 125 / 250 volts
Pilothouse Hydraulic Steering Help
wbarrie at 10:44am 03.11.25
I think you should confirm that for Wagner helm pumps. (We have Wagner helm pumps in cockpit and b
Toilet Issue
kloudie1 at 10:25am 03.11.25
I agree, Peggie.. but I have read the manual! I knew that at rest with folks in the saloon, the bowl
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
Calif. Ted at 10:19am 03.11.25
Sail performance does not matter to me at all, just looking for the most cost-effective workable so

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