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Steve22108 at 9:30pm 11.24.04
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My recently purchased 1978 Catalina 30 had carpet with glue/stick-on on the cabin sole. is there a
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I am considering putting a dripless shaft seal on a new boat. I was told by Hunter that they no lon
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Need some info, Im new to sailing and I need to know an easy to boat to learn on around 23". I have
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Like playing Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant" every Thanksgiving, I thought you might enjoy this
Gene Gruender at 12:23pm 11.24.04
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For some reason for the last week or more when I use the "recent post" button (24hrs, 2 days, etc) i
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Our boat was damaged by Hurricane Ivan. Mast broken at welded joint, rudder broken, port side of bo
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All, Can anyone give instructions as to how to extend the tongue of my trailer? I have an H260 an
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I purchased an O'Day 34 recently and it needs a new roller furling, I am current looking at Schafer
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T J Furstenau at 4:18am 11.24.04
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Ok, in my never ending quest to prepare for racing next year, I am looking for some guidance in the
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I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! It is a time to reflect o
steve at 3:40am 11.24.04
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In June my brother and I were sailing and we hit bottom. In won't mention who was at the helm. Does
Mac666 at 3:29am 11.24.04
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Hey, ALL. I'm looking for a slip on lake Michigan near Chicago for next season for my Mac 22...if an
Rich Hall at 3:09am 11.24.04
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I am in process of buying 1987 Pearson 31, surveyor has turn up moisture on deck beneath teak toe ra
David Hoch at 3:02am 11.24.04
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Furling Headsail Size Folks, When I unpacked my new H260, the headsail was a hanked-on type and I
Bob at 2:45am 11.24.04
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If anyone has looked at the price of teak lately I know its enought to cause heart failure and maybe
Alan at 2:38am 11.24.04
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Looks like PHRF's days are numbered (thank goodness!!). The system that they have been using across
Hugh289 at 1:40am 11.24.04
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I'm checking to see if anyone has a better idea for installing a mooring bit, or cleat, just aft of
Andy at 1:04am 11.24.04
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We are looking at getting a used dingy, mostly for going ashore, but we may end up on a mooring. We
Phil Laucks at 12:55am 11.24.04
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I have read just one major concern about the 192. It is that the boat does not come with a traveler

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Hunter 333 real or myth?
Hunter216 at 12:09pm 12.08.20
Hunter 333 real or myth?   (1)
Justin_NSA at 12:05pm 12.08.20
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Antenna whips
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:04pm 12.08.20
The issue here is once the mast goes up it becomes really difficult to adjust the length for a good
Oscillating Tool vs 5200
Justin_NSA at 11:54am 12.08.20
A very thin Japanese pull saw might work. Still need to mask off the exposed gelcoat.
Oscillating Tool vs 5200
FastOlson at 11:50am 12.08.20
I stripped off ALL of our deck hardware a few months ago. Ericson used 5200 for everything. Yikes. T
1998 333 owner's manual?   (1)
Hunter216 at 11:43am 12.08.20
The hull ID on my 1988 Hunter 33.5 was HUNJ0047C888. Not sure what the numbers denote; ell you wha
Antenna whips
FastOlson at 11:36am 12.08.20
After well over a decade of use the ss whip fell out of our masthead antenna. I found it on deck one
Oscillating Tool vs 5200
chip veres at 11:31am 12.08.20
Piano wire comes in different diameters and lengths. If you have a local music store, ask about a s
Antenna whips
Ken Cross at 11:29am 12.08.20
Go for it. The radio can't read the brand name on the whip. Just for peace of mind, I'd put a VHF
paint...
FastOlson at 11:27am 12.08.20
We are in the final stages of a re-fit. The plan is to spray the hull next, primer, color coats, and
paint...
chip veres at 11:25am 12.08.20
I think it may depend on how much of each surface you have. After priming, I painted non-skid first
paint...
Member 131497 at 11:22am 12.08.20
More questions: what surfaces? Fiberglass, wood, metal, high wear areas or just cosmetic, exposed to
paint...
Member 131497 at 11:19am 12.08.20
More questions: what surfaces? Fiberglass, wood, metal, high wear areas or just cosmetic, exposed to
paint...
Ken Cross at 11:17am 12.08.20
More questions: what surfaces? Fiberglass, wood, metal, high wear areas or just cosmetic, exposed to
New Boat Owner Help
jssailem at 11:16am 12.08.20
It is what she wanted. A lot of family emotion associated with the boat.
Ranger 23 Bulkhead Replacement
jssailem at 11:15am 12.08.20
Great start. The picture posted is of the Backing plate not the chain plate. The chain plate would
Procedure for ensuring no water in cylinders of 3YM30 before cranking?
tfox2069 at 11:07am 12.08.20
If you "Leave raw water seacock closed " while you run your engine you will overheat and/or burn up
New Boat Owner Help
sailormanbigd at 11:05am 12.08.20
Got a call from the owner's widow telling me the boat is gone! She was sobbing. Life is hard
Procedure for ensuring no water in cylinders of 3YM30 before cranking?
Justin_NSA at 10:53am 12.08.20
If you "Leave raw water seacock closed " while you run your engine you will overheat and/or burn up
Is Catalina 309 hull cored?
Stu Jackson at 10:52am 12.08.20
To the best of my knowledge only the decks are cored on all Catalina, hulls are hand laid FG. That

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