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Paul Allen at 3:04am 11.05.04
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Someone broke off the forward navigation light off of my Cataline 30 (it was attached to my forward
HOLDFAST at 2:19am 11.05.04
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Check out this photo on what not to do with your boat at the beach. http://www.surfkdh.com/sailboat.
high-flying at 12:25pm 11.03.04
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I have a 34 hp yanmar and when I shift from neutral to forward or reverse, the transmission bangs in
Al at 11:32am 11.03.04
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Got a question for owners of O'day 25's: I just bought a '76 and in the process of fixing her up. I
Kenneth at 11:29am 11.03.04
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I am having similar problems as other MacGregor owners when I pull my boat, 26D, out of the water.
dave at 9:41am 11.03.04
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My 1981 O'Day 28 was hauled out and the 2-blade folding propeller is really severely worn and doesn'
sailgirl at 8:26am 11.03.04
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At the Annapolis Boat Show this year, I saw a blue hull 41 Deck Salon. I haven't heard much about
Fred Harriman at 7:49am 11.03.04
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Peggy, in your opinion, is there a difference in quality, materials or workmanship between holding t
Bill Connolly at 6:40am 11.03.04
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There's a 26m in my future. I've got the CD, read the brochures and visited the web site. My questio
Alecia at 6:40am 11.03.04
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Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I can find replacement foam for the underside of the sh
James10116 at 6:16am 11.03.04
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The former owner of my 336 had removed the power feed lines from the battery charging switch on the
bill rosenblum at 6:16am 11.03.04
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If possible could responders also email me their response directly to wirosenb@aol.com. Thanks. I bo
Gerry at 6:06am 11.03.04
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I have a 1974 Catalina 27 Outboard Engine model and need a new engine. Most of the O/B's I've looke
Jim Hamilton at 5:27am 11.03.04
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On my '87 Catalina 30, there is a valve that allows engine coolant to circulate around the water hea
Tim R. at 5:03am 11.03.04
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While sailing I like to identify the boats that are both very pretty and very ugly. Does anyone kno
jerry10848 at 5:02am 11.03.04
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The rub rail on my ODay 28 is cracked and hanging down in several places. I have enough projects go
Andy at 4:03am 11.03.04
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I suppose that I should know, since I have already bought my boat, but what do these things mean in
Sailadjuster at 2:37am 11.03.04
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Any recommendations on cell phone service providers that cover most or all of the AICW will be much
Bill at 2:21am 11.03.04
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Calling all sailer: I am looking to sell my pearson 28 1977, which i had great fun with over the yea
Bob7963 at 12:49am 11.03.04
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My wife just bought a 1976' 30 hunter (notice how artfully I ducked that issue) ,I think its is goin

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shemandr at 6:29pm 12.04.20
Why is it always the Dentist? Geez!
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SailingLoto at 6:11pm 12.04.20
We have a larger family than I thought I am Doug Davis
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TheMoose at 5:57pm 12.04.20
Engine, engine compartment, and bilge This is where I'm where really hoping to hear some feedback s
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sailormanbigd at 5:25pm 12.04.20
The selling company on EBAY is itsdonated. They have been nice up until the owner called and was con
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TheMoose at 5:21pm 12.04.20
Down Below/ cockpit New head, but has 'illegal' straight through the hull connection. New porta pot
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BlowMeAway at 4:54pm 12.04.20
Looks to me like an abomination or emulsion of antifreeze, diesel fuel or oil, and some added salt w
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TheMoose at 4:53pm 12.04.20
Finally getting a chance to post an update - went and checked out the boat on Wednesday and was plea
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Tom J at 4:33pm 12.04.20
time is running out! just received a call from the ebay listing company. the owner is afraid I will
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Hayden Watson at 4:24pm 12.04.20
@Hayden Watson or @jssailem do either of you have an issue with the shank hitting the underside of
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shemandr at 4:09pm 12.04.20
ST1000 Tiller Autopilot installation Beneteau First 20
Hunter216 at 4:06pm 12.04.20
I uploaded the Raymarine ST1000 and ST2000 user manual and quick start here. https://sbo.sailboato
Brown sludge water in bilge
31seahorse at 4:05pm 12.04.20
Hello Sandfly, Nasty looking liquid! Is there any hint of oil in the bilge? An oil/water mix could
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Stu Jackson at 3:56pm 12.04.20
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Stu Jackson at 3:50pm 12.04.20
Congratulations, nice boat. We had a C22 for 5 years, then a C25 for 13, and this one since 1998.
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Project_Mayhem at 3:47pm 12.04.20
So TV, microwave, fans, heater, mini fridge, devices to charge etc. The microwave, heater and som
37 year old Catalina comes to life...
Grotto at 3:31pm 12.04.20
Very nice job, and bravo on the spray job on the paint I ended up roll and tipping I was too cowardl
which winch cable to use
johnCartelli at 3:08pm 12.04.20
sounds good but i dont know what type I have (1x19, 7x7, 7x 19? 304 ?
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sailormanbigd at 3:01pm 12.04.20
time is running out! just received a call from the ebay listing company. the owner is afraid I will
ST1000 Tiller Autopilot installation Beneteau First 20
Hunter216 at 2:52pm 12.04.20
I did find the manual at a Beneteau Dealer in Seattle. I thought I had posted it here. I will try a

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