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A couple of years ago in one of the forums someone gave a source (other than Pompanette) for the Gra
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Puting the sail to bed with a large bimini over a center cockpit is a royal PITA. I've been thinki
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I have a Zodiac Dingy that came with my boat when I boat it. I want to put a motor on it, and Florid
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Hello all happy holidays, Anyone have any experience / solutions to replacing the material that cove
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I was on the Catalina 30 Association website looking at pictures and saw one of a C30 on a trailer (
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How hard do you think it is to get a new or used triler for any given swing keel sailboat 22 to 25 f
Richard Lanier at 11:56am 11.26.04
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I have a chance to buy an extra main sail for my 1982 Hunter 30. The foot measurement is eighteen in
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George Kosta at 9:54am 11.26.04
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HI, Since most of you who own a Mac I presume, trailer it, to store it, rather than having it at a s
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I have an H22 with a 7.5 HP Merc outboard. There is plenty of power in forward. Reverse borders on
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I am looking at getting a mini-refrigerator for the boat. Does anyone know how many batteries I will
Steve at 8:20am 11.26.04
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Looking for a replacement stanchion for my 1984 Hunter 31. Any leads will be greatly appreciated Th
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I am covering a 77 Catalina 30 for the winter. Using two tarps,one from the bow to the mast and one
Rich18890 at 7:24am 11.26.04
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I keep seeing posts where people say "I new to sailing" maybe it the gas shortage or maybe people a
Bing13178 at 7:13am 11.26.04
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Has anybody had any experience with AGM batteries? How do they compare with deep cycle in the trail

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lifehack for budget bluewater boats for a family of 4
alexco38 at 5:08pm 02.15.21
Montreal to Florida keys and back would take about half a year (fall to spring) at least. Diesel alo
410 Stern divider replacement
sail sfbay at 5:06pm 02.15.21
No experience with Coosa Board but looks like a good selection to replace plywood. In the past I ha
soft area starboard fore deck
MikeHoncho at 5:03pm 02.15.21
Injecting is not going to displace moisture. Others have tested injections and they fail easily. Th
2005 Hunter 36 Bilge
chuckwayne at 5:01pm 02.15.21
You didn't say what year your 36 is, but the above suggestions are good to start. Older boats may ha
lifehack for budget bluewater boats for a family of 4
Will Gilmore at 4:52pm 02.15.21
Sailing is a wonderful activity, and one in which not knowing what it is that you don't know can ha
2005 Hunter 36 Bilge
drm1 at 4:47pm 02.15.21
Thanks Ralph. Will do. It's shrink wrapped now so its dry, but once the shrink wrap comes off it wil
Question about replacing one of the Marinco 30A shore power inlets
jssailem at 4:45pm 02.15.21
:plus: The Smart plug is one of the best upgrades. It will make your boat a safer boat.
H 30 cockpit portlights.
Terry Cox at 4:45pm 02.15.21
Hi Mike, our boat has the same Bomar port lights as yours. Before replacing the gaskets, consider cl
C30 1982 need manual
sail sfbay at 4:43pm 02.15.21
Here you go. https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/Catalina_gen_25168855.pdf http://anacortesyac
Question about replacing one of the Marinco 30A shore power inlets
Hello Below at 4:35pm 02.15.21
I'm trying to plan the job without access to the boat, so I'm hoping someone has done it and can co
Inverters and induction cooktop
capta at 4:33pm 02.15.21
I can't imagine why anybody would go to electric cooking. Our boat was built that way and we couldn'
Adding shore power outlet
RickS at 4:24pm 02.15.21
Stern in would be easier for shore power but privacy would be sacrificed with all the people walking
H 30 cockpit portlights.
ggrizzard at 4:20pm 02.15.21
One caution... Test your 'tightening' gingerly before you engage the cam. If you over tighten, then
Inverters and induction cooktop
Johnb at 4:11pm 02.15.21
Hi Dave The truth about my decision to go Lithium is that my FLA batteries are due for replacemen
soft area starboard fore deck
cb32863 at 4:01pm 02.15.21
If your referring to my post, could you provide details? Injecting is not going to displace moistu
Question about replacing one of the Marinco 30A shore power inlets
ggrizzard at 3:57pm 02.15.21
Well the 'bonding' material may be a less than permanent sealant like silicone or similar. You mig
2005 Hunter 36 Bilge
Ralph Johnstone at 3:56pm 02.15.21
Keep an eye on the bilge now that the boat's on the hard. This will tell whether the leak is above o
2005 Hunter 36 Bilge
drm1 at 3:52pm 02.15.21
Thanks Mike. Appreciate your response. I'll try those out.
Inverters and induction cooktop
Tim22 at 3:51pm 02.15.21
Hi Dave The truth about my decision to go Lithium is that my FLA batteries are due for replacement
2005 Hunter 36 Bilge
Mike Oldak at 3:36pm 02.15.21
You have a leak. Not to be flip but you need to have a friend with a hose spray different areas whi

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