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Replacement of Lines Rick at 3:12am 11.11.04 Catalina 30 3/1465 I am looking to get a handle on what it would cost to replace the lines on my boat, where is the bes
C30 Tabernacle Gaspare at 3:10am 11.11.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1084 Does anyone own a C30 with a tabernacle? If so please respond. I am trying to get some info.Thanks
base 27? russ at 2:31am 11.11.04 Smaller Boats 1/852 I heard the price of $60,000 - $68,000 for the cruising model of the 2005 h27 any idea of what a str
Rudder - Making it stay down Tom Grass at 2:01am 11.11.04 Smaller Boats 16/1909 In my previous post I alluded to the broaching problem I had in a recent race in very high winds (gu
Dink Search Jonathan at 1:08am 11.11.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1325 Looking forward to this Spring (already!), I hope to put my boat in the water for the first time sin
What's your longest, most distant voyage on a C27? Paul4360 at 11:50pm 11.10.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1285 What is the longest or most distant voyage you've ever taken on a Catalina 27? We sail ours (#369
1978 Catalina 30 owners manual Steve at 10:03pm 11.10.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/6104 Does anyone know where I can obtain a copy of the manuals fora 1978 30'? Thanks in advance.
Swing Keel Specs Jeff Conley at 9:38pm 11.10.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/955 I have a 81 Catalina 22 that i am restoring and it is missing the swing keel. A friend of mine has
Hunter 27 Rudder Post Stephen OBrien at 9:22pm 11.10.04 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1471 Can somebody tell me if there is there any maintenance required on the rudder post of my boat? Lubri
Rudder removal and repair Don3086 at 7:20pm 11.10.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1109 Does anyone know the procedure of removing the rudder on a 1982 Hunter 27? I have a obvious blister
tachometer ken at 2:20pm 11.10.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/879 My tachometer quit working suddenly. I have a 2GMF and am wondering if anyone has done any troubles
Beached Boat Dale Wilkins at 1:39pm 11.10.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/956 I went out for a sail tonight, and had light winds with some clouds reflecting the city lights so a
dagger board leak Dan Nolan at 12:40pm 11.10.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1205 I have recently purchased a 26D Have noticed slight damage to the dagger board compartment(stress c
Folding and feathering props mike at 12:13pm 11.10.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1178 Gori, Maxprop, Auto prop, Martec. I would like to here about experiances with each.Reliability? ma
8 HP Yanmar Overloading Howard at 11:59am 11.10.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/965 I have a 1978 H-27 with an 8hp Yanmar. Over the past few years I've noticed a loss of power. The e
Mast Inspection Port John Gunn at 9:31am 11.10.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1031 I'm looking for a cover for a mast inspection port 5" ID. Anyone know of a source?I've tried a web
Dinghy Motor Davit John Gunn at 9:13am 11.10.04 Catalina 30 1/1476 I have seen a dinghy motor davit that attaches to the radar mast and is supported by a small block a
What is it? Ken at 8:48am 11.10.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/847 I found a cylindrical component hanging of the right side of my 2GMF. It says SeaRanger on it, and
Mast Inspection Port John Gunn at 8:39am 11.10.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1045 I have an aftermarket mast on my Catalina 30 with a 5" inspection port on the starboard side. The c
winterize marti at 8:29am 11.10.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/811 What do I need to think about when winterizing a sailboat in NC?

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PLB recommendations JohnShannon at 5:43pm 02.12.21 They do different things, the PLB works anywhere in the world and notifies the local authorities.
2009 Hunter 33. Common weak points to look for during purchase Mike Oldak at 4:47pm 02.12.21 Look through all the posts in the Hunter mid-size boats.
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