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Mast Lowering dtaylor13484 at 3:43am 06.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1566 What is the best way to lower the mast on a 1972 catalina? is there any speacial rigging needed?t
Mast Lowering dtaylor13484 at 3:40am 06.22.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1007 what is the best way to lower a mast on a 1972 catalina?Any info would be appreaciated.Taylor
Where's Fred? Jeff M21319 at 3:29am 06.22.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1118 Haven't seen anything from Fred lately, does anybody know if he took-off sailing or what? Hard to be
BARRIENT WINCHES Harry at 3:13am 06.22.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1680 I have two Barrient 24 winches and "first gear" in one of them no longer works, although I still hav
dinette corrosion wsmall at 3:05am 06.22.04 Big Boats 3/929 I noticed some corrosion around the metal base of my dinette table. The metal surrounding and holdi
Actual LOA James2490 at 3:02am 06.22.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/854 I am buying a 1977 catalina 25. Where can I find the actual LOA for the boat. please e-mail me at
The never ending search for trailers for our Mac's Richl at 2:59am 06.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/971 There seems to be little information our there for refurbishing or buying a new trailer for older Ma
lost main halyard TK at 2:55am 06.22.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/982 My main halyard seperated form the shakle on the main sail and went down into the mast. fishing for
Cetol on Deck David10310 at 2:33am 06.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1087 Greetings all,I believe Cetol has been applied to the teak on my topside. In the process small amo
Intrumentation Gary8065 at 2:21am 06.22.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1131 I bought my first boat, a 1986 Catalina 27 last Sept. and love the boat. The knot meeter works ok b
Alternate Man Overboard Proceedures Paul1096 at 2:18am 06.22.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1169 My basic sailing course taught a standard MOB proceedure. This included having a spotter, going to a
Signet Knotlog problem Tom Monroe at 2:10am 06.22.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1058 I'm having fun this early summer shaking down and getting used to my new-to-me C27. My Signet Knotlo
transducer mounting question Bob1757 at 2:03am 06.22.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1109 transducer mounting question i want to mount a depth sounder (display has two docks (one for cabin
transducer mounting question Bob1757 at 1:56am 06.22.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/835 transducer mounting question i want to mount a depth sounder (display has two docks (one for cabin
Windlas for a 92 tall rig 30 faller at 11:52pm 06.21.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/954 I just purchased a 92 Catalina 30 and want to install a windlas. Inside the anchor locker ther ia a
Main sail ? jimmdog at 10:44pm 06.21.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1053 I am sail shopping for a crusing main. I intend on doing some club racing. Which manufacture would
Keel Cable hru hull fitting Clarkbs at 10:24pm 06.21.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1105 Is there a replacement part for the thru hull fiting for the swing keel cable (Macgregor 25'). Mine
Slow Boat Bill Jones12954 at 10:05pm 06.21.04 Smaller Boats 3/1122 In club races, my 1996 Hunter 23.5 consistently does poorly. Other racers frequently comment that t
Centerboard DannyHatt18957 at 10:02pm 06.21.04 Day Sailers 8/1580 I have searched the articles about the centerboard and they are very helpful.I was in deep waters
Rudder update Ed6885 at 9:31pm 06.21.04 The Cherubini Hunters 14/1284 Talked to Foss Foam yesterday...They said they were finishing it up and should be shipping it today!

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Looking at a C-22, need a trained eye Gene Neill at 8:23pm 01.09.21 Couple threads that came to mind: In for a penny in for a pound Uh oh! Recore foredeck
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) SycloneDriver at 8:17pm 01.09.21 The thermostart could be installed in the air silencer, AKA air filter, housing. You will probable
In-Mast Furling Outhaul replacement line BC Bernie at 7:25pm 01.09.21 I just replaced some of my running rigging 6 months ago and here's my list: Genoa sheets (2) Samso
Another gremlin (bug) with B&G Touch CP, SH GX2200, and Raymarine i70 speed display Captain Larry-DH at 7:18pm 01.09.21 There are different wires for 4800 and 38400 baud. Did you change the output wires? Nope. You rais
Correct wire sizing for DC panel feed? dlochner at 6:40pm 01.09.21 The OP stated he has 1ot (20 feet round trip) cable to the battery switch. 30 feet round trip to th
Correct wire sizing for DC panel feed? Ken Cross at 6:29pm 01.09.21 I think the cable sizing question is really the last question to be asked because at this point, we
Beneteau 323 Marine Gear Access Ron20324 at 6:26pm 01.09.21 On the Beneteau 323, can the marine gear be accessed by removing the wood panel at the rear of the
Beneteau 323 Marine Gear Access (1) Tally Ho at 6:25pm 01.09.21 Matches my 2GM20 transmission
Winch Handle Holder LeeandRick at 6:10pm 01.09.21 I've had one sitting on the nav desk for a while trying to figure where to put it, using one on the
Another gremlin (bug) with B&G Touch CP, SH GX2200, and Raymarine i70 speed display mermike at 6:08pm 01.09.21 There are different wires for 4800 and 38400 baud. Did you change the output wires?
Y-valve below water line ... ok or not ok? JoeWhite at 5:23pm 01.09.21 Yes, it is bronze. I purchased from Groco Model TWV 1500 or three way valve 1 1/2" I have added more
Winch Handle Holder Calif. Ted at 4:58pm 01.09.21 I've had one sitting on the nav desk for a while trying to figure where to put it, using one on the
Beneteau 323 Marine Gear Access (1) Claude L.-Auger at 4:57pm 01.09.21 Can't help you with the wood panel, but yes if your Yanmar has the Kanzaki transmission it uses SAE
deck light Captain Larry-DH at 4:48pm 01.09.21 Our steaming/deck combo light fixture looks like this: https://seamarknunn.com/acatalog/Aqua-Signal
deck light Terry Cox at 4:41pm 01.09.21 Our steaming/deck combo light fixture looks like this: https://seamarknunn.com/acatalog/Aqua-Signal-
Looking at a C-22, need a trained eye Hunter216 at 4:29pm 01.09.21
Looking at a C-22, need a trained eye Gott654 at 4:08pm 01.09.21
Hunter 240 Magic Tilt Trailers twalker H260 at 3:19pm 01.09.21 Magic tilt trailer info is available here: https://magictilt.com/galvanized-trailer/sailboat-series
Looking at a C-22, need a trained eye Hunter216 at 2:55pm 01.09.21
Winch Handle Holder LeeandRick at 2:55pm 01.09.21 Where would you install it? Mast? Pedestal? Probably one on the forward side of the pedestal for o

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