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Rob McCallum at 8:11am 03.22.02
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My wife and I are planning to leave BC and head south around the end of May. Our intention is to sai
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I am thinking of purchasing a 1984 Colombia 22. Anything wrong with them I should know about other t
Richie at 7:34am 03.21.02
Cal
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I need to replace the upper rudder post bushing. It is made of hard plastic or nylon with a hole for
John K. Quick at 8:38am 03.10.02
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The previous owner has replaced the original windows with inexpensive and deteriorating plexiglas th
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I am looking for a used sunfish is good condition. I live in the southwestern Va area.
Dwight at 7:54am 03.08.02
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Any body know where I might find replacement side windows/frames (port lights)for a 1967 22'?
Walt Duke at 10:01pm 03.06.02
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Kevin ' Glenda-Thanks for the response.My e-mail is dukemon68@yahoo.com-I would appreciate all info.
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I have taken several sailing classes, which I have truly enjoyed, and have decided that I would like
Rick Crossman at 4:42am 03.04.02
Cal
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I am purchasing a 1987 Cal 33 and woodwork needs to be done. The teak and Holly sole is a Veneer and
michael mauri at 11:43am 03.01.02
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Hello, I am looking at a Columbia to buy. The owner says it is a 22'(rare)made for only one or two y
John Douer at 11:39pm 02.19.02
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I'm considering purchasing a 1987 Cal 33. During a test sail, the boat seemed to want to pull to th
Dave at 5:41pm 02.17.02
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I'm looking at buying a '73 coronado 41 are there any known issues for this particular boat? Any inf
John at 9:01pm 02.15.02
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May have a chance at a 1979 39' center cockpit cutter shoal draft, Columbia. From what I've found ou
Lori Iuele at 12:26pm 02.13.02
Cal
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I AM LOOKING FOR A CAL 44 SAILBOAT TO PURCHASE. I FOUND ONE ON YACHTWORLD ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO AND HAV
Walt Duke at 9:21pm 02.10.02
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Does anyone have any thoughts on replacing the companionway cover on my C 23-T?
Steve Minner at 2:30am 02.05.02
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Greetings: Just wondered if anyone knows of a trailer for a Columbia 26 MK II (fin keel version) th
Jason Roznos at 8:29pm 02.01.02
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Hi, Does anyone out there know anything about 1975 Columbia 26T's? I am looking at picking one up b
stephen wargo at 8:37pm 01.27.02
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Need information about setup for the Mainsheet system for a 1987 Columbia 9.6 (midboom sheeting). A
Walt Duke at 9:22pm 01.24.02
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I'm in the midst of completely refurbishing my 23-T.I've Awl-Gripped the bottom ' need to replace th
Douglas Gilreath at 11:32am 01.14.02
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Does anyone know of any cal web sites

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rust remove from swim ladder
thinwater at 7:48am 11.18.20
A buffing wheel and some stainless steel buffing compound of varying fineness will get most of the
Engine Controls
WBH at 7:44am 11.18.20
This a photo from a listing on Yachtworld... https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1984/cal-mk-iii-37124
Engine Controls
kappykaplan at 7:43am 11.18.20
I'll get some this weekend when I go check on her That'll be great! :beer:
Harken sheave worn flat   (1)
Justin_NSA at 7:39am 11.18.20
My furler line did the same. In order to make a flat spot, the bearing/bushing must have been stuck
Engine Controls
WBH at 7:38am 11.18.20
Does it have an engine? I'm not going to dignify that with a comment !
Engine Controls
WBH at 7:35am 11.18.20
Some photos of your cockpit setup would go a long way for us to help you. Yes agreed , unfortunate
Propane oven will not light (B331)
DRhoads at 7:29am 11.18.20
Make sure you push the knob in and hold for about 1 min. the oven should stay lit then.
Propane oven will not light (B331)
Bluenose at 7:28am 11.18.20
OK, thanks for all this. I'll give it a try using your method, which I had not used before. It reall
Propane oven will not light (B331)
Kings Gambit at 7:25am 11.18.20
When you say "strike it" you mean the button you push in? I assume the same button lights the burne
Propane oven will not light (B331)
Bluenose at 7:18am 11.18.20
When you say "strike it" you mean the button you push in? I assume the same button lights the burner
Harken sheave worn flat
Joe at 6:49am 11.18.20
Why don't you try Harken customer service. Good chance they might replace it. The sheave was not r
'88 Legend 35 transom question   (4)
CarmenK at 6:47am 11.18.20
These show the stern area that I am talking about. I went below and saw no gap in the interior Nor
SaniFlex Hose Stretch
Maine Sail at 6:44am 11.18.20
Please listen to Peggy and use the correct fittings for the hose...
Replacing Hull Stripe
dmax at 6:35am 11.18.20
When applying the new tape, fill a spray bottle with water and say a teaspoon of laundry detergent.
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker
Ken Cross at 6:28am 11.18.20
Ours is an 89. We remain dry there.
SaniFlex Hose Stretch
dmax at 6:27am 11.18.20
I took the opposite approach when I encountered a similar situation adding a drainage sytem with 3/4
Harken sheave worn flat
Ken Cross at 6:25am 11.18.20
My furler line did the same. In order to make a flat spot, the bearing/bushing must have been stuck.
Daggerboard trunk pics   (1)
FuzzyBadger at 6:11am 11.18.20
I don't have any photos of my DB trunk but it looks like the 2nd one above. One thing with my deck
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker
Moodymike at 6:09am 11.18.20
Thanks for all your replies, reassuring.
Propane oven will not light (B331)
Kings Gambit at 6:08am 11.18.20
My oven is sometimes hard to light.The line must be purged of air and some propane comes out with it

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