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John at 6:48am 04.07.04
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Maybe more specifically for Richard Marble, or anyone else who has actually put a 16hp vetus in thei
Mike H at 6:23am 04.07.04
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Anybody who has replaced their 28.5 head with a new model, I'd appreciate make/model recommendations
Rick Macdonald at 6:04am 04.07.04
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My mast head lights don't work. After various tests it seems that it must be the deck-top connector
Joe at 5:36am 04.07.04
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I have a Hunter 29.5. (This could apply to other models) Has anyone had rainwater running down the w
Tim Hayes at 5:30am 04.07.04
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Hello All, I just wanted to get your general feelings about the 170. I currently own a Hunter 23 an
Daniel at 4:54am 04.07.04
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Hello, Was taking the tarp off my H240 yesterday and saw that the mast light was hinging by the ele
Bob at 4:26am 04.07.04
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Has anyone out there put together a smaller table for their Catalina 28? If so, how did you do it?
Mark at 4:20am 04.07.04
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I'm new at the coastal cruiser size sailboats. Is there a brand of production sailboat that is cons
Art at 3:54am 04.07.04
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I am looking to replace all my running rigging on my 1993 36' Catalina. does anyone have the lenght
Rick Macdonald at 3:27am 04.07.04
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Don - after two seasons of sailing I've come to realize that there are some basic questions I can't
Don S at 3:16am 04.07.04
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Has anyone converted to table area in the Main Salon to a double berth? I know later models already
Darren Mayes at 12:52am 04.07.04
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While I know the proper use of the centerboard while sailing... Can anyone offer advice on its use
dave19301 at 12:08am 04.07.04
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i currently have a topping lift in place from the top of the mast but noticed most of the other boat
Chip Chalker at 8:58pm 04.06.04
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I am familiar with the usual requirements for tax deductions on boats. However, I have never heard
Richard Marble at 7:34pm 04.06.04
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JP at 4:12pm 04.06.04
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1987 26.5 We need to reseal the portholes this year and I have no idea whether the black stuff und
wildbill1012000 at 3:44pm 04.06.04
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ok,so where do we get a screen setup for the pop top cabin top when its raised,would bne nice to ke
Stephen Fierro at 2:28pm 04.06.04
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I recently purchased my first boat a 1974 Hunter 25. An old beat up outboard came with it. The cost
Rock at 2:09pm 04.06.04
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I am about to tak edelivery of new boat and pursued dialogue with the dealer on this. Low and behol
Ted Mendes at 1:33pm 04.06.04
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Has anyone experience with sailing with the Catalina Helmseat ?

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White Christmas in Florida
Justin_NSA at 7:04am 12.28.20
I read a Florida newsfeed recently that said to watch for falling iguanas as temps dropped. Warm blo
Finding Sail magazine 1984
CYQK at 6:55am 12.28.20
Hunter216 Thks for the link Order on the way
Hacked?
shemandr at 6:07am 12.28.20
Wow. I'm really behind the curve here. My MacBook Air uses Keychain, which is protected by a 4 let
Bilge Pump and Float Switch in Frozen Water
Scott T-Bird at 5:58am 12.28.20
@asalotto appears to be from Rhode Island. I assume most folks in R.I. store their boat in the wint
OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :)
RoyS at 5:46am 12.28.20
Got a dock box! Returning it today. No room on my dock for a box.
Bilge Pump and Float Switch in Frozen Water   (2)
RoyS at 5:44am 12.28.20
I leave a plastic hose in the bilge and a squeeze pump occasionally to empty any accumulated water.
Finding Sail magazine 1984
jssailem at 5:40am 12.28.20
Here may be a lead. http://navalmarinearchive.com/collections/sail_magazine.html
White Christmas in Florida
ShotgunSlim at 5:14am 12.28.20
Awesome Gene, good for you! I look forward to the seeing the video and more adventures from you.
Hacked?
Captain Larry-DH at 3:29am 12.28.20
I have a spreadsheet built with OpenOffice with all my passwords listed. It is saved with a passwor
Reattaching Flotation Foam - 1982 O'Day 19
GerryG at 9:07pm 12.27.20
I've never used it before. I picked up a small bottle today and I'll experiment with it a bit.
Reattaching Flotation Foam - 1982 O'Day 19
MikeHoncho at 9:05pm 12.27.20
I think I agree. I have to find a big enough container of it. It'll be a spring project. Shouldn
Yamaha 30
Blue Horizon at 9:01pm 12.27.20
Thank you kappykaplan! Indeed a friendly forum and appreciate the sentiment. Cheers!
Battery Switch Query
Benny17441 at 8:07pm 12.27.20
If the boat is going to be unattended for a few months I would say shut the 12V system down. Regar
Y30 rigging
Samurai at 8:03pm 12.27.20
Sure sounds like part of a Lazy Jack system. Here a picture of my boat with a MackPack with lazy ja
Y30 rigging
Samurai at 8:01pm 12.27.20
Christmas Cruise - 2020
mermike at 7:46pm 12.27.20
Same to you, Terry! It will be a happy one for all of us, I'm sure.
Y30 rigging   (1)
Tally Ho at 7:38pm 12.27.20
Sure sounds like part of a Lazy Jack system. Here a picture of my boat with a MackPack with lazy ja
Victron Smart Shunt   (2)
SycloneDriver at 7:37pm 12.27.20
Here are a couple of pictures of the shunt.
Christmas Cruise - 2020
Terry Cox at 7:36pm 12.27.20
We're anchored just east of Indianola this evening. Sounds grand. Wished I were there. Happy New y

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