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Bill18593 at 10:32am 04.04.04
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I need to get new fenders. Any suggestions for a 25.5 in protected water?
Bruce at 10:32am 04.04.04
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Our new boat has had a persistent leak in the middle aft locker in the aft cabin. Rain water finds
seth at 9:45am 04.04.04
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Friends; My H22 has no covers over the two aft cockpit drains (anyone know where I may get them?);
Brian Kelly at 8:24am 04.04.04
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I would appreciate information as to how I may access the Catalina 350 owners web site. I am intere
Jim Seamans at 6:50am 04.04.04
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Second Post - first time disappeared??? Had the chance to fly my first aysmetrical spinnaker this w
Jim Seamans at 6:31am 04.04.04
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Had the chance to fly my first aysmetrical spinnaker this weekend and have a few first timer questio
Jerry Moritz at 6:21am 04.04.04
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Well here I am again asking for advice. I need to attach a small plastic cleat to boom and I am bein
jim22019 at 6:00am 04.04.04
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I removed my compression post today thought you all might want to see this! I posted more info and p
R at 5:49am 04.04.04
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I want to replace the rope clutches on my 35.5 these are "Easylock" by an outfit in Demark (Danmark)
Gary Fryer at 5:14am 04.04.04
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My Port toe rail was damaged in last years hurricane. The repair shop has tried everything to find a
fred at 4:50am 04.04.04
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I am moving to florida from massachusetts and would like an idea of the cost to have my boat relocat
Clark at 3:26am 04.04.04
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There are cracks all along the seam produced when the two halves were assembled to form my rudder.
Joe Mullee at 3:10am 04.04.04
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Recently I was working on the sole in the cabin. I sanded, vacummed, and tacked. Put three coats of
Susan Annala at 1:54am 04.04.04
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Ahoy gang....we are just finishing up cutting the flanges off of my god-awful ports..(until I decide
Rob at 1:46am 04.04.04
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I have seen Island Girl vs. Poly Glow threads. Very few times Aurora "Sure Step" was mentioned for
Richard Marble at 12:41am 04.04.04
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How long will a life raft last if it has not been used? Is there anyone out there that has an old o
John Picot at 12:09am 04.04.04
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Anybody got the Loos gauge readings for the standing rigging tension on a Catalina 310?
Stephen Ord at 11:46pm 04.03.04
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Does anyone know of a source for a 6 wire waterproof or weatherproof connecter to connect masthead w
Paul at 11:32pm 04.03.04
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Looking for information about Asymetric vs Traditional Spinnakers. I want a downwind sail that offe
Larry K at 11:32pm 04.03.04
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We just completed sea trials for what will likely become our new boat. One of the items that the sur

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Michael Davis at 7:43am 12.14.20
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat?
jon hansen at 7:42am 12.14.20
OH, are you a sailor?
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat?
jon hansen at 7:39am 12.14.20
if you want to run your car WOT then just head out for Dakar. plenty of WOT along the way. here in t
Mounting turning block to the base of the mast
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:36am 12.14.20
@ricksoth Can you specify the specific sailboat mfg and model. Better pictures of deck towards mast
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat?
Lisp Lisp at 7:28am 12.14.20
you have misunderstood the brake-in. re read page 32 of owners manual. running that engine WOT
Fiberglass Scratches and Overall polish
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:19am 12.14.20
Formerly sailboat dealer now retired. First you did not say how deep scratches which is important.
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat?
justsomeguy at 7:15am 12.14.20
given that they want me to run wide open I was picturing a whole passel of kids in orange PFDs squ
Opinion on Keel Crack
dmax at 7:12am 12.14.20
I had a 1988 302 whose keel broke off from a soft grounding - the design called for 6 layers of glas
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat?
jon hansen at 7:07am 12.14.20
you have misunderstood the brake-in. re read page 32 of owners manual. running that engine WOT
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat?   (1)
Hunter216 at 7:06am 12.14.20
How do you break in an outboard on a Mac26s if you do not want to go beyond hull speed given that t
Fiberglass Scratches and Overall polish
Pirate Dave at 7:05am 12.14.20
for gelcoat i prefer 3m super cut or meguires pro speed cut, followed by a quality paste wax such as
Non-skid gelcoat mold for 1984 Hunter 31
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:03am 12.14.20
The forum store could answer your question as they may have the build list on your boat. Ask them to
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat?
Lisp Lisp at 7:03am 12.14.20
Trashcan, at home. You'll have to remove the prop. Keep an eye on water temp in trashcan. That's
Hunter 36 Fresh Water Tank Access
nickroskam at 7:03am 12.14.20
I was able to get the boat over the weekend and sure enough, there was an access hatch in the vbirth
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat?
Justin_NSA at 6:59am 12.14.20
All, Honda 9.9HP Long Shaft My question is not about the detail of the break-in but the issues I mi
Non-skid gelcoat mold for 1984 Hunter 31
sail sfbay at 6:51am 12.14.20
Welcome to the forum!! Have you considered contacting Gibco for a sample pack at the link below? h
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat?
Joe at 6:34am 12.14.20
All, Honda 9.9HP Long Shaft My question is not about the detail of the break-in but the issues I mi
COVID Testing
jssailem at 6:27am 12.14.20
SO, No real noticable side effects to speak of.
Mounting turning block to the base of the mast
RoyS at 6:13am 12.14.20
I would pay the riggers to remove the mast for installation of an organizer plate. While the mast is

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