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Art at 5:19am 07.16.03
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I have read many postings on the joys of this addition, and have sprung for one, currently enroute f
WILL S/V PEARL at 4:53am 07.16.03
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The cone shape tops of the stanchions on my H-33 are coming apart, dose any one know if the top con
John Visser at 3:31am 07.16.03
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(I couldn't find an answer to this searching the archives) I have a new interest in rig tuning. Go
PAUL BONNES at 3:15am 07.16.03
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a 3 blade prop for a 40hp 386 A suggested web site etc? Thanks
Phil Decker at 2:59am 07.16.03
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I have ordered a Standard Horizon CP150C GPS chartplotter that has the ability to take a C-MAP NT+ c
Gerry Cooper at 2:59am 07.16.03
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Having started stripping 20 layers of varnish off the teak and sole cabin sole, I need some advice o
Rusty at 2:53am 07.16.03
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I have moved from sailing a scow (a Melges M-16) to a 170. I don't race, I sail!!! Proper sailing "
Frank A. Varisco at 2:05am 07.16.03
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Dear Catalina Owners of 310's I'm looking to upgrade my 1982 27' Catalina to a larger/newer boat. I
Keith at 1:50am 07.16.03
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Does anyone have experience with a 28mkII tall rig? I was wondering how well it handles. The sail
Anthony at 1:36am 07.16.03
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I have a 1979 Catalina 25 with a swing keel. There is no port hole for a bilge. Under the dinette
Corinne at 1:34am 07.16.03
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I have '79 C30 standard. First full season. Yard rigged everything. Attempted to put jib on the r
Ed at 1:16am 07.16.03
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I am having trouble locating information on the sail to Block Island this weekend sponsored by the M
Brent at 1:10am 07.16.03
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I'm new at this so forgive me if my terminology isn't correct, but... The boat I recently purchased
Ghislain at 12:53am 07.16.03
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All right Catalina nation, It is amazing how learning is involved when acquiring a new vessel. He
Kent Younge at 12:40am 07.16.03
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I have the owners manual for the Aft Cabin 20ft. in pdf format. If you are interested in having it
JCL at 12:37am 07.16.03
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DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO ABOUT EXTENDING THE TRANSOM OF A H-34 FOR A SWIM PLATFORM? IS IT EXPENSIV
Keith Branton at 11:59pm 07.15.03
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I have a Horizon Speed knotmeter on my c27 . This unit operated perfectly for several years and then
Rob at 11:01pm 07.15.03
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Question for the group........My depth gage is about 18 years old. Lately Ive noticed ....sometimes
Ed Schenck at 10:39pm 07.15.03
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Hi Phil, it used to be that I could start a post, remember a Link, go there to cut and paste, come
kristen at 9:19pm 07.15.03
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Help! I just bought a 1977 hunter 25- foot, and when we were looking at the mast, we realized that t

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83 Hunter 40. Looking into AC, but worried about where to put it. Anyone already done so who can advise?   (1)
Tally Ho at 7:28pm 06.06.20
I installed a used 5,000 BTU window air conditioner in my companionway today... ty level some whil
Hunter 26 rotten wood?
ggrizzard at 7:24pm 06.06.20
Would this be your first boat? 400 hours on a used boat with rotten bulkheads... That's 10 work week
What is this?   (2)
Spindrift NH at 6:51pm 06.06.20
I've been racking my brain for any system that will allow us to keep a hatch open in a light to mode
Replacing tiller washers on the hard
Jeff2650 at 6:51pm 06.06.20
Great clarity and advice... thanks for the responses. Bushings and raising the boat/digging a hole.
Cabin sole Hunter 28.5
Jim L at 6:45pm 06.06.20
No, not on the 31. On the 31, I Had to remove the wooden strip that holds the companionway ladder
Macerator Valve Thread Sealant
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:36pm 06.06.20
Fwiw, I'd put the macerator fairly close to the tank --after any y-valve and above the tank if possi
Anchor bow roller
ShawneH at 6:24pm 06.06.20
Macerator Valve Thread Sealant
P12nash at 5:56pm 06.06.20
Due to constraints with what adaptors were available locally I ended up having to purchase a replace
Macerator Valve Thread Sealant
jaysweet at 5:31pm 06.06.20
One thing that I believe is better on the Jabsco than the Johnson: the Jabsco has 4 different ways
Macerator Valve Thread Sealant
VanIslandGuy at 5:12pm 06.06.20
I replaced our jabsco macerators with raritan smart macerators in 2016. They've worked without a fa
Propeller
Seahawk25167 at 4:56pm 06.06.20
I just installed a 3 bladed max prop. easy install and also replaced the cutless bearing. Will updat

Alan Gomes at 4:40pm 06.06.20
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise   (2)
Michael Davis at 4:27pm 06.06.20
A mix of motoring,sailing and motor-sailing to get up to Porlier Pass this morning then a great sail
What is this?
ggrizzard at 4:23pm 06.06.20
1. Rotate wind scoop to the wind in a current/wind conflict. 2. Awning over tether to fore mast.
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capta at 3:55pm 06.06.20
Great idea, but I have yet to find one that works at all well at anchor. The boat swings and they co
Shift handles
Don Guillette at 3:44pm 06.06.20
Unless you routinely remove and lubricate the shift cable, this is what usually happens. You can tr
Funny Friday!!!
All U Get at 3:44pm 06.06.20
> Subject: Little brown bottle > > The other day I went over to a nearby CVS Pharmacy. > When I go
Claude L.-Augers compression post mod for Hunter 34
ggrizzard at 3:42pm 06.06.20
Check the cabin top area above the compression post for sagging. Not a big job to rebuild if rotted
What is this?
ggrizzard at 3:30pm 06.06.20
aka "Wind Scoop" Still sold today: https://www.ebay.com/i/161836559048?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkri

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