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Charles Graves at 11:04am 06.25.03
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I am thinking about buying a recut 150% genny for a Catalina 22. Can anyone out there help with the
susie at 9:34am 06.25.03
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My 1995 Beneteau Moorings 405 came with a 2 burner gimballed Force 10 range, with oven and broiler.
Dan Grosz at 7:52am 06.25.03
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Hi, I have a 1992 Hunter 33.5 and when I did my routine check on the running lights I noticed that
Rick Evans at 7:20am 06.25.03
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I am a new Beneteau owner having upgraded from a Catalina 250. The Catalina 25/250 owners site have
George at 7:06am 06.25.03
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I've noticed that some 240 have the motor mounted at the transom cut out and others have the ladder
JASON at 6:47am 06.25.03
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I'M IN NEED OF SOME DRY BOXES THAT GO UNDER THE SEATS IN THE CABIN. THERE ARE SIX ALL TOGETHER BUT D
Patrick at 6:20am 06.25.03
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I have some flaking of the interior bulkhead paint, which is white. If I wanted to do some touch-up
Ed Williams at 5:23am 06.25.03
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I have a 1988 Pearson 27, and would like to get cockpit cushions for it. I've seen catalog ready-ma
Scott Pasley at 4:54am 06.25.03
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Hello all, I am about to begin rebuilding an old columbia sabre. Most of the cockpit floor is soft a
Kuny at 4:13am 06.25.03
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I have a 01 H-240. I am looking for some appropriate place to install a stereo and speakers. I woul
Matt at 4:13am 06.25.03
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I just launched my salvation project, a 1977 o'day 22. When sailing in a stiff breeze we noticed tha
Matt at 4:12am 06.25.03
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I just launched my salvation project, a 1977 o'day 22. When sailing in a stiff breeze we noticed tha
Matt at 4:11am 06.25.03
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I just launched my salvation project, a 1977 o'day 22. When sailing in a stiff breeze we noticed tha
Don s/v Tellico at 2:46am 06.25.03
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'93 37.5 with the plastic nut type packing gland. My packing gland is leaking like a sieve and I'm
Chuck at 2:34am 06.25.03
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With help from the forum and archives, I put together a mast raising system similar to Peter Suah's
dennis young at 2:04am 06.25.03
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I am repacking with normal flax 1/4 inch, but it is an awful job getting it in and I have stopped af
Jon Schutte[author] at 1:29am 06.25.03
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Help, Where can I order the little rubber shroud bisket that keeps the shroud from jumping out of
R.J. Choinski at 12:52am 06.25.03
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I have recently removed the old atomic 4 from my 1971 32' Irwin sloop. I am replacing with a M3-26 U
John K Kudera at 12:35am 06.25.03
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I need to clean the black streaks off my wax'd boat, can I use IG Pink? how much is enough to clean
Bob Shafer at 11:59pm 06.24.03
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I just bought a 1975 Catalina 27 in good shape, but the tiller is a bit stiff. When the boat was ou

Recent Replies

Do I need bottom paint?
Project_Mayhem at 2:54pm 06.02.20
Just to be clear, in most cases you just want to prep the surface, not remove all of the bottom pain
Birds and Squirrels in My Boom
Ron20324 at 2:48pm 06.02.20
...Mine has no end cap. Hope they make one for all sizes. Get a Trojan. They make "One size fits
Electrical Refit Done!   (1)
Jacktar at 2:43pm 06.02.20
The electrical plan sketch is good idea I put copy of mine on compartment cover under cushion of aft
Bottom Paint or Dirt?
Project_Mayhem at 2:43pm 06.02.20
Scotch pads is what I picked up. I had the two names mixed up. I'll give them a try tomorrow. Too ma
ISO Mast for a Catalina 22.
sail sfbay at 2:34pm 06.02.20
Used mast might be a long shot but try these guys: Used Sailboat Masts and Booms
Do I need bottom paint?
sail sfbay at 2:31pm 06.02.20
Knock off any loose paint with a scraper and, using either a sanding block or a dustless DA sander,
ISO Mast for a Catalina 22.
Acys1 at 2:26pm 06.02.20
Thank you for the info. Good info. Catalina Direct 1st gen mast $2218 Greatly appreciated. Any
Do I need bottom paint?
john6206 at 2:26pm 06.02.20
Your boat may not accumulate barnacles, but boats left in freshwater can grow a healthy beard of pl
Low water pressure
Beneteau40sailor at 2:24pm 06.02.20
Good suggestions. Thanks!
Do I need bottom paint?
john6206 at 2:23pm 06.02.20
Do I need to remove all the old paint? How do you do that? Almost seems like I can just get it wet
New M25xpb
Stu Jackson at 2:21pm 06.02.20
Do I need bottom paint?
sail sfbay at 2:17pm 06.02.20
Ditto rgranger.............even though you are in freshwater, if you leave it in the water for the
Birds and Squirrels in My Boom
Davidasailor26 at 2:16pm 06.02.20
We just put a rag in the end of the boom around nesting season. Just remember to take it out before
Curtain hooks falling out
Davidasailor26 at 2:12pm 06.02.20
We have the same style. Never had problems with them coming off the curtains, but they do come off t
ISO Mast for a Catalina 22.
sail sfbay at 2:02pm 06.02.20
If you looking to replace your mast and you have the dimensions and base plate details suggest conta
Do I need bottom paint?
justsomeguy at 1:59pm 06.02.20
Any advice? If the previous owner's still available, ask what brand of paint they'd used.
Low water pressure
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:59pm 06.02.20
Things to check: Obstruction in vent, Clogged drain line, Obstruction in shutoff valve, Open valve t
New outboard for Hunter 240
Chern at 1:54pm 06.02.20
Thank you Dave, how about trolling motor? is it worth of trying?
Hunter 450 Passage Bow Waste system
Dave Webb at 1:52pm 06.02.20
Hello Chuck I also have a 1997 450. Sorry no pics as I am 600 miles from the boat. I will PM you a p

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