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Michael at 10:18am 07.28.03
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do the 272 in 1988 to 1989 was made in a tall rig configuration like a taller mast and a 4 foot keel
Bob Gach at 9:58am 07.28.03
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I've been looking for a ladder to climb from a dingy onto my 1978 CAT30 but have not found one that
paul at 9:37am 07.28.03
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I'm in the processof buying a catalina 30, standard rig, and wonder if anyone could warn me of any p
AJ at 9:31am 07.28.03
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My O'Day 37 has PYHI Ports. Lots of them--and they all leak! I ralize they all need new rubber gaskt
Randy at 9:02am 07.28.03
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I just re-powered from a Uni-5411 to a new Universal M3-20. At max throttle I reach hull speed of 6.
John at 8:55am 07.28.03
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Many have written on how they replaced their compression post I beam. I am (literally) in the middl
Rod at 8:16am 07.28.03
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Help, I have recently aquired a mid-sixties Javelin and do not know how to rig it. Does anyone hav
Don at 7:58am 07.28.03
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I'm replacing my old (broken) 240 Hunter mast. When the mast sheared it cut the mast head light wiri
Dave at 7:38am 07.28.03
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I have rec. an est. for top paint on a 32' Oday 322. ($3,200) I am interested in finding out if any
Charles Olson at 7:23am 07.28.03
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All Catalina 27 owners are invited to join this group directed at our vessels of choice-the Catalina
Fred G at 7:21am 07.28.03
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I have an 81' H30, and I am planning on upgrading the traveler and mainsheet systems. My question i
Ted at 7:17am 07.28.03
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My 33 foot Hunter does not have a boom vang. Is this common or am I missing something?
DENIS MCAUILIFFE at 6:29am 07.28.03
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Hi, I would like to know if a 25.5 Hunter Bimini would would fit a 25 ft Hunter? The year of my Hunt
Bob at 6:08am 07.28.03
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I have a 1987 Hunter 285 and I want to make using the anchor a lot easier by installing a anchor rol
Dan Ulrich at 5:58am 07.28.03
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I was the one asking bout the carb cleaning procedure. Well, prior to that I cleaned my plugs, and i
Lester at 5:45am 07.28.03
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Purchased used boat with Ray Jeff L-100 LORAN and Ray Jeff 7878 VHF but no instruction booklets. Ca
Frank Gloss at 5:21am 07.28.03
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Hi there, I currently own a Catalina 25. I'm saving for a C36. I was wondering if the C36 MK 2 is
Corey at 4:40am 07.28.03
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I have been shopping for a boat for 2 years now. a 1988 22' wing keel has popped up in my area for
Joe at 4:29am 07.28.03
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Peggy, I have a question for you. First let me say that I have reviewed a your posts regarding Jab
Dave at 4:19am 07.28.03
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I have an older R-12 A/B "Cold Machine" Refrigeration Unit on my 1992 Hunter 35.5. Beginning last s

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Turn Blocks on a 1984 Hunter 34   (1)
ggrizzard at 5:35pm 08.31.20
Is the "symbol" a "C" superimposed over a "W" as you see here: are no longer in business. If not,
Main sheet cleat location
jonelli at 5:31pm 08.31.20
Deck Cleats
Ron20324 at 5:30pm 08.31.20
The finish is chipping off of my jib sheet and stern docking cleats - does anyone know of a drop-in
Stripper Rings
Capt jgw at 5:30pm 08.31.20
I have a pair of non-self tailing Barlow 28's on my boat and would love to have self-tailers. There
hull speed, what it means.
Capt jgw at 5:17pm 08.31.20
1.34x the square root of LWL has always considered to be an average. Some hulls may be faster, other
hull speed, what it means.
Will Gilmore at 5:13pm 08.31.20
They get misconstrued as "limits" in layman circles when they're nothing of the sort. This is one
Main sheet cleat location
Joe at 5:08pm 08.31.20
Honestly, and this is just my opinion, I don't like the fact that each mainsheet adjustment will aff
Main sheet cleat location
jonelli at 5:00pm 08.31.20
@jssailem - I don't think my setup can be called an end-boom sheeting system because it's still a mi
Summer in the Salish Sea
Michael Davis at 4:47pm 08.31.20
Across the rock from Selby Cove, one of our favourite spots! For a small island it has a lot of ni
Chartplotter Connector
Hello Below at 4:45pm 08.31.20
This may be the best way for me. Can you send me some more detailed instructions? Thetone. This i
Hello, new 37C owner here
pbknowles at 4:35pm 08.31.20
Well after a few false starts and some logistical challenges I finally have her home. I'll post a f
Summer in the Salish Sea
Meriachee at 4:34pm 08.31.20
Across the rock from Selby Cove, one of our favourite spots!
1/4" Halyard comfortable?
Joe at 4:31pm 08.31.20
For cruising or day sailing get 5/16 Samson Trophy Braid... it has spun fiber cover that makes it v
Hunter 170 furling Jib problem
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:25pm 08.31.20
For safety and eas of sailing I strongly suggested the furling jib. Everyone concurred with the su
Mac 26S replacement mast too heavy?
Tedd at 4:24pm 08.31.20
Love the way @rgranger thinks! Along those lines, I worked out that a Mac 26S has about 32.5 lb mor
Summer in the Salish Sea
jssailem at 4:23pm 08.31.20
No Peach fuzz there...
hull speed, what it means.
ontherocks83 at 4:22pm 08.31.20
All I know is that my Catalina 30 commonly exceeds its 6.7 knot hull speed with ease, often into the
hull speed, what it means.
sail sfbay at 4:20pm 08.31.20
Tedd...............My two cents is Mach Number and Froude Number are extremely valuable in refinery
Summer in the Salish Sea   (1)
jssailem at 4:17pm 08.31.20
Wow Mike. You have been at sea for a while. Look at the difference in beard growth. Here is an imag

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