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MLB at 12:04am 08.26.03
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I need a new trailer for my MacGregor (failed to mention the brand in the previous posting) Venture2
MLB at 12:01am 08.26.03
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I need a new trailer for my Venture21. Given we will be using it in both fresh and saltwater, galva
Steve Carpman at 11:59pm 08.25.03
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The accumulator tank on our 1991 Legand 37.5 is not functioning. Probably (hopefully) all it needs
Dave Decker at 11:19pm 08.25.03
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tom at 11:14pm 08.25.03
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for a coastal cruiser??? I confess that my ocean experience is limited. I was looking at the NWS for
Patrick at 11:07pm 08.25.03
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I just acquired a 1974 Mac/Venture 25. there is a chrome post on the bow that sits on the starboard
Bob Shafer at 11:04pm 08.25.03
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I recently painted by the deck and cabin sides of my just aquired '75 Catalina 27 with Interlux Inte
jack at 10:40pm 08.25.03
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I have a 93 270le with a perkins perama engine. I am missing a manual and cann't replace the impelle
MLB at 10:35pm 08.25.03
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I need a new trailer for my Venture21. Given we will be using it in both fresh and saltwater, galva
Carter Leary at 10:23pm 08.25.03
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I need a starter for a Yanmar SVE-8. Does anyone happen to have one needing a good home. I promise t
Carter Leary at 10:15pm 08.25.03
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Does anyone have a starter for an SVE-8 Yanmar? Thanks Carter
Ken Kindrick at 3:44pm 08.25.03
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I'm considering them. Any pros or cons? Thanks, Ken
jim at 2:57pm 08.25.03
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I recently bought a catalina 30 and it's my first boat with an inboard diesal engine. Do I leave th
Ken at 2:40pm 08.25.03
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My girlfriend bought me a Nicro day/night solar powered vent for christmas last year. I can't bring
Alan Liebnick at 2:02pm 08.25.03
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I am looking to get a stowaway Cruisair AC unit (not the hatch type). 1. looking for user feedback
Alan at 12:58pm 08.25.03
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Just got the results of an overnighter that we did last Friday. We lost to a Frers 45 (rating 39)and
bob willett at 12:54pm 08.25.03
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I went to contact the manufacturer to rplace the pleated curtians in the salon of my 94 40.5 and I f
Ed at 12:03pm 08.25.03
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Have you any experience with the so called Air Heads? They are "dry" toilets for boats and RV's...
Mark at 12:02pm 08.25.03
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Hi, I am looking at the hunter 23.5's and wondered if later years had improvement worth looking for.
Bill Ogilvie at 12:02pm 08.25.03
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Continuing the earlier discussion about installing a battery in a Catalina 22, here's what I did: T

Recent Replies

Hot restarts
Head Sail at 11:21am 11.10.20
Check the main fuse off the battery. Check the main ground connection. Both similar problems I had
1999 Beneteau Oceanis 411 - Trying to identify and find door lock or parts
rlluis at 11:15am 11.10.20
I ended up going to the marine salvage yard and finding a few springs from a different latch that I
H260: Water Under Cabin Floor
rs1sensen at 11:05am 11.10.20
You need to talk with me on this one. Send a private message to included boat, location and phone
Whisker Pole
gettinthere at 11:03am 11.10.20
I made 2 marks on my mast. One for the pole to be even with the Genoa and a second to be even with m
Gennaker, Code 0, Code D, What to choose?
DrJudyB at 11:02am 11.10.20
I'm looking for a general all purpose light wind sail that can be used at most points of sail. I kn
Gennaker, Code 0, Code D, What to choose?   (2)
DrJudyB at 10:57am 11.10.20
Code zeros and asymmetric spinnakers are two very different Sails. One specialized for reaching and
Small surveillance cameras
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:38am 11.10.20
I know who it is. Cant wait to hear 'the rest of this story'. If you know who it is, what good is
Found a 2003 C310
JRT at 10:25am 11.10.20
Thanks I plan to, doing some thought experiments now that we have had here for a year and a half.
Chock Screws Backing Out
Calif. Ted at 10:24am 11.10.20
Implications from the website for replacement sheaves seem to imply that the bolts go into the toe r
Winter Boat Bottom Work   (1)
dlochner at 10:22am 11.10.20
The more time the bottom is bare and exposed to the weather, the better as it will dry out even more
Whisker Pole
Davidasailor26 at 10:19am 11.10.20
Gennaker, Code 0, Code D, What to choose?
gettinthere at 9:50am 11.10.20
I would not agree with that sentiment. Having an asym that is fully 25% bigger than anybody would r
Whisker Pole
DArcy at 9:46am 11.10.20
Thanks everyone for replying to this. I will mount on the Mast probably higher than I first thought
Small surveillance cameras   (1)
rgranger at 9:42am 11.10.20
I know who it is. WHAAAAAAT? You live in Jersy..Why is there still a problem...?
Question about eye splice
Ron20324 at 9:40am 11.10.20
I found it difficult to keep track of the marks, so I bought a 7 pack of colored Sharpies and use a
When should standing rigging be replaced?
dLj at 9:40am 11.10.20
Don't forget that this site will also replace your rigging. Just a FYI. dj
Blister history of Catalina 310
Tom J at 9:39am 11.10.20
No blisters yet on hull #231, 2003 model. Exclusively salt water; five years in Florida and ten yea
Whisker Pole
Ron20324 at 9:38am 11.10.20
Thanks everyone for replying to this. I will mount on the Mast probably higher than I first thought
Ceiling Replacement Project
rgranger at 9:35am 11.10.20
Pie is my favorite food group.... Nice job on the headliner....:clap:

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