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Bob Fliegel at 10:10pm 06.16.03
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Nils, if your in NY next week and you have the opportunity please look me up. I would love to ride o
Mic fry at 10:10pm 06.16.03
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I am looking for a little help on a dink motor. I recently purchased a new 5HP 4 stroke Tahotsu for
Don at 9:19pm 06.16.03
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My Boat was rescued from the back woods of northern New Hampshire. As near as I can tell it had bee
Scott at 9:12pm 06.16.03
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Our 1985 Catalina 30 has developed a leak in the aft end of the starboard water tank. By standing on
Scott at 8:57pm 06.16.03
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I am looking for a picture or the specs for the rigging that comes off the very end of my boom and g
David Slater at 8:55pm 06.16.03
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A Recent survey has revealed a VERY high moisture content in the hull of a 430. Does anyone have a
Jonathan Sherlock at 3:29pm 06.16.03
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I unfortunately have had my original mainsail stolen and am going to need to replace it. I am lookin
Mike at 1:15pm 06.16.03
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I have a question about running and broad reaching with the swept back spreaders. I'm sailing a '84
Dan at 12:49pm 06.16.03
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I have noticed increasing difficulty in handling the helm of my 2001 26X over the past two months.
allan beason at 12:38pm 06.16.03
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I recently purchased a 1993 Hunter 23.5. I am looking for any documentation on this model.
bruce Trotter at 12:34pm 06.16.03
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This happened sunday and I am not asking if the guy was a jerk but who legally has the right of way.
Rick at 12:27pm 06.16.03
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I have been out of sailing for 8 years and am ready to return. I previously owned a Tanzer for 5 yea
Richard at 12:17pm 06.16.03
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I purchased a 2000 H340 last spring. I've been back in the water about 2 months now, and am wonderi
tom r. evans- kennedy at 12:16pm 06.16.03
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while sailing last weekend the crew wanted to know is it better to keep the trans. in neutral or in
Warren at 12:14pm 06.16.03
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Have your book and have followed all of your advise so far. While replacing the head last week (Rari
Chris at 12:09pm 06.16.03
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I have just purchased an 89 O'Day 322. I am not sure how to check the fuel level. I have looked at t
Brooke at 11:37am 06.16.03
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Does anyone know where I can order a new latch for the anchor locker on the Catalina 25? Thanks.
Carl at 11:27am 06.16.03
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I thought it was three hours till high tide. Actually it was three hours till low this is what they
J Stage at 10:58am 06.16.03
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How do you uninstall the display and processor from the console? Can it be done by taking out the bu
JOHN MCDERMOTT at 10:32am 06.16.03
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MY SAILBOAT WAS NEW IN 1999. THE THROTTLE HANDLE WAS TIGHT TO MOVE SINCE I BOUGHT IT. THIS WAS MY FI

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Mast Wiring Connections
turk397 at 7:20am 10.26.20
This similar issue has been just forced upon me. My new marina just cut all my wires when they step
H41AC fuel level gauge just packed up!
leemarkadams at 7:15am 10.26.20
Thanks and have cleaned up the connections and reconnected and still no change, thinking it may be t
water rotting teak and holly sole from underneath
Mike Oldak at 7:01am 10.26.20
you can get pool testers that measure ph etc. then compare with water from over board. water tank wa
I win!
Glsawyer at 6:32am 10.26.20
That is a nice setup. Any changes you make will not be as robust, reliable or efficient. You certai
I win!
Glsawyer at 6:31am 10.26.20
That's exactly what I expected. Those are quite robust steering mechanisms, and your's looks to be
I win!
garymalmgren at 6:27am 10.26.20
If that system was good enough for Slocum it would be good enough for me.
I win!
DArcy at 6:22am 10.26.20
My steering set up. That is a nice setup. Any changes you make will not be as robust, reliable or
problems filling diesel tank
RoyS at 6:07am 10.26.20
Vent line must be located on top of tank at the highest point. Line must not dip down after leaving
I win!
dLj at 6:05am 10.26.20
My steering set up. That's exactly what I expected. Those are quite robust steering mechanisms, an
H41AC fuel level gauge just packed up!
jssailem at 5:55am 10.26.20
These are electrical signals being sent from the tank sensor to the gauge. First check is to inspect
H41AC fuel level gauge just packed up!
shemandr at 5:55am 10.26.20
Those have been the subject of many threads. Bottom line is that they don't work very well. A sear
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Glsawyer at 5:46am 10.26.20
My steering set up.
Lifeline autopsy
Morgan donor at 5:35am 10.26.20
Replacement Muffler for 1984 Hunter 34
RoyS at 5:34am 10.26.20
The muffler (Centek, I think) on my boat is nearly impossible to reach under the fuel tank. It has a
Replacement Muffler for 1984 Hunter 34
kloudie1 at 5:24am 10.26.20
https://www.centekmarine.com/product-category/inline-mufflers/?pa_outlet-size=2&pa_inlet-size=2
Battery Sizing
RoyS at 5:17am 10.26.20
Another consideration for the future is your lighting. If you are still using incandescent lamps in
Replacing Danfoss 101N0210 with 101N0212
buddybear at 4:40am 10.26.20
This is different than the low voltage. It's short cycling. And it can be caused by a few things: l
Replacing Danfoss 101N0210 with 101N0212
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 4:34am 10.26.20
JK Boston's comment is valid. Most of these controllers have a low voltage cutout. This is differ
Replacing Danfoss 101N0210 with 101N0212
buddybear at 4:25am 10.26.20
I have had this failure twice. It is the control module -- an expensive, but easy, replacement. A
Stress testing my hydronic heater.
Hayden Watson at 12:17am 10.26.20
I am not sure if that is stored in the computer or not. it is all handled by its internal ECU. The

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