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MARK at 4:03am 02.20.03
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I RECENTLY PURCHASED A CATALINA 36MKII WITH IN MAST FURLING. THE QUESTION I HAVE IS HOW DO I KNOW WH
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I am looking for any and all pictures, diagrams, etc. of the wheel steering system found in the MacG
Jim McGrath at 3:14am 02.20.03
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Im interested in knowing if anyone has retrofitted, or had a radar arch installed on an older hunter
howard at 2:52am 02.20.03
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thought I'd pass along my experience in replacing the throttle cable on our 89 Vision 32.. I origina
Adam at 2:52am 02.20.03
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I am in the process of deciding on my first boat, and have narrowed down the search to 3 boats and I
Jon at 2:24am 02.20.03
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Please comment on the following specs which I am developing for a new mainsail for cruising the Cari
Paul Mieszczenski at 9:07pm 02.19.03
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Since the topic of Crosby refrigeration has come up in recent post; does anyone have a name and phon
Rick at 8:16pm 02.19.03
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I was reading the catalina 36 owners manual last night and discovered that it is recommend that the
Rick at 8:12pm 02.19.03
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I have herd that you can deduct the intrest on your boat loan. Does any one have any insight to this
tom b at 4:26pm 02.19.03
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or an extension that would slide out for, i guess shallow launching. any ideas where to find anothe
Gregory Wright at 2:01pm 02.19.03
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I have been keeping my MacGregor 22 in Lake Tarpon. Fresh water. It's great sailing, but I am think
Mark at 1:50pm 02.19.03
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Is there a company somewhere that sells small sailing hardware (screws, pins, etc)over the internet
Darline Spring at 1:43pm 02.19.03
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After watching the Americas Cup this week on TV, it seems as if a Spinnaker would be something to he
Richard at 1:15pm 02.19.03
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Joe: You posted an earlier reply regarding a Crosby question. I am buying a used system from a CSY
Sanders LaMont at 12:59pm 02.19.03
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I have a Jabsco electric head that -- so far -- works fine. But Monday when I used it for the first
David at 12:42pm 02.19.03
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Does anyone know the sizes of the turnbuckles used on the shrouds and backstays on a 1988 H33.5. Mi
Mike at 11:55am 02.19.03
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I have a 1987 Hunter 23. I have a question about the amount of rake that the mast should have. Thi
Robert Dean at 11:49am 02.19.03
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Speaking of radios, Went to Best Buy the other day and noticed their Satalite Radio display. Has any
Richard Mogford at 11:09am 02.19.03
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I have the opportunity to buy a Crosby combination 110V and engine compressor system from a 1979 CSY
Ray at 9:58am 02.19.03
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I'm considering buying a 1991 H-18.5 whose hull paint seems to be peeling below the waterline. I ha

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Chiriqui at 2:27pm 10.07.20
Tsehai I worked in Ethiopia at one time. Means "sun" a popular women's name. Living here is not f
Lightning Protection
JamesG161 at 2:26pm 10.07.20
For your viewing pleasure... Forespar Lightning Master Static Dissipator Read the footnotes too.;)
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rgranger at 2:21pm 10.07.20
Looks like heaven!!!!
H26 rounding up and old mainsail?   (1)
rgranger at 2:14pm 10.07.20
Another thing that @Will Gilmore 's picture shows is how adding twist to the sail can help aleviate
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Chiriqui at 2:07pm 10.07.20
Right ... I had to check after I sent that message. Boca Chica is where the marina is.. East up th
Winter Cover for mast up boats?
shemandr at 2:05pm 10.07.20
The problem I had with tarps was that if I got one long enough to cover the boat from stem to stern,
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Chiriqui at 2:03pm 10.07.20
Right ... I had to check after I sent that message. Boca Chica is where the marina is.. East up th
H26 rounding up and old mainsail?
rgranger at 2:02pm 10.07.20
What is counter intuitive about rake is that typically you need to move the rake FORWARD however tha
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rgranger at 1:58pm 10.07.20
Starting Battery won't hold a charge
dlochner at 1:57pm 10.07.20
The one battery like has a dead cell. Immediately after charging the battery should read around 13.6
Whisker pole
Dr. D at 1:52pm 10.07.20
Thanks all for the suggestions. Much for me to think through. Jackdaw: You are right, it is a nice
Starting Battery won't hold a charge
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:40pm 10.07.20
depends on how you charge them, i.e., thru an echo charger, isolator, etc... more info needed
Starting Battery won't hold a charge
jssailem at 1:39pm 10.07.20
There are missing facts to your question. How are the batteries wired? How are the three batteries c
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Benny17441 at 1:19pm 10.07.20
I once considered the use of static wicks but ruled them out for a boat. Like I said, the only sure
Hunter 420 furling main gets stuck when furling back in.
Daniel Shepard at 1:16pm 10.07.20
The bottom 1 -1/2 feet of vertical edge the main sail is not inside the extrusion track on the seld
Winter Cover for mast up boats?
Captain Larry-DH at 1:12pm 10.07.20
although it is difficult to explain exactly why.. Not difficult at all... more likely to slip. Goo
Winter Cover for mast up boats?
TomY at 1:11pm 10.07.20
That looks to have good pitch for discarding snowfall, but having the cover underneath the stand ba
Pulls to port under power
Stu Jackson at 1:04pm 10.07.20
Almost every single inboard engine does that, assuming a fixed blade (i.e., not folding, special) pr
Winter Cover for mast up boats?
ToddS at 1:02pm 10.07.20
That looks to have good pitch for discarding snowfall, but having the cover underneath the stand ba

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