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Propane tank storage G. Bush at 2:23pm 08.22.02 Big Boats 1/973 Has anyone converted the back quarter stern lazarettes for propane tank storage? If so, what size ta
Mainsail and Boom Rigging Question Debbie at 1:43pm 08.22.02 Big Boats 6/931 We are trying to figure out the rigging on the Boom and Mainsail on our 83 H34. The way the ropes r
Thanks Anyway moving a Cat 25 [author]Robert at 10:05am 08.22.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/907 I got the boat moved to my slip' in Arkansas by Waters Sails.Joe Waters was excellent in this move
Thanks Anyway [author]Robert at 10:03am 08.22.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/854 I got the boat moved to my slip' in Arkansas by Waters Sails.Joe Waters was excellent in this move
Bottom painting a 26 or 260 on the trailer Pat Hooyman at 8:45am 08.22.02 Smaller Boats 1/728 Does anyone have a good technique for safely raising a 26 off the trailer without a large boat hoist
Mickey McHugh, where are you? Richard Stidger at 7:54am 08.22.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/878 I attempted to send you an email and found that the address that I had was no good and also that the
Oil in Bildge Guest at 6:21am 08.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1042 Found a little oil in the bildge. Boat is 1996 C320 w/Yanmar. Is this normal?
1988 28.5 Holding Tank John at 6:21am 08.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/1403 I have a 1988 28.5 with the holding tank under the aft (port) berth. There is a manual pump out loc
Which Dingy is best? Tom Hultberg at 6:18am 08.22.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3682 We want to get a dingy for our 1997 H26. We take a couple of trips a year to other lakes in Wi or M
catalina 25 - Bahamas George at 5:54am 08.22.02 Smaller Boats 1/1243 I am interested in getting a boat I can trailer and (when weather permits) take on a leg like to the
Standard Equipment Marty Hering at 5:11am 08.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/968 I am in the market for a 1975 to 1990 Hunter in the 26 to 30 ft range. Does anyone know if wheel ste
"new" Lifesling II Vs "old" Vs. the inflateable? Tom Boles at 4:52am 08.22.02 Ask All Sailors 3/3722 We have a new boat and it came with a horseshoe and a throw bag rope. I always have another throwabl
Port Gasket Jim at 4:30am 08.22.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1463 I have a 1982, 37', CC with PYHI ports. I'm looking for gaskets or possiblyacceptable aternative ma
Battery mounting and what's in your ice box? Tom Boles at 4:26am 08.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/1070 So, only two questions this time:1) Battery Mounting: So everyone's (V32's) batteries are in the
C30 Rudder Hang Up Chuck Graser at 4:18am 08.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1021 Our boat's rudder hangs up, especially when steering downwind with following seas. We would appreci
Capsize Screen Curiosity Bruce Peoples at 3:28am 08.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/997 Does anyone know the capsize screen for a 1980 Hunter 27? I read all the information about capsize
Jib Flutter Ron at 2:54am 08.22.02 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/3801 I have a Catalina 320. Generally when the wind is up over 15 knts I get a pronounced "flutter" from
Repairing Teak and Holly Cabin Deck ? Rich Kinard at 2:23am 08.22.02 Bigger Boats 1/1206 Several holly strips in our teak and holly main cabin deck have come loose, due to 22 years of use a
Atlantic preparations Olivier van Mierlo at 2:20am 08.22.02 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1172 I response to the request of some of you I will try to keep you informed on improving her qualities
new cal 22 ! yikes ! captkim at 2:04am 08.22.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1207 HI i just bought a 1975 cal 22 !upon interior inspection i found a crank under one of the seat boar

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Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel Calif. Ted at 8:43am 08.01.20 Have you tried calling the factory in Florida to see if they actually charge extra for the standard
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel markcc13 at 8:40am 08.01.20 Just to provide some perspective, in 2018 we re-powered our boat with a new Betamarine25, and the
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over jssailem at 8:39am 08.01.20 Welcome Craig to the forum. I see you enjoy the same water playground as other SBO members here in
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel markcc13 at 8:36am 08.01.20 I don't think you understand my question so I will explain in more clarity. http://inboardenginepr
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel Calif. Ted at 8:33am 08.01.20 BTW, before buying a new Cat 275, you otter at least consider a well-maintained Cat 28, which came
Shower Floor Drain jssailem at 8:31am 08.01.20 @jviss is a man of few words.... :plus: on his selection.
Shower Floor Drain Slow Dancin at 8:27am 08.01.20 Thanks for the response. I am familiar with butyl tape having used it in the metal roofing industry
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over kellysails at 8:24am 08.01.20 Thank you so much Peggie! I think I need to study up a bit on the subject before I can proceed.
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel FastOlson at 8:22am 08.01.20 Just to provide some perspective, in 2018 we re-powered our boat with a new Betamarine25, and the (
Beating the heat on water. (2) Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:00am 08.01.20 I have an awning over the cockpit, and one i can hoist over the foredeck. Also screen panels that at
Shower Floor Drain jviss at 7:58am 08.01.20 Butyl tape.
Beating the heat on water. justsomeguy at 7:57am 08.01.20 My shade cover is an embarrassing hodge-podge of an affair. Still, the air conditioning keeps up. "
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel jviss at 7:51am 08.01.20 Going back to my original question, I was very interested in the inboard diesel but after seeing th
Catalina 28 leaky transom shower sail sfbay at 7:51am 08.01.20 Could be as simple as removing the caps off the water valve knobs and adjust the screw. If that doe
WANTED - main for E30+ FastOlson at 7:40am 08.01.20 When spec-ing out a main (or any other sail), it's good to compare the grades/construction of New, w
Beating the heat on water. Rick at 7:22am 08.01.20 What a collection of absolutely beautiful girls. I would love to walk the docks where they are slip
Great Article in good old boat magazine! FastOlson at 7:10am 08.01.20 Thanks! Helpful video and article. Our 1988 (OEM) Harken looks a lot like your example. Our track ha
Ceramic coatings anyone? DayDreamer41 at 7:07am 08.01.20 Personally I don't think you can beat the (3) step process Maine Sail posts every spring (or another
Ceramic coatings anyone? DrJudyB at 6:46am 08.01.20
Adventure Bob J. at 6:39am 08.01.20 Great story! When I tow, I use a towing bridle, and I use the dinghy painter as a safety line, "ba

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