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what are the pros and cons of the auto vs the maxi prop? are they worth the money
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My water system has developed a problem that I hope someone can help me with. The hot water from th
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I just purchased an old (1965) Catalina Moptor Boat. I am not sure what type it is. I will describe
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Hey there, I'm having a lot of stiffness in my cables... No, I'm not usually this open about myself
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I know the vision 32 is not a trailerable boat, but I need to find a trailer so I can store my boat
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I use a 40 foot chain along with 200 feet of 1/2 inch anchor line for my Hunter Legend 37. I was won
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Water Ballast Leak We have had a '94 Hunter 26 for 2 1/2 yrs. It always seems to have water under t
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Just a clarification of my problem... When under sail, the lower 6-8 inches including the prop of o
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According to their web site at www.energyconversions.com.au the Combi unit :- The JEC Combi is a mu
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Has anyone put collapsable tanks in a 34? Where did you put them, any problems, etc? What size tan
Dave at 5:26am 08.29.02
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I have a black opaque 15-gallon holding tank with no tank monitor. Thus, it is somewhat of an educat
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Jim Rogers at 4:40am 08.29.02
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Is it feasible to install a roller furling and keep the original head stay for use with existing lig
Mike Casucci at 4:33am 08.29.02
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I need a new alternator. Called the Kubota dealer and he quoted me a price of $183.00. Seems very ch
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I just bought a 99 260. I will not get actual possession of it for a few weeks yet. I noticed on our
bob shultz at 2:58am 08.29.02
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My Catalina 30 under power pulls to port. Under sail there is no weatherhelm it sails a straight lin
Mandy at 2:56am 08.29.02
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Dear Ron Thank you so much for your offer but unfortunately we are in England!! We are based on th
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my rudder has cracks near where the stainless pins go thru the rudder (cast).i cant have it welded a
Bill O'Donovan at 2:19am 08.29.02
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Looking for testimonials on behalf of Doyle Sails sold on the HOW site, since I'm in the market for

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Catalina 315 - Any New Comments?
sail sfbay at 8:08am 08.28.20
I am sure the C315 is a really great boat!! You might this article and youtube video helpful: http
2 cycle fuel mix
RussC at 7:53am 08.28.20
And use a high quality oil. it will smoke/pollute less as well as better protecting the engine. I ow
SD to CF adapter
Jackdaw at 7:47am 08.28.20
Raymarine cards containing Navionics charting are copy-protected using a proprietary scheme. Most co
Wire size from Battery ON/Off switch to Electrical Panel
smokey73 at 7:44am 08.28.20
Remember the length of wire runs are considered to be the round trip distance... so 32 feet is a LO
Which Nav App for iPhone?
Capt jgw at 7:42am 08.28.20
The autoroute feature in Navionics is nice, but as AaronD said you have to review them before using.
Another Raymarine wind speed issue.
JRacer at 7:41am 08.28.20
I've got similar issues. Direction good, speed intermittent to non-existent. Went up and cleaned and
2 cycle fuel mix
John G. Davis at 7:41am 08.28.20
These answers confirm what I thought, but wasn't sure of. Thank you to everyone for the answer!
O' Day 20 outboard size
jon hansen at 7:34am 08.28.20
according to O'Day Day Sailer - Small Boats Magazine , this review, anything over 2 1/2 hp is tota
Hunter 18 with 170 rig
Jrtauber at 7:33am 08.28.20
Thanks. Your correct. This too was the result of a warranty claim on a cracked plastic 170. Hunter j
2 cycle fuel mix
Capt jgw at 7:23am 08.28.20
Just about everything uses 50:1. Some chain saws are 25:1 though. I once had an Evinrude 9.9 that wa
O' Day 20 outboard size
sail sfbay at 7:22am 08.28.20
Measure at the exact center of the transom from the very top to the very bottom. If it measures 15"
O' Day 20 outboard size
rgranger at 7:18am 08.28.20
Take a look at the Tohatsu 6hp sailpro long shaft (or extra long shaft). You do not need more than
2 cycle fuel mix
sail sfbay at 7:15am 08.28.20
50:1 per this link. http://www.mercurymarine.staging.yartdigital.com/home/service-warranty/service-
Wire size from Battery ON/Off switch to Electrical Panel
Jackdaw at 6:58am 08.28.20
Remember the length of wire runs are considered to be the round trip distance... so 32 feet is a LON
Another Raymarine wind speed issue.
leo310 at 6:53am 08.28.20
Garmin
Sad day, and no way to fix
Lazy1 at 6:49am 08.28.20
That would make a big hot tub
Backstay Failure
shemandr at 6:33am 08.28.20
Since the wires are visible inside the swage I guess I wouldn't call it a swage failure - implying t
Sad day, and no way to fix
Jackdaw at 6:25am 08.28.20
Jackdaw, I told you not to look :) But I understand, you just wanted another flower pot for Black H

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