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Rosalie at 1:53am 07.08.02
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I want to get the cushions on my 1974 Catalina 27 reupholstered. Any do's don't's or tips? What ki
Bob at 1:26am 07.08.02
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My 2001 Catalina 310 has the Universal M-25XPB engine with the standard Catalina Seaward engine cont
Dan at 1:20am 07.08.02
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I recently purchased a 1981 C22, which I moor in a tight harbor on a swing-can along with other C22'
Laura Shipp at 1:19am 07.08.02
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Help!!!! My husband and I purchased a Catalina 27', 1982 model, about 3 years ago. The trasnsmiss
Phil at 1:07am 07.08.02
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Does anyone know where I can get a new engine stop cable? Thanks
Bruce Hill at 12:48am 07.08.02
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Wanted to let you all know that we finally finished a full application of the Island Girl System on
RREgge at 12:29am 07.08.02
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It was a great 4th of July weekend on Narraganset Bay until Sunday morning. Woke up at 6:30 and saw
Karen, S/V Regenero at 12:28am 07.08.02
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We have a 1987 Hunter 37. Last labor day (2001) we lost our gear shift capabilities and had to use
Dave Johndrow at 12:27am 07.08.02
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Jim- I love your IG Pink and Sea glow products but I'm getting a bit frustrated with the silk'seal
Paul at 12:25am 07.08.02
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Since I got a chartplotter, we've started doing a lot of night sailing. Not having to spot nav aids
Eric C Lindstrom at 12:15am 07.08.02
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Here's a new one (I hope). Got our Hunter 30 last April and went to fill the water tank. Soon found
Jim Felix at 12:13am 07.08.02
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Phil, The fan on the A/B Cold Machine on my '83 Catalina 30 cycles on and off constantly. The unit
Rich at 12:13am 07.08.02
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I need spreader boots for the upper spreader on my H35.5 Legend. Anybody know what size/model numbe
John at 12:06am 07.08.02
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The stem on a plastic ball valve broke in the closed position used for the overboard discharge from
Geoff in Ann Arbor at 11:54pm 07.07.02
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Had a boat shop replace the plexiglas fixed cabin lites on my 1992 33.5 last winter. They had gotte
Dana Payne at 11:47pm 07.07.02
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I bought an O'Day 20 and we are not sure how to attach the main sheets, or how the traveler is set u
Brad Amundson at 11:42pm 07.07.02
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My Center Board was not coming up all the way. I took the boat out of water to move to another lake
Wayne at 11:40pm 07.07.02
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I have a 1985 25' MacGregor that I sail quite often single-handed and am in the process of running m
Mike Linstrom at 11:23pm 07.07.02
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I read your remarks on Fairlee Creek with interest as that is right across the bay from my marina. I
Bob Middleton at 10:34pm 07.07.02
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Earlier this year I changed the oil and fuel filters on my Catalina 27 for the first time. It took

Recent Replies

Oh snap! It snapped!
thinwater at 8:41am 07.23.20
...Practical Sailor just did an article on brazing aluminum, however it is for subscribers only. h
Squeaky Rigid Boom Vang
sail sfbay at 8:29am 07.23.20
Silicone spray as described in the thread below. https://forums.ybw.com/index.php?threads/rigid-boo

Ron20324 at 8:24am 07.23.20
Check in Bacon's back room. They have OODLES of them. Other than that, do you know what length?

sail sfbay at 8:23am 07.23.20
I have a Peake tri-radial asymmetrical spinnaker with a CDI top down furler (used once), ATN sock an
Squeaky Rigid Boom Vang
Justin_NSA at 8:22am 07.23.20
Do the springs have rough spots that could be smoothed out? Could be a quality thing.
Shoutout to Raymarine
Justin_NSA at 8:19am 07.23.20
:thumbup: I was happy that Raymarine had the replacement vanes for my ST50. And I didn't get raped o
Solar Vent on a head hatch.
markwbird at 8:18am 07.23.20
A bit off-thread, but wondering: what is people's long-term satisfaction level with solar vents?
Squeaky Rigid Boom Vang
jviss at 8:16am 07.23.20
Test question!!................does your vang have a spring like the one Sparcraft Ocean Vang descr
Help with hydraulic autopilot [pics attached]   (1)
sail sfbay at 8:14am 07.23.20
My 2004 Hunter 386 had a Raymarine hydraulic linear drive autopilot with a reservoir. After I repla
Squeaky Rigid Boom Vang
sail sfbay at 7:56am 07.23.20
Test question!!................does your vang have a spring like the one Sparcraft Ocean Vang descri
CUBA!
Justin_NSA at 7:54am 07.23.20
Maybe not so strange ... I saw beyond Jen on the Weather Channel this morning and actually saw the
CUBA!
Ron20324 at 7:51am 07.23.20
That's sad. Most times the waiting staff are college students. I hope that wasn't the case. Maybe
Solar Vent on a head hatch.
Justin_NSA at 7:45am 07.23.20
:plus: .... save the slug for Justin, he has some holes he needs to cover :biggrin: now that's fun
Solar Vent on a head hatch.
Ron20324 at 7:37am 07.23.20
:plus: Place a piece of wood on the back side. I think I drilled at least a little bit from both
best headsets?
Scott B at 7:37am 07.23.20
Let's keep this discussion civil please. There is nothing wrong with a person wishing to use a mode
Solar Vent on a head hatch.
Ron20324 at 7:34am 07.23.20
Drill backwards to start with little pressure :plus: .... save the slug for Justin, he has some h
Remote Controls for Tohatsu 9.8
ccitykid at 7:29am 07.23.20
Not to me. But I'm curious now. -Will (Dragonfly) so, what exactly do i need to switch to a remo
Solar Vent on a head hatch.
jviss at 7:23am 07.23.20
Only if you never venture offshore. Borrowed an h34 which had some vents installed by the front c
Beneteau First 38 Owners Manual
JuanMarcos at 7:22am 07.23.20
You might already have this manual. See attached. Not sure if this is what you are asking but my fl
Shoutout to Raymarine
Hydro Therapy at 7:17am 07.23.20
2 years ago my Raymarine auto pilot crapped out. It was out of warranty but They offered repair work

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