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Vent location Rick D at 8:09am 06.07.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1349 Peggy,I have seen on these forum pages that the holding tank vent on Catalina 30's is marginal at b
OK, archives now updated Phil Herring at 8:08am 06.07.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/942 I have added forum posts from 4/7 through 6/7 to the archive. Thank you all for your patience with
Stern Rail Modifications Brian Stevenson at 5:29am 06.07.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/996 My swim ladder is stern mounted (port side) adjacent to the transom mounted outboard motor. I have c
So Phil, am I to assume that I should Tom M. at 5:17am 06.07.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/942 be patient as well on my request (see: Forum Search post)?-Tom M.
Locking system for C27 hatch LaDonna Bubak - CatalinaOwners.com at 5:16am 06.07.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/972 Hey guys,Being a solo overnighter on occasion, I would like to get input on the best way to lock m
In-Hull Transducer Jim Stanford at 5:13am 06.07.02 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1307 I have a '79 O'day 23 which is in the water. Recently, I purchased a Depth Sounder with an In-Hull
Head maintenance Mike Linstrom at 2:47am 06.07.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1423 I have a manual head on an '85 H34. I have read the reference library articles Intake Odors, Flush w
Mast corrosion Guest at 2:43am 06.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/1118 I'm looking to buy an 87-91 cat 30. Ive noticed that the mast and boom are not anondized on the boat
spinnaker bryan at 12:29am 06.07.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/892 Any ideas where to find a spinnaker pole for a 1983 C30.Doesn't have to be new.Thanks
Chesapeake cruising Mike Linstrom at 12:25am 06.07.02 Destinations 5/1523 I'm new to this and I could use a little help from those with some local knowledge. I would like to
u.s. yacht cushions George H260 at 12:11am 06.07.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1571 Can someone provide me with contact info for U.S. Yacht Cushions in St. Pete? They made Hunter cush
Split Stay Mounted Radar Ian at 12:08am 06.07.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/842 Has anyone used a split stay mounting for their radar unit?
Starter Button Ed van Kessel at 11:30pm 06.06.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1029 I have an '87 Catalina 30 with the Universal 25 diesel engine. The start panel still has the key, t
Feathering Prop for my C350 Ivana at 11:03pm 06.06.02 Other Sailboats 3/747 I am taking delivery of a new Catalina 350 hull number four. I have written to purchasers of number
Macerator Questions Bob Knott at 10:43pm 06.06.02 Big Boats 9/1196 Went sailing last weekend and tried to use my macerator for the first time this year. It made a hel
Battery Charger - Stat Power True Charge Joe Mullee at 10:40pm 06.06.02 Ask All Sailors 9/5656 Looking to purchase a Stat Power True Charge battery charger. It's a 10 amp three stage charger. I h
Alternative to Dutchman, Lazy Jack,EZ Jack? Carmen at 9:34pm 06.06.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1622 I saw an ad for a system, the name of which I can't remember which has batten-like strips attached p
Model HBW 150 Transmission Ed Flick at 7:42pm 06.06.02 Big Boats 2/1443 Need to know the quantity of transmission oil for the model HBW 150 A transmission. OR the dipstick
Honest answers on bottom paint Bill at 2:54pm 06.06.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/899 Hey ya'll. I've been on the phone talking in circles with paint compaines and marinas for the past
Whats this line called and how should I use it? Bill Ebling at 1:34pm 06.06.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2310 The luff of my 1985 H31 mainsail is attached to the mast track using sliding slugs. The slugs for t

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Mystery boat* Spinnacher at 6:43am 06.22.20 No license to sail. Registration is typical but is more required for a boat that is being hauled aro
Life lines and padding thinwater at 6:43am 06.22.20 I have seen 2-inch webbing used for the aft section. Strong enough, probably quite comfortable, won'
Mystery boat* Spinnacher at 6:39am 06.22.20 There is no HIN or anything written on the transom just an old registration number on the bow port s
Fitting jacklines with a pop top thinwater at 6:38am 06.22.20 I'll clip the 3' leg to the pulpit too, once I get there. This^^ Using a jackline at the bow has
RAM mic cable rewire? tfox2069 at 6:37am 06.22.20 Question for those of you in this situation, and there appear to be several: If your RAM mike is li
Pressure washing teak decks jon hansen at 6:37am 06.22.20 laundry bleach is never to be used on teak decks. when people talk of 'bleaching their decks' they
Mystery boat* Spinnacher at 5:46am 06.22.20
Mystery boat* dlochner at 5:45am 06.22.20 If you travel internationally, you will need proof of ownership for the boat. In Canada, I believe
Locking the CB Gene Neill at 5:43am 06.22.20 I'm with Gene on this, have never used it, but haven't been knocked down (yet) to test the pros v.
Mystery boat* Spinnacher at 5:42am 06.22.20 I don't know how it works in Canada but in the U.S. you would not be able to get the boat registere
RAM mic cable rewire? Matt White at 5:39am 06.22.20 Curious if there has been any success with this? I am in the same boat...
Mystery boat* dlochner at 5:38am 06.22.20 If the hull was built after 1972 there should be a HIN on the upper starboard transom. It will start
Pressure washing teak decks DougM at 5:36am 06.22.20 +1 for salt! Coarse salt and a moderately stiff brush and always across the grain.
Solar Panel Recommendations - Summer 2020 (2) THECUSCUS at 5:29am 06.22.20 I have my panels attached to the Bimini with zippers along the long sides (for and aft sides). The
Mystery boat* rgranger at 5:23am 06.22.20 ... I have no title to answer your question. ... I don't know how it works in Canada but in the U.S
Mystery boat* dlochner at 5:21am 06.22.20 which is probably late 60s early 80s Typo Alert! Should read late 60s to early 70s design.
Starting an engine that sat for 3 years dLj at 5:16am 06.22.20 Read through this. Hope it helps. https://www.api.org/products-and-services/engine-oil/eolcs-catego
Mystery boat* Spinnacher at 5:15am 06.22.20 Very interesting perspective. Makes a lot of sense. I have no title to answer your question. This is
Pressure washing teak decks Joe at 5:14am 06.22.20 What about rock salt? I have no direct experience with teak decking but have talked to a number of
1990 2GM20F issues - HELP! RoyS at 5:13am 06.22.20 Thermostart above utilizing injector return line to keep reservoir filled.

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