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I have a 1974 Catalina 27 with outboard engine and the mast height has never been an issue for me in
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I have an anode on my propeller shaft, I sail on Lake Champlain so it's fresh water, the anode is ox
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Like many others, my wife and I were quite taken with the 356. After 21 years on our old boat, we d
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I recently purchased a 26D that has silicon sealant all around the hull/deck seam, atop the rubrail,

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Will Gilmore at 3:32am 03.17.20
the "caravelle cup" has a nice ring to it. the trophy should be large How large? https://talksport
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Will Gilmore at 3:26am 03.17.20
How about the winner gets the winning boat? -Will (Dragonfly)
Catalina 310 history questions
valcour at 2:19am 03.17.20
I am 6' tall with no shoes on. Head room is more than 6' only under the companionway slider. The r
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jon hansen at 9:12pm 03.16.20
the "caravelle cup" has a nice ring to it. the trophy should be large
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jon hansen at 9:07pm 03.16.20
i have never sailed with or even seen another caravelle. i would love to play with others. they are
Mast Raising
Jim26m at 9:02pm 03.16.20
The guy in the video is letting one of the shrouds serve as a raising stay. Looks like the geometry
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jon hansen at 9:01pm 03.16.20
jayz, out of curiosity, what sort of prop do you use? i sail with a 'sailing prop'. two bladed, narr
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jon hansen at 8:53pm 03.16.20
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JayZ at 8:48pm 03.16.20
Mac26 D: can I braise Aluminum in making slug gate like in mods on Purple Sage?
Jim26m at 8:47pm 03.16.20
There is an aluminum soldering rod (melts below brazing temp), that could be used to fabricate custo
Is (why is) SBO tracking my internet use...?
JamesG161 at 8:37pm 03.16.20
I recently changed my Email address from AOL.com. which is now so crazily tracked. I am quitting AO
Mac26 D: can I braise Aluminum in making slug gate like in mods on Purple Sage?
timebandit at 8:26pm 03.16.20
My gate is always open but under the boom so the sail cannot fall free with the boom in place.
Is (why is) SBO tracking my internet use...?
Phil Herring at 8:23pm 03.16.20
I'm not very knowledgeable about phones and apps, but I doubt Google Play caused the problem. On iOS
Sterling Power 20 AMP charger with temp sensor - have I ruined my battery bank?
marchem at 7:52pm 03.16.20
I had a problem with the temp sensor cable on mine. I used an RJ-11 (?) connector to get it to reac
Is (why is) SBO tracking my internet use...?
justsomeguy at 7:38pm 03.16.20
I hate this. I hear ya. Things spiraling out of control like usual.
Mac26 D: can I braise Aluminum in making slug gate like in mods on Purple Sage?
Rowlando at 7:22pm 03.16.20
I did the same as timebandit and used a slug gate insert as shown by rgranger. Aluminum is quite ea
Mac26 D: can I braise Aluminum in making slug gate like in mods on Purple Sage?
timebandit at 7:09pm 03.16.20
I just closed up the slot with a 2 pound hammer and a 2X4 and then opened another on below the boom.
Chart-plotter Installation Location
SVCeviche at 7:07pm 03.16.20
Ha - unfortunately that would still block the companionway hatch, which we want to try and avoid for
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WayneH at 6:51pm 03.16.20
Here in central Texas, it's hard to know what season it is. There are very few trees that are decidu
Mast Raising
LeeandRick at 6:41pm 03.16.20
This guy makes it look easy. Also point the boat down hill so gravity is with you. C5WdqdlB8Nc

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