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Ed Flick at 7:42pm 06.06.02
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Need to know the quantity of transmission oil for the model HBW 150 A transmission. OR the dipstick
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Hey ya'll. I've been on the phone talking in circles with paint compaines and marinas for the past
Bill Ebling at 1:34pm 06.06.02
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The luff of my 1985 H31 mainsail is attached to the mast track using sliding slugs. The slugs for t
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Does anyone have a source ofr purchasing a full spool of 1/2" halyward line at a great price? I woul
Ken at 11:11am 06.06.02
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We have just launched our recently purchased 86 Catalina 30 tall Rig. We are interested in joining a
chris at 10:44am 06.06.02
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We are looking to move up to a cat 30 from our h27. We know that there is one year that the cockpit
John at 10:40am 06.06.02
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I am about to change the zinc on my 1GM10 - first time - and noticed a diamond shaped packing is sho
Joe Stonebraker at 10:33am 06.06.02
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My boat is a 1977 25' O'Day. I dove to replace my original centerboard line only to find the origina
Greg at 9:34am 06.06.02
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This is kind of premature, since I am going to deal with those shitty "Gray" portlights in the fall.
Mike Whalen at 9:19am 06.06.02
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In an attempt to eliminate some of the error from my trial and error I have a question. I've had my
Pete Loewenstein at 8:47am 06.06.02
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Anybody out there have any advice on using a Mermaid Condensator to keep air conditioning condensate
Steve at 8:04am 06.06.02
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Peggy, I have answers to your questions now: What make/model is the toilet? It's a Groco toilet th
MarcP at 7:53am 06.06.02
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When we purchased our 30 ft 1985 Tall Rig the data sheet said that it had a dutchman system. We must
Robert at 6:52am 06.06.02
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I am preparing to repaint the interior of my cabin. Some have suggested using a Marine grade paint,
Dave at 6:45am 06.06.02
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Has anyone added a second holding tank to their 36CC? If so, where did you locate the tank and how d
Ken Cobb at 5:49am 06.06.02
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I see some references to the model called the Capri, but am not sure how it is different than the re
Matt at 4:26am 06.06.02
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I have an '86 O'day 192 shoal keel sailboat that I trailer to various local ramps. My problem is I c
Matt at 4:22am 06.06.02
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I have an '86 O'day 192 shoal keel sailboat that I trailer to various local ramps. My problem is I
Paul Aubrecht at 3:38am 06.06.02
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I have looked through the archives and read some stuff but if anyone has any ideas about taking down
AL at 3:31am 06.06.02
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How tight should the steering cable be tensioned? I can reach into the aft cockpit locker and push

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Boat Survey
capta at 9:07am 08.20.20
Most agreements for sale are done before a survey and the price agreed is subject to the findings of
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
Kings Gambit at 9:06am 08.20.20
Wouldn't anybody even considering a voyage like that already know all those things about his/her bo
Boat Survey
dlochner at 8:59am 08.20.20
Survey's are done for several different reasons. Sometimes your insurer might want one (cynical asi
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
capta at 8:58am 08.20.20
Can the thru-hulls be closed, do the running lights work, can the mainsail be readily reefed, is th
Boat Survey
Ron20324 at 8:54am 08.20.20
How do you store
capta at 8:51am 08.20.20
Ah, well there you go. 2 engines. Room for a gallon jug. 5 gallons (?!) of used oil. All foreign
Boat Survey
FastOlson at 8:41am 08.20.20
Perhaps some here , while well intended, are reading more into the OP's post than was meant. Since a
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
Kings Gambit at 8:38am 08.20.20
If you have a large enough line of credit on your card, with a book in one hand and the card in the
prop stabilizer issue
Davidasailor26 at 8:36am 08.20.20
Can you tell what exactly is wiggling? (1) The prop relative to the shaft, (2) the shaft relative to
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
dlochner at 8:35am 08.20.20
Actually, a person can assess his or her own skills if the assessment is relative to a standard, no
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
Kings Gambit at 8:32am 08.20.20
Hmmmm..... Interesting. :poke: Actually, a person can assess his or her own skills if the assess
Legend Series Plastic Laminate
Halipeņo at 8:32am 08.20.20
I think is formica, you could try taking one of the covers to Home Depot, Lowe's or a kitchen design
Jib roller furling line block
Golden Road at 8:29am 08.20.20
Thanks all for your help
Boat Survey
Davidasailor26 at 8:29am 08.20.20
The boat model is basically the same as with house buying in this case - Buyer makes an offer, selle
Chartplotter vs iPad
dlochner at 8:19am 08.20.20
Where do you plan to sail? If you get an iPad, you'll want to have a waterproof case (Targus makes
Beaching a H260...
Joe at 8:18am 08.20.20
It's easier to clean the hull if it's in the water, 'cause all the crud is soft. That's what my div
Jib roller furling line block
Joe at 7:58am 08.20.20
Found one on EBay https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/h2gAAOSwc9ha~FYd/s-l1600.jpg You can find other man
Boat Survey
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:57am 08.20.20
Rue Clips - Anybody use these for shrouds and stay pins?
Bob S at 7:55am 08.20.20
I got the welding wire idea years ago from Roger Long. Anyone who's been hanging around this site fo
Yanmar 3GMD Just Shuts Off, Restarts Later
Capt jgw at 7:46am 08.20.20
Some Racors have a check valve in the housing, and most people don't know they're there. If there's

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