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Lysle Seelig at 2:52am 04.21.02
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I need some suggestions. I have a depth finder mounted through the cabin bulkhead next to the compan
Lysle Seelig at 2:50am 04.21.02
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I need some suggestions. I have a depth finder mounted through the cabin bulkhead next to the compan
Terry Arnold at 2:49am 04.21.02
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Bay horse, my 79 H33 has been out of the water, on top of a hill and 150 miles from salt water for
Lysle Seelig at 2:48am 04.21.02
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I know this is off topic somewhat but I need some suggestions. I have a depth finder mounted through
Rick Warner at 2:05am 04.21.02
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Roland, sailing out of Tarpon Springs, FL gave me some good advice about checking out the skeg bolts
David at 1:56am 04.21.02
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I have just purchase a Catalina 27 with wheel steering and inbroad M18. My last boat was a Catalina
Gary Wyngarden at 1:53am 04.21.02
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There have been many posts recently grousing about starboard lists. I too have experienced this on
Gary Wyngarden at 1:47am 04.21.02
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I received a letter yesterday from Canadian Customs announcing that their CANPASS program was reinst
Carl at 1:47am 04.21.02
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i put the boat in the water yesterday and shes riding on her mooring. all spring projects are comple
David at 1:22am 04.21.02
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I have just purchase a Catalina 27 with wheel steering and inbroad M18. My last boat was a Catalina
Bruce at 12:49am 04.21.02
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I have vibration at about 4.5 knots under power. I have an atomic 4 (30 hp) engine. The vibration
Ken Palmer at 12:43am 04.21.02
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Well, I finally did it! I replaced the packing material in my H33 rudder stuffing box, and took phot
mark stevens at 12:03am 04.21.02
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I decided to replace the carpet lining on my Oday 30 due to water stains from a leak. I was also int
Steve at 11:37pm 04.20.02
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To All, I've recently purchased a 2000 C320. Last weekend I filled the water tanks with water and a
Graeme Scott at 10:42pm 04.20.02
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I'm in the process of buying an O'day 37 equiped with a Hyde rollerfurling system for the main.This
Bobby McCullough at 10:19pm 04.20.02
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Recently I was introduced to racing at the Tennessean Regatta and I decided to try my own H140 in th
Bruce at 9:16pm 04.20.02
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I have a buldge on the starboard side of my keel as a result of a leak in a keel bolt and winter fre
Bruce at 9:10pm 04.20.02
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I have a buldge on the starboard side of my keel. I think it is the result of a keel bolt leaking d
gord at 4:17pm 04.20.02
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I understand that catalina offered a 11hp engine as an option. How did it work out? Was it as gros
gord at 4:08pm 04.20.02
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I have a friend who has found a newly rebuilt 1 cylinder Yanmar diesel that he wants to install in

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Motor opinion
Noodat Lady at 8:12am 08.08.20
You may have misconstrued, but first I wonder how long since your Jonhson has been in the shop? May
Clevis Pins   (1)
Noodat Lady at 8:06am 08.08.20
I also hate those little rings. We use hairpin cotter pins, simple and cheap. Go through the clevis
Motor opinion
Kings Gambit at 8:05am 08.08.20
That sounds like a "First World Problems" assessment. Those old engines last forever with regular m
Experience with Pearson 39-2 deck recore or similar models
sail sfbay at 8:00am 08.08.20
Congratulations on your plans to purchase a Pearson 39-2!! Sounds like are not the only with this s
bilge cleaning tips
thinwater at 7:55am 08.08.20
Since Fred's boat has an outboard, grease and oil should not be an issue. In which case a good dete
Gas storage
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:52am 08.08.20
Can you find a way to simply replace the existing tank with a larger one? Some modification would be
Motor opinion
Noodat Lady at 7:50am 08.08.20
Simpson Laurence SL00605167 Windlass
sail sfbay at 7:46am 08.08.20
Worst case check with Lewmar for a close replacement. https://www.lewmar.com/node/16899
Temperature control valve
RoyS at 7:36am 08.08.20
You can buy a tempering valve from a plumbing supply store. I use a Honeywell model. Take care to ge
Tiller Boat Cockpit Table   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:27am 08.08.20
Below is another idea with one attached to / balanced on the tiller. This link describes how (with
Tacking Etiquette
thinwater at 7:27am 08.08.20
I once had a guest tell me they were getting soaked with spray, yet I was not. I told them they we
Motor opinion
Kings Gambit at 7:25am 08.08.20
Actually we changed our (OUR?) minds. We found out the original owner of the 222 still has the mot
Tiller Boat Cockpit Table
cb32863 at 7:14am 08.08.20
Here's mine on my 21 footerto making something like this down the road. Nice!
Tiller Boat Cockpit Table
cb32863 at 7:13am 08.08.20
I use an old fashioned folding TV tray type table. Store it below. You can modify it for boat use
Tacking Etiquette
Kings Gambit at 6:38am 08.08.20
Wiring Mast to Interior
Don Tatarelli at 6:38am 08.08.20
I have not run the coax yet. I'm still saving up for a good radio. (for now, my handheld works just
Motor opinion
Don Tatarelli at 6:28am 08.08.20
Thank you everyone for your great information.
Motor opinion
Don Tatarelli at 6:27am 08.08.20
Don, Have you had a chance to install and use the motor? What are your initial impressions? Actua
Black and grey holding tanks
jviss at 6:25am 08.08.20
I would imagine it came form the factory with a black water tank, a.k.a., waste tank; I would also g
Tacking Etiquette
dlochner at 5:57am 08.08.20
Include them in the sailing, give them clear instructions and expect mistakes, they will happen. If

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