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I recently installed the MastGater Sail Track Guide and while I did get installed, I sure was not ha
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This turned out to be a bit of a a struggle, when in fact it should be easy. When I bought this (Ob
Keel bulge   (1)
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Any videos on how to do a spinnaker on a Catalina 22
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Any ideas for something other than these metal clasps to hold the lazarette lid down? They gouge my
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Yesterday we sailed our 1984 Catalina 30 from her Larchmont mooring to the Mamaroneck marina for win
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Hi, I just purchased a 376 and saw many posts raving about adding a digital thermostat to the fridge
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Are the weather gurus following this one? Looks like it will clear out before I head down on the 14
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I am taking on some soft spots on top of cabin top this winter. I am good with the cut out and remov
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Hi all! I am the new owner of hull 284, a 2005 model. My patience let me find a great boat! The PO
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Time to pull out the O'Day 25. This is my first season with it so I need to purchase stands. Does an
Michael Cotton at 12:06pm 10.04.24
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Has anyone tried this. My boat requires engine and shaft removal to replace the cutlass bearing. Has
David W at 10:11am 10.04.24
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I'm getting set to drop the keel on my new to me 1976 Cat 22. I know I need the bushing but am not s
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Hi, I'm considering buying a Beneteau Ocenis 321. The size and the interior design work well for ou
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Hello, I recently purchased a 1991 Catalina 36 MkI that has a Maxwell VW800 installed. The boat has

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Catalina 22 New Design - Dinette Table Size?   (1)
chipmonger at 11:05am 07.12.25
I received measurements from someone with a New Design C22. I have tried these out yet but wanted t
Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:31am 07.12.25
Any chance to get a couple of razor sharp, high def. photos of your lever arm to be sure of exactl
Survey before insurance will renew?
capta at 10:19am 07.12.25
If you were your insurer, wouldn't you want a survey occasionally, on a boat that hadn't (apparently
Yanmar Post General Info from Practical Sailor
Ralph Johnstone at 10:15am 07.12.25
So NOW you tell me after 27 years. Always wondered how those things worked :rolleyes: .
Dufour 500 GL   (1)
Dennis55 at 8:40am 07.12.25
Here's my Dufour, 2 years old...
Survey before insurance will renew?
surfstud31 at 8:14am 07.12.25
I think it helps to remember that no insurance company has a policy handbook section titled "Things
Troubleshooting mainsail trim
shemandr at 8:09am 07.12.25
So, I wonder if it would be better to sail with the foot rope in or out of the groove? I think your
Troubleshooting mainsail trim
Joe at 7:41am 07.12.25
Yes, it does. The old sail had a foot rope. The presence of the slug just confused me, but the ex
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached]
jaysweet at 5:45am 07.12.25
I didn't get through all of the posts, but one obvious thing to do if you're wondering where the wat
ABYC Summer School Videos
shemandr at 4:57am 07.12.25
Thanks for posting!
Hunter 410 Windlass Replacement
Windpilot at 9:28pm 07.11.25
Just throwing this out there, have you tried resetting the main breaker directly under your nav tabl
Is my new keel winch broken   (3)
newsailor72 at 9:19pm 07.11.25
Works perfect. One down, 999 more to go:beer: Question, how do I know if my cable clamps are tight
Is my new keel winch broken
Benny17441 at 5:30pm 07.11.25
Attached cable, wound it a few around pulled cable as hard as I could, got it free up. Wtf. Made me
Emergency Tiller Configuration: Hunter 376
duck21 at 3:04pm 07.11.25
Thank you for the pics and reference points. It makes sense to move things (both to open up the til
Troubleshooting mainsail trim
piratesnail at 1:28pm 07.11.25
Yes, it does. The old sail had a foot rope. The presence of the slug just confused me, but the exp
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
FasterHorses at 12:58pm 07.11.25
I must commend you on your hard work and dedication to accomplishing this task!!!! I have hired a fi

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