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Doug at 3:55pm 02.17.02
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On a catalina 25 (keel) How hard is it to raise and lower the mast when trailering the boat. Is it
JLAMARS at 11:20am 02.17.02
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I WILL BE PURCHASING A HUNTER 27 SOON AND PLAN TO MOOR ON A TRAILER, DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A TRAILER I
Jim Maroldo at 8:55am 02.17.02
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I'm looking to replace the original plastic sink on my H23. Anyone know where I might find one? Wes
chet p at 6:51am 02.17.02
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i am aqbout to replace my engine and have considered one of the rubber/synthetic prop saver devices
Anne at 4:20am 02.17.02
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What are the dimensions of the cruising spinaker recommended for a Hunter Passage 42? Only square f
GaryC at 1:34am 02.17.02
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I've been having a hard time getting the main sail up lately. It eventually goes up, but it takes a
sloopercat at 11:44pm 02.16.02
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I just sold my '27 that I had for the past six years. The cost of moving it to my new local was too
Johnny at 7:40pm 02.16.02
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I just purchased a 1978 Capri Cyclone from a church, the boat was donated to them by an unkown sourc
R. Glad at 11:40am 02.16.02
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The trailor for my 1971 Daysailor has a plywood deck that has rotted and needs replacing. I will nee
Pete at 8:17am 02.16.02
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I finally got around to putting the alternator bracket modification on the Universal M-25 in my '84
Warren Updike at 3:09am 02.16.02
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I bought a Doyle cruising spinnaker used. It's in geat shape, and I've even got it up a few times; b
Terry Kuhn at 11:15pm 02.15.02
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Hello, I recently rebuilt an Atomic Four for a customer with an Irwin 32. I suspect he is over-prop
Gerald McCombs at 2:50pm 02.15.02
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Has anyone devised a guage for their freshwater tank in order to measure the volume of water in the
Susan Annala at 10:03am 02.15.02
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Hi....I have a couple of things going on now...(1) Has anyone ever just removed the strip of wood tr
Jack Jackson at 6:11am 02.15.02
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I am getting ready to refinish my wooden handrails and hatch slides (for both the main hatch and com
Happy Cork at 3:39am 02.15.02
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At the front of the trunk (in the cabin) there are three access plugs. The middle one has a bolt tha
Jim Sullivan at 1:42am 02.15.02
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It is normal to place the boat on the trailer, pull out of the water, then lower the boat until the
Maura at 1:03am 02.15.02
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This may help other folks in seeing what we are dealing with... hey, it's winter in Maine and all we
Eric at 11:44pm 02.14.02
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We are replacing our Spinnaker Halyard. Can anyone help with what Type and size Snap Shackle we sho
Jeff at 11:16am 02.14.02
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I posted this earlier in a couple of other forums and got some great responses, but wanted to add it

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Recommendations for Diesel Engine Mechanic in Vancouver BC
Ralph Johnstone at 11:45am 07.17.20
had a bad experience with StS Don't know what to say here as I don't know what the problem is wit
Changing water valve intake gasket on a 1992 macgregor classic
Sue Smith at 11:45am 07.17.20
Thanks for the reply. My issue is how long the shaft is on the intake plunger. I would like to do
Sailing and restoring #9874
Jackdaw at 11:44am 07.17.20
Double-ended Main Sheet f you're considering doing this, read Stingy Sailor's description and Joe
What is these brown stuff on my hull
Rich Stidger at 11:43am 07.17.20
I agree that it is tannin stains but it could be rust stains as well. Oxalic acid (think toilet bow
water in Catalina 27 bilge
Calif. Ted at 11:39am 07.17.20
Most float switches kick on at 3" and off at 3/4" so it's always somewhere between the two.
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7
Davidasailor26 at 11:37am 07.17.20
As a structural engineer, I cannot see why that would be. At the spreaders, the loads no the mast
Several Rigging and Parts Questions About 1984 Cat 22
Jamais57 at 11:25am 07.17.20
First, thank you, @AndreInPortland for asking the questions, and second, thank all of the rest of y'
Sailing and restoring #9874   (7)
AaronD at 11:23am 07.17.20
Double-ended Main Sheet get good reviews from everyone who's done it. If you're considering doing
What is these brown stuff on my hull
Stu Jackson at 11:03am 07.17.20
It's called tannin, from the water. I call it our mustache. ;) FSR is the answer. Mary Kate O&O i
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7
Crazy Dave Condon at 11:03am 07.17.20
Sorry Hayden but you have no absolutely idea what I saw as a dealer and the many who designed and bu
water in Catalina 27 bilge
dmax at 11:03am 07.17.20
It may be just from the packing gland but it's pretty common for Catalinas to have deck leaks from s
Twisted Boom
berner73 at 11:00am 07.17.20
Unusual. How was the boat stored for the Winter? Was a cover which uses the boom for support invol
What is these brown stuff on my hull
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:53am 07.17.20
It's not rust but rather staining from the water coming over the bow - a rather common problem and e
What is these brown stuff on my hull
odaydokay at 10:51am 07.17.20
Possibly algae-based soils. Try some Clorox Clean up on a scrubbee. I see this when my boat sits o
Raritan PH Super Flush Water leak
Terry Cox at 10:32am 07.17.20
No sea water strainer here, but many years ago our aft cabin toilet intake line became clogged. Bits
Its funny Friday!
lehighsail at 10:25am 07.17.20
There were two old geezers living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus and Clarence. They lived on
Twisted Boom
jviss at 10:20am 07.17.20
That boom is designed to rotate on that gooseneck fitting. It must be that the vang bracket is impa
ODay 272LE bimini
fhujber at 10:14am 07.17.20
I also have a '272LE and am thinking of installing a bimini. I'd be very interested in seeing pictur
water in Catalina 27 bilge
oceanside27 at 10:13am 07.17.20
Thanks, I know the shaft packing has to leak a bit (a few drops a minute) and assumed that's the sou
Clogged Sanitation Hose
Terry Cox at 10:11am 07.17.20
Need to remove the fitting that contains the joker valve and post a picture here. Jabsco says they n

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