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We are in the process of repairing leaks in several opening ports for our '93 Cat 30. Have ordered
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I own a H310 with the fibre glass arch, when I bought the boat it did not come with a traveller set
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does anyone know of a web site to obtain an owners manual and or a repair manual for a 3 hp sears ga
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If you are having recurring problems with algae in your fuel tank...check out the attached link. I'
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I need some opinions on bilge pump brands. I have had 4 rule electric pumps go out on me in 2 1/2 y
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I'm preparing to mount genoarails to the new deck of my Oday 22. Before I start drilling holes thoug
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Ahoy fellow oday owners! Can someone out there help me with the proper tension in lbs for my riggin
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Iam new to sailing I own a 18 hobie cat want to buy 25 catalina or 26 hunter both for trailering, wh
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I HAVE A LEGEND 45 AND AM INTERESTED IN CHANGING THE TWO-BLADED PROP TO A THREE-BLADED PROP. DOES AN
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When you buy a used boat from an individual, you're never REALLY sure that the way some things are r
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In 1996 C
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I'm curious, I was looking for ways to lower my sails, other then climbing up on the deck and pullin
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I have a Huner 26.5. In working on the mast light, the internal wires were accidentally pulled into
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I am looking at buying a 1989 Huter 28. It has been struck by lightning. There are 8 small holes in
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Does anyone have a source for starter motors for Universal Diesels. My Cat-30 has an 18 hp Universa
Mark Anawaty at 1:52pm 10.01.01
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Starter and/or solenoid is out on my 1984 C-30 with Universal engine. Not fun taking it out, and no
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We pondered the problem as to washed out interior spots when we got our '87 34. Teak oil worked just
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Currently we are looking into Spinnakers for my 290. What should we get? HOW has the cross section
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Any good tips before winterizing a 38 feet? Any books suggested or articles ?

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Captain Larry-DH at 2:32pm 05.13.20
Don't hire the pro - fill a bucket with water and add 1/4 cup liquid laundry detergent (like Tide).
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Do you think the drop in temp in the river is related to less industry this year?? No. It relates
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Benny17441 at 2:21pm 05.13.20
Concentrate on solving why the engine is not reaching RPM and forget about the bluish smoke; that sh
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hj5150 at 2:21pm 05.13.20
Thank you for your replies. Here is my panel: (note, I just found the Air Cond and the Water Heate
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kappykaplan at 2:16pm 05.13.20
When was the last time you changed your mixing elbow...... :plus::beer:
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When was the last time you changed your mixing elbow...... Good Luck
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@3224tm - 1. I would expect a breaker labeled "Refrigerator" or "Refrigeration". If you don't see on
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Everyone loves pictures.. ot much Heat out there. 179038 Noteworthy is the cold water discharging
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Klaussic at 2:02pm 05.13.20
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dlochner at 1:48pm 05.13.20
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Michael Davis at 1:44pm 05.13.20
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rgranger at 1:24pm 05.13.20
:clap: Looks like it will do the trick. And you just saved $200 not buying a new one.... so... ti
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datasailor2 at 1:24pm 05.13.20
Thanks shemandr for your reply regarding Oil. Yes you are correct normally blue exhaust = oil in com
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How would you measure True Wind? You're standing in the cockpit of your boat, you have a radio, a c
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shemandr at 12:57pm 05.13.20
You should not take my opinion as expert or anything close. But to me blue smoke means burning oil.
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shemandr at 12:43pm 05.13.20
Thanks for keeping us up to date on this!

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