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jaysweet at 5:41pm 05.17.20
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Despite doing 10 or 20 boat projects over the past 5 weeks, I'm running short of time to do everythi
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Hello everyone. I am new to the forum, but have had my Catalina 22 for 29 years! (1981- hull 10028
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Screw COVID....... My bride and I along with another couple made our first sail of the season in the
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The Perko raw water strainer on my 1993 H37.5 needs a new cover bolt. Has anyone ever replaced the b
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Hey all wanted to get some opinions on a method to clean up the transom access that folds up into a
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Hi, I have a Catalina 270 with what I believe is a Hood Series 800 Furler. While putting things to
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hi ALL- splashed my 260 yesterday and did lower and upper gear and oil changes. when i disconnected
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I am trying to find the correct size of anode for my 2008 Hunter 33 sailboat. Does anyone know the
R20Sailor at 10:07pm 05.16.20
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Hello, I just bought a new Tohatsu 6hp SailPro XL (25") shaft. I'm pumped about it. Before I bought
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Hey Everyone, If you are interested, I have started a facebook group as an additional/alternative wa
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Undertow at 8:20pm 05.16.20
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Hi all, I will eventually get through all of my sailing newbie questions; but in the meantime, can
TriangleCircle at 6:10pm 05.16.20
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Anyone have experience repairing the mast foot on a 1995 Hunter 26? Any advice is welcome. We tried
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jaysweet at 5:07pm 05.16.20
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Behind our (Hunter 306) aft cabin, I've seen something like 3 or 4 water trails coming down from the
Sands Riddle at 4:34pm 05.16.20
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Can both panels be powered up at the same time?
shea0613 at 3:06pm 05.16.20
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Hi All, I hope you are all doing well and getting back out on the water. I have a 1999 Catalina 380
sbcwolff at 2:04pm 05.16.20
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Our "new" boat came with a 15hp ob. It started fine, but wouldn't idle or rev up. I took a couple vi
Anemone at 1:35pm 05.16.20
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Hi, looking for some recommendations on how to repair and suggestions for root cause. thanks!
gary16188 at 10:32am 05.16.20
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Hello, I have a 2 spots on the grey non skid where the paint has chipped away (each no bigger than a

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Beneteau 373 parts
Ralph Johnstone at 12:29pm 03.19.25
Making new floorboards for a Beneteau
Nonixskis at 11:35am 03.19.25
Wonder if Plasteak laminate would be a suitable material for replacing teak/caulk seating surfaces
Source for bulk ring terminals?
colemj at 11:30am 03.19.25
You get what you pay for. On a bluewater boat, I would use nothing but the best. I spent 17 years o
Outhaul modifications
stickinthemud57 at 9:57am 03.19.25
I don't think Dyneema is necessarily the best choice. I have found it slips in clamcleats and camcle
Outhaul modifications
fred1diver at 9:39am 03.19.25
Thanks guys, great ideas and info so far! So I was thinking, using the existing car, hooked up to dy
Source for bulk ring terminals?
BAD ORCA at 9:20am 03.19.25
You get what you pay for. On a bluewater boat, I would use nothing but the best. I spent 17 years o
Source for bulk ring terminals?
Hayden Watson at 9:19am 03.19.25
While I agree that the Thomas and Betts are excellent connectors - for the OP wishing for non-insul
Source for bulk ring terminals?
BAD ORCA at 9:17am 03.19.25
I got this pack and have been very happy with it. I do not use any insulated terminals because too
Outhaul modifications   (1)
Hayden Watson at 8:55am 03.19.25
On my Catalina 30 I increased the purchase from the pothetic 3:1 to 12:1 by using two single blocks
Outhaul modifications
Joe at 8:50am 03.19.25
I would leave the existing system in place until you've modified the sail. I is certainly acceptab
Outhaul modifications
Don Guillette at 8:46am 03.19.25
I'll get to the outhaul in a minute but first a story about the importance of that sail trim control
Early 80s H36 Strut
chichiflys at 7:40am 03.19.25
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adding electrical stove
MFD at 7:39am 03.19.25
I have seen some pictures from people that did an electric conversion by installing a 110v induction
Source for bulk ring terminals?
dLj at 7:02am 03.19.25
You get what you pay for. On a bluewater boat, I would use nothing but the best. I spent 17 years o
Keel holes
kappykaplan at 6:58am 03.19.25
Run, don't walk, away!
adding electrical stove
Rick.johnson at 6:30am 03.19.25
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Making new floorboards for a Beneteau
BigEasy at 5:53am 03.19.25
Wonder if Plasteak laminate would be a suitable material for replacing teak/caulk seating surfaces
Astronauts to Return in good weather.
BigEasy at 5:37am 03.19.25
Even the Dolphins welcomed them home! Happy for the crew to finally make it home safely!
What is name of a block's attachment point?
Joe at 5:33am 03.19.25
When a shackle is attached to a block in that fashion, it is also know as a becket. Keerect.......
Keel holes
dLj at 5:27am 03.19.25
Diesel running out - water flowing in. Owner says they never had a water leak? You can't have diesel

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