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Well guys, I finally tried to follow you instructions installing the bilge pump on my 1978 Catalina
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I have just mounted a holding plate system in the 6.3 cu foot ice box on my 35.5. I am building a pl
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Questions??? 1.On my 78-30 how do I determine that mast compression exists and to what degree. 2.I
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Howdy sailors - I'm planning to upgrade the stereo on my Catalina 25, and I was wondering what oth
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Revisiting an old archives topic... rubrail stain cleanup. In 1999 there was a long threat on all t
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I recently bought a 1999 Hunter 260 from an insurance auction for a very fair price. I had no idea
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I ordered a 2001 Hunter 260 in February with a promise it would be ready by early April. Now it is M
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- Added the linking feature to My HOW; solar panel links shows and works OK. I have not tried to ad
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I have a problem re-rigging my outhaul on my 1988 35.5 Legend. The line parted when I tried running
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Does anyone know what size packing to use in the rudder stuffing box? I would like to know what type
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I have a Hunter 37 and would like to bring onboard a Honda portable gas generator. Can anyone Please
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Has anyone added the spinnaker winches to the 320? I am considering making this final (hah!) upgrad
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I am looking for a Hunter Legend 45, 85 thru 88. I am also interested in comments. How would you co
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I have a 2000 H320 that I am trying to keep in showroom condition while still sailing the heck out o
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If I am acessing the forums individually (not thru My HOW) I DO see the link and I AM able to includ
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I sent my sails in for cleaning and the mainsail came back with a modification???? (I think) At the
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I've been using the less expensive paint referred to as "soft" by the retailer. It has been suggeste
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Phil, I access HOW from at least 3 different PCs on a regular basis. Other than create 3 different

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New England Venues?
sailme88 at 3:24am 04.17.20
On avg you should find travel in the easterly direction a bit faster than your return. If the 3rd da
Thru-hull replacement and hull thickness
Maine Sail at 3:23am 04.17.20
Maybe I could just use a round-head brass bolt and not countersink? After all, the thru-hull alread
24 AWG Wire
Maine Sail at 3:20am 04.17.20
The PRO-HST tool will crimp up to 22-24 AWG heat shrink connectors. That said, that PRO-HST is a pr
Sailor Rescued 200 Miles off Jersey Coast
Will Gilmore at 12:08am 04.17.20
_g8uiLIE9Ao That's right, the USCG at work keeping us safe.:clap: Did I glimpse an N95 mask on tha
Catalina Outhaul Mod
Hayden Watson at 12:00am 04.17.20
We set the cars for what we expect the wind to be before the race and make adjustments "before the
Sailor Rescued 200 Miles off Jersey Coast
Will Gilmore at 11:53pm 04.16.20
Not that i'm saying you're wrong, capta, I agree with you. At this time, it is also a NC-19 issue.
24 AWG Wire
AaronD at 10:28pm 04.16.20
As usual, @Maine Sail has covered this one pretty well. Here's a link to his article (on his old sit
PROP SHAFT DIAMETER
thetone at 9:54pm 04.16.20
thanks!
Freshman sailor asking for advice
BigEasy at 9:52pm 04.16.20
First, welcome to the forum. Here, you will find a wealth of information about sailing and maintain
Sailor Rescued 200 Miles off Jersey Coast
capta at 9:46pm 04.16.20
Oh for heavens sake, why is everything a COVID issue? Mistakes were made, but that is WAY down the
Sailor Rescued 200 Miles off Jersey Coast
capta at 9:39pm 04.16.20
200 miles amounts to pretty good social distancing Right up to the moment someone had to come resc
Interior Wood Refinishing
gtg at 9:39pm 04.16.20
I'd try sanding....then marine varnish that sucker! Oh course it is for structural support so soggy
New England Venues?
NYSail at 9:12pm 04.16.20
Block island watch hill mystic sag harbor......
Nowegian Wood, a video
Stu Jackson at 9:01pm 04.16.20
The lighting prevents revealing the guitar. But, it is a '75 Martin D12-28. Almost matches my '75 M
What bottom PAINT for a trailer sailor?
David T/ODay23 at 8:52pm 04.16.20
@Jim26m Thanks, I need a tutorial on how all this works . Ha Ha !
24 AWG Wire
Justin_NSA at 8:52pm 04.16.20
Radio Shack :biggrin::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: RadioShack , filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy prot
PROP SHAFT DIAMETER
BigEasy at 8:49pm 04.16.20
Freshman sailor asking for advice   (2)
rgranger at 8:29pm 04.16.20
Sailor Rescued 200 Miles off Jersey Coast
Davidasailor26 at 7:22pm 04.16.20
That is implied by this reporting, however it may not be true. The first step in an emergency like

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