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I have become a first-time boat owner of a 1986 Catalina 27. I am the third owner of the boat. The
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I,m planning to replace my mainsail cover on my Legend 37.5 (with dutchman) and was wondering if any
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I AM INTERESTED IN BUYING A BOAT IN CALIFORNIA 36 TO 40 FEET DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHAT BOATS MIGHT BE A
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Just purchased my first sail boat with wheel steering. It is an Edson wheel. I need to replace both
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Any suggestions? Thanks Ivan
Jim Willis at 5:22pm 02.17.01
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Yet again our ISP has let the site go down and cannot be reached over the weekend. Any suggestions a
Jon Petersen at 10:47am 02.17.01
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Engine Stop pull doesn't move.. Let me start at the begining. I came to the boat after about a month
Jon Petersen at 10:14am 02.17.01
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I think my cooler is 9.5 cu.ft. What size unit would I need for having 1/3 Freezer and 2/3 Refig. I
Thomas Ehmke at 8:23am 02.17.01
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I just finished printing your pix and explanation on how to disassemble a Barient winch. I have two
Randy Johnson at 8:00am 02.17.01
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I installed a shaft zinc in December. It is now 25% gone. Is this normal? The boat next to me is a
bob quinn at 7:15am 02.17.01
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I have a hunter 25' my old motor finally failed am i looking to get a yamaha or honda 4 stroke 9.9 m
Bill Rogers at 7:08am 02.17.01
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Does any one have any suggestions on mainsheet rigging for a Cat 30 that actually allows the boom to
John at 6:18am 02.17.01
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What is this supposed t mean? Ask anyone who doesn't own a Catalina? Is there value in that catego
Bob Feckner at 5:08am 02.17.01
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I would like to put a bimini top on a Catalina 22. Does anyone have any examples, configurations, p
Tony Zambella at 4:24am 02.17.01
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Anyone use a Zodi portable propane water heater for the boat ? I think it's the answer to my fresh
john edwards at 3:33am 02.17.01
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I am losing my mind to the horrible winter we have had here on Cape Cod. Everytime I try to go do wo
Seth wolcott at 3:17am 02.17.01
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We are trying to find the part that is in between the tiller bracket and the upper rudder post?
Pat Spino at 2:10am 02.17.01
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It appears that there is something slapping against the inside of the Edson steering column while th
Tony Zambella at 12:01am 02.17.01
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What should I be concerned with on a 1973 oday 22 ? Are there any structural or inherrent issues wit
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Does anyone have experience with Zodi portable propane water heaters ? On paper, it looks like the a

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Noodat Lady at 6:35pm 04.01.20
Thanks for that Dave. And thanks to all who replied. I think I have a fairly good handle on it now.
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BobbyFunn at 6:29pm 04.01.20
Did i ever tell the story about how my boat and Harbor Freight saved my life and the lives of others
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Don S/V ILLusion at 6:17pm 04.01.20
None of these quick connection easy splice gadgets are good choice for high voltage or high current
Heat shrink solder connectors
heritage at 4:54pm 04.01.20
I have tried these in my shop for various wire connections. I had trouble getting the larger butt c
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Frenchie3958 at 4:50pm 04.01.20
Hi Paul, My boat ,a Hunter 36, is located on the left side of the Arzal harbour. This picture was ta
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justsomeguy at 4:47pm 04.01.20
I think it is reckless and irresponsible. And the post is an unrelenting wall of text. Please try
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Kermit at 4:41pm 04.01.20
Welcome back, Phil! Welcome back!
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Captain Larry-DH at 4:38pm 04.01.20
Somehow I don't think you've got the idea of social distancing. In any other time this would be a g
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Kermit at 4:37pm 04.01.20
Glad to have you back, Phil. I saved my favorite programming groaner for you. There are 10 kinds
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jssailem at 4:23pm 04.01.20
There is the Scarborough Diet. The South Beach Diet Now we know the West Vancouver Diet. Block it u
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Kermit at 4:16pm 04.01.20
Reports I have read talk about the use, by the Chinese, of animals other than the traditional weste
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JRT at 4:14pm 04.01.20
Thanks for the feedback, will skip them for sure now!
Social Distancing Boredom.
capta at 3:48pm 04.01.20
Somehow I don't think you've got the idea of social distancing. In any other time this would be a gr
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PaulK at 3:42pm 04.01.20
Which boat is yours? The Vilaine was not as big as this in Rennes when I was there.
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Dave Groshong at 3:00pm 04.01.20
If you decide to buy a new one, no one will beat us on price for a Furlex or Harken furler.
Gurgling manual head
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:43pm 04.01.20
What's the make/model of the new toilet? Manual or electric? Sea water or pressurized fresh water?
Recommend me an honest broker in T.O.?
dlochner at 2:40pm 04.01.20
You can try Navy Point Marine. They are based in Sackett's Harbor, NY, but have an office in Toronto
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:plus:I bought my crimper from MS. Heat shrink and regular crimps take different tools https://shop
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capta at 2:14pm 04.01.20
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