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Ron at 10:31pm 02.11.01
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Here are some photos of the mast boot for a Catalina 30 with a tabernacle. Go to the Photo Forum and
Bob at 9:31pm 02.11.01
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I've been unsuccessful in my search for a website or even a way to contact Island Nautical. Does an
Patrick Woods at 7:42pm 02.11.01
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I seem to have picked up something called Diesel Bug in my fuel. Apparently it is some kind of algae
Phil Herring at 1:49pm 02.11.01
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This forum, Ask All Sailors, posts questions to _all_ of our web sites: Hunter, Catalina, Oday, Ben
Kevin at 1:36pm 02.11.01
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All I wanted to do was change my oil and damned if I didn't find it, a broken mount on the starboard
Sergio at 12:42pm 02.11.01
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This week, I just bought an O'Day 22 that really only needs some t.l.c. and as soon as I can get a m
SailboatOwners.com at 12:32pm 02.11.01
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First of all, let's acknowledge that the permanently water-tight sailboat has yet to be invented. Th
Rich Kilby at 12:20pm 02.11.01
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I was wondering if anyone has any experience converting a small boat rig, ie: sloop to cutter? I onc
joycefl6 at 11:46am 02.11.01
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Appreciate this site so much and I'm grateful for the great advice. We are getting a Hunter 260 in
Rich Meyer at 11:43am 02.11.01
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Hello, Does anyone have an owners/operation manual for an autohelm 3000? I bought a boat with one,
J Pierce at 10:23am 02.11.01
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Some time ago there was a post for a free sample of nonskid cleaner wax which a lot fo us signed up
John C at 10:08am 02.11.01
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I have a problem with shaft vibration in my 34, at certain rpm (it varies) the shaft vibrates and kn
John Bollinger at 9:49am 02.11.01
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Hello Everyone, Today I decieded to check the rudder stuffing box of my 1983 Catalina 30, I am look
Claude L.-Auger at 9:22am 02.11.01
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I am looking for a mast top bail to install a sheave and another halyard so I can run a Gennaker. My
R.W.Landau at 7:54am 02.11.01
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That's right, just 6 weeks to get ready and plan for your boat project. I thought I would ask what
Allen Mayers at 7:17am 02.11.01
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I have heard that someone (possibly in St Thomas) carries a variety of parts for Beneteaus. Can any
Paul Akers at 7:13am 02.11.01
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Well you New England How'ers, the first vistiges of spring have arrived. As I was having my mornin
Allen Mayers at 7:10am 02.11.01
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I recently purchased a 41s5 that had an engine driven refrigeration system, but the compressor had b
David Revill at 6:33am 02.11.01
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I have a Universal 5411 diesel with a Sherwood water pump. The shaft seal leaks for the first minut
Frank at 5:49am 02.11.01
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No I do not have a manual and I am trying to figure out how to set up the boat myself. You are right

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jon hansen at 9:27pm 03.31.20
love the harmonies. they are the best. these are bragging songs
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jon hansen at 9:21pm 03.31.20
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Will Gilmore at 9:16pm 03.31.20
I see you are in a particularly musical mood this evening, Jon. Here's one of my favorite shanties.
What the heck is: Loran 797
Hayden Watson at 9:06pm 03.31.20
Congratulations @Fidgit on joining the forum and getting your first sail boat. May Poseidon treat
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Northern Lights Generator on 2000 Hunter 410
Hayden Watson at 8:49pm 03.31.20
Someplace on your generator you should find a plate that has the model and serial number which will
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Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:44pm 03.31.20
well- to Mexico once- and across the Gulf 4 times now, once singlehand
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CapnGL at 8:43pm 03.31.20
Do you mean VC17 bottom paint? I use it and my boat sits in the water 4-5 months a year... nger t
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@OOC It appears, based on the couple of recent posts, your experience with mechanical service person
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Tally Ho at 7:48pm 03.31.20
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SB8 transmission emulsified oil
Tally Ho at 7:44pm 03.31.20
Is it a bad idea to engage the transmission forward and reverse while dry docked to see if it will
Self Isolation
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Only 2.5 quarts? Sounds like you didn't get all the old oil out. Check your manual for capacity.

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