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Plexiglass hatch deminsions Tony Thomas at 4:04am 01.16.01 Smaller Boats 3/897 Thanks for all the help in getting the pinboards. Now I need to buy a new plexiglass hatch replaceme
BMW ENGINES B. Edmond at 3:45am 01.16.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/933 IAM BUYING A 30 WITH A BMW D-12 MOTOR. DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THEM AND HOW GOOD THEY ARE?THANKS
MYSTERY LEAKS C27 DAVE MARKS at 2:38am 01.16.01 Mid-Size Boats 11/1587 I OWN A 1984 C27 TALL RIG, AND LOVE THE BOAT. AFTER A HAULOUT IN JUNE SHE SEEMED TO BE FAIRLY WATER
Replacing Woodwork on 23.5 Mike O at 2:13am 01.16.01 Smaller Boats 4/910 We need to replace the unsightly cabinway entrance "boards on our 1986 23.5. Does anyone know what k
In Mast Furling? Mark D at 2:10am 01.16.01 Smaller Boats 5/962 Can anyone advise if you can get the "in mast" furling option on the 260, or is it only available th
sail size Russ Garecht at 1:53am 01.16.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/986 After reading a lot of the threads on this forum I have a question. How much is to much asymmetrica
Dish water question Jule &Carl at 12:16am 01.16.01 Ask All Sailors 4/1179 We have heard that water which is safe enough to swim in, is safe enough to wash dishes in...how do
termites on sailboats karen at 12:06am 01.16.01 Ask All Sailors 4/1252 My friend just bought a Catalina 27 including termites. What should he do?
Gordon...Just another note of thanks.... Dick McKee at 11:07pm 01.15.01 Other Sailboats 6/805 You have been very helpful to me in the past. It is obivous form the number of postings that you fi
Help: Where to find rub rails for '87 Catalina 30' Edwin Rivera at 10:18pm 01.15.01 Ask All Sailors 2/1446 one of my rub rails finally cracked this weekend. i tried looking for them throughout the marine st
Careful with Cricket. Ed Schenck at 9:39pm 01.15.01 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1385 After several measurements I ordered a Raritan Cricket to replace the old ?? head on my H37C. The o
Thanks for galley info - Jule & Carl at 9:36pm 01.15.01 Ask All Sailors 0/1042 Everyone -thanks for all the galley info...we have bought a pan which goes into oven or stovetop, an
How Do You Make A Good Cup Of Coffee Don Evans at 9:32pm 01.15.01 Ask All Sailors 48/2999 The most important part of my day while on the hook is watching the sunrise with a good cup of coffe
3 blade retro-fit Lee Rockford at 9:28pm 01.15.01 Other Sailboats 3/900 Is anyone aware of a 3 blade retrofit for a Hunter 45 Legend. 55 hp Yanmar, 1 1/4 shaft.Currently
Condensation problems Lauren at 9:10pm 01.15.01 Big Boats 10/1225 Does anyone have any suggestions to stop condesation problems throughout the inside of the main cabi
Throttle Cable Clamps John at 9:03pm 01.15.01 Big Boats 3/2151 The throttle on my 30GM30F falls back from rpms greater than 2200 to 1100 rpm. This really can caus
FLAG HALYARDS JACK at 9:00pm 01.15.01 Big Boats 2/1457 I have just looped a 5/16" flag halyard from the top of the mast to the deck. Are there any suggest
Thanks and a last favor Claude L.-Auger at 8:34pm 01.15.01 Other Sailboats 2/783 Dear Gordon,Sorry to see you go as I learned a lot reading your suggestions and comments with inter
Offering Help With Plastics Russ Kline aka Cap't Plastics at 2:15pm 01.15.01 Smaller Boats 3/888 I'm back all to offer help with any questions any of you may have on Plastics ie: Plexi, Lexan, etc.
Spring Break sail along the Gulf Coast Michael Brooks at 2:08pm 01.15.01 Destinations 0/1203 Probably one of the best feelings a sailor can have is pointing his/her vessel off on another advent

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Aft head discharge fitting. Toddgas at 12:48pm 03.27.20 I bought a stainless steel elbow but I would feel more comfortable with a plastic fitting. Forespar
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing kappykaplan at 12:47pm 03.27.20 Kermie, where do you find this stuff? I really got a kick out of the last line.
Aft head discharge fitting. Hello Below at 12:44pm 03.27.20 Is there a compelling reason for the fitting to be made from a composite material such as Marelon?
Boatyard shut down due to COVID Ward H at 12:37pm 03.27.20 I contacted my marina. The office is closed but the yard is working. They took my work order to laun
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing dlochner at 12:34pm 03.27.20 Extra credit to the first person who knows who the first couple to be seen in bed together on netwo
Aft head discharge fitting. Toddgas at 12:33pm 03.27.20 :worthless: It would make all the difference. I know I wondered what was on the boat when it left
radical production swan jon hansen at 12:33pm 03.27.20 my Ascow could keep up. maybe .......
Aft head discharge fitting. Ralph Johnstone at 12:29pm 03.27.20 :worthless: It would make all the difference.
Aft head discharge fitting. Toddgas at 12:25pm 03.27.20 Did you try Forespar? Or maybe this? https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-5-series/
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing (1) Kermit at 12:21pm 03.27.20 176515
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Kermit at 12:20pm 03.27.20 This was from the time when toothpaste commercials on TV were considered a personal product and not
Restore teak in Cabin (1) jimh2 at 12:17pm 03.27.20 Teak Oil used religiously cleans it up and makes it look warm. Just finished the spring wiping down
Aft head discharge fitting. Dave Groshong at 12:14pm 03.27.20 Did you try Forespar? Or maybe this? https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-5-series/
Summer Storage on the Hard dlochner at 12:07pm 03.27.20 Oh My. Hope your significant other does not read these forums! :) I've already fessed up. The fue
Summer Storage on the Hard FastOlson at 11:57am 03.27.20 I have a bat that has taken up residence in my quarter berth. :( Oh My. Hope your significant oth
Hunter 44DS Opening Chartable instruments panel ice breaker at 11:24am 03.27.20 If it is like mine on the 41, just grab both sides of the wood panel and gently pull it straight out
Boatyard shut down due to COVID Hayden Watson at 11:11am 03.27.20 Sorry to be contrary guys but I feel bad for him. I would have said "A" long before he got to "B".
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 Jacktar at 10:52am 03.27.20 The gray and white versions available at rv parts stores are very good , designed for outdoor rough
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Terry Cox at 10:07am 03.27.20 Sadly, once a beauty, now in Bremerton being slowly dismantled for scrap.
Sunforce Marine 600watt Wind Generator Syntonos at 10:05am 03.27.20 I found a YouTube of someone replacing the bearings XzUwj3q6vKg Excellent, thanks for the lead, tha

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