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Don Bodemann at 10:20pm 09.15.00
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Any suggestions on an A/C installation for our 1977 33? sailbode@gis.net
Tom Soko at 8:49pm 09.15.00
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Can anyone tell me how many gallons the bow water tank on the C36 MkII holds? I'm thinking of insta
Todd Moore at 8:48pm 09.15.00
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I have a late '60s Mariner. The block for the main sheet was mounted on the fiberglass where the c
Rafi at 5:52pm 09.15.00
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Ibelieve that the buzzer on my instrument panel (2GMF) is not reliable (intermittent). I have checke
Chuck Jones at 3:44pm 09.15.00
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I was recently given a boat that I believe looks like a Catalina 22. The only info plate I can find
George Kornreich at 3:15pm 09.15.00
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Does drilling "stop holes" control the spread of cracks in fiberlass. This is a standard method in a
Bud Newton at 10:33am 09.15.00
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I have serious leaks from toe rail.Must toe rail be completely removed or can it be loosened and sea
Tom Soko at 9:58am 09.15.00
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Can anyone tell me what the capacity is for the water tank located in the bow of the 36MkII, under t
Tom Boyd at 9:01am 09.15.00
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I'm considering the usefullness of electronic charts, but I don't have much information. Does anyon
Peter Milne at 8:28am 09.15.00
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Have just read Practical Sailor Sept article on the risks of sailing with head sail only. The art
Steve Cook at 8:14am 09.15.00
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Why are they not televising Olympic sailing on T.V. ? It makes no sense to me? Steve...
Chuck Kretschmar at 7:36am 09.15.00
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I recently purchased a 1988 Catalina 30 with a Tall Rig. The prior owner had removed the original ga
Bryan Murphy at 7:22am 09.15.00
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My rudder snapped off at the glassline last weekend, I have secured the replacement (Hunter 27, 1980
Chuck at 6:15am 09.15.00
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I am going to visit a friend (new sailor)in Charleston SC in late Oct. He recently purchased a 35' O
Ralph Johnstone at 5:24am 09.15.00
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Godon, Have you come across a smart alternator regulator which is suitable for a 50 amp alternator.
Jack Dawson at 4:08am 09.15.00
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I'm looking to purchase a used Catalina 320 to 420 for use in the Channel Is., based out of Santa Ba
Tom at 3:41am 09.15.00
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After one season opn L.I. Sound I might have to relocate to Maryland. I loved the waters of Long Isl
Michael Stephens at 2:17am 09.15.00
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I am going to add a shore power system to my H260 this winter and would like some input as to which
Teever Handal at 1:02am 09.15.00
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I am having problems with the stability of my table. I own an '83 Catalina 25 with in-line cabin la
Don Vaughn at 12:24am 09.15.00
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I have been racing in regattas at Atwood Lake in Ohio and the PHRF committee has assigned me a ratin

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Looking for a part (Deck Organizer)
rgranger at 4:08pm 03.09.20
I can't quite see it, might be Schaefer, can you show it close-up? Thanks Dave I'll snap a pic
Activities between Sailing
Brian D at 3:44pm 03.09.20
The sound doesn't seem to be working on your photo Brian ;). I've owned a guitar for.... forever,
Trailer tongue extension
RussC at 3:39pm 03.09.20
Nice job! Wish I was that talented. I can only imagine the mayhem: me and a welder. :laugh:. well
Where to put clutches and winch?   (1)
AndreInPortland at 3:34pm 03.09.20
I'm currently reasoning my way through a "some-lines-led-aft" project, and I'm also reluctant to rem
Trailer tongue extension
Dhamil6490 at 3:27pm 03.09.20
simple enough, especially if you have some welding skills, or access to someone who does. you'll ne
Trailer tongue extension
Dhamil6490 at 3:23pm 03.09.20
I don't need a whole lot of extension, so I used off-the-shelf parts to extend my hitch rather than
Sea water cooling water Not coming out of the exhaust
1998Hunter376 at 3:21pm 03.09.20
Thanks for all your input! Through trial and error I found it. It happened to be the mixing elbow cl
Shoal keel
Dhamil6490 at 3:18pm 03.09.20
The winged keel concept was inspired when the Australians kicked America's ass in the America Cup c
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Metals Aboard (Collier 8 - 12)
dLj at 3:16pm 03.09.20
Not that I know what I'm looking at when it comes to things like that, I don't, but it is referred
Cleaning under the sole
capta at 2:56pm 03.09.20
Some years back, I took over a 100' triple screw, twin genset, aluminum crew boat which we turned in
Double spreader rigs vs single spreader rigs
dlochner at 2:56pm 03.09.20
Scott, there is the simple explanation and the more complex explanation. I'll stick to the simple. I
Looking for a part (Deck Organizer)
Dave Groshong at 2:49pm 03.09.20
I can't quite see it, might be Schaefer, can you show it close-up?
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Metals Aboard (Collier 8 - 12)
Will Gilmore at 2:38pm 03.09.20
Not that I know what I'm looking at when it comes to things like that, I don't, but it is referred t
Activities between Sailing
RussC at 1:50pm 03.09.20
Remind me not to anchor near your drum. I once went to Burning Man and our camp was next to the Dru
Activities between Sailing
Serenity on Hudson at 1:45pm 03.09.20
Remind me not to anchor near your drum. I once went to Burning Man and our camp was next to the Drum
Rudder disassembly advise
Richie50 at 1:45pm 03.09.20
@Richie50: If this is the factory kick-up rudder, I might have some spare parts for you. My origina
Activities between Sailing   (2)
RussC at 1:42pm 03.09.20
I do this... on your photo Brian ;). I've owned a guitar for.... forever, also (can't play mine wo
Cleaning under the sole
Hayden Watson at 1:31pm 03.09.20
I would recommend not using anything that will get foamy because it increases the volume to remove.
Outboard motor
dmw at 1:31pm 03.09.20
ah you are right, there is an "ultra long shaft" for the Tohatsu. Not sure why I didn't remember th
Gelcoat cracks 1976 Catalina 22
Barnacle Bill at 1:30pm 03.09.20
Ya, I guess you first have to see if the cracks as displayed in the first photo are paint cracking o

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