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Bob at 1:49am 06.19.00
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1980 27' My hoses are odor permeated and my boat stinks... The holding tank is too small for a long
Greg Stebbins at 1:39am 06.19.00
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A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to borrow a J22 for a day. Natch, I jumped at the chance and
CO Editorial at 1:39am 06.19.00
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When do you shorten sail? do you base you decision on wind strength, heel, or combined wind and sea
HOW Editorial at 1:22am 06.19.00
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When do you shorten sail? do you base you decision on wind strength, heel, or combined wind and sea
Stan Kotowski at 1:04am 06.19.00
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I have a 1973 catalina 27 with a Universal Atomic 4 engine.I need a head gasket for it. are there an
Russ Williams at 12:58am 06.19.00
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Problem: 1984 C36, poor bow arrangement to store an anchor. Any ideas on how to modify so I can sto
Russ Williams at 12:54am 06.19.00
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I'm looking for the right size Bruce or Horizon Claw anchor for my C36. West Marine catalog suggest
Jack Laird at 12:44am 06.19.00
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Whats the status of Renault parts.
Vito Ciaravino at 12:28am 06.19.00
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I am getting rusty water coming out from underneat the cover, on deck, aft of the mast that covers t
Art Butler at 12:09am 06.19.00
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I have a Legend 43 and want to add a radar to it. Any thoughts on type and size. I will cruise the
John Paoletti at 11:58pm 06.18.00
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Recently purchased 1994 23.5 with the mast down and lines pulled. When I put her back up, I realize
Cahillr at 11:38pm 06.18.00
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I just purchased a 1980 Hunter 30-Classic and am in need of a stanchion. It looks as though it snapp
R. Palaia at 10:31pm 06.18.00
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Planning a cruise to Essex,Ct. Any ideas on what marina to stay at?? We prefer slips, not a mooring.
Kevin Brown at 10:12pm 06.18.00
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I am planning to buy a Capri 25, Hull#19, '80. The boat has none of the original paperwork, specs, e
Tim at 10:09pm 06.18.00
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I removed the entire unit, took apart the module, cleaned it up, and re-installed it. One thing I n
Shep Zedaker at 9:43pm 06.18.00
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A note to all you H27 (Mark II) owners who try the macho thing in 18+ kts. We got smoked by the fle
Michael Poole at 9:41pm 06.18.00
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Just Got Back From Bahama's - O'Day 222 1985 (NORA) Going to the Bahama's in my own boat has been a
Melody Miller at 9:19pm 06.18.00
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Guys and Gals: The fix to replacing my two (possibly deceased) group 24 deep cycle batteries was su
Melody Miller at 9:08pm 06.18.00
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Hi Everyone: I'm pretty sure that I need new batteries, but just want to run a few things by the fo
John J. Brady at 9:08pm 06.18.00
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I have a 27' 1981. It is time to replace all the windows. Over the years they have become cracked an

Recent Replies

Forestay tensioning on a 423
Jeffinjax at 9:11am 02.19.20
Thanks for the input. The masthead/top part of the mast has a little bend to it aft. I have in mast
1984 Catilina 22 mast
Windborne at 9:10am 02.19.20
Catalina Yachts Inc is still in business in Largo, FL and may be able to help you. Whether they stil
Hunter 1993 23.5 mast stress crack
Afrakes at 9:10am 02.19.20
You're going to have to drop the mast and have that crack welded before you do anything else.
Depth finder installation
dlochner at 8:57am 02.19.20
There seems to be a very strong preference towards 4200 for underwater applications within the comm
Looking for plastic CDI Furling Drum (Bail)   (1)
rgranger at 8:53am 02.19.20
I wonder if you could not cut the end off of a piece of 8" PVC pipe... put an end cap on it and cut
1984 Catilina 22 mast
rgranger at 8:50am 02.19.20
ok, so by "diameter" you mean, fits correctly on the boat and matches the one I have? Yes And you
Electric re-sale value?
Bob J. at 8:44am 02.19.20
Second and last finally, any money you spend on a boat must be entirely for your own satisfaction.
1984 Catilina 22 mast
caterer10 at 8:44am 02.19.20
ok, so by "diameter" you mean, fits correctly on the boat and matches the one I have?
Electric re-sale value?
Project_Mayhem at 8:40am 02.19.20
Opinions and popularity of electric propulsion are quickly changing. I'm guessing present value is l
Electric re-sale value?
Noodat Lady at 8:40am 02.19.20
Thanks for the article Hunter216. I shall sit down this evening and do it justice, but it seems rema
1984 Catilina 22 mast   (1)
rgranger at 8:38am 02.19.20
yes, some crazy thought it would be a good idea to use the mast to hold up the shrink wrap and cut
Internal halyards ?
shemandr at 8:25am 02.19.20
This would make an excellent halyard in the 3/16" which is really over kill but thick enough to hand
Electric re-sale value?
Hunter216 at 8:13am 02.19.20
Finally, I would say that the real, viable substitute for your diesel engine would be a hydrogen fu
Cockpit Flooring Project
HMT2 at 8:12am 02.19.20
I had it custom cut. You can use plastic drop covers to make templates, send to them and they send y
Internal halyards ?
shemandr at 8:10am 02.19.20
Peace and freedom
Killyourguitar at 8:06am 02.19.20
Great place to be if you hate people. How's the freeway? A lot better than in the 80s! And to you
Internal halyards ?
shemandr at 8:05am 02.19.20
Peace and freedom
Meriachee at 8:02am 02.19.20
now not far from Los Angeles Great place to be if you hate people. How's the freeway?
Cockpit Flooring Project
All U Get at 8:00am 02.19.20

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