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Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 29-09-2020, 11:02
Replies: 14,966
Views: 2,638,944
Posted By Uturn
Re: The New Joke Thread

ok, almost spit coffee from that one
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-08-2020, 17:54
Replies: 5
Views: 786
Posted By Uturn
rebuilding a diesel

Imagine if you will, it's 1985 and Uturn is 15 years old. Now most 15 year old boys in the mid 80 are excited about driving a car. However, I'm nervous because I'm going to be driving and I don't...
Forum: Our Community 03-06-2020, 10:28
Replies: 20
Views: 4,006
Posted By Uturn
Re: Catalina 30 outboard

When I was 15, I bought a car with a bad cam. I barely had an idea of what a cam does, but the car was cheap. I enlisted the help of family and friends, and we got that cam changed out. Also...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-01-2020, 08:55
Replies: 44
Views: 7,140
Posted By Uturn
Re: How does a diesel shut down

Thanks for the explanation. I understand it now.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-01-2020, 19:28
Replies: 44
Views: 7,140
Posted By Uturn
How does a diesel shut down

OK, air in the lines is very bad, because air compresses and liquid doesn't. Turning off the key doesn't shut down a diesel engine because you are not killing a spark.



When I pull the...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 28-08-2019, 16:45
Replies: 17
Views: 4,558
Posted By Uturn
Halyard replacement

I'm not sure if my halyards need replacing or not. They were called out in the survey as being dated. However, I think they are just dirty and moldy. The boat sat in north east NC for almost 2...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-08-2019, 05:56
Replies: 8
Views: 2,875
Posted By Uturn
Re: old boat and survey

I asked around, but was not able to find anyone who knew something about those boats. I really liked the looks of the boat, but did not like the acrobatics required to get from the cockpit to the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-07-2019, 16:02
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By Uturn
First sail

So there I was, winds gusting to 8, waves cresting at 1.5 ft! My first sail on my new to me Catalina 30. Not only my first sail on a new boat, my first time piloting a boat in and out of a marina...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-07-2019, 15:48
Replies: 2
Views: 991
Posted By Uturn
New boat and stuck at the dock in NC

I have my first ever boat, other than a jet ski 20 something years ago, she's a Catalina 30. I have a few hours on a sunfish and a few more on a Flying Scot. I have no doubt that I can get a boat...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-06-2019, 10:51
Replies: 19
Views: 2,341
Posted By Uturn
Re: I've joined the ranks

I too live in Cary and would love to have some crew.


It is currently in Washington, NC. 100 miles from Cary. Once I explore the area and see some other marinas, I might move it.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-06-2019, 06:02
Replies: 19
Views: 2,341
Posted By Uturn
I've joined the ranks

I took possession of my first boat yesterday. 1986 Catalina 30, currently in Washington, NC. Not sure if that is where she will stay.



Anyhow, I am now among the ranks of those who no...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-05-2019, 12:39
Replies: 8
Views: 2,875
Posted By Uturn
Re: old boat and survey

That is the one, but the price is way reduced. There was an extensive refit done just a few years ago. Repowered, new gel coat, new tanks, new sails.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-05-2019, 11:20
Replies: 8
Views: 2,875
Posted By Uturn
old boat and survey

I found a 1966 Seafarer that has caught my eye, but I cannot much information on them. It is a 35ft Bahama. Anyone know of any gothcha's on these boats? This is my first boat, so I might not know...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 25-03-2019, 06:19
Replies: 71
Views: 4,841
Posted By Uturn
Re: The hate of realty

When I was trying to decided rent or sell, I looked around the area and noticed that my neighborhood was nice, but everything around it was in decline. I didn't think the house was going to...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-03-2019, 15:35
Replies: 3
Views: 1,316
Posted By Uturn
Re: Catalina 30 shrouds

The boat is a long way from ready to sail.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-03-2019, 14:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,316
Posted By Uturn
Catalina 30 shrouds

I need to replace a rotted piece of wood that my starboard shroud is attached to on a Catalina 30. This is not the shroud that goes to the top of the mast, it's the one that attaches just under the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-12-2018, 20:27
Replies: 10
Views: 4,115
Posted By Uturn
New to me Catalina 30

I just took possession of a 1977 Catalina 30. I can sum up my boating experience as 92 -95 I had a jetski, 2012 - 2018 a 14' kayak. I have about 2 hours experience on a Sunfish, and about the same...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 25-10-2018, 13:12
Replies: 46
Views: 7,885
Posted By Uturn
Re: Where are all the newbie sailors?

Very much a newbie here. A year ago I was living in DFW TX and wanted to learn to sail. I signed up for ASA 101 and completed the first day. Due to weather, the second day was cancelled. A string...
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