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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
13-09-2023, 09:19
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Halyard advice for Code-0
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576
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Smooth Move
Re: Halyard advice for Code-0
It is important to have a 2:1 purchase on swivel of furler with fixation point on mast and a block to provide enough tension on luff. You will need twice as much halyard for this
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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
17-02-2023, 08:23
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Help identifying an old roller furling system
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Smooth Move
Re: Help identifying an old roller furling system
Reminds me of a Streamstay . It looks modified as mine had a malleable case around reel and line — useful for untangling
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Our Community
02-01-2023, 06:50
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What boats have you owned?
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Smooth Move
Re: What boats have you owned?
Coronado 15 , Catalina 22, Catalina 30 ( for 33 years), Jeanneau 410 presently
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Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy
09-10-2022, 09:32
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Best place to find used small dinghy and outboard
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Smooth Move
Re: Best place to find used small dinghy and outboard
Be careful of a used dinghy. We did just what you are thinking about and seams ruptured in heat. The Honda 2 horse is a good simple engine with aircooling and fuel injection; I’ve seen those sell for...
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Marine Electronics
06-07-2022, 07:25
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Problem with Sharp Autopilot
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Smooth Move
Re: Problem with Sharp Autopilot
I would check hydraulic system . I don’t know much about yours but mine with fittings that corrode and worry about this occurring
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General Sailing Forum
18-05-2022, 10:55
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Neuse River, Pamlico Sound, Albemarle Sound
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Smooth Move
Re: Neuse River, Pamlico Sound, Albemarle Sound
I used to sail in the Neuse R near Oriental when I was a camper and counselor at Camp Seagull there. The wind was plenty strong and the water warm and brackish. Oriental was a great little town near...
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General Sailing Forum
22-01-2022, 09:48
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Check your wet exhaust pipes thoroughly
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Smooth Move
Re: Check your wet exhaust pipes thoroughly
Yes I’ve had this happen. Went in to boat yard for engine mount replacements . Boat never sea trialed and sent me out with a cracked exhaust riser . I thought I was on fire and fortunately made back...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
07-01-2020, 20:18
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Bomar Hatch Lens Replacement
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Smooth Move
Re: Bomar Hatch Lens Replacement
Excuuuse me! My Bomar lasted over 30 years even though “ inferior”
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
06-01-2020, 19:26
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Bomar Hatch Lens Replacement
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33,620
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Smooth Move
Re: Bomar Hatch Lens Replacement
My bad $ 669 Catalina Direct plus installation— about 4-6 hours I recall
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
06-01-2020, 18:57
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Bomar Hatch Lens Replacement
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33,620
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Smooth Move
Re: Bomar Hatch Lens Replacement
My Bomar Hatch was leaking on my 1987 Catalina 30 . I priced out time and materials , finding a new latch dog of similar vintage and ended up just replacing entire hatch for about $700. New Bomar has...
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Dollars & Cents
24-12-2019, 10:52
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Marina dumpster finds
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2,509
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Smooth Move
Re: Marina dumpster finds
A friend found a brand new ( in box) knot meter in our marina thrift shop / dumpster. It was exactly the unit for my boat and was certified as new when I sent to Signet Marine. I’ve found spools of...
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Anchoring & Mooring
22-10-2019, 06:09
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Bow Stem for O'day 40
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Smooth Move
Re: Bow Stem for O'day 40
Brings up a good question in general. Where does one find lightly used parts for “ classic “ boats ? Where do all the old boats go once they’re junked?
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Monohull Sailboats
08-10-2019, 16:10
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Catalina 30 MK 2, 1999 your thoughts???
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Smooth Move
Re: Catalina 30 MK 2, 1999 your thoughts???
I have had my 1987 Catalina 30 since brand new. We’ve sailed her all over the Puget Sound , straits of Juan de Fuca and Gulf Islands . It’s a seaworthy boat that has held up well and still going...
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
21-08-2019, 11:13
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Did I have to give way? Plus short-long blast.
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37,472
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Smooth Move
Re: Did I have to give way? Plus short-long blast.
Here lies the body of Michael O’Day who died maintaining the right of way . He was right — dead right — but dead just the same
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
06-08-2019, 07:12
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Air in fuel system
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3,111
Posted By
Smooth Move
Re: Air in fuel system
Check the spin on fuel filter to make sure not an oil filter . Easy to get mixed up and restricts fuel flow
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Boat Ownership & Making a Living
07-09-2018, 13:15
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How Long Do You Own a Boat?
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10,947
Posted By
Smooth Move
Re: How Long Do You Own a Boat?
Coronado 15 four yrs, Catalina 22 five yrs, Catalina 30 thirty one years
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