Forum: Monohull Sailboats
04-02-2024, 18:57
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Replies: 1
Views: 416
1985 Beneteau 38 first.
Have a question for any of you owning one of these older ones. I’m looking at a purchase of one that was well taken care of. I’ve looked over a few things and not familiar with these Bénéteaus. ...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
12-11-2022, 14:34
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Replies: 1
Views: 424
Re: 1977 Cabo Rico Tiburon 36ft.
Another thing that I'll need to do is replace the fuel tanks. I know of options for material. Does anyone supply ones that will fit or who can I contact about this.
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
12-11-2022, 05:21
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Replies: 1
Views: 424
1977 Cabo Rico Tiburon 36ft.
In process to purchase this 77 boat. Couple questions. Where do I find the hull number and how many of these were built. Looking for all and any info I can get my hands on. It’s a project boat and...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
12-11-2022, 05:12
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,684
Re: Cabo Rico 36
Jhulmer. Where can you posts for the fuel tank replacement you did. I have just secured a 77 Tuberon and need some major refits.
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
22-10-2020, 19:58
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Replies: 149
Views: 25,209
Re: Coppercoat after 6 months away
I find this interesting. I was about to order Coppercoat for our boat and use it. What does Coppercoat say about his. I 'd be interested to hear what they have to say. I've been on they're site and...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
15-01-2020, 20:21
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Replies: 9
Views: 806
Re: ACR issue.
Your not talking to some idiot here. I’m sick of you guys treating people like they know nothing. I haven’t been on this site for some time due to that reason. Ive read post where you thin k...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
15-01-2020, 19:07
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Replies: 9
Views: 806
Re: ACR issue.
Ya. I believe my house is 800 amp bat. The fridge draws 5 amp and runs intermittent. It’s a good box. What i did also was not shut off the on/off switch also that night. The battery monitor only...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
14-01-2020, 20:13
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Replies: 9
Views: 806
ACR issue.
I’ve got a 30 ft Catalina. Older one. Replaced old wiring and batteries. Used the 7650 add a battery from Blue sea. Also battery monitor. All working good. Finally got fridge working on 12 volts....
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Forum: OpenCPN
18-03-2019, 05:09
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Replies: 2
Views: 698
Re: Open cpn
K. Makes sense now. Actually the last tablet i had was an Android. Oh well .
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Forum: OpenCPN
17-03-2019, 18:36
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Replies: 2
Views: 698
Open cpn
Cant seem to load open cpn to my iPad. Used to have it on a laptop many years ago but then got forgotten. Does this not work on an iPad. I might be wrong. It. Downloads a file called called...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
15-03-2019, 16:01
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Replies: 60
Views: 10,480
Re: How old is too old
I agree with all of the comments on here. Our 30ft is a 1979. So basically 40 years old now. Had it for about 7 years. Slowly refitting and repairing. The more you do to it the better i feel more...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
17-01-2019, 15:09
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Replies: 3
Views: 691
Re: Lots of repairs.
Just have to tune mast and wire things up plus add a second battery, Blue Sea ACR. Repair wiring at panel, rearrange things. Etc. Etc. Then we’re going. Also forgot to mention installed new shaft...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
17-01-2019, 15:04
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Replies: 3
Views: 691
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
17-01-2019, 14:59
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Replies: 3
Views: 691
Lots of repairs.
Finally had a chance to get this mast off our 30 Ft Catalina. Been a long needed repair and refit. Just thought I’d drop a line to show pics. Drooping deck repaired, lots to chew out here. Mast and...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
20-12-2018, 08:56
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Replies: 2
Views: 680
Panel Replacement Consideration
Been looking at re-wiring our 1979 30 ft Catalina. Been looking at all kinds of threads and designs. Just wondering what about going with the Catalina Direct panel. Would want to add an ACR to handle...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
16-12-2018, 18:41
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Replies: 383
Views: 526,687
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
16-12-2018, 18:37
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Replies: 383
Views: 526,687
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
16-12-2018, 18:18
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Replies: 2
Views: 916
Solar Charging. Where too
Our boat is a Catalina 30 1979. Bad wiring, had been added on and taken away many times. Want to redo the whole setup. Just have a few questions regarding some issues. Hope you guys can help. Been...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
16-12-2018, 17:59
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Replies: 383
Views: 526,687
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
03-02-2018, 15:47
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,463
Re: Wiring mess
So, over the last few years I've looked over different wiring diagrams and read many posts on the subject. It seems to be quite confusing as one says one thing, another says something different. I...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
02-02-2018, 20:47
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,463
Re: Wiring mess
I guess i should of added a few more details and my experience. Very familiar with wiring and proper tools. I know ive looked over manny post on wiring, panels etc. This is somethi8ng I’ve wanted to...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
02-02-2018, 20:12
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,463
Wiring mess
Here’s a pic of our Cat 30 wiring. Still works, kinda of. Want to change the whole setup. Any suggestions. Not rich. So need to be reasonable.
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
04-01-2017, 12:58
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,434
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
04-01-2017, 09:16
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,434
Re: Injection pump issues again
Jim, yes it is the bottom springs as you said, not the top. Top are fine as they were fine before when this happened. When the pump was rebuilt they replaced them all top, bottom plus all seals etc....
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
04-01-2017, 09:00
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,434
Re: Injection pump issues again
Kind of shot in the foot for me. What the hell am i supposed to do. Still no response from Westerbeke. Not sure if someone there monitors these sites. If its a bad spring issue then resolve it. If...
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