Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
1 Day Ago
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Re: Will headsail from similar boat work?
Norahs Arc, my Catilina 27 sails just fine with a couple of jibs off a Tanzer 26. They don't hoist to the masthead but haul it arround good, that said sails from a smaller boat seem to work for me....
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
1 Day Ago
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Replies: 10
Views: 280
Re: Rigging Math
If you get a dregree in engineering you will have - or know how to get and use all the formulas needed. Much quicker to trust the engineering and design (but not necessarily the marketing) of...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
6 Days Ago
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Replies: 19
Views: 593
Re: Coleman stove in the cockpit?
I have seen several leaks of propane at the connection fitting on portable equipment but only a couple of actual containers leaking.
Tanks belong outside the cabin and in a proper propane locker or...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
6 Days Ago
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Replies: 21
Views: 457
Re: Paceship 23
Re PY 23 - I have sailed past lots of them. Paceship made a fixed keel 23' that is a good boat but the PY 23 is a keel/centerboard and pretty slow. That said they were well built and very good...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
2 Weeks Ago
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Replies: 26
Views: 735
Re: Butane camp stove in cabin
Re cook stoves on board. It's simple and important. If it is approved for marine use - use it - if not approved for marine use - don't bring it aboard.
That said there is another important saftey...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
2 Weeks Ago
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Replies: 8
Views: 247
Re: Solar guy
Re charging with solar - running the engine and alternater at the same time won't harm anything. (FYI I have solar at home and on my boat )
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
2 Weeks Ago
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Replies: 4
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Re: Visitor
I have a cat that sails with me too. They can be interesting! Mine is always showing up some place on the boat that I have no idea how he finds his/it"s way there. Have a good day - I have to get...
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Forum: Electronics
4 Weeks Ago
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Replies: 1
Views: 148
Re: Tillerpilot positioning
When you get the autotiller it should have a list of installation requirements. Just off the top though that stero speaker will likely have to go. Speakers have magnets in them and should not be any...
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Forum: Seamanship
04-13-2013
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Replies: 4
Views: 267
Re: Nova Scotia currents
Re Nova Scotia coast currents. Atlantic and Northumberland Strait shores are pretty tame but if you sail the Bay of Fundy shore get the sailing directions and tide tables. (Available from canadian...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
04-10-2013
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Replies: 2
Views: 229
Re: Keel Bolts- Catalina 27
I have some lag bolts partenered with existing factory bolts. I used galnanized steel because stainless is subject to corrosion in standing salt water which will likely find it's way into the bolt...
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Forum: Electrical Systems
04-10-2013
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Replies: 5
Views: 181
Re: freedom 2500 watt inverter
Re generator size (2800 watt)
Probabley not. When the generator is charging the batteries it it must also handel the AC loads. A 2800 watt generator will barely handel the possible 2500 watt AC load...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
04-09-2013
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Replies: 6
Views: 211
Re: waterline leak
Do you see any water accumulating anywhere? If not it may just be seeping past the check valve in the pump and returning to the tank. (I installed a seperate check valve in the suction line because...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
04-09-2013
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Replies: 15
Views: 743
Re: Solar Power for catalina 27
I used a 64 watt panel last year and it covered my usage most of the time. I use the lights a lot, small GPS, VHF, autotiller, and a bilge pump which runs a few times per day (Shaft seal drips a bit...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
04-09-2013
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,385
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
04-07-2013
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Replies: 9
Views: 325
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
04-07-2013
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Replies: 21
Views: 557
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Forum: SailNet FAQ's
04-02-2013
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Replies: 1
Views: 151
Re: Security Warning when entering site?
I can't help you , came to the post hoping to find help myself. I have been getting the same thing on my email (MS Outlook) on my phone but not on the computer?? Turning the phone off and restarting...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
03-31-2013
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,329
Re: Canadian sailing + heating ?
I purchased a used Force 10 propane heater ($200.00) and will be using it for the first time aboard this spring. Tried it out in a porch at home and like it so far.
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
03-29-2013
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Replies: 15
Views: 511
Re: Sailing Weather?
Not sailing weather here yet, got another 6" of snow last week. I am thinking about removing the keel and installing skis
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Forum: Electrical Systems
03-27-2013
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Replies: 5
Views: 233
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Forum: Atomic 4
03-22-2013
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,434
Re: A4 alternator?
After reading this thread I can't beleive that some people are putting automotive equipment in their engine rooms. If you don't know what you are doing hire someone who does please.
If you are...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-22-2013
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Replies: 8
Views: 324
Re: Catalina 27 Project
I have a C27 - 1977 and it required a LOT of maintence to make ready. I still have some things to do but it is safe to sail now and I love it.
One thing you may want to check is the keel bolts, they...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
03-21-2013
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Replies: 9
Views: 582
Re: Edel 665 ...crack in deck / ceiling
Just read the thread and see that you found what I was going to tell you. It's common for this wooden trim to lift or drop away apparently.I had the same thing happen on one I owned. That said you...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
03-18-2013
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Replies: 6
Views: 436
Re: 1974 Catalina 27
I replaced some of the hoses for the holding tank on my C27. It was not a "fun" job. I doubled the hose clamps as required but have to admitt that hose was so hard to work with that I think once it...
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Forum: Electrical Systems
03-17-2013
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Replies: 12
Views: 391
Re: Battery choice
Re the interstate batteries - read carefully the charging requirements. I have a set that require an equalization every 2 weeks at 17 volts. Had a hard finding a controller that would do it.
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