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CCatalina's wire connections has long been documented a questionable. IIRC, they used blue connectors that were often poorly "made"; the...
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CJust my own rule of thumb is that when things aren't working, I start with ground connections. But with something like this, I'm...
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Ccaptcoho reacted to Project_Mayhem's post in the thread Cabin light wiring - 1980 Cat 30 with
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If any recent work has been done in the vicinity or the lights, check the connections. Something is likely disconnected or has a bad... -
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Here's a manual for an MKII. I'm not sure what year yours is. It doesn't look like it shows how the wires were actually ran. I'd think...
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CNo, they are in parallel. They have to be in order for any one of therm to work if a lamp burns out. Find an owners manual. With your...
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Alan Gomes replied to the thread Boxing Day in Australia..What does Adobe Acrobat have to do with this? ;) -
Hayden Watson replied to the thread Dangers of spinakers.When solo cruising, I will often set my Assym without the main. That way I can steer DDW without it colaping even without a pole. I... -
Hayden Watson replied to the thread Dangers of spinakers.Uless I am racing, I almost always set my spinnaker with the minimum crew of three. I do the hoisting, and trimming, Auto does the...
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capta replied to the thread Dangers of spinakers.I can't believe that there are so many sailors who are afraid of chutes. Like IMRF, standard reefing and anchoring, it is just a matter... -
DThought I would give an update (better late than never) on the mast. I contacted my insurance company (Travellers) the same day. After...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Small boat emergency raft.And do forget the biting flies out in the middle of the lakes.
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Prop change.Stop the engine while the boat is in forward and the prop rotating slowly. The blades will feather and once feathered the transmission...
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BBlitz replied to the thread Prop change.Good discussions. I have a campbell sailor prop. I do love it and have had it for about 13 years. I purchased it to replace my old 3...
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Our First 38 is similar in length and weight and runs easily to hull speed with our Perkins 4-108 (45hp) and we normally cruise at about... -
Plus, he's not wearing deck shoes... nor a Hawaiian shirt, nor Burmuda shorts. -Will
