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      The Tech Notes Index provides a guide to C34-related technical information published in Mainsheet, the official publication of Catalina owners’ associations.  You don’t have to register to browse the index, but you must register (and join the Association) to see the full text of the articles. Navigate the index by clicking one of the years in the navigation panel to the left or at the top of this page. You can also search the Tech Notes Index. Thanks to Stu Jackson for creating the index!

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