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Hi all, This is not entirely news, but Battleborn - which was previously considered among the highe
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Hello fellow Catalina owners. Spring of 2025 I purchased my first keelboat - a 1986 Catalina 34. I s
jonny356 at 10:24am 01.30.26
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I have a Hunter 356 and have issues with starter. I replaced the starter motor and start switch (bu
Ian Thailand at 9:00pm 01.29.26
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I'm looking to contact someone who has fitted, or owns, a Hunter 33 with a Raymarine Autopilot. I'm
Slipin Away at 9:03am 01.29.26
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I have a 2005 Hunter 45cc. Does anyone knows the location of the trigger switch (relay) for the air
william24424 at 8:56am 01.29.26
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Happens more often when engine is hot. Last year I'd keep in gear through mooring field because drif
Mike8193 at 1:48pm 01.28.26
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Pretty basic questions here. I am progressively doing more and more DIY on my boat. I am learning it
Timm R Oday25 at 1:18pm 01.28.26
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Our salon table is no overdue for an upgrade . I'm confident in my skills as a woodworker . Where I
east coaster at 10:04am 01.28.26
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My pressure relief valve on my hot water tank is 150 psi. The domestic water pump is max 40 psi. I
Laid-back at 5:56am 01.28.26
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DinghySailor at 6:49pm 01.27.26
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The starter for my Yanmar began intermittently working over the summer. The engine now starts only w
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dkinzer at 1:51pm 01.27.26
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Ever since we got our boat we have had issues seeing out over the bow while seated in the cockpit. I
sailor832 at 1:06pm 01.27.26
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I recently acquired a 1996 hunter passage 42 and was looking at replacing the aftermarket inverter t
GBeck at 12:39pm 01.27.26
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I've been thinking about racing my boat in the non-spin class on Wednesday nights on a lake in Georg
jssailem at 9:46am 01.27.26
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I was reminded of a site I found some years ago designed to help a PNW (or BC) cruiser plan their tr
brett_howard at 9:55pm 01.26.26
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A few years back I built a wind instrument and I've been using it for years now and really appreciat
JamesG161 at 7:26am 01.26.26
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Do the math... .
dlochner at 6:37am 01.26.26
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This morning West Marine sent out an email announcing they are dropping Blue Seas and will be stocki
gt Ken at 8:26am 01.25.26
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1974 MFG Whip 17 looking for main sail dimensions

Recent Replies

Keel Bolt Condition and small keel damage question
dmax at 2:11pm 01.30.26
They don't look too bad - as Don mentioned, they should clean right up. I would remove each nut and
Rewiring Starter switch
JoeWhite at 2:02pm 01.30.26
Ralph, I could not have said it better. A relay can be added next to the starter relay to energize
Salon table opinions sought   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 1:56pm 01.30.26
@rgranger . That is mind boggling. I have got to get to work on that with a brand new unfolded c
Rewiring Starter switch
Ralph Johnstone at 1:23pm 01.30.26
I am going to assume you have checked out your batteries for correct charged voltage. m. Can anyo
Keel Bolt Condition and small keel damage question
Ralph Johnstone at 12:26pm 01.30.26
Its worth mentioning that the rusty discoloration around one of the keel bolts seems to be a stain
Hot water relief valve
east coaster at 12:22pm 01.30.26
I have installed a mixing valve to help control the water temperature. Because it mixes and reduces
Salon table opinions sought
Timm R Oday25 at 11:03am 01.30.26
Wow , both the idea of a nautical chart and DLj' s table are the type of inspiration I was hoping to
Salon table opinions sought   (1)
dLj at 10:59am 01.30.26
@Timm R Oday25 Here's a photo of my saloon table. Hard to see the detail, but the rosette in the mid
Hot water relief valve
Stu Jackson at 10:09am 01.30.26
As long as we are talking about water heaters mine is set at uncomfortable high temp. Haven't stu
Salon table opinions sought   (1)
rgranger at 10:01am 01.30.26
I used to own a Balboa 26, and they all came with a table topped with a world map under varnish (see
Hot water relief valve
Davidasailor26 at 9:12am 01.30.26
As long as we are talking about water heaters mine is set at uncomfortable high temp. Haven't stu
Hunter passage 42 inverter question
Terry Cox at 9:05am 01.30.26
Good morning, Norman. In 2003 the original 1991 Heart Interface 1600 watt inverter/charger was actin
O'Day 40 Bilge Hose   (2)
eherlihy at 8:59am 01.30.26
I replaced both bilge pump hoses on my 35. I used smooth walled flexible tubing.
Helping New Boaters
marcham at 8:52am 01.30.26
All good points above. I guess my first question is do you have slips available ? A few things the
location of air conditioner sea water pump trigger
Terry Cox at 8:44am 01.30.26
Different model boat, but the P42 has a main power panel relay breaker that must be turned on to act
Hunter 33 Raymarine Autopilot   (1)
jssailem at 8:36am 01.30.26
No idea of the age of your Hunter, so the information is based on the popular Hunter 33 built betwee
Hot water relief valve
Clydo at 8:17am 01.30.26
As long as we are talking about water heaters mine is set at uncomfortable high temp. Haven't stuc
Yanmar 3GM30 Slips when trying to engage in forward
marcham at 8:00am 01.30.26
I'm not sure what you mean by "I'd keep in gear through mooring field " ? What symptoms exactly ar
location of air conditioner sea water pump trigger
CrispyCringle at 7:35am 01.30.26
If you have one AC unit, them typically the pump is triggered from the unit. If you have multiple un

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