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Those darned bugs! Mark Kissel at 11:07am 02.14.00 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/998 Phil,And while you're attacking Ken's problem, I just noticed the "Return to another forum" at the
fin or wing----------- Gary Jensen at 10:56am 02.14.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1075 On the West coast the preference is fin keels but the explanation is kind of weak. On the East coast
Depth Sounder john jankovic at 9:28am 02.14.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1094 My SR Mariner depth sounder gives depth readings while under motor power. However, when I cut power
New Furling System Tim Gabrielse at 9:04am 02.14.00 Big Boats 2/1129 I am looking to upgrade the furling system on my 1987 Legend 37. It had the orginal Hood 810 Contino
Fuel Cells bill walton at 8:39am 02.14.00 Big Boats 2/1227 I've been reading and hearing a lot lately about fuel cell technology. In the next year fuel cells
Mast Off Gerald Davies at 8:32am 02.14.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1106 I need to remove the Mast on my 1988 H30 for some maintanance.Anyone know what the pittfalls are -
Prop & Shaft Sizes List Jay Eaton at 8:15am 02.14.00 Big Boats 0/1018 I noticed that the H380 was not included in subject list. If it is the same as the 376, please incl
Changing Name of Hunter 28.5 Robert McClellan at 6:07am 02.14.00 Other Sailboats 4/882 I just purchased 85 28.5 and would like to change the name. At the dock taking the old name off ano
Time for new batteries Phil Rains at 6:03am 02.14.00 Big Boats 14/1424 It's time to replace the batteries on our 376. My first thought is to just replace the 4D...then I
Headstay replacement Matt Taylor at 5:42am 02.14.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1207 I have just purchased a 1973 very used Catalina 27. I think the hull # might be 342. The bow has s
Cutlass Bearing & Zinc Change out on 78 Hunter 27 Carl Palermo at 5:20am 02.14.00 Mid-Size Boats 9/1484 Need some exp on removing and replacing a cutlass bearing on my Hunter27. Need to know if the rudde
Y-Valve Nancy Berg at 2:57am 02.14.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1859 On our new H-260 we had a factory installed Y-Valve added to the marine head with holding tank since
Furling technquiue CO Editorial at 12:52am 02.14.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1182 When time comes to furl your head sail, how do you do it with the least strain on you and the rig?
Head sail furling technique HOW Editorial at 11:02pm 02.13.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1186 When time comes to furl your head sail, how do you do it with the least strain on you and the rig?
Jib Lead Track; Rebed Gary Hellmuth at 10:51pm 02.13.00 Big Boats 2/1350 I would like to remove and rebed my jib sheet lead tracks. What are the magic words that allow me ac
Rubber Thingies for Outboards Rick Webb at 3:10pm 02.13.00 Smaller Boats 7/1007 I was considering using one of those mats that is supposed to absorb some of the vibration from the
Dingies Paul Bednarzyk at 1:56pm 02.13.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1169 I am considering adding a Doel-Fin or similar foil to the outboard for my dink to improve ny ability
Rub Rail Doug at 1:38pm 02.13.00 Mid-Size Boats 1/1221 Anyone have any tips on an easy wayto replace the plastic insert on 1988 and later rubrails? (270
Head and Bilge Pat Ham at 12:24pm 02.13.00 Mid-Size Boats 1/1174 I recently purchased a Hunter 33.5. I was wondering if anyone had some diagrams for how the head wo
New engine question Timothy List at 12:17pm 02.13.00 Smaller Boats 5/964 I just picked up a new (slightly used) suzki 4stroke for my 25.5. It came from a different boat so I

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Bilge turned black! quadrille38 at 3:18pm 01.27.20 Yes but likely would have a burnt smell and more reddish in color than black. not necessarily as
Exhaust mixing elbow questions DArcy at 3:06pm 01.27.20 I was having issues on my C&C 27 I thought might be exhaust blockage so I took mine apart. It was sl
Yanmar 3YM20 coolant change Evorbach at 3:00pm 01.27.20 was planning on changing the coolant on my 3mY20 this season as well. Not clear as to the procedure.
Ericson 27 V-Birth expansion and other projects? Don S/V ILLusion at 3:00pm 01.27.20 Had an E27 long ago and my memory is that this bulkhead is structural meaning both the mast step (an
Bilge turned black! All U Get at 2:51pm 01.27.20
Hello all, Dean here from down under looking forward to chatting with you all and listening to your advice happy sailing. Deandownunder at 2:43pm 01.27.20 Thank everyone for your help we will check them out. We have already thought of getting one for each
Ericson 27 V-Birth expansion and other projects? Prestonrockstar at 2:42pm 01.27.20 Now to learn about compression posts!
Ericson 27 V-Birth expansion and other projects? David in Sandusky at 2:22pm 01.27.20 Sounds like a doable idea to me. And a good one! My one caution is to check the location of the com
Exhaust mixing elbow questions jonelli at 2:15pm 01.27.20 Thanks Stu. I am still going to attempt to get it out and see if it's gunked up, and if it doesn't
Exhaust mixing elbow questions Stu Jackson at 2:09pm 01.27.20 So, the whole thing is going to cost around $500-$600 if I order replacements from CD. You should
Anyone use a CPAP when they anchor or moor out? Alan Gomes at 2:06pm 01.27.20 I just got back from a 12-day trip to Catalina. I used my APAP machine every night. I have a single
1991 P42 Bow Rollers ice breaker at 1:49pm 01.27.20 Terry, like other have said the boat trailer rollers are really a very cheap solution. I put one of
New flooring suggestions rgranger at 1:48pm 01.27.20 @rgranger Do you have any links to this material? I coulnt find any @Project_Mayhem Let me ask m
1991 P42 Bow Rollers SG at 1:33pm 01.27.20 Maybe the perspective of the picture deceives me. Terry to you have a shot from one side of the anc
berner73 at 1:32pm 01.27.20 Our 28' has a T cockpit and 32" wheel. That diameter would be too large if it weren't a T shaped co
Rudder Problem? (And solution?) BobM at 1:30pm 01.27.20 Something definitely slipped. Should be a finger width gap at best.
New flooring suggestions berner73 at 1:27pm 01.27.20 As a DIY, this project becomes infinitely more feasible if the edges of the original sole are still
Exhaust mixing elbow questions LeslieTroyer at 1:25pm 01.27.20 Yup
New flooring suggestions Will Gilmore at 1:20pm 01.27.20 What would you prefer for flooring? All things considered equal, what look do you want? I'm sure you
Exhaust mixing elbow questions jonelli at 1:19pm 01.27.20 So, the whole thing is going to cost around $500-$600 if I order replacements from CD.

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