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Pulling the Mast on a 1980 H. 30 Dennis Oelrich at 12:29pm 02.05.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1450 I will be pulling the mast on my '80 H. 30. The mast step needs to be raised about 3/4 inch or so a
Sea Eagle Inflatibles Doug Miller at 8:05am 02.05.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1088 Anyone know anything about or had experience with the Sea Eagle brand inflatables? I was looking at
Full batten mainsail or not? Jon Bixby at 7:17am 02.05.00 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1075 I need to buy a new mainsaild. I am considering full battens for the new sail.I have been told tha
Pulling an Atomic 4 Engine Kerry Hayes at 6:01am 02.05.00 Mid-Size Boats 1/1331 Dear List:It appears that I will have to pull the Atomic 4 engine on my 1982 Catalina 30 to rebuil
motorsailing steven f. at 1:54am 02.05.00 Mid-Size Boats 4/1130 I have a Westerbeke engine in my 33 and was wondering about engine performance while heeled over. I
Difference between new 260 and used 26 Tom at 4:20pm 02.04.00 Smaller Boats 5/1005 Are there any significant differences between the 260 and the 26? I'm looking at both and the main
Plow Anchor Steve at 2:11pm 02.04.00 Mid-Size Boats 4/1309 I am in the market for a new anchor for my 336. The old fluke has seen its days and will be burried
Catalina 36 Heaters Steve Woodrow at 1:32pm 02.04.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1354 I,m thinking of installing a heater in my C36 and am wondering where the best place would be for it
Cat 27 diesels Jim Stocks at 1:21pm 02.04.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1201 I have a question, I'm looking at a 77" Cat 27 I might buy. It's set up nice with a full set of crus
One more 260 ? before I sign the papers Tom at 10:41am 02.04.00 Smaller Boats 2/939 Does the mainsheet attachment in the middle of the cockpit intefere with guest seating as in "prepar
Vacu-heads & hinges Eric Viehman at 10:38am 02.04.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1193 Looking for advice on SeaLand Vacu-head installation on a 42' Passage such as where you installed th
How High? Gary Powers at 10:15am 02.04.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1109 What is the mast height on the standard 30 Catalina? It never seems to be listed anywhere.
Frustrated...Questions to ask?? John at 8:30am 02.04.00 Mid-Size Boats 4/1230 I want to thank you all first of all, for all your imput to my situation. I have decided to walk a
I need help finding info on a Capri 15 Matthew Goff at 8:06am 02.04.00 Destinations 2/1495 I need help finding info on a Capri 15. My email is chxbchsailor@usa.net if anyone can help.
Emergency Tiller for h27 Bob Blanton at 5:28am 02.04.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1108 I am trying to locate a source for an emergency tiller for a 1981 Hunter 27 with Edson wheel steerin
130% vs 150% genoa Carl at 5:17am 02.04.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1715 I am purchasing a new Cat 310 and wonder if it's necessary to upgrade to the 150% genoa or is the 13
JIb Sheet Control and Mast Raising Tom at 4:41am 02.04.00 Smaller Boats 3/1451 How do you handle your jib sheets with the non-self tailing winches on the 260? I'm used to self ta
Lake Ontario Hunter Sailing Assoc. HOW Editorial at 3:58am 02.04.00 Other Sailboats 19/1340 After diligent organizing and serious by-law writing, the Lake Ontario Hunter Sailing Association ha
water damaged interior wood Dan Geltmacher at 3:27am 02.04.00 Mid-Size Boats 6/10116 I have some water damage wood (Teak veneer) in my galley. The veneer is almost white. The rest of
Damage to the Gel Coat William Whalen at 2:49am 02.04.00 Mid-Size Boats 5/1182 HELP? There are products available for repair out there. I'm trying to determine what's the best/e

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Bilge turned black! Waltsailor at 4:50am 01.27.20
Sea Scout Academy (1) DayDreamer41 at 4:46am 01.27.20 A few times last season we took groups of Sea Scouts out on Sapphire for a couple of hours each tour
Seadek versus Nuteak Synthetic Decking Knotallthere at 4:45am 01.27.20 Thanks! I think I'm now leaning back towards installing the Seadek. The ability to remove if desired
Hello all, Dean here from down under looking forward to chatting with you all and listening to your advice happy sailing. (8) Deandownunder at 4:43am 01.27.20 Hello Will, Dragonfly. Thank.you and please feel free to join our FB page Catilina 310 Australia. W
Replace shaft and cutlass (1) TomY at 4:29am 01.27.20 Buck-Algonqin offers a short version (model # ends with an S) of their split coupling, similar in l
Bilge turned black! dlochner at 4:24am 01.27.20 I assume you checked the fluids so you would know if it was oil or transmission fluid. Another plac
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie. dLj at 4:14am 01.27.20 Join us on a sail. I see a flight to the west coast in my future... LOL dj
Hello all, Dean here from down under looking forward to chatting with you all and listening to your advice happy sailing. Will Gilmore at 4:14am 01.27.20 Welcome Deandownunder. It is good to have you join our fantastic group here at SBO. I'm sure there
Keel issue jssailem at 3:46am 01.27.20 Agree with @shemandr about grounding as possible cause. More inspection is needed. Step back and lo
ODay 272LE bimini David in Sandusky at 3:42am 01.27.20 What twodzusfittings said.
Bilge turned black! jssailem at 3:32am 01.27.20 Could it be transmission oil, Yes but likely would have a burnt smell and more reddish in color th
Bilge turned black! Apex at 3:28am 01.27.20 is it oily/slick? Could it be transmission oil, not engine oil?
Bilge turned black! jssailem at 3:25am 01.27.20 Only 3 sources I can think of are: Carbon soot from diesel. If oily possible blow back from breathe
Rudder Problem? (And solution?) (1) Joe at 1:16am 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 12:09am 01.27.20 Hi Ted catilina online will not send it to Australia, apparently and the cost is ridiculous. We shal
Engine power issue jonelli at 10:35pm 01.26.20 If it is like mine, the elbow is made from black iron gas pipe and fittings. The "mixing" part is
C30 Shower Grey water tank? (2) jonelli at 10:31pm 01.26.20 I just replaced my shower pump. No idea if this was a mod from the PO or something normal, but I hav
Engine power issue (1) Hayden Watson at 10:21pm 01.26.20 If it is like mine, the elbow is made from black iron gas pipe and fittings. The "mixing" part is a
Engine power issue jonelli at 9:58pm 01.26.20 I'm not familiar with the M25XP so I cannot give you specific instruction. Basically you disconnec
How to Fix Throttle Creep? ggrizzard at 9:08pm 01.26.20 And the mystery deepens... I disassembled the pedestal further to analyze the "drill and tap" proced

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