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Mounting Radar on a 33.5 Fred Fuller at 6:03am 12.13.99 Mid-Size Boats 2/1057 I would like to add radar to my 33.5.I have heard pros and cons about mounting it on the mast.Has an
Is there a use for this head sail? Craig at 5:53am 12.13.99 Big Boats 6/1395 When I bought our 1987 34 last spring I rec'd this extra sail. It says it's a 100 but not set up for
Catalina 30 - Big enough to cruise? Roger Fleming at 4:01am 12.13.99 Mid-Size Boats 4/2278 I'm about to purchase my first sail boat. I live in Michigan now and will for the next five years.
Mainsheet traveler upgrade? Todd Osborne at 3:51am 12.13.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1955 The traveler on my 1981 C30 only has jam cleats to adjust my mainsheet traveler. Many other Catalina
Prop walk Allan Lansche at 3:13am 12.13.99 Mid-Size Boats 9/1553 All, I have a 1979 Hunter 30. In reverse, it has severe prop walk to starboard. Can anyone give
Factory Help is Requested Joe R. at 3:06am 12.13.99 Smaller Boats 0/921 Can you supply a cam cleat that would replace the relatively worthless jam cleats that come stock on
Plunger resistance Frank Hall at 2:44am 12.13.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1811 My manual head has suddenly become stubborn...... to flush I pump the handle but it has begun to res
Best Wishes to Steve and Lucie Lee carol donovan at 1:45am 12.13.99 Other Sailboats 2/1082 We haven't heard from Lucie lately as she and Steve are getting their P450, Breathless, ready to hea
Holding tank sludge? causing odor? Sandra Johnson at 1:22am 12.13.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2328 The '93 Hunter 37.5 we just purchased is immaculate and has been extremely well maintained...but has
depth sounders Kevin at 12:51am 12.13.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1156 I have a Data Marine depth sounder anyone know where I can get it checked. I might just need a cabl
rubber shock absorbers mark schaefer at 12:25am 12.13.99 Mid-Size Boats 4/1210 the little rubber gromets that are under the lazzeret seat on my 86 h28.5 have disintergrated ...has
Traveller on 23.5 Beau Lawrence at 10:55pm 12.12.99 Smaller Boats 4/1143 If you put a traveller on your 23.5....Where did you put it? How well does it work? Is it in the w
Cruising Spinnaker on 23.5 (measurements) Beau Lawrence at 10:47pm 12.12.99 Smaller Boats 4/1023 I am giving a Christmas present to myself! Could anyone give me the measurements for a cruising spi
""VIBRATION"" Ron at 10:14pm 12.12.99 Mid-Size Boats 2/1408 I recently purchased a 1982 '30. It has the 5411 diesel. In neutral it vibrates when throttled up.Wh
Roller Furling Cover (or not) Ken Palmer at 9:02pm 12.12.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1318 After using my new sails for one year, I discovered traces of mildew on the UV cover of my genoa. I
Chain Plates are Pulling Loose ralf@zensystems.com at 8:33pm 12.12.99 Big Boats 1/1370 Yikes! My 1984 C36 has the tall rig and we sail her in the San Francisco Bay where there's always p
Freeze doesn't freeze Missteak at 1:08pm 12.12.99 Other Sailboats 1/873 Two problems I'm having with my super cold machine. 1)Freeze doesn't freeze (stays about 34 degrees)
Owners prefer the dark CO Editorial at 12:58pm 12.12.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1048 Only 24% of responding Catalina owners will decorate the exterior of their boat with holiday lights,
Owners prefer the dark HOW Editorial at 12:50pm 12.12.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1342 Only 22% of responding Hunter owners will decorate the exterior of their boat with holiday lights, a
Autopilot - Merriam Pedastal Dave McIlveen at 9:55am 12.12.99 Mid-Size Boats 1/1402 I am seriously considering a wheel autopilot, either Navico oe Autohelm. Has anyone installed either

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Baby Stay Under deck mounting broken Brian D at 11:03am 01.20.20 @Noodat Lady, one of the mods took care of the name for you.
I need a used mast for a Hunter 34 markwbird at 10:50am 01.20.20 The H-34 is a particularly tough boat to get a mast for. It has the B&R rig which uses tensioned ca
Hunter 49 A/C pump replacement (original pump shorting) TT Tide Together at 10:50am 01.20.20 Thank you all again for resources and suggestions. SG and Jim, yes, the pick up hose in my prev pos
Grey Enterprises Gone? markwbird at 10:46am 01.20.20 Well, if I can't spell "Gray" I sure as heck can't spell "Pompanette". I'm doomed.
Grey Enterprises Gone? Justin_NSA at 10:12am 01.20.20 Looks like Pompanette bought the brand. Dave beat me.
Grey Enterprises Gone? Justin_NSA at 10:12am 01.20.20 You mean "Gray"? Did Pompanette buy them?
I need a used mast for a Hunter 34 MacV at 10:09am 01.20.20 Hi Mark, Sorry, you are right. My boat is a 1986 Hunter 34, thanks for pointing that out. I was c
Grey Enterprises Gone? dlochner at 10:08am 01.20.20 Looks like Pompanette bought the brand.
Racing the Beneteau First 345 garnerm at 10:08am 01.20.20 Hey just noticed this thread. I have a 1985, and as previously mentioned the baby stay (or the runn
Frozen M-18 - Rebuildable? Justin_NSA at 10:07am 01.20.20 Rust and pitting of bearing and ring surfaces are what I'd expect to see. You won't know until you
Philadelphia jssailem at 9:56am 01.20.20 Very nice description Andre. It has been many years since I visited, but had a very enjoyable last
Hunter 49 A/C pump replacement (original pump shorting) JamesG161 at 9:55am 01.20.20 This is a complex issue to trace a Leaking voltage from the Air-conditioning System. Example: AC#1
Tiller hard to steer Brian Buzz at 9:52am 01.20.20 I will check the rake and try to balance the boat better this weekend and see if steering becomes ea
Refrigeration - My big off season project Justin_NSA at 9:48am 01.20.20 Nova Kool responded quickly. They confirmed that the t-stat they currently sell works with my 20+ ye
Concrete mooring anchor lifetime? ifmdalvey at 9:42am 01.20.20 In Maine the preferred material for a block is granite, much denser than concrete. That said, i have
Hunter 22 Mast Raising from Trailer Single Handed DrJudyB at 9:37am 01.20.20 Looks like a fun little boat!
Concrete mooring anchor lifetime? markwbird at 9:29am 01.20.20 Rule of thumb is 2 years. That is really for the wire or chain or rope or whatever and its connecti
Hunter 49 A/C pump replacement (original pump shorting) (1) senang at 9:23am 01.20.20
Tiller hard to steer DrJudyB at 9:21am 01.20.20 To answer an earlier question about hull trim fore and aft: Too much weight in the stern can be a r
Baby Stay Under deck mounting broken (1) SG at 9:20am 01.20.20 174245 Is this a picture of deck configuration? I trust that the fitting in question is connected

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