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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
New uses for various items Bob Zolczer at 9:46am 12.12.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1282 I think we could start an interesting thread by listing items we use that others may not. For exampl
replace stainless rigging when! john manfredi at 9:26am 12.12.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1273 i recently purchased a 1991 30'catalina. the catalina owners manual says replace stainless rigging e
Need a microwave Al Schuster at 6:17am 12.12.99 Big Boats 5/1758 I'm looking for a microwave that can be mounted in a Hunter '92. Is anyone aware of a microwave tha
New Boat - Interior Stephen Schwartz at 12:30am 12.12.99 Mid-Size Boats 8/1460 We hope to receive our new Hunter 290 in Feb, 00 and are wondering what to do with the interior wood
The big thump Bruce L at 12:27pm 12.11.99 Smaller Boats 4/1291 My centerboard is hanging up when I crank it down. I will be half an hour under sail, and suddenly h
new 270 jason bell at 11:00am 12.11.99 Smaller Boats 2/1045 Does anyone know anything about the new 270, is it just a 260 with a wing keel,are there any interio
Electrical andAdler/Barbour Refrigeration Problems Chet Sandberg at 8:59am 12.11.99 Big Boats 0/1243 Hunter 340 Refrigeration and Electrical System ProblemsBatteries dead four times, very frustrating
Condensing Unit Rod Headlee at 8:44am 12.11.99 Big Boats 5/1440 Yippeee! The new Adler Barbour is here.No more packing ice. Only question is, where to put the cond
Anyone have anything on the new H320 Bruce Grant at 7:35am 12.11.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/952 I went by my local Hunter Dealer today and I have been looking at the 290, I was saying that if Hunt
Bilge Pump Merrill Mant at 5:36am 12.11.99 Mid-Size Boats 2/1112 Our 1992 33.5 was delivered with only an electric bilge pump. I would feel more secure with a back-u
Replacement head George Kornreich at 2:32am 12.11.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1619 I'd like to replace the puny compact-bowl PAR head with one of more reasonable bowl size. The Rarita
Head Not Working Mickey Goodman at 12:55am 12.11.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1450 Hi Peggy:I do know the difference between a Y valve and the lever on the pump for dry flushing and
How much to pump. Mike I. at 12:17am 12.11.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1729 Peggy,Confession time! I have never used a Marine Head. I have read your articles on flushing and
New Head Mike I. at 11:58pm 12.10.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1792 Peggy,I just purchased a Catalina with a Par head. The head leaks and needs a rebuild, No problem
go british sailing academies. jon at 11:29pm 12.10.99 Destinations 0/1452 see reply to 'ocean yachtmaster course'
Log Book George H260 at 11:03pm 12.10.99 Mid-Size Boats 1/1238 Does anyone have a log sheet in MS Word format?I would like to print one out on a laser printer an
Anchors Gary Wyngarden at 10:56pm 12.10.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1068 I would like to upgrade my ground tackle in preparation for a cruise up the Inside Passage to Alaska
Water Woes Dave at 10:39pm 12.10.99 Mid-Size Boats 1/1076 Thefresh water tank level gauge on my 336 is not working. Can anyone tell me where to look for the s
Anyone beefed up your mast step? Ernie tetrault at 6:15pm 12.10.99 Mid-Size Boats 7/1461 I have a 1979 H33. One of the major problems the surveyor found was stress cracking (and water perm

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Adding another battery JRT at 9:16am 01.20.20 no problem, this is the model I have and it is great https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SRS-XB12-Portable-
Newport RI to Mystic CT ontherocks83 at 9:13am 01.20.20 Yes I do have the charts and a depth sounder.
Concrete mooring anchor lifetime? smokey73 at 9:13am 01.20.20 Concrete structures designed as harbor breakwaters (Mullberries) for the Normany invasion still lit
Will 35lb Mantus anchor fit 1999 Beneteau Oceanis 381 bow roller (1) jssailem at 9:11am 01.20.20 Possibly? What does your bow roller look like? Here is what my Mantus 35 looks like on the Mantus bo
Concrete mooring anchor lifetime? smokey73 at 9:08am 01.20.20 You won't get anyone to give you a date in all likelihood. It is too dependant upon deployment loca
Hunter 49 A/C pump replacement (original pump shorting) SG at 9:08am 01.20.20 Trying to find the brand and model, size of raw water pump used (original) for serving all three A/C
Adding another battery Lazy1 at 9:08am 01.20.20 Curious, how are you using the stereo on your boat? I used an old phone loaded with mp3 and a wate
Newport RI to Mystic CT jibes138 at 9:08am 01.20.20 Hug the coast and take the channel right in front of Watch Hill. The course is parallel to the shore
Concrete mooring anchor lifetime? dLj at 9:06am 01.20.20 Planning on making some of those inquiries today. I imagine all will say inspect (which we plan to
Concrete mooring anchor lifetime? smokey73 at 9:06am 01.20.20 Concrete that is submerged is least affected by salt water (opposed to concrete at water line or ev
Newport RI to Mystic CT jssailem at 9:04am 01.20.20 "On the Rocks" I hope that refers to a drink and not your boat.... Here is a link to NOAA where a c
Concrete mooring anchor lifetime? smokey73 at 9:02am 01.20.20 Concrete structures designed as harbor breakwaters (Mullberries) for the Normany invasion still lit
Adding another battery Lazy1 at 9:01am 01.20.20 FYI: Measuring 20.86V at 1.64A with this panel facing nearly directly at a January Pennsylvania Sun,
Juniors Day PaulK at 8:56am 01.20.20 Why are the marks drifting? Giving yourself job security by staying busy, or are you trying to get m
New owner of a 1980 Catalina 30 Kelldog58 at 8:52am 01.20.20 Thanks everyone for the feedback! Alternator does seem to be ok.
Tiller hard to steer Dave Groshong at 8:51am 01.20.20 A tiller extension can make life much easier on the helms person. https://shop.catalinaowners.com/p
Suggested 30 Boats for Short Handed Long Distance Racing JohnShannon at 8:43am 01.20.20 Olson 30 they win the Single handed Transpac regularly. Farr 30 is a handful and is not set up fo
Will 35lb Mantus anchor fit 1999 Beneteau Oceanis 381 bow roller Davidasailor26 at 8:43am 01.20.20 If you are near the boat you can print a template from mantus at https://www.mantusmarine.com/wp-con
Hunter 376 1996 Engine access through shower wall Velella at 8:38am 01.20.20 I have a 98 376 with a access hole cut through done by PO. It is probably 18"x18" and is 2 holes,
Concrete mooring anchor lifetime? PaulK at 8:36am 01.20.20 Concrete structures designed as harbor breakwaters (Mullberries) for the Normany invasion still litt

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