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Fuel Tank Problems Jim Rushing at 10:51am 11.11.99 Big Boats 6/1598 For the second time in about three years I have found a large amount of water in my fuel tank. The t
Waxing and bimini Gordon Dalgleish at 9:00am 11.11.99 Mid-Size Boats 0/1255 I recently bought a '88 28.5 and it has not been waxed in probably 3-4 yrs, I tried 3M Wax and Resto
Lubricating Marelon Thru-hulls Walt at 8:19am 11.11.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/2581 The marelon seacocks on my '94 Catalina 36 are more than a little stiff. I've always lubricated the
VHF antenna deck connectors Lisa Barnett at 7:25am 11.11.99 Smaller Boats 1/2057 VHF Antenna connectors: I want to install deck connectors, one at the wire end, the other on the dec
'83 H27 - Projects Paul R. Mitchell at 7:25am 11.11.99 Mid-Size Boats 6/1319 Now that we've had Dilemma for a season now and we're beginning to make a list of boat projects for
Removing teak trim Karl Berntson at 7:13am 11.11.99 Mid-Size Boats 6/2823 Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to remove teak plugs covering the screws on teak trim, wi
Lifeline safety netting Eric C Lindstrom at 5:17am 11.11.99 Smaller Boats 4/1558 Has anyone had success installing lifeline safety netting on a Hunter 240 (or 23.5 for that matter).
pumpordumper Tom at 1:58am 11.11.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1657 Peggy,Would like your recommendation for pumping out/dumping the holding tank (fixed marine head)
Post Problems Jeff Walker at 12:36am 11.11.99 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/1207 Hi Phil - Seem to have a recurring problem with posts lately. Only the first few words end up in th
westerbeke 21reduction gears Don S at 11:27pm 11.10.99 Big Boats 1/1164 would like to know the ratio of our reduction gear so we can try to resize our prop.We are currently
LaDonna Doug Ellis at 2:26pm 11.10.99 Mid-Size Boats 2/1353 Hi There!Do you have Catalina's customer service phone number?thanks doug
My first Hunter! Timothy List at 12:35pm 11.10.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1287 Well I took the plunge and purchased a used Hunter 1985 25.5. I am very much a novice sailor as my s
Advice on Autopilots George Segal at 11:08am 11.10.99 Big Boats 11/1619 I have just bought a '95 36 MKII and am thinking about installing an autopilot. A relatively simple
MORGAN24 SAIL INFO. AL MILLER at 10:59am 11.10.99 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/923 ON SAILS NEW ' USEDE-MAIL INFORMATION@SAILSOURIC.COMDICK OR JOE OR CALL 1-800-268-9510TELL THEM
Cable For The Swibg Keel Steve Kellett at 9:37am 11.10.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1010 I have a '82 Cat-25 with a swing keel. Does anybody know how to inspect the cable while its out of
Lightning question for Mark Kissel Wanderer138 at 9:22am 11.10.99 Smaller Boats 10/1261 Mark:The piece you wrote on lightning was very informative. How effective are these charge-sheddin
Opening Life Lines Russ Garecht at 8:59am 11.10.99 Mid-Size Boats 6/1240 We are looking at modifying our life lines so we can take them down between the last post and the ra
I need new drapes!! Larry Sorensen at 7:01am 11.10.99 Big Boats 2/1327 My 1986 Catalina 36 needs new drapes in a bad way. I wouldn't mind finding original fabric/type tha
Nervous big boat wife! Ladies reply? Lynn at 6:09am 11.10.99 Other Sailboats 12/1596 We have moved up from a 23 ft racer toa Hunter 34. I really love this boat butI get extremely nerv
wheel lock s. frumkes at 5:55am 11.10.99 Mid-Size Boats 2/1398 I was wondering if anybody else has replaced the steering wheel lock on the boat. I have an 1981 H3

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Hunter 37 Legend 1986 Dave Groshong at 2:44pm 01.17.20 I just posted what we have, likely the same "not complete" manual. Is there something specific we
Planning the plumbing! Scott T-Bird at 2:24pm 01.17.20 Scott, I feel your pain. Here's my story on my last boat, a Sabre 30. Nice!
Got the generator running (1) All U Get at 2:24pm 01.17.20 Apologies I still have some questions - see photos below. Does it look like that flange is welded o
H41DS Refrigerator/Freezer Replacement senang at 2:07pm 01.17.20 Sen, how did you "improve" the ventilation? I cut a hole in the area so air at the back of the fri
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise leo310 at 2:02pm 01.17.20 What we do is use Porlier Pass then head north to Nanaimo found this gives us more outs and better w
Leaking Water pump..... jssailem at 1:55pm 01.17.20 How comfortable would you be trusting it when running off a rocky lee shore, docking, etc...? Man
Planning the plumbing! dlochner at 1:46pm 01.17.20 Scott, I feel your pain. Here's my story on my last boat, a Sabre 30. https://www.sv-secondstar.ne
Hunter 37 Legend 1986 jssailem at 1:43pm 01.17.20 Here are a few resources.. . https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/hunter-37-legend https://www.cruisin
Planning the plumbing! Scott T-Bird at 1:42pm 01.17.20 There is no need for a vented loop in the hose to the holding tank, unless the tank is higher than
Leaking Water pump..... Don S/V ILLusion at 1:42pm 01.17.20 Original pump? How comfortable would you be trusting it when running off a rocky lee shore, docki
larger trailer sailor John6275 at 1:38pm 01.17.20 so, for the update on my situation. We ended up going a little larger and not easily trailerable ...
which better for sailboats, Old Hickory Lake or Percy Priest Lake in Nashville TN? John6275 at 1:37pm 01.17.20 I look forward to reading about your discoveries. Who knows I may sometime get to visit Nashville an
Diesel starts on its own! Boat needs an exorcism. Stu Jackson at 1:35pm 01.17.20 I don't remember much of the curling, but I do remember Paulette. 'nother reason I only watch the
Planning the plumbing! Ralph Johnstone at 1:35pm 01.17.20 See replies #4 and #7 to put your mind at rest about plastic tanks. https://forums.sailboatowners.c
ATT Garmin 7 GPSMAP owners hawk232 at 1:34pm 01.17.20 Do you need to use the navpod? I mounted my 740s on a ram mount with a long arm. It is fully articul
BECAUSE IM TO LAZY TO FIND MY PREVIOUS POST Davidasailor26 at 1:28pm 01.17.20 I'm thinking discharge should be as high up the hull as possible. I installed a secondary back up
Hunter 37 Legend 1986 Dave Groshong at 1:26pm 01.17.20 We have most Hunter manuals, that one seems to be missing! 256 owners of that boat registered here
which better for sailboats, Old Hickory Lake or Percy Priest Lake in Nashville TN? jssailem at 1:26pm 01.17.20 I look forward to reading about your discoveries. Who knows I may sometime get to visit Nashville an
high water? jssailem at 1:25pm 01.17.20 Interesting how people adapt to their surroundings, :plus:... So true. I am reading a book "Uncha
Electrical connections for the mast Serenity on Hudson at 1:24pm 01.17.20 SRWK 2015

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