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Yanmar 2gm throttle Tom Lukas at 1:50am 09.20.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2004 Sailing this past weekend on the tail winds of Floyd, I noticed when leaving the mooring that the th
How about the Capri Johnson 18s? Doug King at 1:47am 09.20.99 Destinations 0/1817 These are great boats, but don't seem to be acknowledged. What would it take to get this orphan prop
36 problems??? Chip at 12:53am 09.20.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1459 I'm looking at a 1988 36'. My initial reaction was "WOW!" A beautiful boat inside and out with lot
Roller reefing options Steve Beynon at 11:52pm 09.19.99 Mid-Size Boats 4/1302 Has anyone seen a good non-biased comparison of roller reefing systems.The price range is rather la
Buying a 310 Leigh at 10:17pm 09.19.99 Mid-Size Boats 0/1246 I am considering buying a new 310 to place into the bareboat charter business. Other catalinas I've
Not a Loo Problem Don Alexander at 9:17pm 09.19.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1579
OOOPS! Rope in Prop. Dave at 12:57pm 09.19.99 Mid-Size Boats 4/1643 Today, while backing out of an achorage, I inadvertinly ran over a double braided line the kids had
Check that Steering Linkage Gary at 12:40pm 09.19.99 Mid-Size Boats 3/1257 Had quite the weekend, wife and I took boat out in 20+ knot winds blowing directly onto our beam whe
H37/88 Additional Holding Tank Capacity Bill Meyer at 12:18pm 09.19.99 Big Boats 1/1247 Would like to add additional holding tank. Thinking of using space in starboard closet in aft cabin
PFD's for all steven f at 11:41am 09.19.99 Other Sailboats 2/847 I live in the downtown section Sarasota (sw florida). The other morning while walking out my front
89 Hunter 30 shroud struts Douglas Miller s/v Brenda Gail at 11:29am 09.19.99 Mid-Size Boats 2/1250 Any suggestions for repair of water leaking down the shroud strut after a heavy rain. I had asked a
PAR Toilet 29090-0000 won't flush or dry bowl. John North at 11:17am 09.19.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/2212 My wife used the head one time. I tried to use it now it won't dry bowl or wet bowl. It won't do an
CRUD IN HEAD ROB SCHMEHL at 11:06am 09.19.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1790 I JUST PURCHASED A 92 HUNTER 35.5. WHILE WAITING FOR THE YARD TO COMPLETE THEIR PART(S) OF THE BARGA
GPS Rollover / Micrologic Issues Rick D at 8:34am 09.19.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1085 Several of you mentioned GPS Rollover failure, especially with Micrologic products. It is reported t
Rubrail fillowup (Marykate's a good-ol'-girl) George Kornreich at 8:12am 09.19.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1300 I tried Marykate Inflatable Boat Cleaner on the rubrail grunge, to compare it to acetone, etc. It's
(trying to) "Flush with Success" George Kornreich at 8:02am 09.19.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1557 Measured the length of the sanitation hose from my toilet to the holding tank, and it's a whopping 7
H25 owner - keep or sell Jim B. at 7:30am 09.19.99 Smaller Boats 5/1106 I've recently inherited the boat that I learned to sail on, 1981 Hunter 25. My dilema is that it is
GIVE ME SOME SHADE! Liz Monroe at 6:59am 09.19.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1300 My husband and I have owned our 1975, 27foot Catalina for 9 years. Our only problem is that the boo
need sailing advice Bill Caiazza at 12:53am 09.19.99 Mid-Size Boats 8/1412 Have a newly purchased 1994 29.5 Hunter. Having trouble with the end of the battens catching on the
Autohelm 5000 Sail Questions Larry Long at 10:25pm 09.18.99 Big Boats 5/1626 I just inatalled a new 5000 autopilot that didn't come with a manual. I can't get the rudder positi

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Prow prang predicament: practical patching protocol, please. Pagan Baby at 6:57pm 01.11.20
Prow prang predicament: practical patching protocol, please. Noodat Lady at 6:51pm 01.11.20 Thanks John and everyone. "After" pictures promised. Should have time to get started on it next wee
Got the generator running jssailem at 6:06pm 01.11.20 Sure looks like a lot of damage. Yes but that is what happens when a boat is used a lot cruising.
Prow prang predicament: practical patching protocol, please. jssailem at 5:55pm 01.11.20
Got the generator running SycloneDriver at 5:23pm 01.11.20 I'm guessing here. 1. Poor quality casting. 2. Needs zincs replaced more often. It's aluminum corre
Rodkicker Issue Stephen M at 4:53pm 01.11.20 Is there any advantage to having the gas shock other then not requiring the topping lift? Why bother
Prow prang predicament: practical patching protocol, please. Noodat Lady at 4:42pm 01.11.20
Prow prang predicament: practical patching protocol, please. markwbird at 4:31pm 01.11.20
On the Mainsail PaulK at 4:19pm 01.11.20 Richard? Could have been Lee or Kyle, too.
Prow prang predicament: practical patching protocol, please. Noodat Lady at 4:07pm 01.11.20 Isn't that hygroscopic with a g? Hydroscopic is involved with the science of hydroscopy, basically v
Need Freezer seal All U Get at 4:05pm 01.11.20 I used magnetic tape for our chest freezer.
Prow prang predicament: practical patching protocol, please. PaulK at 3:55pm 01.11.20 Another anti-bondo aficionado here. It absorbs water (Look up hydroscopic.). After it does that a
Prow prang predicament: practical patching protocol, please. (1) Noodat Lady at 3:46pm 01.11.20 To defend myself just a wee bit: the dock was built by B.L.Zebub & Sons to a design initially used
Diesel starts on its own! Boat needs an exorcism. SycloneDriver at 3:28pm 01.11.20 "Electrickery" might make a good name for the boat.
Diesel starts on its own! Boat needs an exorcism. SycloneDriver at 3:25pm 01.11.20 Stu, thanks for all the info. I think I have read most of those articles already. I'll be giving t
Prow prang predicament: practical patching protocol, please. shemandr at 3:07pm 01.11.20 It's the V squared. Well written OP!
Prow prang predicament: practical patching protocol, please. dlochner at 3:02pm 01.11.20 We were only carrying about a knot, but that was enough to attract the attention of old Isaac Newto
Prow prang predicament: practical patching protocol, please. Noodat Lady at 2:52pm 01.11.20 Thanks, to both Daves. You have all dissuaded me on the Bondo!
Diesel starts on its own! Boat needs an exorcism. capta at 2:50pm 01.11.20 And that's why I call it electrickery on a boat. Any boat, up to and including the freighters I've o
Fiberglas Thickness - 1987 - Hull and Deck Repair Don S/V ILLusion at 2:31pm 01.11.20 There is no one answer. Depends on where on deck,

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