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How has everyone fared with Floyd so far? LaDonna Bubak - Planet Catalina at 7:21am 09.15.99 Catalina 30 9/2123 I've heard the Bahamas were devastated but he bypassed Florida. Now he's on his way back towards NC
450 impeller change Revett Eldred at 6:56am 09.15.99 Big Boats 9/1490 I have a 450 with the optional 78HP engine: Yanmar 4JH2-HTE. Has anyone changed the impeller on one
What is the Catalina 400 Really Like...???? Mark.Haley@Motorola.com at 5:05am 09.15.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1327 I am thinking of buying a Catalina 400 can anyone tell me how the boat feels, handles ' generally p
asymmetrical pointing Mauro C. Dal Canto at 5:03am 09.15.99 Big Boats 3/1244 I have a 1994 Hunter 40 which is a joy to sail in the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan. The onl
Searching for a 62 Gonzocapt@aol at 3:56am 09.15.99 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1211 Have a racing buddy who is search of a 62...guess he is into cruise mode...anyone know of one for sa
holding tank size sandy at 2:19am 09.15.99 Big Boats 4/1508 Does anyone have the size of the forward and aft holding tanks on a Hunter 40' ? With all the spec
H33 Jib Lines Guest at 2:13am 09.15.99 Mid-Size Boats 3/1356 I have a Hunter 33. The jib lines come through outblocks which are attached to the toerail. I have
Just the basics on how to use a manual,please Bruce Grissom at 1:04am 09.15.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1604 Just call me inexperienced but I have a Jabsco manual head on board with a holding tank and a pump o
Floyd coming ashore Wynn Ferrel at 12:48am 09.15.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1179 To all our friends on HOW and elsewhere who are in the grips of Floyd, our thoughts are with you for
wing keel vs swing keel? Michael Thirkill at 12:09am 09.15.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/2113 Does anyone have experience or info regarding the pros and cons of the wing keel? I'm thinking of bu
If it ain't broke Tom Neale at 11:56pm 09.14.99 Destinations 2/1737 (Editor's note: This article is an excerpt from Tom Neale's newsletter 'Cruising Coast and Islands,
THE FATHER SON TEAM MIKE / PATRICK BRAY at 1:36pm 09.14.99 Smaller Boats 1/1394 WE WOULD LIKE TO BUY THIS BOAT SO THAT WE CAN LEARN TO SAIL TOGETHER AT SEA. WE WOULD LIKE TO PURCHA
Sanivac head info George Kornreich at 12:55pm 09.14.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1865 Is the sanivac head a good alternative to the expensive Vacuflush? Thanks
Mast logear at 12:17pm 09.14.99 Smaller Boats 5/1288 Can anyone clue me in as to the proper procedure of raising the mast on a 22 when only one person
Hunter 30 Mast Scott at 11:38am 09.14.99 Mid-Size Boats 6/2043 HelloI have a 1977 Hunter 30. Mast appears to have sunk into the deck approx 1/4 to 1/2 inch. I wa
Rigging Tension Larry Cribbs at 11:09am 09.14.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1251 Does anyone have any specific tension settings for a 25.5 hunter? I am trying to correct heavy weath
Unable to dry toilet bowl kpc at 10:37am 09.14.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1632 After a guest put toilet paper into my toilet it has not function properly.I would closed the intak
Cabin leaks fred fuller at 10:18am 09.14.99 Mid-Size Boats 1/1591 I have two leaks in the forward birth above the lockers.Has anyone had this problem and how did you
phrf on 1992 33.5 fred fuller at 10:11am 09.14.99 Racing 2/2020 would like to know phrf rating on a 33.5. the boat has a 135% jib.
Inadequate 110v Wiring? Craig Cody at 9:07am 09.14.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1421 I purchased my 1985 36' in March of this year, moving up from a 30'. I live aboard, and as winter

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Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell dlochner at 4:54am 01.11.20 Dlochner: Hi Dave you didn't comment on the oil filter I mentioned before :) Did you agree or see m
ODay 25 Keel trouble Skeezix at 4:22am 01.11.20 I think oxidized lead is white. And a drill would fly through it. Wing, have you considered trying
Sailboat buying guidance sail_MN at 3:35am 01.11.20
Big boat on the hard San Diego (8) Joe at 2:20am 01.11.20 Yeah, it is the Mission Bay one. We were told multiple times that we can't "wander around the boat
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell Screen Saver at 9:49pm 01.10.20 Dlochner: Hi Dave you didn't comment on the oil filter I mentioned before :) Did you agree or see m
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell Screen Saver at 9:36pm 01.10.20 Main sail: Yes I did re read the links , not much sense in asking questions and then not bothering t
Head plumbing Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:44pm 01.10.20 I also have the Dometic MSD- I installed in in Boot Key Harbor- the rules there were pump out or lea
high water? walmsleyc at 8:32pm 01.10.20 I'm not sure any of the "<unit time> MAX" graphs are that helpful. They show the maximum amount of
high water? jssailem at 8:22pm 01.10.20 Its definitely odd that you can go from record low water to record high in just 5 years after all t
Head plumbing capta at 7:50pm 01.10.20 Sorry Capta, but the intake vented loop DOES belong between the pump and bowl... In more than 5 de
Head plumbing rgranger at 7:35pm 01.10.20 I have the domestic version that peggie describes. It is not. Plumbed with a pump out and my marin
New Mac 25 owner Noodat Lady at 7:12pm 01.10.20 Looks like a wonderful project, with a great deal of satisfaction and mental progress just from a cl
1986 ODay 322 swim ladder shemandr at 7:11pm 01.10.20 Wether or not the swim ladder fits your boat you have to be able to exit the water on it. The typic
Head plumbing Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:07pm 01.10.20 Between now and then, give this idea some thought: On any boat much smaller than about 28', a self-
1986 ODay 322 swim ladder kchan123 at 6:39pm 01.10.20 Thanks I was there couple weeks ago and no luck. Will try again.
Adding another battery Hardhead at 5:44pm 01.10.20 Thanks Aaron - great information. I actually just did the exact same thing with the https://www.am
Head plumbing (1) fred1diver at 5:31pm 01.10.20
Head plumbing jeepbluetj at 5:29pm 01.10.20 Peggie is right. (as usual, she's what you call... an expert) Particularly with rip it all out and s
high water? walt at 5:12pm 01.10.20 FYI, interesting and maybe related to the polar vortex (?) is that the Stratosphere is cooling while
Adding another battery AaronD at 5:11pm 01.10.20 Has anyone tried one of the 100 watt, semi-flexible, panels? I was considering trying a detachabl

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