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Water tank vent Donna at 10:23am 08.22.99 Big Boats 3/1686 The aft water tank on my Catalina 400 (hull #6) has the vent on the side of the tank. Any ideas on
Capri 22 Tuning Guide? Peter Vanderwaart at 10:08am 08.22.99 Destinations 3/3415 Does anyone know of a Capri 22 tuning guide? I am especially interested in the optimum length of the
Noisy chainplate steve at 8:00am 08.22.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1180 Last night at anchor the starboard chainplate started groaning and popping. It continued the followi
Mast for 22 Brett Smyth at 7:56am 08.22.99 Destinations 1/2906 My mast came out of its housing and subsequently bent under the weight of the sails.Can anyone tel
Keel Winch Handle Steve at 6:03am 08.22.99 Smaller Boats 2/1308 We have a 1983 22 with a swing keel. There was a .400" thick teak washer directly behind the course
Whitlock pedestal shifter problem Norton Hustwayte at 12:22am 08.22.99 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1923 Having problems with the button that allows you to start the diesel without it being in gear. Is th
Low rpm after warm-up Bobby Prat at 1:35pm 08.21.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1316 My Yanmar 1GM will start and run fine for about 2 minutes, but then loses power to the point that th
rig,rigging,rigged? Charles Cook at 1:12pm 08.21.99 Smaller Boats 3/1316 Well I seem to have rescued a 1973,c22 and now it seem I have the task of finding out where everythi
40.5 mast step leak bob at 12:58pm 08.21.99 Big Boats 3/1372 i have a leak into the cabin of my 40.5 through the wiring in the mast step...i've put caulking arou
h25 toerail leaks Jim at 10:51am 08.21.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1241 Has anyone gone through the toerail rebedding process? Any pointers would be deeply appreciated. T
Bottom paint & warm freshwater Mark Melchior at 10:44am 08.21.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1925 I have a year-old Catalina 250 that I keep on its trailer at the marina. The hull has gelcoat that
Solo Sailing 35.5? Mark at 10:36am 08.21.99 Big Boats 10/1672 Is it possible tp solo sail a 35.5? If not, what is the argest boat a person can solo sail?
Solo Sailing a 36 ? Mark at 10:32am 08.21.99 Big Boats 4/2632 Is it possible to solo sail a catalina 36 foot? If not, what is the largest boat a person could solo
Request for headroom/sailboat Sailrick@earthlink.net at 7:55am 08.21.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1491 Iam interested in purchasing a 27 to 30 foot sailboat with at least 6'2" head room. Would like to h
BETA TESTERS reunite Phil Herring at 5:31am 08.21.99 Forum Help (Site Talk) 10/1293 Ok, here's an opportunity for adventurous browsers to help beta test another significant new HOW fea
Yanmar 2GM20F-Oscilating RPM under load Alex Pascu at 12:46am 08.21.99 Other Sailboats 5/1869 IT happens when engine under load in gear, at around 2700 and up ,after 15-20 min. It goes down and
diesel fuel debate steven f. at 11:48pm 08.20.99 Mid-Size Boats 3/1356 I am wondering about the differance between auto diesel fuel and marine diesel. Sometimes it is eas
Groovy Bimini Melody Miller at 9:07pm 08.20.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1349 Hello Everyone:I had a dodger but now I think I'd like a bimini. My problem is that I don't have
Engine vibration: After all I've said Kevin at 12:38pm 08.20.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1193 After what I think was a great review of our new C30 (93) there exists a slight vibration when motor
Plexiglass Hatch Cover Thomas Jendrysik at 8:07am 08.20.99 Other Sailboats 2/1835 I accidentally cracked the curved plexiglass which slides back over the main cabin entrance. Is the

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Re-rigging outhaul and reef lines on a 1986 Hunter 3r (1) SG at 8:17pm 01.06.20 Look at the manual. https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/Hunter_34_74231879.pdf Does it help?
Halyard shackles SG at 8:02pm 01.06.20 Use a regular SS shackle if you want durable and easy for someone else to rig. If you only do it
This is why we cant have nice things. WayneH at 7:58pm 01.06.20 When I got my latest boat, my brother who was also a sailor asked me how many winches did I have on
Re-rigging outhaul and reef lines on a 1986 Hunter 3r ggrizzard at 7:56pm 01.06.20 Google "Slab reefing" and "in boom reefing" to start getting some ideas. All my pics are at the sh
Halyard shackles (2) Joe at 7:52pm 01.06.20 I have grown away from pricey quick release snap shackles, Tyleska shackles, etc. and now prefer th
Re-rigging outhaul and reef lines on a 1986 Hunter 3r ggrizzard at 7:51pm 01.06.20 How many sheaves do you have on the rear end of your boom? What lines, if any, are currently being u
Replacing Traveller Line on Track Car Pacata at 7:47pm 01.06.20 Thank you, I tried to loosed the hex head but it was not budging, so I added lubricant. Great advic
Replacing Traveller Line on Track Car Joe at 7:37pm 01.06.20 Cut it off. Use the existing sheave to add additional purchase by anchoring the bitter end of the c
Halyard shackles Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 7:22pm 01.06.20 My main halyard is attached with a buntline hitch- never comes off.
Electrolysis question dlochner at 7:09pm 01.06.20 He needs to install a Galvanic Isolator. This will prevent stray DC current from moving through the
1981 Hunter 30 main sheet / traveler / boom rigging dLj at 7:02pm 01.06.20 I believe those are for reefing jibs. Hank-ons sometimes have reefing like your main sail. You shoul
This is why we cant have nice things. (1) Tally Ho at 6:57pm 01.06.20 Hard to tell without a larger photo, but it has potential. Also, the companionway hatch teak needs
Halyard shackles Sefuller at 6:55pm 01.06.20 I've used soft shackles on my main halyard both on our 34 and now on our 39.
Sailing Cedar Key jamieFL at 6:54pm 01.06.20 Stay in the channel. There is a sandbar on the north side of the main chanel and flats to the south
Combo deck and steaming light wiring Justin_NSA at 6:35pm 01.06.20 Which would be correct. Kind of pisses me off when I see a sailboat with the deck level red/green s
Engine power issue smokey73 at 6:30pm 01.06.20 Probably not the immediate cause of what you note as a loss of power but possibly a contributing cau
Beneteau First 35s5 offshore? Mechone at 6:28pm 01.06.20 I don't thing you will have any issues Google " Jonathan green jeroboam" although a beneteau 351 whi
Electrolysis question Davidasailor26 at 6:24pm 01.06.20
Electrolysis question Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 6:23pm 01.06.20 INSIST the marina look into it. And DO NOT go into the water until it's resolved- could be deadly
1981 Hunter 30 main sheet / traveler / boom rigging Intrepid-II at 6:20pm 01.06.20 Good idea to put fresh fuel and filters. I believe the hooks on the bow are used for hank on jibs. I

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