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Hunter/Renult Diesel Parts Jack Laird at 1:24am 07.23.99 Mid-Size Boats 0/1265 Found a source for Renult engine parts.Renault Marine Diesel, TX 281-339-1465enjoy
VIBRATION PAUL RESOR at 1:24am 07.23.99 Other Sailboats 0/1025 I EXPERIENCE A SLIGHT VIBRATION AT SLOW SPEED. IF I TURN UP A FEW RPMS IT GOES AWAY. ALSO, AT TI
Drain in head Matt E at 10:57pm 07.22.99 Mid-Size Boats 1/1344 I have noticed that my drain in the head of my Vision 32 drains pathetically.After a quick shower,
Best way to defrost freezer/refrigerator Steve at 10:48pm 07.22.99 Other Sailboats 2/1160 My refrigerator/freezer needs to be defrosted every couple of weeks due to persistent air leaks. Is
mast-furling on oceanis 351 albert sedar at 10:18pm 07.22.99 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1818 the main on our 351(vintage 1994) pullsout only 90 percent much of the time.the question is why th
Email owner not working Wynn Ferrel at 2:06pm 07.22.99 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1445 Phil,The "Email Owner" from the Owners Directory does not seem to be working tonight. When I clic
Furling Jib Hunter 19 Dave Stewart at 1:50pm 07.22.99 Smaller Boats 2/1261 I recently sailed in heavy winds and my boat was heeled over most of the time making sailing uncomfo
Brakes for 1993 23.5 trailer? Ben Romano at 1:41pm 07.22.99 Smaller Boats 6/1296 I am planning on pulling my boat 300 miles soon. I have read that one must use caution with these c
Help needed for 23.5 Mast lowering instuctions! Ben Romano at 1:08pm 07.22.99 Smaller Boats 6/2028 Please verify and/or correct the instructions below concerning lowering the mast on our 1993 Hunter
No Water Rick Weyerhaeuser at 10:53am 07.22.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1624 My Raritan IIe has stopped pumping water in the "wet" mode. I took the selector knob apart--I was t
P42 Macerator Jim Trammell at 10:24am 07.22.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1706 You don't seem to like the macerator type head flush, factory installed on my P42. Why?How much wa
Hunter Owners in SE Michigan & NW Ohio LESSHSA Fleet Captain - The Harmers at 10:03am 07.22.99 Other Sailboats 0/973 You are invited to attend the Lake Erie South Shore Hunter Sailing Association Chapter #7 Toledo Bea
My first boat AND Hunter leitning at 9:15am 07.22.99 Smaller Boats 3/1206 I need some words of wisdom.What are your hunter experinces?
Capri 30 year 85 Rekas Arkadiusz at 7:03am 07.22.99 Destinations 0/3078 My name is Eric.1I'm looking for information abut "catalina capri 30" year 85. a. any web li
New Liveaboard-Clear Lake, Texas Randy Williams at 6:12am 07.22.99 Mid-Size Boats 3/2371 Howdy Folks,Just got on line - moved aboard my 88 Hunter 30 in Waterford Harbor Marina (south of H
Furling systems Al Brito at 5:56am 07.22.99 Mid-Size Boats 1/1529 Anyone have experience with Alado furling systems? Their prices are great but I'd like some real li
Looking at boat on Saturday Michael Pilar at 5:53am 07.22.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1431 This Sat. I'm looking at a '79 Cat 30 and was wondering if anybody out there has any specific 'quirk
Capri 16.5 Rudder & Keel vibration problems Mikell Becker at 5:40am 07.22.99 Destinations 2/2492 Is anyone else experiencing rudder and/or keel vibration problems with the 16.5? The boat accelerat
Replacing Fixed Ports Scott Johnston at 3:22am 07.22.99 Big Boats 7/2163 I am about to undertake replacment of the fixed ports on our 83-H34. The outside frame is held in pl
Rigid vangs steven f at 2:23am 07.22.99 Mid-Size Boats 6/1550 I have been reading a few things about rigid boom vangs, has anyone used one on the H33? Are they a

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Fix or replace mast question SG at 10:05am 01.03.20 Hi all. I'm looking to get some opinions. I purchased the boat with some hurricane damage. Below ar
Fix or replace mast question dLj at 10:05am 01.03.20 As I understand it, the majority of masts are made from 6060-T6, 6063-T6, 6061-T6, 6082-T6, or 7075-
Structural? Replacing salon table. dlochner at 9:54am 01.03.20 As @Scott T-Bird says, look under the floor. If the pole is secured to something substantial, then i
Looking at buying a used 30-38 Catalina David in Sandusky at 9:53am 01.03.20 You need a shallow draft Catalina 30 new enough to have a furling main, a large cockpit, and a walk
B24 Will Gilmore at 9:49am 01.03.20 Sorry, my research has focused around home built projects. No brand experience. Also, Please take
Sail Conditioning/ Cleaning Jon Elliott at 9:40am 01.03.20 Thank you, Judy! This is really great information. Since the sails are currently with me in Cincinna
Structural? Replacing salon table. Scott T-Bird at 9:33am 01.03.20 It looks like it is there just for the table and a hand hold. I would look for a clue by looking un
Fix or replace mast question DArcy at 9:24am 01.03.20 I have to admit, I've never seen a spreader base welded to a mast before. Welding aluminum can be ve
SAFE HARBOR MARINAS David11038 at 8:54am 01.03.20
Adding another battery (1) Lazy1 at 8:37am 01.03.20 Sure Zinger88, This my estimate of what I would give and take for a over night with maybe starting
Sail Conditioning/ Cleaning DrJudyB at 8:26am 01.03.20
Shaft log hose stuck ontherocks83 at 8:04am 01.03.20 I also have the PSS model without the tube. Have had it for well over ten years. I burp it once eve
How to Fix Throttle Creep? Richard Bryer at 7:54am 01.03.20 You are right Rich- Originally my clamp was near the engine. I moved it up the cable to where where
Fix or replace mast question dLj at 7:36am 01.03.20 Unless you know the person who welded this originally it will be next to impossible to know what fi
Fix or replace mast question BrianRobin at 7:29am 01.03.20 I just realized you are not just welding the mast back together, but you are welding the aluminum b
Moving up to 27 FastOlson at 7:14am 01.03.20 The Cat 27 was disproportionally faster than the old 30. Good design. Only thing to add, if you can
Fix or replace mast question dLj at 7:00am 01.03.20 I just realized you are not just welding the mast back together, but you are welding the aluminum ba
B24 Member 131497 at 6:55am 01.03.20 Any brand recommendations, Will? and thx... C
Moving up to 27 Will Gilmore at 6:49am 01.03.20 Cat 22: Sails Rig Rig type Bermuda rig I (foretriangle height) 25.83 ft (7.87 m) J (fore
B24 (1) Will Gilmore at 6:22am 01.03.20 I don't have any experience with them, but in my own casual research, I've become a fan of vertical

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