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Which sail track stop works? ggcottle at 6:58am 09.04.19 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2529 I'm getting tired of fighting the mail sail slugs on the Hunter 30 (1979). Which track stop works b
Fuse for Auxillary Electrical Circuit? catalanc at 9:08pm 09.03.19 Ask All Sailors 16/1389 Hi Guys, I have a Catalina 22 that has two "cigarette" outlets run to my distribution switch panel.
Tiller Installation H26 yosnayfiallo at 8:23pm 09.03.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/328 Hello Everyone: I just bought 1997 Hunter 26. I am new to the sailing world. The previous owner gav
Hunter 23.5 stern rail seats and rudder rigging HappyToBeHere at 7:48pm 09.03.19 Smaller Boats 14/2949 Hello all, Rookie sailor and poster here. Just bought a 1995 Hunter 23.5. Having lot of fun updatin
pulling cat 34 for bottom paint ! Michael Vincent at 6:03pm 09.03.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1012 If I'm pulling my Castilian 34 for bottom paint what would be recommended to Replace or adresss sin
Cleaning flexible solar panels Bob S at 6:00pm 09.03.19 Musings With Maine Sail 11/5234 I will be adding 2 possibly 4 if I can find the real estate SunPower solar panels over the winter la
Oil Pressure/Temp Alarm sjsflyer at 4:13pm 09.03.19 Catalina 310 15/1903 Is there any other place other than CD where I can purchase the oil pressure/high temperature alarm?
Aft Compartment Cabin Light (1) sjsflyer at 4:08pm 09.03.19 Catalina 310 14/2073
Hunter 31 Masthead Sheaves PMcCarty at 3:04pm 09.03.19 Mid-Size Boats 2/1050 Looks like I may have a damaged masthead sheave for my mainsail. I am seeing gouge/snag damage on my
Hunter 376 keel bolts pcmartin1200 at 2:47pm 09.03.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/1869 I'm going to do as much work as I can this fall. So I'll be sanding and painting the bottom, changin
Catalina 34 genoa car size Jay Sawyer at 2:10pm 09.03.19 Parts Search 6/1084 The sheeves in our gennoa car are shot. What is the width of the gennoa track? I think that is all
Mast Rigging Tensions Concerto at 1:44pm 09.03.19 Catalina 310 17/2660 When the mast was pulled and stepped for maintenance this summer, the yard told me they "dock tuned"
Horse shoe buoy cb32863 at 1:23pm 09.03.19 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 3/1304 I have one I had on my old O'Day and for some reason kept when I sold it. Free plus shipping. Ping m
O'Day 20 transom chainplate (1) Nightowl415 at 12:10pm 09.03.19 Trailer Sailors 1/590 Are these fiberglass stress cracks on each side of the chainplate a problem. See picture. They are n
Cockpit shower tom.p.brown at 11:30am 09.03.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/952 I just tried to use my cockpit shower on my 2004 Hunter 306 . the water pump and pressure to the gal
Removing pin stripes from fiberglass Dave Montgomery at 11:14am 09.03.19 Ask All Sailors 6/1272 Hi, I am restoring a 1993 H23.5, any tips on removing the stripes and graphics? Thanks, Dave
Non-pressurized alcohol stove options now that Origo is gone? Matt White at 10:18am 09.03.19 Ask All Sailors 10/15724 My S2 has CNG, which is next to impossible to refill/exchange so am looking for other options. I imm
Question about survey/Inspection dfp51 at 9:54am 09.03.19 Ask An Oday Owner 22/2948 Hello to all. I apologize for being wordy in my first post, but I am facing something of a conundru
1988 Catalina 22 Rudder stevejexpo at 9:18am 09.03.19 Ask All Sailors 0/359 Looking for a used, aftermarket rudder for 1988 Catalina 22, preferably the Ruddercraft version.
ODAY 27 Compression block tigerjohn10 at 7:48am 09.03.19 Ask An Oday Owner 1/630 Does anyone know what type wood was used for compression block in the ODAY 27 ( 1978 )?

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Gearbox dipstick BigEasy at 5:07am 07.27.24 , I have always checked my Kansaki Transmission fluid level with the dipstick screwed in. The
shower drain sump pump question dLj at 4:56am 07.27.24 I was on a boat the other day that had two pumps in their bilge- one same as yours - the other one t
Gearbox dipstick dlochner at 3:50am 07.27.24 We should note that not all Kanzaki transmissions are alike. My Kanzaki (RIP) used ATF not oil and t
Gearbox dipstick (3) sailcapt340 at 3:44am 07.27.24 I looked at my Yanmar Manual yesterday, as this question is very ambiguous. Since I bought my 2000
shower drain sump pump question dlochner at 3:36am 07.27.24 The pump is a centrifugal pump, any water left in the hose between the pump and the highest point on
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! Will Gilmore at 2:14am 07.27.24 Below is a shot of my fore stay on a typical afternoon outing :eek: . It looks like it only went p
shower drain sump pump question kappykaplan at 2:09am 07.27.24 Is this typical? Yes. The purpose of the box is to contain the liquid so it can't get into the bi
Ghosting with a Code Zero kappykaplan at 2:07am 07.27.24 Nice video - tks for sharing! :beer:
Hunter 28 on the Great Lakes? matts997 at 10:54pm 07.26.24 John: We sold our 280 primarily to get more interior cabin space and to get a newer boat to (hopefu
Anchor setup jssailem at 8:58pm 07.26.24 the 4" hole in the deck where the chain and rhode would come out is over the v-berth, not over the
Boat Mocs Blitz at 8:43pm 07.26.24 The Durbarry of Ireland Regatta deck shoe is a great shoe if you like the classic boat show look bu
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:50pm 07.26.24 Somewhere in my files I have something I saved on the 50th anniversary in which writer said that a b
Head occasionally bubbles and won't flush when stuck with a #2 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:27pm 07.26.24 The lack of fiber in your diet is creating the "unflushable poo" ...your failure to add water to the
Head occasionally bubbles and won't flush when stuck with a #2 thinwater at 4:51pm 07.26.24 Yup, Peggy. She knows the PH II. The hoses could be clogged with scale. There could be a kink in th
Head occasionally bubbles and won't flush when stuck with a #2 kappykaplan at 4:47pm 07.26.24 @Peggie Hall HeadMistress should be able to address your issue.
Boat Mocs thinwater at 4:32pm 07.26.24 I hope it was obvious I was just having fun with a rant. Shoes are always very personal and choices
Hunter 28 on the Great Lakes? chp at 3:39pm 07.26.24 I can give you a very recent story my wife and I had on our 280. I've had the boat for 2 years and h
Engine room vinyl coated foam is peeling BigEasy at 3:39pm 07.26.24 My solution was to encapsulate the foam using Reflexite insulation. Great idea Greg & a v
Catalina 30 traviler shive SycloneDriver at 3:38pm 07.26.24 Thanks for all the help guys. My friend just called, I couldn't answer. I'm sure he wants to work
Catalina 30 traviler shive SycloneDriver at 3:37pm 07.26.24 You might suggest that he use vang sheeting. Normally the vang is not used for upwind work, but yo

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