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Hello, I am taking my Catalina 25 out of the water in a couple weeks. I need assistance with traile
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just purchased this boat and inspecting all hardware. I have a question on the spreader. Is there a
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I have a universal m18 diesel. My engine was running fine and was not overheating after 15 minutes
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Hi again As you can see i got a whole starboard side of scratches caused by the hurricane 2 years ag
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Jabsco electric head, using fresh water from the tank. 2008 Hunter 36. Last year was our first yea
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I'll be charging a Li power pack to service a portable on-board device using a 100 watt solar panel
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Am the new owner of a 1999 400 MK II, which my wife and I are very happy with. We're not having any
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The old 1975 ODay 25 that I bought needs to have the battery relocated. Previous owner had it in a p
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Scan of S2 9.2 manual from ~1980
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Scan of S2 9.2 Owners Manual and Ships Log from ~1980.
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Scan of original S2 9.2A brochure from 1977.
Texas260 at 12:53pm 08.23.24
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Scan of original S2 9.2 Standard-option price list marketing material from 1977.
Sutric at 8:42am 08.23.24
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I just completed replacing the old reefer compressor and evaporator on our Hunter 33.5. The old one
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I am hoping to find a manual for the Garhauer rigid boom vang that came with my 2002 Catalina 310. U
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A couple of years ago, my wife was diagnosed with diabetes and was on insulin for over a year. For
danhopkins at 3:25pm 08.22.24
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I purchased a 2014 e33 and have been working through small issues with the boat. One thing that seem
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I need to recalibrate my ST60 wind. When they say do two or more circles are they big/small fast/slo
drgbanks at 2:18pm 08.22.24
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There are wires running everywhere on this O'DAY 22. I'm probably going to have to run new wires fo
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Working on my 2nd boat, a1975 O'day 22. I plan to order the The Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maint

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Hunter34 backstay removal   (1)
jssailem at 7:12am 08.29.25
The boat plan image on sailboatdata shows a backstay. I would not remove it. nough to the stern to a
CL 14 center board
jssailem at 7:01am 08.29.25
I found this article about your CL14 boat. It contains some links that may help you in your quest. T
Hunter34 backstay removal
cherub78 at 6:47am 08.29.25
Hey Greg, apparently it is with the crossed cables, the boat came with the b & r instructions howeve
Hunter34 backstay removal
Tally Ho at 6:26am 08.29.25
The B&R rig uses swept-back spreaders and shroud placement that eliminates the need for a backstay a
Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector   (1)
Gene Neill at 5:31am 08.29.25
I have racked my brain on this issue for ages. The only solution I have ever found is ... don't step
Its funny Friday!
sailcapt340 at 4:06am 08.29.25
In reference to Kappykaplan cartoon: And Daves answer n front of my office window. Written clearl
Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector
dlochner at 3:33am 08.29.25
If placing the connector on the aft side of the mast, the height should be considered so it doesnt
CL 14 center board
robcylon07 at 3:14am 08.29.25
I would also benefit from this information. I've seen pictures of homemade CB's but not of the origi
Cruising with a Hunter Passage 42?
jssailem at 10:27pm 08.28.25
not enough hand grips in the wide saloon In three foot or more seas (think oceans) a lack of hand
Is h260 forestay used without modification in jib furlers, usually?
jssailem at 10:06pm 08.28.25
Furlers come in different configurations. Some use the forestay like Harken. Some come with their ow
Its funny Friday!
Richard19068 at 9:16pm 08.28.25
Kermit I open the grill today and there was a toad living under the cover. I captured it. Put it in
Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector
Project_Mayhem at 7:05pm 08.28.25
If placing the connector on the aft side of the mast, the height should be considered so it doesnt i
135 jib for an O'day 222?
kveach at 7:04pm 08.28.25
Well I got to the boat a couple of days ago and took photos and measurements. we'll see what the sai
Its funny Friday!
jssailem at 7:02pm 08.28.25
Kermit I open the grill today and there was a toad living under the cover. I captured it. Put it in
Cruise Port Everett to Port Ludlow
Terry Cox at 6:28pm 08.28.25
Wonderful tine of the year. Great fun..
Its funny Friday!
Kermit at 5:51pm 08.28.25
What if they really aren't stars, but just some holes poked in the top of the container so we can br
Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector
dlochner at 4:29pm 08.28.25
The tripping hazard could be minimized by moving the wire and connectors to the aft side of the mast
Is h260 forestay used without modification in jib furlers, usually?
Davenport at 4:24pm 08.28.25
the online hunter store has a h260 forestay for $170, I just can't tell if that will work inside a r
Merit 22 owners
jssailem at 3:49pm 08.28.25
I felt right at home, Hayden.
Monark M1 14 Buoyancy
jssailem at 3:48pm 08.28.25
Sailboats are exempt from the mandatory design flotation requirement. If a builder wants to install

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