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Auto helm replacement JimHartnett at 11:28am 07.15.17 Catalina 310 4/810 The auto helm engaged during a storm and I had to steer through it. It disintegrated quite dramatica
Small Solar Vents AlastairLC at 9:19am 07.15.17 Ask All Sailors 2/387 Has anybody tried these? http://www.ultra-fab.com/new_detail.cfm?mfgnum=53-945001 They look like the
1984 C36 Hatch Leaks jviss at 9:13am 07.15.17 Big Boats 14/1920 Greetings, We have 3 Bomar hatches overhead - one large on in the center, one smaller one in the he
79 Hunter 30 battery placement & aft end layout (2) Ben Jammin at 10:26pm 07.14.17 The Cherubini Hunters 40/4751 When I purchased my 1979 Hunter 30, and the batteries were in the lazarette and not held down to any
2QM15 still over heating after... dailytrek at 10:04pm 07.14.17 Ask All Sailors 18/3341 I'm stuck with resolving my over heating problem. My engine is a 15hp Yanmar (2QM15). I have change
Rigging Question corystemp at 5:36pm 07.14.17 Smaller Boats 11/816 I was wondering if anyone had or knows where I can find a diagram or video or something that shows h
In the water! (6) Sacto Dave at 4:19pm 07.14.17 Catalina 22 10/885 Took the '73 to Folsom Lake. Main objective was to replace the bunks. Also wanted to see if it took
Mast Raising Pole PERCHER at 3:41pm 07.14.17 Smaller Boats 7/987 I am new to the H260 and and having difficulty determining how to use the mast raising pole. I cann
Sunbrella - is this overkill? Justin_NSA at 1:14pm 07.14.17 Ask All Sailors 15/911 I just got a new Wagner portable spray painter and had a hair-brain idea. I have this huge 9'X9' bim
Purchase Questions Snarkhunter at 12:40pm 07.14.17 Catalina 275 7/2168 As a potential new owner, I've been getting up a list of things I'd want to know before getting seri
Making sure I buy the right sail dhjawor7 at 11:20am 07.14.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/660 I just bought a 1982 Hunter 33 and it needs a new main. There have been no modifications done so it'
Tropical Season 2017 Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico (1) JamesG161 at 8:46am 07.14.17 Sails Call Lounge 19/2043 Any activity for this season should be generally low in intensity. Our Sun is cooling on it natural
diesel fuel tank capacity Submarine at 8:28am 07.14.17 Smaller Boats 3/641 What is the diesel fuel tank capacity for a 1985 Hunter 25.5 with the inboard Yanmar diesel? Also, t
Topping lift question... SirMichael at 5:53am 07.14.17 Ask All Sailors 21/3370 I have a hunter 28.5 in occasionally the cam cleat that holds the topping lift will release when I'm
Yanmar oil and temp alarm. bart at 2:15am 07.14.17 Big Boats 8/6554 When I turn on the ignition the alarm no longer sounds. I have gauges so everything is working. Any
Connecting Raymarine ST60, ST4000 (black) to E15023 SmartController patrickkidd at 9:08pm 07.13.17 Ask All Sailors 2/1153 I have a Raymarine ST4000 autopilot (original black, not grey ST4000+) and a Raymarine ST60 speed an
Portable Fuel Tanks Rick D at 8:39pm 07.13.17 Trailer Sailors 13/2355 I have to replace a fuel tank in a jointly owned pontoon boat. For the rest of the season, we will u
Interior Finish for Wood Scott2 at 7:17pm 07.13.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/1376 I need to refinish the wood on the interior of my C270LE. Any suggestions on which product to use wo
410 Exhaust hose replacement chuck anderika at 5:48pm 07.13.17 Big Boats 4/611 Anyone have any tips or procedures for replacing the 13 ft. exhaust hose. will it be easier to feed
Looking for vhf cockpit mounting ideas. njlarry at 4:02pm 07.13.17 Ask All Sailors 21/5135 Finally getting around to installing my permanent mount Standard Horizon gx1600 vhf. I could mount

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Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass dLj at 6:33pm 04.08.24 The Tigress is not designed to lower the chain with the motor. The brake is loosened to drop the ch
Has anyone used the self adhesive shims to cure stanchion wobble? capta at 6:29pm 04.08.24 I would think if there was no give at the bottom of a stanchion then the give would have to come fro
Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass capta at 6:19pm 04.08.24 The Tigress is not designed to lower the chain with the motor. The brake is loosened to drop the cha
Easiest way to obtain fuel sample from bottom of tank on a Catalina 410? Monheganlover at 6:16pm 04.08.24 Thanks!
Bilge water smells like gas Bluebonnet87 at 5:57pm 04.08.24 First the owner was an idiot for storing gas inside the cabin. Clean the interior as best you can.
Easiest way to obtain fuel sample from bottom of tank on a Catalina 410? capta at 5:55pm 04.08.24 The only way to reach the bottom of the tank would be to run a hose through the gauge sender hole. T
Easiest way to obtain fuel sample from bottom of tank on a Catalina 410? JoeWhite at 5:55pm 04.08.24 Remove the sender unit and insert a rigid plastic hose, such as the one used to extract engine oil t
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 5:49pm 04.08.24 If this is your regular dock (so you can set up a hook and a spring line, watch this video. i have
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 5:42pm 04.08.24 Where we used to keep our boat in New Jersey all sailboats pulled in bow first. When we moved to th
Easiest way to obtain fuel sample from bottom of tank on a Catalina 410? Monheganlover at 5:25pm 04.08.24 Think straw. I have a manual fuel pump. Where would be the best place to insert the hose?
Easiest way to obtain fuel sample from bottom of tank on a Catalina 410? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:18pm 04.08.24 Think straw.
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Davidasailor26 at 5:16pm 04.08.24 I guess it varies from location to location. Where I am you always take all your lines with you. W
3GM30F Service Issue Scott T-Bird at 5:02pm 04.08.24 Was the rebuilt pump correctly aligned / timed with the engine??? Excellent point! Yes, the timin
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Tally Ho at 4:30pm 04.08.24 If this is your regular dock (so you can set up a hook and a spring line, watch this video. i have
Easiest way to obtain fuel sample from bottom of tank on a Catalina 410? Monheganlover at 4:20pm 04.08.24 Correction on title "Catalina 310"
Bilge water smells like gas Crazy Dave Condon at 4:05pm 04.08.24 First the owner was an idiot for storing gas inside the cabin. Clean the interior as best you can.
"No Step" decals Crazy Dave Condon at 2:56pm 04.08.24 There were long discussions about the wants of customers and one of them was tinted slider companion
Free chafe guard twodzusfittings at 1:42pm 04.08.24 Fire Hose is built with three parts, an inner hose, an outer hose and a waterproof membrane hose in
Mast conduit capacity questions, how many and how much Crazy Dave Condon at 1:42pm 04.08.24 @CbKl your welcome but most importantly you shared the information with others here on this forum.
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: kappykaplan at 1:27pm 04.08.24 The point that often gets over looked in these discussions is no one is born with any kind of boati

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