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Honda 9.9 on a Catalina 22 Hardhead at 6:46pm 04.11.17 Catalina 22 43/6664 Hello to everyone- I'm in the process of closing a sale on a 1987 C22, and plan to use it for weeke
Replacing cutlass bearing on late 80's Cal 28-2 First Light at 6:17pm 04.11.17 Cal 0/814 Hello, wondering if any of my Cal owner buddies know the OD for the cutlass bearing? I am replacin
SeaTow lpbosch at 6:02pm 04.11.17 Catalina 30 1/660 Sea Tow On 4/11 2016 the captain (Cody) that was transporting my Catalina 30 to my new home port in
Pull new line in boom 1994 Hunter 23.5 Bob Fry at 5:49pm 04.11.17 Smaller Boats 9/1140 I just bought a 1994 Hunter 23.5, have sailed / raced 1 time so far (had it a week). I want to get
Installing gfi making me crazy Dick Sawczuk at 4:36pm 04.11.17 The Cherubini Hunters 17/2112 I decided to install gfi on my new (to me) 1984 37c. How hard can it be? Then I found that I need
am looking for a pattern or help getting a C22 pop top cover. Summer17 at 4:31pm 04.11.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/548 Looking for a pattern for or help finding a pop top cover for 1987 C22
Spot GPS tracker Gen 1 rgranger at 4:06pm 04.11.17 Ask All Sailors 10/785 So my son just purchased a Gen 1 Spot for use this summer while doing some research in a remote moun
newbie ErikAvalos at 2:20pm 04.11.17 Ask All Sailors 14/556 I'm not too sure how to use this site but my name is Erik
What size line should a main and Jib halyard be? (2) Skipperdan at 2:19pm 04.11.17 Ask All Sailors 11/4622 I am sure that the original setup was wire and line, but was converted over to braided line. The two
473 prop shaft zinc Full Circle 473 at 1:57pm 04.11.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 23/3477 I have a Beneteau 473 that am considering adding a zinc anode to the prop shaft for additional prote
Water Ballast Gasket Improv (1) Whiskey at 1:48pm 04.11.17 Smaller Boats 16/1784 Bottom line: the Hunter store is not viable for Canadians. After exchange, duty and shipping, I am l
Hunter 37.5 Keel Bolts Peter @ Off Leash at 1:12pm 04.11.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2880 I am a new owner of a 94 Hunter Legend 37.5 Looking to check keel bolts with a torque wrench, and ha
Seaward Hot Water Heater Drain Valve Rick486 at 12:58pm 04.11.17 Big Boats 4/765 Hi all: Does anyone happen to know the diameter of the drain valve on the Seaward 11 Gallon water he
Crankshaft pulley removal from Yanmar 4JH-HTE SEMPERAVANTI41 at 11:58am 04.11.17 Ask All Sailors 2/2378 I am trying to remove the crankshaft pulley using a bolt-on pulley removal tool. I have removed the
standing rigging specs blunt at 10:15am 04.11.17 The Cherubini Hunters 0/383 I have been searching the net for standing rigging measurements on our 1980 h33c.i had the specs but
Looking to move my Flag Halyard Pulley sailcapt340 at 9:46am 04.11.17 Big Boats 14/4026 On my 2000 340 I have 4 flag halyard lines. They run up to the first and second spreader on both po
ID this thru-hull valve? (1) Gunni at 9:23am 04.11.17 Ask All Sailors 17/2561 The ball in my galley sink drain valve cracked over the winter. I have it off and you can see it he
Keel bolts and plywood Jessica McKercher at 8:39am 04.11.17 Mid-Size Boats 2/1300 Hi everyone. I have something of a project in my bilge and I'm looking for input. I bought hull 36
SR Mariner Wind Instrument rose8878 at 7:59am 04.11.17 Ask All Sailors 2/619 Does anyone know IF and who could repair a SR Mariner wind instrument? I removed it from my 1985 Cat
Mast Schematics 2016 Beneteau Oceanis 35 Lu Sea at 5:26am 04.11.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/589 We are having our boat yard install radar on the mast and they are asking for a mast schematic so th

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Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor: dLj at 4:04pm 03.17.24 here is my charger. I think I'm OK with it Well, it does not have 3 stage charging, as one would w
Hull color Barnacle Bill at 4:01pm 03.17.24 Having once worked for a SanJuan dealer I remember that the usual hull color of the 26 was a beige,
Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor: (2) Ted10028 at 3:03pm 03.17.24 here is my charger. I think I'm OK with it are you saying the best way to determine the health of
Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor: (1) Ted10028 at 3:02pm 03.17.24 A three stage charger is the only way to go if you like your batteries. Victron and Sterling/ProNau
Cockpit table - how to secure it ed canty at 2:21pm 03.17.24 I have been imagining a canvas wrap with a bunch of pockets on the front. It would hold everything
Keel and Rudder Repairs C27 dmax at 12:58pm 03.17.24 I would start by just cutting a panel out of one side, a little aft of the rudder stock line and cut
Resurfacing cockpit ranger shemandr at 12:35pm 03.17.24 I like the grey too. If that the alternative to re-painting non slip I'd go with it. I had a red R
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 dlochner at 11:59am 03.17.24 Your change in plans sounds good. I've found eBay to be a good place to recoup some costs from purch
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 JohnBisMe at 11:54am 03.17.24 Thank you both for your advice! Based on your recommendations, I have ordered a 17amp Victron water
Resurfacing cockpit ranger dLj at 11:35am 03.17.24 I like the concept of good sea teak. but don't like the gray color. I consider myself blessed b
Resurfacing cockpit ranger MitchM at 11:06am 03.17.24 I like the concept of good sea teak. but don't like the gray color.
Keel and Rudder Repairs C27 capt.canuck at 11:00am 03.17.24 Thanks for the info. I have a small shop and am capable of welding most metals and fiberglassing. I
Hunter Legend for Sale? dmax at 9:21am 03.17.24 I'm always amazed/disappointed when looking at boats for sale at the lack of maintenance and upkeep.
Hunter Legend for Sale? DoctorShredd at 9:06am 03.17.24 The only one on the left cost was posted for sale over 5 years ago. I found a few nearby (Souther
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? BAD ORCA at 8:34am 03.17.24 Hey, thanks for all the help. I bought 'HAM radio for dummies' and started reading it, plus found a
My last boat - probably jssailem at 8:33am 03.17.24 Age is a number. It is health that I see as limiting. I do not go gentle into that dark night. I a
My last boat - probably smokey73 at 8:32am 03.17.24 On second thought, I like "Last Call" like at your favorite watering hole. For some reason I though
My last boat - probably JRT at 8:24am 03.17.24 Very neat boat and great story. Have a great time on the water!
Keel and Rudder Repairs C27 jssailem at 8:09am 03.17.24 @shemandr and @dmax are spot on with the description of the materials and solutions. If you are jus
Main Sail Issue julio.hunter2009 at 8:07am 03.17.24 How long ago was it working properly? It's possible to put too much tension on the halyard. Your sa

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