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I am new to this boat, can someone recognize the sail as a standard or performance model?, I'd be gl
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Our old 1976 Johnson 6hp was still chugging along, but I've been a mechanic all my life and don't re
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I am looking at buying new sails for my recently acquired 1996 Hunter 23.5. We do lake sailing, ligh
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My 1993 Hunter 23.5 has a bow running light that's mounted just below the cradle for the mast when i
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I'm replacing the ancient electrical panel in my 1993 Hunter 23.5. When I pulled the old one out, I
Jackdaw at 11:27am 12.05.16
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Like others I'm sure, I've installed Marinebeam's innovative white/red LED cabin bulbs that switch c
redunculous at 10:11am 12.05.16
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Exactly what it says on the tin I have certainly got to the end of the road for my rigging, do any
stan1628 at 10:02am 12.05.16
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hello everyone, I inherited a 1984 mac 25ft recently, supposedly still in excellent condition. I pe
newsailor72 at 8:01am 12.05.16
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130838 130839 looking at a 71 cat22, the keel has got quite a bit of rust, especially the trailing e
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I have an early R19 keelboat that appears to have never had ribs or floorboards - would it have been
Bocatura at 7:00am 12.05.16
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I am a proud owner of a 1958 Bullseye that is currently being totally refurbished ' Awlgripped. My q
Patriotus at 6:35am 12.05.16
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I have a brand new Lazarette and Port Stern Hatch covers. If anyone needs one of these for a very r
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I recently bought an R19 keelboat #63 with sail #67. It has No floortimbers (ribs), or floorboards a
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Hello sailors, I've had my first big rain since I bought an early 80s c30 and I have no shortage of
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Just finished winterizing ... Bought a manual dip stick tube oil change pump as time was short ... i
newsailor72 at 9:10pm 12.04.16
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looking at another cat22, it's a 1971, its keel is pretty much shot. anyone know where to get a new
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Brad B. at 4:12pm 12.04.16
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how to install a horizontal anchor windless on deck
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I am installing an EV100 on my Cat 30 Mk1 1984. The original auto pilot failed and was about 15 yea
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You tube. Chasing Bubbles. Definitely a good sail boat doc. Check it out

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Outboard depth in water.
pclarksurf at 9:14am 05.02.24
@Gene Neill aka sir mix-a-lot ;) That Cat's got back !
Starting the Yanmar on a H280
matts997 at 9:05am 05.02.24
I had a H280 for 8 years (great boat!). Agree with everything mentioned here. My fuel line pull kn
Funny Friday!!!
RussC at 8:57am 05.02.24
I was searching for a swim pad to hang out on at anchor and found this photo... If you're still l
Looking for ideas on galley remodel
jssailem at 7:52am 05.02.24
I feel your pain Fred. I am about a year behind you, but have been thinking a lot about this future
Outboard depth in water.   (1)
Gene Neill at 7:48am 05.02.24
I haven't figured out why the stern sits so low. Only weight in the back is the outboard (tohatsu s
hull port (windows) leaking
jssailem at 7:44am 05.02.24
It is not instant. I think it will need to be in a mechanically fastened piece of hardware. Tack o
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
dmax at 7:43am 05.02.24
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Looking for ideas on galley remodel
dmax at 7:41am 05.02.24
For countertops, I used plywood (epoxy sealed) covered with formica, with teak edge moulding from de
hull port (windows) leaking
Project_Mayhem at 7:27am 05.02.24
I used butyl on one of my windows. It's still not 100% flush with the fiberglass as the amount of fo
Remove hot water tank 1988 Hunter 28.5
Claude L.-Auger at 6:52am 05.02.24
My guess is it's probably empty since PO bypassed it. To drain, if it does not go directly to the dr
New Design Fresh Water Tank Source   (1)
Gene Neill at 6:29am 05.02.24
This five gallon Coleman water jug fits like a glove. I drilled a tiny tiny little hole in the top o
hull port (windows) leaking
jssailem at 6:24am 05.02.24
I was looking at the properties of Sika-1A. It remains flexible. Has UV inhibitors. Works with fiber
New Design Fresh Water Tank Source
...3TacksontheWater at 6:02am 05.02.24
When I was looking thru the old forum I came across someone asking this same question. At the time
Cell phone signal booster experiences or recommendations please.
CYQK at 4:55am 05.02.24
Have the KIng booster Takes one bar and makes it 3-4 bars. You have to put your phone right next to
New Design Fresh Water Tank Source
LakeShark at 4:36am 05.02.24
Can someone steer me in the direction of a source and model number of the correct forward fresh wat
Material around the shaft
elvio at 3:01am 05.02.24
Thanks a lot David. I thought that would be the case, due the strong vibration in that area.
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
Will Gilmore at 11:50pm 05.01.24
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