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JAVA Crazy Dave Condon at 3:37am 06.17.16 Ask All Sailors 3/492 I spoke with Joan yesterday and she is in good spirits. She was taking JAVA out for the last time a
1976 Catalina 22 Genoa Car smic322 at 7:29pm 06.16.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1391 I recently bought a 1976 Catalina 22. I noticed that one of the Seaway Genoa Cars is broken. From
Jaded by positive information ....... woodster at 5:44pm 06.16.16 Engines and Propulsion 26/2152 ....I have had the displeasure of witnessing two attempts at a motor mount and shaft alignment in th
Stainless Steel Ports for "79" Hunter 30 Robert1224 at 5:27pm 06.16.16 The Cherubini Hunters 2/608 Ahoy, Has anyone installed stainless steel ports on their Hunter 30? If so what brand and type did
2nd Happiest day in a boat owners life?? Rich M at 4:59pm 06.16.16 Mid-Size Boats 5/931 As the title suggests last week I sold Harmony my 1985 28.5 that we sailed for the last 26 years. G
C30 Throttle & Trans Controls Replacement HELP!!! lpbosch at 3:55pm 06.16.16 Catalina 30 12/1346 I have a Universal Atomic 5411 (1981). It has the duel controls. One for transmission one for thrott
Why we do this thing called sailing.... (2) rgranger at 2:58pm 06.16.16 Ask All Sailors 4/444 These were taken a few weeks ago at Smith Mountain Lake, VA Post-um if you got-um
Any clue what this is....? (2) rgranger at 2:21pm 06.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/1565 I have this clamp on my stern rail that has a cylindrical recess and a set screw to hold something i
1981 Hunter 22 broken mast (1) Flakeypuff at 1:47pm 06.16.16 Smaller Boats 13/1013 We just fractured the bottom of our mast tube lowering it. It was just a stupid mistake that has cos
1981 Hunter 22 broken mast Flakeypuff at 12:19pm 06.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/503 We just fractured the bottom of our mast tube lowering it. It was just a stupid mistake that has co
Plastic Laminate alfaguy at 12:19pm 06.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/670 I am replacing the face frames in my 90 Hunter 27-2 head (the doors are fine), but cannot find any s
Time for new standing rigging Lee Scott at 10:58am 06.16.16 Big Boats 6/875 I'm beginning to get some broken strands on my standing rigging, so it's time to think about replaci
Too much presure on Raritan PHII manual head AlexEngelsman at 10:40am 06.16.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/1321 Following Peggie's advise, I installed a raritan PHII over 2 years ago. It has been working great an
Center Cockpit Cracked Fiberglass Around Edges Skullrider at 10:35am 06.16.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/385 I'm looking at a 1993 Catalina/Morgan Center Cockpit. The Cockpit appears to have been formed separa
Hunter 260 standing rigging adjust Tim Gunderson at 9:49am 06.16.16 Mid-Size Boats 4/1401 Hi, I bought a Hunter 260 (2001 vintage) in 2004 and for the first time, I am preparing to tune my
Check out my new $50 faux cabin sole (3) kito at 9:17am 06.16.16 Ask All Sailors 22/3906 Still not finished but thought I would snap a few pics. I am very pleased with the results although
Anyone replaced stanchions on an O'day 23? Advice needed James19955 at 8:05am 06.16.16 Ask An Oday Owner 11/2054 Notice that one of my stanchions has a crack near the base so I want to replace. I looked at the 4
Updating Software for Raymrine e series GWG at 8:04am 06.16.16 Ask All Sailors 7/561 Has anyone upgraded the software on an e series Raymarine MFD for the new dock to dock autorouting?
Does anybody know the hard over time for a catalina 30 ChrisCall at 7:49am 06.16.16 Ask All Sailors 16/3229 I'm setting up my raymarine ev100 autopilot. Does anyone know the hard over time for a catalina 30?
1987 Catalina 30 Edsel steering system ClarenceJames at 4:52am 06.16.16 Catalina 30 8/3134 My C30 has a radial drive wheel mounted in a shallow well located aft of the Edson steering pedestal

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Screw Terminals and Ferrules kappykaplan at 12:18pm 09.11.23 Can you help me out, where is referenced post by Scott? Believe you'll find it (them) here: https:
Screw Terminals and Ferrules dlochner at 12:12pm 09.11.23 Yea, I think they're a bit obscure. I was aware of them, but hadn't thought about them until I saw
Screw Terminals and Ferrules jviss at 11:52am 09.11.23 I was not aware of these types of connectors until your post the other day. Yea, I think they're a
How about an Electronics forum? jviss at 11:48am 09.11.23 I do, too. Which I suggest everyone should do regularly anyway. I participate in many online foru
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather dLj at 11:43am 09.11.23 Sorry I could not resist this. Not only did Hurricanes follow @dLj trip but Active Volcanoes in th
Older-Model O'Day Javelin - Unknown Year blakeroday at 11:39am 09.11.23 Thanks for your help... looks like the seller had it right as a 1972 model.
Push Button Starter Testing dlochner at 11:39am 09.11.23 To clarify the ignition wiring. A white wire leads from the main power lug on the starter, the lug
Push Button Starter Testing NYSail at 11:32am 09.11.23 Jump the wires behind the switch.... Simple test. If its the switch the engine will start, if its th
bulge water NYSail at 11:25am 09.11.23 As was said, is it salt or fresh water??
Dickinson Newport P12000 install in 2004 Hunter 44DS Terry Cox at 11:19am 09.11.23 No wet blanket intended here, but we've had a Wallas forced air diesel furnace for years and it work
How about an Electronics forum? Stu Jackson at 11:11am 09.11.23 I watch "Whats New" so I guess I pick up everything. I do, too. Which I suggest everyone should d
Manufacturer's Sail LOGO (1) JamesG161 at 11:05am 09.11.23 My Hunter Logo was free on my new mainsail. er too.;) Jim...
1 mile from inlet and 3 knots of drift VS 8 miles from inlet and no drift though has worse bottom fouling. Qomomoko at 11:00am 09.11.23 ....... is shallow, 4.5' draft is probably OK - 6' not as much. The current of the river does affe
Oh my sweet rotten unicorn. Ralph Johnstone at 10:56am 09.11.23 It is correct, not an auto correct. Never heard of them before. Technical material up the ying y
Recommendations for a new head Ward H at 10:43am 09.11.23 @Ward H how did you connected your toilette to fresh water? from the sink? shower? I put a T fitt
Hunter 320 Steering Issue (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:40am 09.11.23 Oh crap ! After opening my eyes a little wider, I see there is no way to remove the old ball joint
Oh my sweet rotten unicorn. dlochner at 10:30am 09.11.23 What's that without spell correct ? It is correct, not an auto correct. https://www.hempel.com
1990 C&C 30 MkII halyard replacement, ISSUES! sheardc at 10:29am 09.11.23 Well 10mm is what I have and it's jamming up. I looked at 8mm / 5/16. It works in the clutch but fee
Bow thruster - is it a plus or minus? Ted10028 at 10:23am 09.11.23 not sure if it is correct but someone mentioned that on the Catalina 32 you had to take out a water
Oh my sweet rotten unicorn. Ralph Johnstone at 10:12am 09.11.23 silic one bottom paint system. What's that without spell correct ?

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