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JACKHEAPE at 2:27pm 07.02.16
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Anyone know of a source for the 50 amp DC main breaker? I have a 1983 Hunter 34. I ordered new break
Mark Maulden at 2:10pm 07.02.16
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Waiting out some rain here in the Broughtons and thought I'd pass this along. Several days ago. I n
rlmiller419 at 12:23pm 07.02.16
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Hi - I own a Phantom 14, probably built in the early 80s. I've enjoyed sailing it in a number of pl
CaptDon01 at 8:31am 07.02.16
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Check it out, it's free to download your own copy: http://www.catalina22.org Gene, there is an art
IAMCCF at 8:20am 07.02.16
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Some new pics all cleaned up...
IAMCCF at 8:09am 07.02.16
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Hi All, I am looking into replacing my soot covered Mail Sail cover. Anyone have thoughts on Mack
Webone at 7:40am 07.02.16
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Anyone have knowledge of this sail and the boat(s) they were used on. Got one in with some other equ
Warax at 4:14am 07.02.16
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Hi every one! I've bought an old Catalina 22 ( sail number 2307 , no serial). I've started to put so
Ormenlange at 3:58am 07.02.16
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Figured out my problem (engine stalls when put in gear) one bad motor mount. Of course I need to r
HMT2 at 1:50am 07.02.16
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I may purchase a whole new set of sails for my 1983 H31. If I do this I wil be replacing the main an
willsnow at 10:43pm 07.01.16
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Alright guys, I have my assymetrical spinnaker ready to rig... one question: do I drill a hole in my
patrickkidd at 9:26pm 07.01.16
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It just occurred to me that a nice aftermarket part for the C30 Mk1 would be an aft lazarette door w
Justin_NSA at 8:41pm 07.01.16
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You wouldn't think it would be hard to get a key duplicated. I can't find a locksmith that has a bla
Spence at 6:19pm 07.01.16
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I will be replacing about 8ft of core material on the starboard gangway. I guess it's had a lot of t
Tim22 at 6:03pm 07.01.16
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We have a Hunter 310 with a B'R rig which includes a reverse stay from the spreader to the mast base
vegassail at 5:48pm 07.01.16
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I'm perplexed... trying to get the stern navigation light to work. Using a multi meter, there is 12
VanIslandGuy at 5:29pm 07.01.16
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Hi Folks, We're having fun learning all about our new to us H410. One challenge has been nicely f
Skipper at 5:21pm 07.01.16
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This is getting surreal. I start looking at local news now because of all the incidents, and there's
JTulls at 5:17pm 07.01.16
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Just got the yacht club newsletter for this month and they ran a nice story about how one of the for
PaytonG at 4:39pm 07.01.16
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hey guys, so we have another question. We are on a waiting list for a 12x32 slip and are stuck using

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Yanmar 2GM20F - Filler Cap (neck) and Subtank
inkunzi at 6:07am 04.22.24
Hello My 1988 hunter 28.5 has the same setup with the large cooling hose exiting the engine compartm
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading
Afraal at 5:37am 04.22.24
Update: I finally managed to do some testing using a voltmeter. All readings but one, seem to be wit
New Electronics - Is this about right?
Ward H at 5:36am 04.22.24
1. I think @Scott T-Bird has the answer about the wiring. 2. On the Depth display, I suspect it may
Universal M25 front V-belt pulley.   (1)
Hayden Watson at 5:20am 04.22.24
Balmar says that they sent the correct part which is sized to fit over a 128mm pulley but so far all
Anyone installed a Balmar Serpentine belt kit on their Universal M25?   (1)
Hayden Watson at 5:15am 04.22.24
I got Balmar's response this morning. "That is what we consider to be the correct part so it sucks
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel
dlochner at 4:52am 04.22.24
I always pre-fill both filters. With a mechanical lift pump I cannot imagine how long it would take
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel
Deleted member 117556 at 4:47am 04.22.24
I always pre-fill both filters. With a mechanical lift pump I cannot imagine how long it would take
Expected life of a fuel line hose?
Project_Mayhem at 4:41am 04.22.24
If you are getting black stuff from your fuel line, it is past time to replace the fuel line. Be ce
Expected life of a fuel line hose?
dlochner at 4:35am 04.22.24
If you are getting black stuff from your fuel line, it is past time to replace the fuel line. Be cer
Does Anyone Use An Underwater Inspection Camera?
Project_Mayhem at 4:33am 04.22.24
I have a similar one but it connects by WiFi to a phone app. It takes some fidgeting to get the rig
Air Conditioner Vents
Terry Cox at 4:32am 04.22.24
Different model boat, but ours came with dual MarineAir sea water heat pumps, which work great. We'v
Mas-technologies instrument gauge for Yanmar
Laid-back at 3:59am 04.22.24
Instruments are now hooked up to the plotter which is a much better solution.
Trump Companion 21
tampahokie at 3:58am 04.22.24
Legend 40.5 engine oil change
fero at 3:19am 04.22.24
Thanks, very clear.
Adding a mid-ship cleat to a H260
Chuck C. at 12:21am 04.22.24
@Chuck C. I was a dealer who was involved in the design of the 260 and the dealer who sold nearly
70 FT of LIFE LINE
dLj at 11:30pm 04.21.24
70 ft of 3/16 steel inner with a 5/16 white cover. Free. You pay postage. Where are you located?
Legend 40.5 engine oil change   (6)
Rich Stidger at 10:02pm 04.21.24
@fero , here are a couple pictures of my oil access hole. You can use the measurements for the hole
Mas-technologies instrument gauge for Yanmar
artboas at 8:58pm 04.21.24
Three months later and the display is blank again. Time to hook the readouts up to the chart plott
Air Conditioner Vents
artboas at 8:54pm 04.21.24
I have a H49 that was originally from SoCal so the temps were reasonable, so the original owners di

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