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Slow Leak (1) Keith-T at 11:04am 12.03.23 Mid-Size Boats 7/1708 Hello all. I recently purchased a 2005 Hunter 27. It seems to have developed a slow leak from a sm
drive shaft length on a 30 ft. Catalina 1983 model Goffriller at 10:56am 12.03.23 Engines and Propulsion 4/1014 I'm preparing to change out the strut bearing on my 30 ft. Catalina 1983 model year and I'll change
Storage cover for Catalina 320 Ted10028 at 5:44pm 12.02.23 Ask All Sailors 6/924 I see a few boats in the marina with reusable covers while many have white or clear shrink wrap.
Cutlass bearing replacement on 2004 Hunter 36 AndyL at 12:02pm 12.02.23 Big Boats 11/1330 I have seen quite few threads on cutlass bearing replacement but was wondering if anyone has done it
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink fero at 8:47am 12.02.23 Big Boats 17/1688 Hello again, The light above sink suddenly stopped working, all others work fine. Checked the switch
Is the mast on a 1978 Cape Dory 25 slotted or through bolted to the deck plate? (4) ekmar1991 at 8:35am 12.02.23 Ask All Sailors 7/1339 I recently purchased a 1978 Cape Dory 25 and during the previous owners last final haul out some dam
Shaft Diameter, T3800 plbryant82 at 3:14pm 12.01.23 Tartan 4/914 I bought a Tartan 3800 (named Sanguine) 1998, deep keel. I need to replace the prop but need to kno
Any clever ideas on how to monitor the level in waste holding tank? Ted10028 at 1:47pm 12.01.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 28/5762 It's always in the back of my mind; I'd be more comfortable knowing.
How to winterize macerator pump Ted10028 at 1:14pm 12.01.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1069 I assume you have to pump some anti freeze through it thus dumping some waste and some anti-freeze i
Hunter 410 Temp Reading High sailing gal at 11:26am 12.01.23 Big Boats 14/1340 My 4JH3E temp is reading high. The reading on the gauge has always been high really, but earlier in
How are lines run to cockpit for 150% genoa from roller furler? (2) SailingDan at 11:08am 12.01.23 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1359 I've had a hank-on jib on my 1996 MacGregor 26x since I bought her new. Now, approaching 70, I'm lo
2013 Oceanis 48 with termites vcirelli at 11:05am 12.01.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/999 Can anyone tell me if the bulkheads and stringers are entirely fiberglass in this make and model? I
Catalina 310 battery wiring question Monheganlover at 8:27am 12.01.23 Catalina 310 26/2956 I have a 2002 Catalina 310. The house batteries were replaced a few years ago with two big 18D AGMs
2 blade vs. 3 blade prop for my 1988 C30 Salty Jack at 9:23pm 11.30.23 Catalina 30 11/1795 I purchased my Catalina 30 in October. Next May I plan to motor it from a marina in Vermont on Lak
New MaxProp came today! Tally Ho at 8:39pm 11.30.23 Show Us Your Boat--Videos 9/1726
Hunter 285 aft berth redesign. (2) LaDonaMina at 6:11pm 11.30.23 Mid-Size Boats 7/1240 221666
Priming AC/heat pump. Ted10028 at 3:17pm 11.30.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1185 I have a thru hull, to a strainer, to a pump, to a hose with T connector valve (one leg to AC/Heat u
Hull ID Location Hunter 38 2007 Pat Hooyman at 2:35pm 11.30.23 Big Boats 4/626 Does anyone know where the whole identification number is molded into the hole of a hunter 38 2007 m
Electric Motors dlochner at 11:37am 11.30.23 Ask All Sailors 21/3036 Dan and Kika on Sailing Uma just posted a long video from the METS trade show. This is the largest m
Faucet is leaking (1) Lfarquhar at 10:44am 11.30.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/661 Faucet is leaking above the faucet spout below the cartridge. I changed out the cartridge and it st

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Weight of Hunter 23.5 trailer plus boat i.e. including boat, mast, furling jib, single axle trailer and 5HP motor JBP-PA at 5:45am 06.21.25 Not sure if it will help but our 240, single axle, 8hp 4stroke Honda 3140 lbs as per commercial wei
Weight of Hunter 23.5 trailer plus boat i.e. including boat, mast, furling jib, single axle trailer and 5HP motor Rick Webb at 5:40am 06.21.25 Not sure where I got the numbers from, but I remember the weight of the trailer as 980# an empty boa
Weight of Hunter 23.5 trailer plus boat i.e. including boat, mast, furling jib, single axle trailer and 5HP motor JBP-PA at 5:38am 06.21.25 Boat dry weight (NOT displacement when in water because of the water ballast) generally includes mas
Catalina Yachts sold ! Indysailor at 5:19am 06.21.25 When I bought my 27, among the notes was a post-it with a phone number for "Frank B".
Dock lines high on piling Davidasailor26 at 5:06am 06.21.25 I would not assume the yard had any grand plan or special wisdom. Our yard puts the lines up high wh
Dock lines high on piling Danno 1914 at 5:02am 06.21.25
Dock lines high on piling jssailem at 4:46am 06.21.25 That is a question worth being asked of the yard manager. Is it uniform for all boats in the marina?
Stereo drawing from both house and starter battery banks? skunther at 11:03pm 06.20.25
Weight of Hunter 23.5 trailer plus boat i.e. including boat, mast, furling jib, single axle trailer and 5HP motor Westerly at 8:08pm 06.20.25 Yes that is helpful. Thankyou. I wondered however if your trailer axle was single or double and what
Weight of Hunter 23.5 trailer plus boat i.e. including boat, mast, furling jib, single axle trailer and 5HP motor SteveHughessails at 7:43pm 06.20.25 Not sure if it will help but our 240, single axle, 8hp 4stroke Honda 3140 lbs as per commercial weig
Fuel sender and gauge info Tally Ho at 7:26pm 06.20.25 With a round tank, the problem having a small penetration that is easily sealed. Most sensors requi
Fuel sender and gauge info Tally Ho at 7:25pm 06.20.25
Trying To Fit New Furler - 1995-40.5 MetricMountie at 7:00pm 06.20.25 I contacted Harken earlier this week, spoke to their customer service representative. Explained the
Broken Keel Bolts - Hunter Intrepid-II at 6:35pm 06.20.25 This was my diy fix a few years ago. Hunter 27_75-84 Owner Modifications and Upgrades I like the
What is the latest thinking on reliable bilge pump switches Rich Stidger at 5:57pm 06.20.25 My final fix.... for now. I really want to get an operating bilge pump system and I don't want to s
Fuel sender and gauge info dlochner at 5:48pm 06.20.25 With a round tank, the problem having a small penetration that is easily sealed. Most sensors requir
Catalina Yachts sold ! Project_Mayhem at 5:39pm 06.20.25 They can now say they've made over 100k boats
Hunter 18....pointing problems?? Mainsail too low or weeds on rudder or centerboard? Davidasailor26 at 5:38pm 06.20.25
Well, this is a mess. I dont know where to start. (1) marcham at 5:34pm 06.20.25 Seems simple to me... Jeff bought a boat. Then Jeff sold you a boat. Get a bill of sale from Jeff...
Catalina Yachts sold ! Straycat22296 at 5:20pm 06.20.25 I know nothing regarding Reardon or Muff or who they are. I unfortunately do agree 200% with Foswic

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