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SteveMontgomery at 10:31am 01.03.16
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I'd like to add a jib roller furling/reefing system on a 1985 Hunter 285. It's a $10k boat so, does
Dfisher at 9:55am 01.03.16
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Hi everyone. I have a 1986 Hunter 31 that is currently on the hard for the winter and the diesel is
Kopite at 9:17am 01.03.16
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Hi, I have an '84 Std fin keel which came with a Catalina design cradle. I'm going to be unbolting t
Karyon at 9:11am 01.03.16
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Man the last couple of days I'm so grateful that this site is available, My poor boat (hunter 23.5)
IH82BL8 at 6:52am 01.03.16
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I have an '84 H31 and want to have new covers made for the cushions in the salon (the v-berth and th
Lee Blume at 6:38am 01.03.16
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I have a 22' O'Day that I recently purchased. I would like info on parts places. I need a mainsheet
Monterey385 at 6:30pm 01.02.16
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A family member who is an accomplished wood-turner suggested that we use MinWax Paste Finishing Wax
capta at 5:22pm 01.02.16
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Have any of you hooked up the Blue Seas Systems M2 OLED 1834 DC Multimeter? The included instruction
sashaproctor at 3:56pm 01.02.16
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Hi I purchased a 1976 Catalina 27' last summer that came outfitted with a two burner electric stove.
RussC at 2:45pm 01.02.16
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I've checked the store and looked everywhere I could think of on the web for some of these plastic s
Cassiopeia at 10:33am 01.02.16
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Looking for a wiring diagram for the emergency battery parallel system. With the house battery switc
Whaler Jay at 10:27am 01.02.16
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Hello Everyone, Happy New Year! I had a quick question on my 1977 Catalina 27 that will hopefully b
druid at 10:17am 01.02.16
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Of the many things that are "kinda wrong" with my 1976 Ontario 32, the cockpit sole is a bit "squish
Karyon at 9:11am 01.02.16
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Looking to get a new marine grill for our little hunter 23.5. when I search the website they are pre
Come Sail Away at 7:37am 01.02.16
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It has been awhile since I have looged on. It is now the new year and my mind is back on sailing. I
kito at 6:41am 01.02.16
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Some of you may know that I have been restoring my Hunter 30 for the last couple years. I am at the
KeithP at 6:14am 01.02.16
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I am trying to complete/reinstate some charging upgrades started by the previous owner of our yacht.
Nodak7 at 6:12am 01.02.16
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OK I need some help! This past weekend our Marriage Savers (communicators) died and I was told to ge
EditorC22NSA at 5:26am 01.02.16
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The Catalina 22 MainBrace publication is now available at www.catalina22.org. For those of you looki
rko at 1:55am 01.02.16
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A little background. This will be my fifth sailboat over the last 30 years. I started with a 25 foot

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dLj at 9:10pm 02.20.24
Contrary to what 99% of the world would tell you and Im sure there will be much opposition to my st
New Engine for 23 foot O Day   (1)
danooxnard at 7:51pm 02.20.24
Forgot to add the picture! Dano
(re) location of hot water heater
JRT at 7:37pm 02.20.24
What tank did you buy to replace? Mine leaks too and would be nice replace.
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Screen Saver at 6:56pm 02.20.24
Contrary to what 99% of the world would tell you and Im sure there will be much opposition to my sta
Looking to replace my 6 gal water heater on Hunter 320
Scott T-Bird at 5:59pm 02.20.24
I am looking to replace with a Kuuma 11811 6 Gallon 120v Front Exchanger Stainless Steel Water Heat
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Alan Gomes at 5:35pm 02.20.24
While the catenary effect becomes less important as the forces increase, as you point out, it is ve
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dLj at 5:23pm 02.20.24
This is doubtful. It would appear that the weight contributes little to holding when the conditions
Looking to replace my 6 gal water heater on Hunter 320
Stu Jackson at 5:12pm 02.20.24
I'm talking about Kuuma and the Parts Pac (false advertising) ad displayed in the opening of the th
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shemandr at 5:10pm 02.20.24
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Alan Gomes at 5:07pm 02.20.24
A major advantage of an all chain rode is simply weight. In 10' of water with 5:1 scope I have abou
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina
stickinthemud57 at 5:02pm 02.20.24
...Marian was tight lipped for a long time before they told me what happened... I hate it when M
Western L.I. Sound marina
JCH4 at 4:48pm 02.20.24
Do you want to spend an hour sailing or an hour driving? Don't forget the return trip! If you play
Bilge Wire Size Question.
BAD ORCA at 4:20pm 02.20.24
I would use 12 awg not 10 awg. 12 awg will be much easier to work with and easier to connect to th
Wood and Stain To Match 2006 Hunter 38 Aft Cabin + Plans for Cabin + Bed Modification
KelToy at 4:13pm 02.20.24
The finish was sprayed on at the factory. I attached a description for repairing damage to interior
Bilge Wire Size Question.
LakeOntario270 at 3:34pm 02.20.24
I would use 12 awg not 10 awg. 12 awg will be much easier to work with and easier to connect to the
Wood and Stain To Match 2006 Hunter 38 Aft Cabin + Plans for Cabin + Bed Modification   (2)
kbgunn at 3:31pm 02.20.24
The finish was sprayed on at the factory. I attached a description for repairing damage to interior
Running cables through the headliner on a 2001 Hunter 380
CAVU at 3:16pm 02.20.24
Ok, mystery/problem solved! The tunnel in the headliner has three corrugated conduits embeded in it
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dlochner at 3:08pm 02.20.24
There is no one right answer when it comes to most things sailing. Anchoring is no different. The an
YANMAR replacement
garymalmgren at 3:07pm 02.20.24
RE: The one on my boat, came in "toast" Could you elaborate on that please? gary

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