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Stiff Throttle curtdo at 2:38pm 08.20.23 Ask All Sailors 2/395 I recently lubed my throttle and transmission cables, plus inside the MV remote control mechanism at
Hunter 23 Keel (1) B-Mac at 2:08pm 08.20.23 Smaller Boats 14/2602 Is this the standard "wing keel" for the Hunter 23? I recently acquired this used 1985 Hunter 23 fo
Tropical Storm Emily (1) JamesG161 at 12:27pm 08.20.23 Weather and Forecasting 1/552 We knew this was coming this morning , and waited for the name.
Can't figure out how to use the inverter/refrigerator on new to me '36 MK II. Mutara Nebula II at 12:01pm 08.20.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1023 Recently purchased a 1999 Catalina 36 MK II with an inverter - but the OP was unresponsive to querie
Roller Furler quirky ? BTC1984 at 8:41am 08.20.23 Mid-Size Boats 5/1317 I have a catalina 27 with roller furling jib. I think it's a Harken but not sure. When I pull the
H49/50 battery replacement Laid-back at 7:48am 08.20.23 Big Boats 84/9595
Wema tank level sender (1) Screen Saver at 10:01pm 08.19.23 Ask All Sailors 9/777 Those of you whom have the Wema ( and copies of) Tank senders, be they fuel, water or grey water Im
Prop Recommendations for '91 Hunter 30T? vabchbrewer at 2:53pm 08.19.23 Mid-Size Boats 15/1371 The 2-blade prop that was on my H30T when I bought it in May doesn't seem to be performing well acco
Invest 90L --> TS Franklin --> Hurricane Franklin (1) JamesG161 at 2:03pm 08.19.23 Weather and Forecasting 8/1400 Although more models need to agree, this needs an Alert.
Atlantic Storm Activity (2) JamesG161 at 1:58pm 08.19.23 Weather and Forecasting 3/566 All lot of tropical waves showing on NOAA maps today. the time for Western African Monsoons. Now t
Gas tank gauge issue. (1) charliec30 at 9:10am 08.19.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/1259 Hello all Does anyone have a photo of how the gauge on top of the tank should be wired. I found mine
2018 PNW Summer Cruise Terry Cox at 6:42am 08.19.23 Show Us Your Boat--Videos 2/971 So many places to go and enjoy life. JJN07QHmwWg
Frigomar Air Conditioning Experience geoffschultz at 6:24am 08.19.23 Ask All Sailors 1/1251 I'm in the process of designing a 55' catamaran and am considering using Frigomar 48V DC air conditi
Legend 40.5 windlass chain jumping fix (1) baycloud at 8:42pm 08.18.23 Big Boats 15/1335 Hey all, has anyone else with a 40.5 had the chain jumping on the windlass? I have the correct size
Removing Aft Cabin "Headboard" (1) duck21 at 5:24pm 08.18.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1153 Hello, We are looking to reupholster the cushion on the headboard in the aft cabin of our Hunter 37
CL14 Dinghy Fuzzy_logic at 4:27pm 08.18.23 Ask All Sailors 32/3266 Hi All. I am new to the forum. I recently bought a cute CL14 and promptly turtled it on my fist gybe
Battery charger fred1diver at 4:22pm 08.18.23 Ask All Sailors 2/380 Hello all. quick question, what do you all think about Victron Blue Battery chargers? looking to upg
Port Running Light Captain W at 3:44pm 08.18.23 Ask All Sailors 2/385 I am running into a situation where I need to replace a burned out port running light. Specifically
Air Conditioner Thermostat Codes (1) stageboss at 3:18pm 08.18.23 Ask All Sailors 7/2150 I have a 2003 Catalina 310 with factory A/C. Lately when I turn on the A/C it runs for 5 or 10 minu
Musings On Boat Electrical Panels jviss at 2:06pm 08.18.23 Musings With Maine Sail 14/3306 I find boat electrical panels frustrating. It's technology and practice that's at least 50 years ol

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Catalina 25 1981 NBSailboatowners2581 at 5:11pm 04.14.25 Usually there is a small tank in the toilet to help flush. Best to look at the websites and get the
Catalina 25 1981 NBSailboatowners2581 at 5:10pm 04.14.25 I don't think that Catalina 25 ever came with a plumbed head, at all - just a port-a-potty ... did
Catalina 25 1981 NBSailboatowners2581 at 5:09pm 04.14.25 Looks like what you have is called the traditional layout of the Catalina 25. I think there should
Catalina 25 1981 Foswick at 4:49pm 04.14.25 Usually there is a small tank in the toilet to help flush. I don't think that Catalina 25 ever came
Catalina 25 1981 dlochner at 4:16pm 04.14.25 Would it have a water tank? Usually there is a small tank in the toilet to help flush. Best to lo
Fluorescent light above mirror in head - wiring question Justin_NSA at 4:16pm 04.14.25 I converted my fluorescent fixture to LED. Still have to mind the polarity
Refridge and freezer artboas at 4:12pm 04.14.25 I have a 450 and the freezer quit. It seems that the pin valve into the evaporator got plugged as I
Hunter 456 rudder issue smokey73 at 4:12pm 04.14.25 @artboas I agree that a tiller arm is generally cast aluminum or possibly some other alloy that is
Hunter 376 Dining Table Finish artboas at 4:08pm 04.14.25 Dug a little bit in my Hunter files archive.... found this one (attached).... I would use a 2 part
H310 Shoal Keel Bent Rich 35.5 at 4:07pm 04.14.25 So here a couple of pics of the keel. Actually now that I really look at it, doesn't seem as bad a
Fluorescent light above mirror in head - wiring question artboas at 4:04pm 04.14.25 Very good suggestion @JoeWhite - get the polarity wrong and those electrolytic capacitors have a ba
Hunter 456 rudder issue artboas at 3:59pm 04.14.25 Hi Smokey! Thanks for your reply, then my guess was right. Thanks. And your comment is interesting
Catalina 25 1981 Foswick at 3:57pm 04.14.25 Might be easier to start asking about one project at a time. Yes ... that. You will find that half
Catalina 25 1981 Foswick at 3:52pm 04.14.25 All good advice so far. One thing to know is that your boat is a pretty easy boat to own. They are a
Catalina 25 1981 dLj at 3:38pm 04.14.25 Good evening all sailors and boat owners, Me and my boyfriend recently bought a Catalina 25 1981. I
Catalina 25 1981 NBSailboatowners2581 at 3:35pm 04.14.25 A 25' boat probably does not have a holding tank. If there were toilet facilities they would probab
Catalina 25 1981 NBSailboatowners2581 at 3:35pm 04.14.25 A 25' boat probably does not have a holding tank. If there were toilet facilities they would probab
Catalina 25 1981 dlochner at 3:32pm 04.14.25 A 25' boat probably does not have a holding tank. If there were toilet facilities they would probabl
B&R rig tuning take 1 (1) SteveHughessails at 3:15pm 04.14.25 I managed to get a bit of time on her today. I loosened the forestay to the maximum length then proc
Should there be water in here? EnamrdSalr21 at 3:00pm 04.14.25 . The "good" news is that since it is collecting, there do not seem to be any leaks below the water

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