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sextant at 11:52am 05.21.15
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Hi All, A question from a newbie. I've noticed a relatively small (12.5 mA) current drain when all
capejt at 11:37am 05.21.15
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It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you all that I have joined the ranks of "ex-Hunter Owner
GEB at 10:55am 05.21.15
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Have a 1986 Hunter 31. The aft stringer is damaged(cracked). Since this is part of the grid system (
jack6878 at 10:03am 05.21.15
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Last year my marina "upgraded" our electrical service. Ever since I can not plug into a post (any po
GorillaToast at 9:56am 05.21.15
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Does anyone know what this ring at the top of my rudder post is called so I can search for one? Hun
GorillaToast at 9:43am 05.21.15
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Does anyone know what this ring at the top of my rudder post is called so I can search for one? Hun
CaptDon01 at 9:22am 05.21.15
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Posted a bunch of photos from the first couple days of the annual C-22 "North Gulf Coast Cruise" on
jsalley at 9:17am 05.21.15
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RC -- I'm planning to reconfigure the DC supply side of my boat, a 2012 Catalina 355. Current setup
HBBIS at 9:13am 05.21.15
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Has anyone added an external strainer for water input to engine? I have a continual problem with clo
YVRguy at 9:07am 05.21.15
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So, I need to cross the Georgia Strait today and the forecast is for 20kt winds. I'm curious about
JPM01100 at 8:13am 05.21.15
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I am removing the positive foam from "Loose Lucy", my O'Day DS II. Does removing the foam material
Drinkmilk at 7:13am 05.21.15
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Bought our C22 last year and sailed her a bunch of times. Loved it! However, we skipped sailing a
jhastie at 6:24am 05.21.15
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Does anyone know who can do these in the US?
FlimFlamII at 5:57am 05.21.15
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I used a finishing sander with 440 grit paper on the hull and had excellent results. Any suggestion
a65sailor at 5:36am 05.21.15
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Have a Yanmar 3gmf and just replaced all fuel lines. Added a Racor filter and changed the the engine
Gatch30 at 4:12am 05.21.15
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What is the best eye wear to reduce sun glare off the water. I'm not looking for specific brand, unl
paulj at 2:18am 05.21.15
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Truckman In mainsails directions he says not to hit the shaft towards the transmission when i
Rudder mount   (1)
FlimFlamII at 9:04pm 05.20.15
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Any suggestions on what's the best material to use under the rudder mount?
Newmoon at 7:56pm 05.20.15
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Hey guys I'm new to this. I just got my first boat, a 37 legend. Really killer. It has a small probl
eianm at 7:42pm 05.20.15
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We had horrendous wet weather a few weeks ago that exposed a new leak! It is one of my main side win

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Compass deviation
American_Mainsail at 4:48am 12.11.23
Check in your local area for a compass tech. The deck should be able to correct " local" interferen
Compass deviation
sailme88 at 4:18am 12.11.23
Check in your local area for a compass tech. The deck should be able to correct " local" interferenc
Compass deviation
rgranger at 3:56am 12.11.23
If you have an iPhone or Compass app on your phone uses GPS data. You can use that ap to make your d
Width of wing on wing keel
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:53am 12.11.23
As a former dealer owning hydraulic and fixed welded supports trailers, a lot depends which trailer
Any clever ideas about how to blow fresh air into Catalina 320?
john2 at 3:41am 12.11.23
i , m with Peggy ! our hoses were at 20 years and they did stink through the whole boat. No vent ca
Emergency Tiller   (2)
john2 at 3:12am 12.11.23
i finally found it.... pipe outside is 2-1/4 inch and at the end it is 56mm
Monoceros cabin sole
Jim Legere at 3:09am 12.11.23
You know that the Cherubini Hunters were constructed with a full interior pan glassed into the hull
Solar arch installation pictures on 315   (1)
john2 at 3:03am 12.11.23
this would be the last place on earth i would think of.... what ever you chose, put it on the r
The Sewing Machine Thread
Mikem at 8:30pm 12.10.23
I agree. I've been thinking of making a threading diagram with needle position diagram, laminating
Monoceros cabin sole
Ralph Johnstone at 8:24pm 12.10.23
Hoping to hear from someone that has done it before and can help with ideas. Sorry, I can't offer
WATERLOCK MUFFLER QUESTION
American_Mainsail at 7:09pm 12.10.23
One spring, 4-months after I had a diver clean my hull and prop and replace the zincs, I headed out
The Sewing Machine Thread
Ward H at 6:58pm 12.10.23
I agree. I've been thinking of making a threading diagram with needle position diagram, laminating
Compass deviation
American_Mainsail at 6:24pm 12.10.23
Deviation is complicated, and has a lot to do with the magnetic field of your individual boat. You m
Monoceros cabin sole
monocerosin at 6:12pm 12.10.23
Yes. We are getting closer to just pulling up the fiberglass sole to find out. I was thinking maybe
Adding above water line thru hull....
jssailem at 6:12pm 12.10.23
I have put several holes through the old gelcoat on my 1974 boat. If it was going to shatter it woul
Adding above water line thru hull....
dlochner at 6:04pm 12.10.23
Hint: don't pre-drill the pilot hole as you want the pilot hole as snug as can be. Drill a smalle
Compass deviation
jssailem at 5:54pm 12.10.23
Which "New Ritchie" compass model.
Monoceros cabin sole
Ralph Johnstone at 5:49pm 12.10.23
I can feel just a little give in the sole. Is this because the stingers are far apart or is it some
Adding above water line thru hull....
thinwater at 5:43pm 12.10.23
The tape is not needed if you just start easy. It's not a big twist drill. But whatever. Keep the s
The Sewing Machine Thread
jibes138 at 5:34pm 12.10.23
The problem with these machines is using them enough to remember how they work. The last time I use

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