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Hello , I am trying to find an owneres manual for my 1976 Ericson 36C Freedom Hull. Any ideas , wisd
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Hi all, I want a furling head sail for a Catalina 27 standard rig. send me a PM or email if you happ
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This is directed at Crazy Dave, but anyone with an answer is welcome. I am trying to find the manuf
JHoward at 8:11am 05.19.15
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Hi Everyone I bought my 309 at the end of last summer, Hull #1!, and we're just getting to know it.
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Greetings to all! We acquired an H23 some time ago and just recently got it in the water. I am p
Markos83898 at 5:48am 05.19.15
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Well we are only a couple days away from giving our 356 the big annual splash in Lake Mich. So ex
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1990 H30 Anyone know how these work? I'd like to be able to lift the deck plate to squeeze some fres
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I buying my first sailboat, a 1996 H280 in excellent cosmetic condition, w/ new sails in the past 2
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CC23 at 7:51pm 05.18.15
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Momentarily hit 8.9 knots on my H23 Friday. I was really surprised as this is the fastest I ever sai

Recent Replies

Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
garymalmgren at 5:39pm 12.03.23
Replace with wireless hose. If trimming back and only replacing the last couple of feet use fibergla
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Rick at 5:35pm 12.03.23
Does anyone want to buy a good used Hunter 420 Passage? Kidding.... here we go again., 25 years I
Hunter 36 Shower drain sump pump...keeps tripping its breaker
Ralph Johnstone at 5:05pm 12.03.23
In order of cheapness and ease, I would suggest : 1. Get into your supply (+) wire and measure the
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
FastOlson at 4:02pm 12.03.23
While you are there... replace the hose section from the engine to the WL muffler, as well. Any time
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
garymalmgren at 4:01pm 12.03.23
Hi Dick. What is the external condition of the hose at the exhaust manifold (the hottest and salties
drive shaft length on a 30 ft. Catalina 1983 model
Goffriller at 3:45pm 12.03.23
Thanks for that advice and approach to changing out the old shaft John.
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Rick at 3:42pm 12.03.23
Thanks JS. Over my 20+ of enjoying yet slaving over a boat, I have done the exhaust once "on my fir
Second Triton2
Dr. D at 3:22pm 12.03.23
BTW, the thing holding the Triton2 is a Navpod PP4102. They also make other size/shape pods for diff
drive shaft length on a 30 ft. Catalina 1983 model
jssailem at 3:10pm 12.03.23
If you are like most boat owners, you will be doing this while out of the water. This means no guess
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
jssailem at 3:03pm 12.03.23
First question... Is the through hull above or below the water line? If below, you will get water i
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Rick at 3:01pm 12.03.23
Run new hose from the water lift/muffler to the hull exit now at a minimum. Might be a pain but it
Any clever ideas on how to monitor the level in waste holding tank?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:53pm 12.03.23
You aren't likely to see anything but actual leaks checking the outside of the tank..the damage is h
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
dlochner at 2:47pm 12.03.23
Run new hose from the water lift/muffler to the hull exit now at a minimum. Might be a pain but it
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Rick at 2:40pm 12.03.23
Thanks for all the replys so far. Bottom line is I have to address this.
Hydronic heater installation
DinghySailor at 2:39pm 12.03.23
What I expected. Heater isn't linked yet, so... bleed the circuit from ... connect heater hoses val
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
garymalmgren at 2:36pm 12.03.23
I am wondering if the hose was not the correct diameter for the exhaust fitting. Inner diameter too
Slow Leak
Johnb at 2:24pm 12.03.23
Time to do the dust with talcum powder and track to source trick?

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