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hardware question on a 27 timmeehle at 1:48pm 04.26.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/714 We've recently acquired a 1976 Catalina 27 (outboard motor version). the PO (previous owner) started
help identifying (1) jimharris at 1:18pm 04.26.15 Day Sailers 6/4448 I recently got a O'Day sailboat but not sure of what type any help would be appreciated.
Leak From Mast? (4) drummer3278 at 12:20pm 04.26.15 Mid-Size Boats 4/2401 Hello, I purchased a Hunter 33.5 last summer, which my girlfriend and I are very pleased with.
VA area service dealer for 26M?... DavidEBIDLOCAL at 11:45am 04.26.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/677 I recently acquired a 2006 MacGregor 26M, and planning on sailing the Bay, and am wondering who the
Dauphine Island Race CaptDon01 at 7:57am 04.26.15 Ask All Sailors 201/42998 Many of you I'm sure heard the news that a severe storm hit along the gulf during a regatta in Alaba
376 vs 37.5 Opinions shavdog at 7:57am 04.26.15 Big Boats 5/2403 I am looking at these two sailboats....1998 376 and a 1995 37.5....same price range mid 60's.....the
1989 H30 wind instrument cable install RossP1956 at 5:04am 04.26.15 Mid-Size Boats 3/999 Just bought a new boat and st60 windvane instrument. I have an install plan for the wind xducer and
fuel tank removal wheelsteering27 at 4:10am 04.26.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/2069 anyone have experience with removing fuel tank in Hunter 27, 1983. or pumping out diesel fuel?
Water tank epoxy recommendations wayne007 at 1:03am 04.26.15 Ask All Sailors 9/3392 I have an aluminum fresh water tank with a pin hole leak. Any recommendations on an epoxy to repair
Cockpit drainage Pompadi at 12:08am 04.26.15 Catalina 309 Group Forum 13/3049 Our 309 always has a lot of water in the cockpit after rain, it drains away through the open transom
Crack in hull rib (2) SabreToothedEngineer at 11:19pm 04.25.15 Big Boats 4/1055 I'm a relatively new owner (four months) of an '83 Hunter 34. I just discovered a crack in the FRP n
An Economical Line Cutter John Murphy at 8:15pm 04.25.15 Big Boats 1/1109 SECURITE ( X3 ) !! NOTICE: For those of you that paragrenate waters that are replete with a plethor
Parts listings / diagrams 26C's? Macboy at 8:01pm 04.25.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/765 We had a great parts breakdown diagram for our catamaran (Hobie) that illustrated each component of
H 29.5 Fuel system (5) RIVERCRUISER at 7:51pm 04.25.15 Mid-Size Boats 3/1127 There have been some discussions of fuel tanks, filters, etc., in recent months, and since I recentl
1989 Hunter 26.5 with different windows jeepjake at 7:12pm 04.25.15 Smaller Boats 2/764 I recently purchased a Hunter 26.5 but I noticed that the port and starboard windows were different
Powering-Up our main winch John Murphy at 6:53pm 04.25.15 Big Boats 5/1098 Please, Two friends and I are adding a power source ( motor ) to our main winches ( Lewmar 44's). H
Dutchman reefing system John Murphy at 6:32pm 04.25.15 Big Boats 1/951 Please, Where might I purchase a disc used over the line holes in a Dutchman reefing System. Many
heat exchanger paulj at 6:23pm 04.25.15 Catalina 310 8/1557 What did you replace your 201027 Universal heat exchanger with. Where, how much and part number ?
Dutchman reefing system John Murphy at 6:18pm 04.25.15 Big Boats 5/1311 Please, Where might I purchase a disc used over the line holes in a Dutchman reefing System. Many
Oday 15 mfg#?? DefSocmonkey at 6:14pm 04.25.15 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1121 Well here we go, post #1!! I am looking to buy my first sailboat, I am going to look at an Oday 1

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Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? dlochner at 12:13pm 11.05.23 As with most upgrades on boats the first issue is the intended use. The other factor to consider is
Raymarine Evolution 100 Software Update jssailem at 11:50am 11.05.23 One option would be to disconnect the ACU and take it to a Raymarine Dealer. (Raymarine indicates th
does h260 have steam light? Crazy Dave Condon at 11:39am 11.05.23 The light bulb three pin plug, check the inside of the plug for corrosion and clean it depending on
H49/50 battery replacement Hayden Watson at 11:06am 11.05.23 LFP batteries do not want to be stored at 100% SOC. They prefer 25-30%. This is correct. When I h
H49/50 battery replacement Hayden Watson at 11:01am 11.05.23 We have everything set up with our new system and spent yesterday charging the batteries with the g
H49/50 battery replacement Georgedoyle at 10:52am 11.05.23 That would make sense if it's better for the battery.
H49/50 battery replacement dlochner at 9:10am 11.05.23 When we checked the state of charge, however, they were only at 25%. Not sure why they would be del
H49/50 battery replacement Georgedoyle at 8:06am 11.05.23 We have everything set up with our new system and spent yesterday charging the batteries with the ge
Harken Mk 1 furler repair tmjb at 8:04am 11.05.23 Hello again Claude, I was able to climb the mast on my boat yesterday and discovered that, like you
does h260 have steam light? Davenport at 8:01am 11.05.23 Thanks. Sorry if seem amateur. The bulb top of mast lights up if at base of mast give power, that'
26 vs 260 weight? dlochner at 8:00am 11.05.23 The brochure for the 26 from Hunter lists the same 5000lb displacement as the 260. So could just b
26 vs 260 weight? twalker H260 at 7:52am 11.05.23 26 I believe had jugs or a flexible bladder for drinking water under galley sink while the 260 has a
26 vs 260 weight? twalker H260 at 7:50am 11.05.23 The brochure for the 26 from Hunter lists the same 5000lb displacement as the 260. So could just be
26 vs 260 weight? dlochner at 7:46am 11.05.23 Also keep in mind the displacement weights shown there include the weight of the water ballast whic
Ericson 32-2 vs Newport 30 Scott T-Bird at 7:45am 11.05.23 Make sure there is a good blower associated with the A4 engine. Ventilation will be your friend in
26 vs 260 weight? twalker H260 at 7:44am 11.05.23 Also keep in mind the displacement weights shown there include the weight of the water ballast which
26 vs 260 weight? massnspace at 7:17am 11.05.23
26 vs 260 weight? dlochner at 7:17am 11.05.23 Also, has anyone actually WEIGHED their 26 or 260 at a scale? Dealer weights are not always accura
26 vs 260 weight? dlochner at 7:15am 11.05.23 I suspect it is a lot of little things, the mast is a bit higher, the boat is longer, the transom is
26 vs 260 weight? massnspace at 7:12am 11.05.23 Also, has anyone actually WEIGHED their 26 or 260 at a scale? Dealer weights are not always accurat

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