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306 vs 310, need opinion hlanni1 at 10:49am 04.24.15 Mid-Size Boats 1/1076 I hope I am not rehashing a previous topic and your comments are appreciated. I am currently lookin
how does the water heater work? iSailor at 10:11am 04.24.15 Catalina 310 7/1663 Ok, I will admit it, I have no idea how the water heater actually works. Since it has the engine co
Hatch Friction Hinges kenvail at 8:33am 04.24.15 Big Boats 9/2265 The friction hinges on the two main hatches of my 2006 Hunter 38 are not keeping the hatch open. No
When your GPS fails, how do you navigate? Kings Gambit at 7:59am 04.24.15 Ask All Sailors 48/7283 If, for example, you're on a 140 n.mi. overnight trip along the coast between 3 and 10 n.mi. offshor
Autopilot - Pedestal Bracket geek_guy at 6:40am 04.24.15 Big Boats 4/1279 I'm replacing the wheel drive on my Raymarine Autopilot. While I suppose it really doesn't matt
Storage Cradle Long Story at 6:24am 04.24.15 Catalina 310 4/2449 Here is an interesting or odd question for our group. Of the owners that had cradles at time of del
Is This A Barrier Coat? (3) Kper at 5:50am 04.24.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1001 I couldn't stop myself. With dreams of stripping the black, ablative paint and switching to VC17 I
Water leak while on Port Tack Kleis at 10:47pm 04.23.15 Big Boats 14/3491 Appreciate suggestions where to look for the cause of water showing up on the sole of the starboard
Lewmar Port trim kits Schoolmarm at 8:55pm 04.23.15 Big Boats 3/2020 Put an offer on 1996 34. Some of the plastic trim for the lewmar ports could use replacement. Catali
midship cleat mounting rgarrison@gmail.com at 7:35pm 04.23.15 Mid-Size Boats 14/3644 I just bought a Hunter 335. We are very pleased with the boat but want to mount midship cleats port
looking at Tanzer mark rocco at 7:24pm 04.23.15 Ask All Sailors 13/7500 Just want to get some kind of input on a Tanzer...22ft-30ft are they any good...most of the ones i s
Mods to be made - Cutting and bolting things in the cabin Macboy at 7:02pm 04.23.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/967 Other than avoiding overdoing it in attempt to reduce cruising weight (think "speed-holes") and maki
Help. Raising centerboard Hunter 260 58013 at 7:00pm 04.23.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1322 I am going to ask a silly question. Are you supposed to use the winch to raise the centerboard becau
Bow thruster on a 380? JBboat at 6:01pm 04.23.15 Big Boats 9/2220 Just wondering if anybody has ever self installed a bow thruster on a H-380. Would be nice to have
spinnaker leebru at 5:52pm 04.23.15 Ask All Sailors 19/3374 Hi all. I recently purchased a Luger Tradewinds 26. It has a symmetrical spinnaker but no pole.
safety equipment what to consider for stocking my 30 footer woodster at 5:09pm 04.23.15 Ask All Sailors 12/1552 ok i am starting to stock my boat with safety gear and equipment and looking for suggestions to sort
need new motor walkingwarship at 4:21pm 04.23.15 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1438 i need a new motor for an O'day22 what will be good for her?
Mods to be made - Stern Rail Swim Ladder Access Macboy at 3:59pm 04.23.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/4972 Hello all, excited to get active in this community here but I've got to start with the questions. I'
My friends are alive, boat in on bottom of S. Pacific blowinganddrifting at 2:38pm 04.23.15 Ask All Sailors 11/3351 I got the worst and best email this morning, my friends from Sault Ste. Marie Canada survived the mo
New Batteries TonyDilly at 2:26pm 04.23.15 Catalina 30 2/1014 I have to replace the batteries on my 78. They have already been moved to below the nav station and

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Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? mermike at 5:36pm 11.26.23 My only recommendation would be against the Orion 12-12/30 in favor of the Orion XS 50A. I have two
1991 H42 with Heart interface Freedom 20 inverter charger- I think i have a problem! Terry Cox at 5:18pm 11.26.23 if anyone has come across a similar situation please? Nothing here, Eian. Replaced the original He
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. Mikem at 4:46pm 11.26.23 No, not really. The court appointed representative was supposed to call me and talk to me about the
ID this old boat please jssailem at 4:44pm 11.26.23
Seeking a precise pattern for a Hunter 260 jib Crazy Dave Condon at 4:41pm 11.26.23 @rburt As a former dealer for Hunter who was not only involved with the design team as well as sel
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Maine Sail at 4:36pm 11.26.23 My only recommendation would be against the Orion 12-12/30 in favor of the Orion XS 50A. Unfortun
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. Tally Ho at 4:00pm 11.26.23 My pressure washer unfortunately is gas powered and has 3600 psi. And I still dont have the bilge p
ID this old boat please Joe at 3:18pm 11.26.23 Yikes, my kind of boat. Glad it's not in my neck of the woods or I'd be looking for crew and a trai
Just purchased C30 MKII! Alan Gomes at 2:07pm 11.26.23 I owned a 1987 C30 Mk-II for about 10 years. Nice boat with a cavernous interior for a 30 footer. Ve
Just purchased C30 MKII! jssailem at 1:35pm 11.26.23 Congrats on your finding your new dream boat. I send Happy Holidays wishes and hope your boyfriend i
Noisy Isolation Transformer on 2004 Hunter 36 (1) Kupe at 1:11pm 11.26.23 Kupe - If you end up having replace one or both of your Xfrmr's , on a Hunter 36 in US waters, no n
Hunter 140 frame Ayrehead at 12:39pm 11.26.23 The boat is not here with me so I can't take pictures. I left it at a repair shop and it's waiting a
Just purchased C30 MKII! kloudie1 at 11:43am 11.26.23 Congratulations ! Welcome to the group.. Lots of great information under "Owner Resources"
Which are the best good old daysailers? jimshipsky at 11:40am 11.26.23 Thanks Fred. Couldn't agree more. I've sailed my friends' Mariner and like it a lot. I have a hard t
2GM20F engine issue (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:36am 11.26.23 Thereafter I have checked all the hoses from water inlet valve right through to U Mixing elbow and
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? SoSound at 11:13am 11.26.23 Be certain to measure the battery space to ensure you have enough room for everything. What will yo
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? (1) Johann at 11:03am 11.26.23
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Johann at 10:57am 11.26.23
ID this old boat please FastOlson at 10:53am 11.26.23 Damned good pedigree, tho! https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2017/06/27/eight-bells-doug-peterson
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? dlochner at 10:53am 11.26.23 This is exactly my goal, all of these are my priorities. Sorry about the detour on the Zeus. I ha

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