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chrisings at 3:45pm 04.19.15
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Okay folks, I installed a new prop shaft in our Catalina 30. So, what should I do in the way of an
centerline at 3:16pm 04.19.15
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after all the time I have spent on the boat over the past year and a half, converting all the lights
kjohns810 at 2:59pm 04.19.15
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My 2005 C36 MkII is equipped with a Raymarine 6001 below-decks autopilot. Toward the end of last sea
EdWard3 at 2:18pm 04.19.15
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So I'm trying to figure out if I should do this project on my own, or get professional help. Curren
patrickfarley at 1:46pm 04.19.15
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So I am tired of the keel knocking around when I am anchored or when I am motoring. I am sure it do
Captain F J Bear at 1:20pm 04.19.15
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Is there anything to put on the edge of my main sail or the slot in the mast to make the sail go up
Mikex at 1:04pm 04.19.15
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Hi All, We just replaced the old table on our Catalina 30 to a beautiful teak table, but it comes
NICK1951 at 12:59pm 04.19.15
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Hello Maine, I am getting ready to upgrade the wiring on my 1984 Catalina 36, M 25 Universal dies
Yorshire Rose at 12:27pm 04.19.15
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I'm a new owner of a Hunter 306 and the previous own has removed the raw water intake grill (outside
Indysailor at 11:27am 04.19.15
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One of the original stand up jib sheet blocks on my boat has failed. Thirty five years; not bad, I g
allen-deckard at 11:18am 04.19.15
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DavidGC at 8:44am 04.19.15
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Even though I was looking for a new style for a while, I just bought a 1983 model (just e-mailed the
efr272 at 8:36am 04.19.15
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When stepping the mast does the order of which you attach the shrouds and stays matter?
Ropeburn at 6:38am 04.19.15
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In regards to an Islander 30 and or Islander 30 Bahama, I believe it has a diesel engine. At first I
Cjdaley at 6:31am 04.19.15
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I have a 1986 Catalina 34 and am thinking of switching to a Rocna 33 anchor. Would like to speak to
Dewdrop at 5:25am 04.19.15
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Any Oceanis 300 owners here?
Scituated at 3:32am 04.19.15
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I have a 1974 C22 that i picked up last year and fixing up for this season. It was brought to my at
Slogfish at 9:56pm 04.18.15
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Ok well I'm down to just a couple of thing left before I can put my boat back in the water. I just f
Juice6576 at 8:15pm 04.18.15
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Checked on the boat today. Bottom is painted. We installed the ships name graphics on the hull and
Bob 04 H260 at 6:29pm 04.18.15
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I was just contacted by a friend with a newer Hunter 36. He wants to change the packing in the stuff

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Whisker Pole
RussellBeckner at 1:29pm 11.16.23
I appreciate the replies herein as I had the same question and the input is very applicable. Great t
1987 Hunter 28.5 Project Update   (2)
RussellBeckner at 1:11pm 11.16.23
@Simon Sexton. We have an 86' H28.5 and have been thinking to add AC. Would you know the model and B
Suddenly needing some brake work
Rick Webb at 12:53pm 11.16.23
. A little past time on that one
Suddenly needing some brake work   (1)
Gene Neill at 11:16am 11.16.23
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Gene Neill at 11:14am 11.16.23
Couple more pics for your enjoyment.
Convert partial battens to full battens
Sailor Sue at 10:55am 11.16.23
I also should have mentioned, our full battened main always looks nice, even when it's not properly
Hunter 290 bimini   (1)
jdrutten at 9:21am 11.16.23
Attachments? Not exactly sure what you mean, but there are diagrams of the arch at least in the 290
How to replace the rope clutch on a Hunter 336
rgranger at 8:44am 11.16.23
...replacing one of the 3 clutch units with a 4 clutch setup. I did that on my H26 (well actually
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan?
Ralph Johnstone at 8:40am 11.16.23
Sorry, but I always get a little skeptical when I see specific statements like those of RichH's but
Convert partial battens to full battens
shemandr at 8:29am 11.16.23
Regarding the Tides Song Track, I sailed a season of Wed PM and weekend races on a J 34C with the sy
C25 jib downhaul routing
Stu Jackson at 8:19am 11.16.23
Joe's right in both posts. :) I never "threaded" my downhaul, always used the second hank down fro
How to replace the rope clutch on a Hunter 336
George Braun at 7:36am 11.16.23
Just wanted to thank everyone for a really useful set of posts! I was wondering about access to th
Battery: Firefly Carbon Foam
dlochner at 7:28am 11.16.23
One of the promises of Firefly batteries was the ability to be left in a partial state of charge for
Adding a pod the Helm   (1)
Teamspirit uk at 7:14am 11.16.23
I have fixed different pods to my 326 over the years I am based in UK so not sure if the are availab
Convert partial battens to full battens
Scott T-Bird at 6:53am 11.16.23
My mainsail has two full battens on top. The bottom two are partial. So the outhaul has purpose i
Convert partial battens to full battens
Scott T-Bird at 6:52am 11.16.23
Here's something else you might want to consider.... We just ordered a new mainsail for our J/32.
Convert partial battens to full battens
Sailor Sue at 6:19am 11.16.23
Here's something else you might want to consider.... We just ordered a new mainsail for our J/32.
C25 jib downhaul routing
Hayden Watson at 6:07am 11.16.23
Joe's explanation is excellent and very similar to what I did on my C25. The only difference is tha
Battery: Firefly Carbon Foam
Hayden Watson at 5:51am 11.16.23
will do thx! Maine Sails article is a great source of info. Many of us have converted to LFP (LiF

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