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Time to think about heading south for me. Crew looking at passport related delay so thinking Keys in
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I am a new owner of a Catalina 25 swing keel and I am wondering how stable the boat is at varying wi
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This was done to put two lengths of chain together. (the snap link was to hold it for the picture
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Any suggestions on a navigation app. iNavX is recommended but a little pricey. I saw Marine Navigat
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Don't exactly know what to call them, but my classic portlights are secured by thumbwheels threaded
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I am finishing the teak on my 1977 Catalina 27 that I just bought. The teak that is on the boat ha
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Gentlemen, question has anyone used a bushing in the pivot hole on there rudder, and if so type and
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Hunter 410 television cabinet removal Has anyone ever removed the cabinet mounted on the port at th
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I am missing a vent on the port side of my 302. Any idea where I can find it? It apparently
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I am replacing my standard Lewmar ST30 winch to a electric ST40 EVO. Rather than tie in to my house
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When I bought a 1976 Catalina 30 this past season, I noted some typical dock rash and other scrapes/
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Am anxiously awaiting to see if sailing to Cuba will now be allowed. Having been at the university o
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I just bought a 1980 Yamaha 25 sailboat the engine, a yanmar ysm8, needs a new exhaust system includ

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Monoceros 37c continues
monocerosin at 3:26pm 09.15.23
Labelling this is limited only by how fast you can type. Looks like a big job in front to you and
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Ralph Johnstone at 3:15pm 09.15.23
All the wiring on the boat needs replacing, especially the coax. Do you plan to remove all of the
Sewing Cushions and Bimini
dlochner at 3:14pm 09.15.23
I've never heard of anyone regretting the purchase of a Sailrite machine. I don't regret buying t
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Skipper J at 3:10pm 09.15.23
Thank you dlochner and Siamese. I appreciate this forum where sailors help each other out with techn
Legend 43 stock propellor
Don S/V ILLusion at 3:02pm 09.15.23
How do you know where to start? Prop type/size is optimized based on LWL, displacement and engine
Legend 43 stock propellor
rocketmatt100 at 2:43pm 09.15.23
If you have to replace the original prop, there are better choices now, e.g, feathering/folding pro
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rocketmatt100 at 2:42pm 09.15.23
Welcome to the forum! :beer: The Hunter 43 manual is here - I hope it answers your questions. https
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:40pm 09.15.23
Even though there's no legal requirement to do so, unless you're planning to head out to sea within
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Crazy Dave Condon at 2:27pm 09.15.23
Post us some photos of the boat and trailer along with mak and model so we can make some suggestions
Legend 43 stock propellor
Don S/V ILLusion at 2:26pm 09.15.23
If you have to replace the original prop, there are better choices now, e.g, feathering/folding prop
Legend 43 stock propellor
kappykaplan at 2:23pm 09.15.23
Welcome to the forum! :beer: The Hunter 43 manual is here - I hope it answers your questions. https:
Replacing the Switch Panel on an 88 boat
LakeShark at 2:21pm 09.15.23
I have an 87 with the same panel and never changed the OEM layout which is as follows: 1. Cabin= in
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Deleted member 117556 at 2:10pm 09.15.23
I think very few 310's have yanmar engines and am only aware of 1 or 2 that do. Mine is hull #1 from
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rgranger at 12:52pm 09.15.23
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Tim S. at 12:49pm 09.15.23
UPDATE: After following much of the above advice, replacing all filters, professionally purging an
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WayneH at 12:33pm 09.15.23
Is the PVC tough enough to take having a powerboat wake bang the boat against the dock, or is it ju
Boomvang mast fitting, Hunter 23.5
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:26pm 09.15.23
@CrispyCringle gave a good response to @massnspace I sent a private message to the poster for an
Sewing Cushions and Bimini
Siamese at 12:10pm 09.15.23
I've never heard of anyone regretting the purchase of a Sailrite machine.
Monoceros 37c continues
dlochner at 11:44am 09.15.23
You can add text to the photos you post. After attaching the files, you will have an option to post
Sewing Cushions and Bimini
dlochner at 11:39am 09.15.23
We have not attempted a bimini or dodger, but have made many smaller projects on our Sailrite machin

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