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DAVA390 at 6:55am 11.09.14
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In my shed I just found 3/4 can of Rustoleum marine spar varnish. Last time I varnished anything was
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Folks looking for some help. I have a 1996 Oceanis 321 and am getting ready to re-fit and add some
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Anyone know the diameter of the backstay wire on a 2008 Oceanis? boat is on the hard for the winter
seacilia at 5:04am 11.09.14
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First off my electrical knowledge is not very extensive but I do have a good principle understanding
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I removed my cabin top teak hand rails from my H30 yesterday thinking I could save them. 35 years h
Seahorse24 at 8:34pm 11.08.14
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I have attached a photo of the pivot pin. The swing keel was removed nine years ago and the pin was
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I am trying to find out the depth of a 1990 Catalina before taking it to survey and I wonder if anyo
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Ahoy folks, So, I've seen photos of galley backsplashes but when I searched for the topic didn't c
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Hi All: Does anyone have a source for the classic push on/push off breakers used on the older Catal
obsailor at 4:26pm 11.08.14
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I'm trying to find the location of the engine ground on a Westerbeke M25XP Any suggestions?
Outeast at 3:37pm 11.08.14
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I have a Pearson 34-2 which doesn't have a boom vang. I see it was an option when purchased new. The
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Hi, I am considering buying a 1971 mistral 33 and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on
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Bilge pump running more than usual. I discovered my shaft seal is dripping a lot. It is dripping onc
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Recently purchased a 2000 Hunter 310, and had a Raymarine EV-100 wheel autopilot installed. The ste
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Hello SBO Members, Following an engine shut down at an inconvenient time (are there any convenient
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What have you used to replace the rubber plug that covers the female mast light connector at the bas
jayjenkins07 at 10:29am 11.08.14
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I need help... As a naval Architect, electrical issues are a mystery to me. I am a new Hunter 37C ow
Ed Schenck at 10:11am 11.08.14
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Winterized yesterday for the 13th time in my 16th season. I missed three because the boat was south
sailaway78 at 9:39am 11.08.14
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Not the engine pump. Fresh water system in boat. Have a Sureflo water pump on the fresh water sys
wufibugs at 9:02am 11.08.14
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Here are some pictures of the exhaust hoses showing some cracking. Since I have the fuel tank out,

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Rigging diagram for Boston Whaler Harpoon 4.6
PaulK at 5:57am 09.13.23
This should help a bit. Googling for images of the boat will show details like cleats and turning b
Looking for new sails??
shemandr at 5:47am 09.13.23
If you use inside tracks, for sailing downwind you can use a "Short sheet" to haul the jib clew outb
Adding second reef to main sail?
jviss at 5:43am 09.13.23
Yep. Unless you have a Hank-on head sail. Greg The sail will also need a foam luff pad to keep i
Need help with part ID from 85 Mac 25   (2)
THECUSCUS at 5:43am 09.13.23
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Genoa sheets
Will Gilmore at 5:23am 09.13.23
was curious what the original design intent was. I would hazard a guess that the Catalina 22 was d
Fuel pump filter-necessary?
RoyS at 5:10am 09.13.23
I would change the Racor to a 2 micron and omit the 75 micron if I were you.
Manufacturer's Sail LOGO
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:48am 09.13.23
@patbratton Sailboatowners.com owns Hunterowners.comm The owner of Sailboatowners.com is a former
Manufacturer's Sail LOGO
patbratton at 4:35am 09.13.23
Problem solved. There is an error in the HTML code that does not pass on the boat manufacturer's nam
Genoa sheets
danooxnard at 4:14am 09.13.23
Mine are run outside. I have a roller furler and 135 also.
27 Mast Gate Options
danooxnard at 4:13am 09.13.23
Can you use a dremel tool to elongate the holes that hold the mastgate to the mast? That would allow
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
kappykaplan at 2:22am 09.13.23
I am pleased to report that I have a shiny prop and shaft that is spinning freely!! Whoo hoo! :bee
Hunter 33.5 false bilge?   (1)
wony at 12:06am 09.13.23
Ohhh such a great idea @plenny7! Thanks much for the feebdack and sorry for late reply... If you d
Oh my sweet rotten unicorn.   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:05pm 09.12.23
Beautiful. Never driven a diesel but when you started to open the throttle on this beast, it surged
Raritan PHII long term review   (5)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:44pm 09.12.23
219835 Hmmmmmmmmmmm. I don't remember having any problem lifting the gland nut straight up and out
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 9:06pm 09.12.23
Well folks, it has been a real butt whoppin'... but I am pleased to report that I have a shiny prop
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 9:00pm 09.12.23
As long as it shows its original bronze colour a few thou underneath, it's good to go. To the Moon
Adding second reef to main sail?
CowboyWay at 8:12pm 09.12.23
So I did look into some options to add the second teef to my existing 23 year old main sail. Sailrit
Adding second reef to main sail?
Tally Ho at 7:53pm 09.12.23
Yes I've done those things except for maybe "shorten headsail"? You mean furl it partially? Yep.
Harken Jib Sail Furler   (2)
rtmaher at 7:26pm 09.12.23
Lost my shackle to the Harken MK1 Furling Jib that connects the drum to the tack. I known the diamet
Adding second reef to main sail?
CowboyWay at 7:26pm 09.12.23
I assume you apply the regular remedies to rounding up in gusts. Drop the mainsheet traveler, tempo

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