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shanester at 8:23pm 07.07.14
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My new to me Yamaha 6HP four stroke has some minor issues. 2005 model F6MLHD. This is the one that I
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Hi all, I've got a 1984 Catalina 27, with an Edson wheel, pedestal ' pedestal guard that are ori
njlarry at 7:51pm 07.07.14
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Has anyone added 12v cooling fans to their cabin for cooling? Where are best locations and how did y
ShaggsV21 at 7:48pm 07.07.14
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when i drop my keel and sandblast it do i need to enclose it in fiberglass again?or just smooth the
BayMan at 7:40pm 07.07.14
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I was on a "Hunter 420 Passage" last weekend - It was stenciled on the side of the boat. When I go
njlarry at 7:08pm 07.07.14
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Is this how the water got into my rudder? We knew there had been water in the rudder from the surve
Jim Beck at 7:01pm 07.07.14
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My wife and I are considering moving up from our H33 and like the H41. However, we have some concern
nolasafari at 7:01pm 07.07.14
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A few screen shots of my iPad project. I didn't like that Yanmar uses idiot lights so I decide to wr
rzimba at 6:49pm 07.07.14
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I have a 1978 Hunter 30 ft. that I have to replace the shift and throttle cables. I am not sure if t
Sailorpat at 6:19pm 07.07.14
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I recently purchased a 2004 Hunter 41, and am perplexed by the dining salon table. It opens and has
Chasemixon at 6:19pm 07.07.14
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This may have been covered before, but wanted to get you guys opinions on this? http://www.ebay.com
Caperman at 5:17pm 07.07.14
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Hi There Were looking at a 1996 Hunter 33.6 any issues we should be aware of before our inspecti
suttonski at 5:07pm 07.07.14
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Hi, I hope you can help me because I am not getting any reply from Raymarine USA!!! Certainly the
nestorph at 5:00pm 07.07.14
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I'll be replacing one of my port lights and would like some advice on the best way to seal it. The
Leah and Ted at 4:19pm 07.07.14
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Does anyone know where to get the hinges and the round latches that are on the nice wood doors and c
gino moretti at 3:53pm 07.07.14
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ultrasonic antifouling I would like some imput on ultrasonic antifouling devices.Thanks
Whaler Jay at 3:40pm 07.07.14
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Hello Everyone, I am new to the forum and a relatively new Catalina 27 owner. I bought a 1977 St
dlemek at 2:40pm 07.07.14
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I had a mishap on Sunday and I no longer have a mast or rigging for my Oday 20.Have you any suggesti
sailfree20770 at 2:11pm 07.07.14
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I have a 1998 model 376, bought this spring. Still trying to sort out the main sail handling and li
Cape at 1:18pm 07.07.14
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Seeking advice re:sealing a pivot pin/centerboard leak inside the keel and filling the bilge as d

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Third summer, boat wont sail
stickinthemud57 at 10:48am 05.03.23
I'd like to know if we are going to hear back from the OP.
Replacing Sheaves on a Catalina 27
Ward H at 10:43am 05.03.23
@shank As your in Lake Champlain, are you on the hard or in the water already? If on the hard I unde
What sealant to use?
dlochner at 10:41am 05.03.23
Which ones have you used? Maybe your'e doing something wrong. 3M 5200 is the sealant of choice fo
Cat 30 Windlass   (2)
PeteT at 10:40am 05.03.23
Hi all: Thank you for all your quick responses. As advised here is the anchor locker both open and c
What sealant to use?
kappykaplan at 10:36am 05.03.23
Rebed it with Dow 795, black and use masking tape. :plus:
Alternative to bimini
kappykaplan at 10:34am 05.03.23
I was going to go with the dark blue color, Captain's Navy I have a bigger boat and bigger cockpit
What sealant to use?
Dalliance at 10:31am 05.03.23
Rebed it with Dow 795, black and use masking tape. Excess sealant will squish out and you want it o
Sailing Movies?
DArcy at 10:30am 05.03.23
I recently watched Master and Commander for the first time and really enjoyed it. I will also secon
Boom Vang Hardware
rgranger at 10:20am 05.03.23
Okay... a little digging on the Harken site and it looks like it might simply be a stamped shackle..
Sailing Movies?
Hollyberry at 10:18am 05.03.23
The trouble with 'dead calm' is that the sailing footage is not credible for the most part... One I
How do I open this coolant drain?   (1)
AndyL at 10:16am 05.03.23
I found the issue. The first picture shows a drain that is broken but can still be used with a scre
Fortress anchor
Ward H at 10:13am 05.03.23
@ CJB220 I found this book, Rigging Modern Anchors authored by fellow SBO member @thinwater, very in
Replacing corroded Seaward 5200 series water heater (20 g.) with Kuuma 6 g. HWH - removal and installation questions
Monheganlover at 10:11am 05.03.23
Thanks Stu. I just took your advice and ordered the Seaward 6 gallon. My old Seaward 20 gallon laste
Boom Vang Hardware   (1)
rgranger at 10:10am 05.03.23
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Boom Vang Hardware
rgranger at 10:07am 05.03.23
I don't have the answer but.... It might help if you could give the manufacturer of your traveler..
Alternative to bimini
Skipper J at 10:04am 05.03.23
While we're on the topic of biminis - I need to replace the fabric on mine. I was going to go with t
Third summer, boat wont sail
rgranger at 10:03am 05.03.23
Also, I'd want to know what the condition the keel bolt is. :beer:
How do I open this coolant drain?   (1)
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