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PTC 9 --> Tropical Storm Harold (3) JamesG161 at 1:30pm 08.21.23 Weather and Forecasting 9/1569 This what we know. what is expected. 219134 And this for Storm Surge which is tricky, depending o
7.3 Gooseneck assembly replacement (1) mischief_nyc at 12:15pm 08.21.23 S2 6/1686 Hi all, The gooseneck assembly on my 1978 7.3 has cracked (see picture). Does anyone have any source
Changing Aqua Signal interior lights in a 1997 Hunter 340 (2) TRS80sailor at 11:58am 08.21.23 Big Boats 5/1322 219129 How do you change these lights ? The cover comes off ... Am I supposed to twist left or righ
Strange gear shifting event, Universal M-12, Hurth HBW50 odaydokay at 9:11am 08.21.23 Engines and Propulsion 5/1076 Yesterday I missed my slip which is in a river perpendicular to the current. Not a big deal but I h
Tropical Storm Gert (1) JamesG161 at 8:12am 08.21.23 Weather and Forecasting 1/572 Of course we had to name it :doh:
Sails up at the dock ? BTC1984 at 6:18am 08.21.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/4429 I'm new so this may seem like a silly question. Can I raise the sail for a short period while I am
H49 Selden Furling Mast Base Plate replacement (4) CliveCollett at 3:22am 08.21.23 Big Boats 7/1231 Hi All Has anyone had the mast base plate replaced on their H49? Ours has developed a crack on the s
Stiff Throttle curtdo at 2:38pm 08.20.23 Ask All Sailors 2/550 I recently lubed my throttle and transmission cables, plus inside the MV remote control mechanism at
Hunter 23 Keel (1) B-Mac at 2:08pm 08.20.23 Smaller Boats 14/3559 Is this the standard "wing keel" for the Hunter 23? I recently acquired this used 1985 Hunter 23 fo
Tropical Storm Emily (1) JamesG161 at 12:27pm 08.20.23 Weather and Forecasting 1/678 We knew this was coming this morning , and waited for the name.
Can't figure out how to use the inverter/refrigerator on new to me '36 MK II. Mutara Nebula II at 12:01pm 08.20.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1299 Recently purchased a 1999 Catalina 36 MK II with an inverter - but the OP was unresponsive to querie
Roller Furler quirky ? BTC1984 at 8:41am 08.20.23 Mid-Size Boats 5/1583 I have a catalina 27 with roller furling jib. I think it's a Harken but not sure. When I pull the
H49/50 battery replacement Laid-back at 7:48am 08.20.23 Big Boats 84/11657
Wema tank level sender (1) Screen Saver at 10:01pm 08.19.23 Ask All Sailors 9/1260 Those of you whom have the Wema ( and copies of) Tank senders, be they fuel, water or grey water Im
Prop Recommendations for '91 Hunter 30T? vabchbrewer at 2:53pm 08.19.23 Mid-Size Boats 15/1698 The 2-blade prop that was on my H30T when I bought it in May doesn't seem to be performing well acco
Invest 90L --> TS Franklin --> Hurricane Franklin (1) JamesG161 at 2:03pm 08.19.23 Weather and Forecasting 8/1819 Although more models need to agree, this needs an Alert.
Atlantic Storm Activity (2) JamesG161 at 1:58pm 08.19.23 Weather and Forecasting 3/1007 All lot of tropical waves showing on NOAA maps today. the time for Western African Monsoons. Now t
Gas tank gauge issue. (1) charliec30 at 9:10am 08.19.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/1816 Hello all Does anyone have a photo of how the gauge on top of the tank should be wired. I found mine
2018 PNW Summer Cruise Terry Cox at 6:42am 08.19.23 Show Us Your Boat--Videos 2/1133 So many places to go and enjoy life. JJN07QHmwWg
Frigomar Air Conditioning Experience geoffschultz at 6:24am 08.19.23 Ask All Sailors 1/1801 I'm in the process of designing a 55' catamaran and am considering using Frigomar 48V DC air conditi

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Running light corrosion skunther at 7:33pm 09.29.25
Merit 22 owners (4) RussC at 6:47pm 09.29.25 Ya find the strangest head scratchers when you buy a used sailboat :rolleyes:. a po had drilled a 3
Hunter 26.5 (1985) Throttle and Gear Control Cables CooperPuppy at 6:07pm 09.29.25 I will take care of that tomorrow, I am out on the boat anyway and will snap a few pics. Thank you!
Hunter 26.5 (1985) Throttle and Gear Control Cables dLj at 5:34pm 09.29.25 I'd suggest you post this in "Ask all sailors" forum. I think you would have more people looking at
Goosneck corrosion - how bad is this? heritage at 4:40pm 09.29.25 If you do decide to replace the boom, I would not use the old slides, but do a "loose footed" attach
Only 4 through hulls on C30 MKl (1) Woodworks1 at 4:16pm 09.29.25 Ralph, I feel your pain. We have fishing tournament here sometime. I just leave the dock when they
Irwin 1970 23ft Project_Mayhem at 3:21pm 09.29.25 Hello! Welcome to the forums! Lines are fairly easy to replace. No need to splice them any of them
Need an electrician on Long Island dlochner at 3:05pm 09.29.25 The ABYC website has a directory of ABYC Certified Technicians. That would be a good way to start. B
Only 4 through hulls on C30 MKl Ralph Johnstone at 3:05pm 09.29.25 Another concern of mine is how much fresh air does a boat have naturally flowing through it for the
Hunter 37C Rudder Drop Angus Fleming at 2:55pm 09.29.25
Goosneck corrosion - how bad is this? PaulK at 2:43pm 09.29.25 If you are able to dismantle the boom end pieces you might be able to make a replacement boom end fi
Only 4 through hulls on C30 MKl Woodworks1 at 2:16pm 09.29.25
Shifter sticking when shifting in and out of forward (1) Woodworks1 at 1:37pm 09.29.25 Yes, it moves freely into forward and reverse with noticeable points in the movement from F-N-R whe
Only 4 through hulls on C30 MKl Ralph Johnstone at 1:15pm 09.29.25 First off there are no pee traps That puts a whole new meaning to the plumber's P-trap and every
Goosneck corrosion - how bad is this? rgranger at 1:11pm 09.29.25 Most likely your mast was built by Kenyon Isomat. Rig Rite might still have parts from them. They
Only 4 through hulls on C30 MKl (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:11pm 09.29.25
Shifter sticking when shifting in and out of forward Project_Mayhem at 12:59pm 09.29.25 There may be a fitting that squeezes the cable to add some friction. I know my throttle cable has th
Only 4 through hulls on C30 MKl Woodworks1 at 12:54pm 09.29.25 Peggie, Thanks for keeping us safe from ourselves.
Shifter sticking when shifting in and out of forward dmax at 12:45pm 09.29.25 Did you try disconnecting the cable and shifting into forward by hand? That will at least isolate th
Only 4 through hulls on C30 MKl Don S/V ILLusion at 12:35pm 09.29.25

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