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is this correct for the front and rear stay pins? (1) gitpicker2007 at 9:26am 05.03.14 Catalina 22 8/1483 This is the pin rigging system that came with the 22 I just bought. These pins are holding both the
boat cleaning splax at 9:14am 05.03.14 Big Boats 6/4111 Hello All, I want to share some positive experiences with boat cleaning this past week.
Fuel efficiency gfroch at 8:47am 05.03.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/981 Hi- I've become a partner in an '85 Hunter 31 with a Yanmar 2gm20F, which I believe is a 16hp. C
Marine Navigator App for Android judsonj at 7:30am 05.03.14 Ask All Sailors 8/2241 I recently downloaded the free version of this app on my phone and tablet. It seems pretty nice but
Sea Fire Engine Shut off - Hunter 426DS Ianwinter at 7:29am 05.03.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/708 I had a Sea Fire unit fitted from new (2003). I had to replace the relay unit (located behind the co
Name says it all! clueless1 at 5:55am 05.03.14 Ask All Sailors 73/9906 Good morning! I just want too apologize up front. You see I saw an add in Craigslist for a deal to
Improve steering Mick at 8:55pm 05.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1158 Improve Steering System ??? I have the 2001 26X. I replaced the twin rudders with the aftermarket p
What to paint lazarette with... tidal9 at 8:41pm 05.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/3571 I have a Venture 22, but also own a Chrysler Buccaneer. The lazarette on the Bucc is pretty dark and
Swing Keels and Salt Water -- New Owner Question mark_swart at 6:05pm 05.02.14 Catalina 22 2/1031 Hello Everyone, I am picking up a 1970 Catalina 22 this weekend. In preparation, I downloaded an own
Looking for Advice on Fixed Portal & Headliner Replacement (7) Doug in Lakeview at 5:26pm 05.02.14 Ask All Sailors 11/5378 Hi, We are in the process of replacing the 29 year old plexiglas portals in our Beneteau First 38.
302 Anchor question (1) Mackaroni at 4:11pm 05.02.14 Bigger Boats 10/2055 I was wondering what sort of setup you guys use for the anchor while under way or in the slip. Rig
a step closer dfrancis23 at 3:59pm 05.02.14 Day Sailers 2/785 Well, at least I'm getting closer to the water geographically! Brought "No Hurry" home from the dry
Raymarine st4000 secondwind410 at 3:27pm 05.02.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1660 Hi I have a raymarine auto pilot that came with the boat I bought. The unit was not installed prope
Beneteau Dishes deckedout at 2:50pm 05.02.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2162 Does anyone know where you can purchase Beneteau dishes. Tried galley ware and they just have the mu
Sail slides ??? strobeone at 2:05pm 05.02.14 Smaller Boats 4/942 I have a hunter 23.5 and am in need of some new slides and plastic shackles. Can anyone steer me in
Replacement plexiglass companionway sliding cover (3) GeorgiaBII at 1:59pm 05.02.14 Smaller Boats 15/6614 Girlfriends Daughter knocked over my companion way sliding top and it shattered. Where can I get
How do you secure your outboarder? (1) Regular Guy at 1:28pm 05.02.14 Smaller Boats 3/677 How do you secure your outboarder when accidentally slipping off the motor mount? The motor my boat
310 interest with some concerns! serenity4u2 at 1:02pm 05.02.14 Catalina 310 25/5164 After going on a neighbors 310 I was shocked how roomy the boat is for only 31 feet. I think this b
Yacht Brokers BayMan at 12:57pm 05.02.14 Ask All Sailors 14/2062 If my plans play out like I hope, this time next year I will be retired, downsized and living more o
Why and What are these for ? Blue Buddha at 12:20pm 05.02.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/787 We have just bought our first Catalina 22, 1973. I have discovered two what appears to be bilge pump

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Check my wiring diagram? dLj at 5:17am 08.16.23 I'm not sure what you think the answer is; many light manufacturers sell USCG certified lights with
Replacing Spinnaker Sheet Blocks (1) patbratton at 4:48am 08.16.23 I installed the Garhauer blocks further aft than the factory spinnaker blocks. Jessie and I took th
Hunter Legend 40.5, 1983 Don S/V ILLusion at 4:39am 08.16.23 1983? the post on the 1993 (the first production year of the 40.5) I had was metal, presumably steel
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast danooxnard at 4:11am 08.16.23 :plus:
Vessel Weather Radar Question Captain Larry-DH at 4:04am 08.16.23
New owner danooxnard at 3:58am 08.16.23 Wow nice find. Please share more pics! By the way that Johnson motor is a good one. Dano
New owner jviss at 3:33am 08.16.23 Welcome to the forum. Wow, yes a great find! You will meet lots of C22 experts on here.
pros and cons of adjusting valves... danstanford at 2:09am 08.16.23 The bigger risk in my opinion is that something will be done wrong during the adjustment process lea
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? MikeHoncho at 11:38pm 08.15.23 I have a Vesper 8000 AIS that is connected to my backbone then connects wirelessly to my Furuno rada
TO H41 OWNERS, GALLEY LIGHT Ralph Johnstone at 10:43pm 08.15.23 Hunter often wired lighting circuits in parallel I don't quite understand. ALL electrical loads
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? pipedream at 9:23pm 08.15.23 Sorry, comar https://comarsystems.com/product/i320w-bidirectional-nmea-wifi-interface I have Inav
We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know . Stu Jackson at 8:42pm 08.15.23 Because you often post a bunch of very useful links for Catalina owners. Why thank you. I try.
New rebuilt yanmar starts instantly but small puff of smoke at startup Ralph Johnstone at 8:33pm 08.15.23 What colour is the smoke ? What type of Yanmar is the engine ?
need to know ohm of water level for 1997 hunter 310 CharlieAnn at 8:11pm 08.15.23 I checked the ohm at the top of the rod and it shows 184 ohm, then moved the float down to the bott
TO H41 OWNERS, GALLEY LIGHT twalker H260 at 8:06pm 08.15.23 There should be a wiring schematic in the owners manual for your boat. Hunter often wired lightin
Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Extinguisher in engine compartment, Hunter 33 2006 Tomek at 8:02pm 08.15.23 Thank you Scott B. In the end, I asked service in my marina to check and inspect the system. They
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast rgranger at 7:57pm 08.15.23 If the PO Did something this foolish, you should assume that there are several, perhaps many, other
Thoughts on chart tables? FastOlson at 7:47pm 08.15.23 It is always good to have charts aboard in case your electronics go out (dead battery, poor connect
TO H41 OWNERS, GALLEY LIGHT Ralph Johnstone at 7:47pm 08.15.23 With the lamp down, I have taken with a voltimeter readings very low I am going to say you have a
Furling main, halyard replacement Hunter 33 2006 Tomek at 7:43pm 08.15.23 Thank you Scott B, I just did that a few days ago, and replaced my halyard last weekend. The advice

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