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Mikesab at 8:25pm 04.19.14
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In doing all the re-work on the cabin top and mast hinge, the only wiring I encountered was a 3 cond
SVPardonMyFrench at 8:05pm 04.19.14
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Anyone changed their Strut on a 40.5 or similar. Mine broke in half 2 inches under the hull due to
Marc14857 at 7:13pm 04.19.14
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Anyone have any experience removing the Zinc from this unit. I've been able to unscrew the retaining
Calvin1Calvin at 7:09pm 04.19.14
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I have a 1983 Hunter 27 and the engine cut off cable is frozen. I have sprayed WD 40 on the cable,
31seahorse at 6:23pm 04.19.14
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Hello SBO Members, To describe Friday as "Good Friday" would be a misnomer in our case. Eileen and I
Ziradog at 6:07pm 04.19.14
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So, how do I get to the nuts/backing plates? It looks like they are under the liner material. Do I
Paladin27 at 5:48pm 04.19.14
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Anybody know what this tube of fiberglass is that's on the bottom of the port cockpit seat in the la
darryl1974 at 5:31pm 04.19.14
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Anyone have a good way to step the mast on a 7.3
onthesea69 at 4:31pm 04.19.14
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Hello all, new to the forum but hope someone can help me with this question. I have an Irwin 30 cit
kwiggy at 4:18pm 04.19.14
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Hi, has anyone had a problem with the throttle sticking on their Hunter? I have a H310 ' recently my
gitpicker2007 at 3:30pm 04.19.14
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This is the bolt/nut the previous owner used for the wooden beam used to transport the mast during t
CharlzO at 3:19pm 04.19.14
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If anyone by chance has any idea where to try for finding some 70's Excalibur 26 pieces, would be gr
Mast Collar   (2)
abyssal at 3:13pm 04.19.14
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Our mast collar has pegs that hold the blocks that run lines from the mast to the deck organizer; th
shemandr at 2:47pm 04.19.14
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I have a runabout I bought after the painful sale of my 356. It gets me out while I'm looking for m
Bill1565 at 2:25pm 04.19.14
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Mary found a37c. for sale in Punta Gorda. Not ours. 1979 model allegedly completely rebuil
Skipper at 12:10pm 04.19.14
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I've changed fuel filters before. This is the 1st time on a Universal M-18 (Other models are similar
odaydokay at 11:42am 04.19.14
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Nice NE weather has me out doing my mechancial work. Removed the pencil anode from the heat exchang
luken7 at 11:29am 04.19.14
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Old day all. We have an ST4000 wheel autopilot which I think is grossly underpowered for our Bene361
charmlt at 9:55am 04.19.14
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I bought a 85 Hunter 23 at the end of the season last year and only now have I learned what's wrong
Joe Mullee at 9:44am 04.19.14
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I'm using the same oil in the transmission that I use in the engine, Shell Rotella T 15W-40. The "fu

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Water proofing zippers....
dlochner at 7:34am 07.17.23
Are the zippers exposed on the outside? Mine all have a flap of fabric that covers the zippers. That
In boom reefing design
Atlantic Phil at 7:22am 07.17.23
Some great info here and by the sounds of it, I'm not the only one with this issue. I don't do long
Marine aire 16 k btu unit will make loud buzzing sound after shut down
JamesG161 at 7:14am 07.17.23
exhibits loud buzzing sound that won't stop even if power button is pressed on display Normally th
two questions - 2008 H36   (1)
jssailem at 7:01am 07.17.23
1 - anyone know the AWG of main battery connection cables offhand? I forgot to measure this weekend
Lake Erie to Lake Michigan on sailboat. Is it possible?
Scott T-Bird at 6:59am 07.17.23
Dream trip! Take advantage of the opportunity!
Marine aire 16 k btu unit will make loud buzzing sound after shut down
discovery at 6:49am 07.17.23
Nope it's in the unit somewhere
Vacu flush bowl seal deforming
discovery at 6:46am 07.17.23
If it's happening immediately after installing new seals, it appears you got a defective Teflon pie
Vent Hose
jssailem at 6:33am 07.17.23
Looking at the SaniPottie 970 Series by Dometic they state... "The MSD models shown here feature a 1
Clean main sail cover
Project_Mayhem at 6:14am 07.17.23
I'm not sure if that's sunbrella, or if that stain will come out but I take my canvas to the cleaner
Catalina 27 shore power vs battery
dlochner at 6:10am 07.17.23
My boat does not have a charger that charges the batteries while on shore power. I have a portable
Clean main sail cover
Crusty Ol Salt at 6:07am 07.17.23
I was looking at your pictures. It almost appears to be a chemical spell that has leached into the
Catalina 27 shore power vs battery
BTC1984 at 6:02am 07.17.23
My boat does not have a charger that charges the batteries while on shore power. I have a portable
Hunter 30 Cheurbini - Rigging and Mods
PCannonSr1 at 5:03am 07.17.23
Thank you, that looks "beefy" and a solid solution. Thank you!
Reef points
dlochner at 4:53am 07.17.23
Hi, Has anyone figured out how far back from the tacks are the reef points for a furling main and j
Marine aire 16 k btu unit will make loud buzzing sound after shut down
Davidasailor26 at 4:50am 07.17.23
Is the buzz from the unit itself or a condensate pump? We have a Pacific condensate pump with an in-
I have an 21' American Fiberglass   (1)
Will Gilmore at 2:57am 07.17.23
Photos of your boat will help. How old is the boat? Do you have the HIN (Hull Identification Numbe
Genoa? Gennaker? Other?
jssailem at 9:33pm 07.16.23
down wind I'll use the gennaker only How big is the gennaker? Is it furled?
Genoa? Gennaker? Other?
leo310 at 9:15pm 07.16.23
On my 310 I use the 135 more than the main with winds from 13-20kts and get speeds anywhere from 5.5
Why is there not a specific forum for Catalina 27 ?
Stu Jackson at 8:55pm 07.16.23
there is an association the catalina 27-270 association waho! This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Almost ev
Genoa? Gennaker? Other?
jssailem at 8:38pm 07.16.23

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