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Propeller shaft problem plodder at 11:31pm 01.23.14 Catalina 309 Group Forum 23/6456 Stave (Cutlass) bearing problem 309 Lost a bearing around propeller shaft - need help and advice.
Hunter H25 Willemvan at 9:57pm 01.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/993 I am looking at buying a 2006 Hunter H25. I am concerned about the very shallow keel and would like
Double Boat Switch Wiring wufibugs at 8:53pm 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1596 OK, I've worked up the courage to ask. In Maine Sail's schematic using 2 boat switches, http://www.
Farymann Diesel Generator smokey73 at 8:04pm 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 1/1641 Does anyone have any experience with Farymann Diesel Generators, particularly the 4.3 KW Farymann?
Bimini and Dodger Jtacqua at 7:10pm 01.23.14 Catalina 310 7/2408 Hello all, Just purchased a 2005 model year 310. The boat did not come with a Bimini or a dodger.
Hunter keel bolts JoVar6 at 5:15pm 01.23.14 The Cherubini Hunters 13/6591 Hello, I am new to this site seeking help. Does anyone know the eact number of keel bolts on the Che
Isomat boom reefing shuttle replacement Puesta del sol at 5:09pm 01.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1294 I am replacing the reefing lines and sheaves on a passage 42. I have the ends off and I am looking a
Engine kill location Sanford H. at 11:25am 01.23.14 Catalina 30 16/2650 Hi all, heres another question: On my '87 Cat 30 MkII, the engine kill is located below the port c
Hunter head sail sizes scald1100 at 9:22am 01.23.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1636 I've been told it's not possible to use a head sail larger than the 110 because the B'R rig shroud g
Buying New Sails Bayliner Buccaneer 180 mrudman850 at 8:07am 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 7/5491 Replacing my 1970's multi-colored sails on our Bayliner Buccaneer 180. Finally got a mooring in Ply
A Few New "How To" Articles (3) Maine Sail at 7:57am 01.23.14 Musings With Maine Sail 5/2808 Worked on a couple more articles during the recent cold snaps.. I will try to get these posted over
Water temperature mixer Ron20324 at 7:20am 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1683 I saw a home DIY show about installing a kitchen faucet- the kind you just touch to turn off/on. The
LaptopNav. Anybody fool with this yet? Chris Patterson at 4:36am 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 50/6159 Before I even broach this subject, I have zero interest in using this as a primary navigation tool;
H 376 Jib Hoomalie at 12:48am 01.23.14 Big Boats 4/1205 I am about to replace the original 105% jib and got to wondering about the pros and cons of other si
how many of you have had keel pivot bolt/bushing failure? hawk232 at 8:32pm 01.22.14 Trailer Sailors 18/10306 I am trying to decide if I should keep sailing my boat as is in attempts to decide if I like sailing
Need New Electronics warren5421 at 5:59pm 01.22.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1288 I just bought a J-37 at a steel. It has no electronics at all. It was laid up about 2 years ago in
Plasteak or something similar kito at 1:55pm 01.22.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1308 I really would like to install synthetic teak and holly on my cabin sole in my H30. Does anyone know
ID this caulk (1) Brian D at 12:24pm 01.22.14 Ask All Sailors 18/2109 For the longest time I have been putting off re-caulking my ports. Now I know why. It took me well o
stainless cleaner bugaloo at 12:24pm 01.22.14 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1389 Any one know of a good stainless rust remover cleaner polish?
Battery Amp hours GMatthesen at 12:14pm 01.22.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1064 Anyone an electrical engineer or savy person to answer a question. If I put two 6 volt 215 Ah batter

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Portable Generator natep at 10:55pm 06.19.23 If you don't need AC a Honda 2200 should do fine. If you want one that will last get a name brand
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 Ralph Johnstone at 10:41pm 06.19.23 that is the third person today you barked at. Do you need a hug:rolleyes: Wouldn't help one littl
B & G Chartplotters and iPads jssailem at 10:09pm 06.19.23 Hi Dave. on page 95 i read the WiFi connection procedure. https://softwaredownloads.navico.com/Lowra
Raw water pump westerbeke 42b Syversens at 10:03pm 06.19.23 Ended up getting new pump, I'll rebuild old when I have time but this makes me trust the part since
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 rgranger at 9:25pm 06.19.23 Damn @Ralph Johnstone that is the third person today you barked at. Do you need a hug:rolleyes:
Portable Generator BigEasy at 9:03pm 06.19.23 Honda 2200 watt portable generator is the standard when it comes to portability(45lbs), reliability,
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25 Ralph Johnstone at 8:57pm 06.19.23 Don't break out the champagne yet. Is that hose in the suction or discharge side of the lift pump ?
Portable Generator SycloneDriver at 8:42pm 06.19.23 If you don't need AC a Honda 2200 should do fine. If you want one that will last get a name brand l
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 Ralph Johnstone at 8:31pm 06.19.23 I have power to the high voltage side of the solenoid but not sure what voltage geadings I should b
34 Hunter Anchor Locker Question (1) fetterswr at 8:27pm 06.19.23 Thank you all for your comment's. Not shown in the photos; there is a manual horizontal windlass mo
Shroud anchor point mbaker267 at 7:25pm 06.19.23 My thoughts as well. When I checked, there was no rot. Glad I removed them today. When I unbolted th
trailer info, Hunter 23.5, 1994 Rick Webb at 7:21pm 06.19.23 My understanding is the hulls were the same. All the changes were on the topside
ISO - S2 7.3 Owners Manual FDL S2 at 7:19pm 06.19.23
Mice vs. Sail FDL S2 at 7:16pm 06.19.23 New sails for a Harpoon 5.2 on this site: https://shop.sailboatowners.com/cu//cu/detail-sails.php Ne
ISO - S2 7.3 Owners Manual mtb369 at 7:15pm 06.19.23 My reason is kind of two-fold: 1. I'm a technical writer and I love manuals 2. I'd like to be aware
ISO - S2 7.3 Owners Manual FDL S2 at 7:08pm 06.19.23
S2 8.6 Owners Manual FDL S2 at 7:00pm 06.19.23 Manuals specific to boats are sometimes hard to find. Most of what you will need to maintain are sy
ISO - S2 7.3 Owners Manual mtb369 at 6:56pm 06.19.23 Fantastic! I did get in touch with tiara yachts and they had some marketing materials they sent me.
ISO - S2 7.3 Owners Manual FDL S2 at 6:54pm 06.19.23 I have most of the paperwork and books that came with my boat when it was new. They are on the boat,
Safe to start outboard while out of the water? mhessick at 6:42pm 06.19.23 Thanks! I ordered some muffs.

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