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jakez at 7:28pm 11.26.13
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My 5411 won't start. Engine seems to crank fine. Voltmeter for battery is good. I do notice that
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Yes, that is what I am thinking I may want to do..... Should I sell my beloved Montgomery 17 and ge
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I just ordered a new wiring harness for my catalina 22. I am assuming that I an use a couple of str
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Hi, have a Catalina 30 1981 with the 2 cyl. diesel. During hard healing water will back flow into th
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We had an amazing weekend in seattle, here's a short video on my single handed sail sunday afternoon
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Has anyone added one of the different line cutting devices to the prop shaft? If so I am intereste
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Sometimes you just need a little push to get going: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehafNSZM-84
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I'm 5+ months getting a motor to Panama. Its a long story. I really depend on a motor against 15 ft
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hello all, its time to refinish the seating in the cockpit which I presume to be teak. My questio
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I have a problem that is causing an unsafe situation aboard my boat that is persisting despite my ef
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I have a 1981 Catalina 27 with the 5411 diesel engine. Access to the engine is limited. Has anyone e
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I woke up to hear my bilge pump running. I inspected the bilge to find enough water inside to prope
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I have been toying with the idea of finding a jib car track to to mount forward side of the mast to

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Funny Friday!!!
kappykaplan at 2:23pm 03.10.23
Where can I find some of these for my boat project? You're messing with us, right? :stir::poop:
Funny Friday!!!
WayneH at 2:17pm 03.10.23
Where can I find some of these for my boat project? https://i.imgur.com/Y89x3aJ.png
Anchors
pclarksurf at 2:10pm 03.10.23
Echoing others: Mantus -- I have two, one of which is exact match to @Gene Neill My typical hol
To lead lines aft or not?
BarryL at 1:27pm 03.10.23
Hey, Lots of information above. Of course only you can decide what is right for you. Some additio
Paint for motor mounts
Rjm st.petersburg at 12:59pm 03.10.23
I was able to get ahold Yanmar and they recommended cold galvanize since the mounts are powder coate
Paint for motor mounts
dLj at 12:39pm 03.10.23
They're ALL carbon steel. The same as most other mechanical fitting on the exterior of your engine
Proper prop size tartan 33
yawstick at 12:36pm 03.10.23
Interesting... the top prop looks more like what you'd see on a correct craft instead of a sailboat.
Paint for motor mounts   (1)
JamesG161 at 12:20pm 03.10.23
I'm also planning on using aluminum to replace the plastic star board shims. Listen to @Ralph John
Cleats??????   (2)
pclarksurf at 11:34am 03.10.23
Nylon will snap (eventually) and aluminum (short of catastrophe :)) will not: Schaeffer Marine-- no
does anyone can tell me what is that for?
Benny17441 at 11:30am 03.10.23
And while you are at it, take a good look at the hoses, they may (probably) need replacing too. Ins
Has anyone replaced the sanitation hoses in an H280 or similar-sized Hunter?
Crusty Ol Salt at 11:28am 03.10.23
Hey Matt The tank is located behind the plywood bulkhead on the aft portside. It is tight as mess ba
New to me purchase of Hunter 34
Benny17441 at 11:22am 03.10.23
#3 definitely check the motor mounts. These engines have their rough spots which tend to show as t
O' Day 40, and or choice and selection?
dlochner at 11:00am 03.10.23
It's been shown a number of times that, in a storm force wind, the chain is pulled bar tight and ha
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Will Gilmore at 10:54am 03.10.23
213632 I can tell you it is NOT warm near the Gulf, here. Gulf of Maine 213633 -Will
O' Day 40, and or choice and selection?
nramsey at 10:53am 03.10.23
It's been shown a number of times that, in a storm force wind, the chain is pulled bar tight and has
Has anyone replaced the sanitation hoses in an H280 or similar-sized Hunter?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:47am 03.10.23
Most likely there isn't an access hatch....boat builders are pretty stingy with 'em 'cuz they they a
does anyone can tell me what is that for?
capta at 10:46am 03.10.23
My first big boat, a center cockpit Westerly with 4 cylinder Mercedes engine, had a strange syphon
Keeping Seagulls off the Bimini
Nauti Laopo at 10:44am 03.10.23
It may sound silly but when I use to do Landscaping years ago and we would seed the customers lawns
To lead lines aft or not?
Scott T-Bird at 10:32am 03.10.23
This is truly one of those questions that doesn't yield universal answers! I used to think all line

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