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Polar plots for C22 paddy4699 at 8:46am 10.05.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1520 I have just read that "polar plots" are available for particular boats and true wind speeds. Are
And so it continues (2) 25yearslater at 7:00am 10.05.13 Bigger Boats 3/803 Told ya. With YOT back on the hard the upgrades and small details can begin. I have some interesting
Let the games begin! Mr Mac at 5:58am 10.05.13 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1836 We are on our way out to the lake to get a real good look at what our $1300 has got us in to! See y
source for plastic plumbing fittings? bugbitten at 10:49pm 10.04.13 S2 7/1204 It seems I've tracked these down before, but can't find my notes. I need to replace some of the blac
Few photos from the North Channel in August (18) srust58 at 9:56pm 10.04.13 Trailer Sailors 39/12917 We took our Sirius 22 to the North Channel this summer. Launched in Spanish and headed west throug
Cleaning Salon Fabric Cusions BWagner at 9:13pm 10.04.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2043 Does anyone have any thoughts on how best to clean the cushions on the settee in our main salon. Th
Boat Speed tgrass462 at 8:46pm 10.04.13 Smaller Boats 2/898 We own and love our 1999 Hunter 260. It is a GREAT cruising boat. This summer we lived on the boat
Wooden Boatshow - Georgetown,SC Fly_H23 at 7:04pm 10.04.13 Trailer Sailors 0/1355 Anyone else headed to the Wooden Boatshow in Georgetown on Oct 19? https://woodenboatshow.com
Centerboard 39-2 mpbeagle at 7:02pm 10.04.13 Pearson 5/2359 I'm looking seriously at a 1987 39-2 but have some concerns: 1-Centerboard-What keeps it from clank
25.5 Hunter Oil Leak Jeremy21515 at 3:58pm 10.04.13 Smaller Boats 2/956 Have a 1985 25.5 Hunter with a 1GM10 Yanmar. It was laid up since 1998 but resurrected it last summ
Going to the Annapolis Boat Show? Phil Herring at 2:05pm 10.04.13 Ask All Sailors 42/4550 For the first time in... well, a long time, Bly and I will be at the Annapolis show this year.
Back Pressure Report hathawayr@theleeco.com at 1:54pm 10.04.13 Catalina 30 0/833 Well, I promised to report exhaust back pressure after my re-power of Nepenthe, our 1985 Catalina 30
42 Passage differences from 1989 thru 2005? rlamb at 1:19pm 10.04.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/853 All, My wife and I are preparing to buy Hunter 42 Passage and are looking at boats from 1989 thru ab
s2 tee shirts on ebay BobM at 12:11pm 10.04.13 S2 11/2375 Email the owner to see if your model is available and then specify size and model when you order. I
Removing Hot Water Heater from Engine Cooling Circuit Dreaming at 11:44am 10.04.13 Catalina 310 12/7798 Hello! I am the new owner of Catalina 310 Hull #31 S/V "Harmony". Due to a drip in the plumbin
Repowering a 1974 C30 The Garbone at 10:50am 10.04.13 Catalina 30 10/2141 I will be looking at a C30 this weekend that has an outboard. I have yet to hear from the owner bu
A couple of Winterizing Deals.. Solstice at 10:14am 10.04.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1424 For those of you that use Rotella 15W-40 engine oil, Autozone has it on sale for $5 off and for thos
keel hanger thread size question allen-deckard at 10:12am 10.04.13 Catalina 22 7/1551 gonna lower the keel on my boat this winter and inspect and possibly if needed replace the pin. I'
New mast stepping system just tried out allen-deckard at 10:03am 10.04.13 Catalina 22 1/990 built my own mast stepping system this last week and man probably one of the best things I've put on
72 22ft Snowman80 at 9:53am 10.04.13 Ask An Oday Owner 16/2146 Hey guys i have the opportunity to purchase a 72 22ft oday. According to the owner he uses it curren

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1980 Hunter 33 Shaft Bearing Dimensions? ggrizzard at 1:55pm 04.05.23 There are Youtube videos out there of cruisers making or borrowing a home made tool that does the jo
Compression Post--1978 30 foot ggrizzard at 1:36pm 04.05.23 rdalessio I had my step base replaced 10 years ago due to rust. It was a fairly big job, as there w
Replacement WAECO CB-40 wpatch at 1:23pm 04.05.23 I just went through having to replace the one on our 36ft 2004 Hunter. We went through Novakool and
Recommended maintenance/checks during haulout? capta at 1:15pm 04.05.23 I always check the prop and shaft to make sure neither are bent. On boats that do not have encapsula
Re-rigging running rigging - source suggestions please dLj at 1:12pm 04.05.23 I mentioned the size as a reference for the particular source's pricing. Yes, I realized that - f
Lee cloths capta at 12:53pm 04.05.23 Sounds very uncomfortable to me, especially if one is sleeping in shorts and no top. I've always use
Shaft Alignment capta at 12:44pm 04.05.23 It is quite possible you have done some damage to your transmission and/or engine mounts as well. Th
Re-rigging running rigging - source suggestions please Joe at 11:59am 04.05.23 I mentioned the size as a reference for the particular source's pricing. The colors make it easier
Shaft Alignment MikeHoncho at 11:45am 04.05.23 Some builds don't have the shaft in the shaft log in perfect center but I agree it should not touch
Adding Ballast to Hunter 240 Thaniel at 11:38am 04.05.23 a few hundred pounds of a soluble salt would allow the OP to determine if this fix will get him t
Removing Dyneema Core Joe at 11:37am 04.05.23 I can't visualize using a fid to do that job. I would think a pair of needle nose pliers and an awl
Furling Line Options Project_Mayhem at 11:16am 04.05.23
Shaft Alignment NYSail at 11:04am 04.05.23 Some builds don't have the shaft in the shaft log in perfect center but I agree it should not touch
Lee cloths fred1diver at 10:56am 04.05.23 Some people do use phiphertex
Recommended maintenance/checks during haulout? wpatch at 10:23am 04.05.23 All the above but I would add. 1) Make sure you have some anti-foul paint in case you find a spot un
Hello to the community RSHunter27 at 10:09am 04.05.23 So near yet so far. I see that my gaskets go right to the edge of the frame as opposed to yours wh
Seeking Catalina 22 Main Sail AaronD at 10:03am 04.05.23 What he means is that the classified gear section is the best place for this. But since you asked, I
Hello to the community (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:02am 04.05.23 So near yet so far. I see that my gaskets go right to the edge of the frame as opposed to yours whi
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? Justin_NSA at 9:55am 04.05.23 Well, I called Pettit this week for information on their products. 'Pettit Protect' is an epoxy prim
Hello to the community (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:49am 04.05.23 Pretty simple it's a drawstring where the string comes around the corners draws tight, Yes, very

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