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Steering Cable Tension Concerto at 5:28am 08.05.13 Catalina 310 2/1960 During the survey of "Concerto In Sea" last April, my surveyor pointed out a little slack in the ste
Mostly Weekend Boat jhorner at 5:11am 08.05.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1064 I'm considering buying a boat to serve as weekend quarters for one - two people on the Gulf coast. I
Does an oven make sense on a small boat? SoSound at 8:59pm 08.04.13 Ask All Sailors 34/5092 Upgrades, upgrades, upgrades... And while I'm upgrading the LPG system, I notice that the stove/ove
Doing Max hull speed on Lake Michigan sweet Freedom37 at 8:20pm 08.04.13 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1850 We went out on Lake Michigan this weekend and with tw o old sails reached Max hull speed, what fun.
410 mast supports william adams at 7:52pm 08.04.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1753 I am seriously trying to determine why some years of this model (410), specifically 2001->2003 have
Check your Yanmar Thermostat! PGIJon at 7:06pm 08.04.13 Big Boats 2/1462 After a great day sailing, while motoring back, the cabin started filling with what appeared to be s
Where to find a Teak Grab Rail? marich at 6:55pm 08.04.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1011 Could one of you please tell me where to get a replacement 113" teak Grab Rail for my 1977 Hunter 27
Chicken wing with a 356?? How to? Jimongee at 6:38pm 08.04.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1249 We are sailing on Lake MI tomorrow. We have 70 miles to cover with a 15 kt wind direct on the stern
Kiwigrip paint Urbansailor at 6:24pm 08.04.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1336 I just purchased an older Catalina 38 and I thought I would redo some of the deck surfaces using thi
12v circuit destruction!!!!!!!! UPDATE AUG 1 2013 duality at 5:50pm 08.04.13 Ask All Sailors 10/2484 ok here it goes. after my claim to boat us, they sent a "surveyor" out to the boat. i made an appoi
Fuel Fill Line Failure on 340 & 336 (2) jdmrussell at 5:37pm 08.04.13 Big Boats 0/1001 Fuel Fill Hose Failure on 340 ' 336 First picture shows cracking on fuel fill hose on 1996 Hunter 3
Low Rev, Black smoke and Stall out Jim L at 5:21pm 08.04.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1702 My 2GM20F when I push throttle past 2600 rpm would produce loads of Black smoke in the water behind
Speed Check luv2sail67 at 5:18pm 08.04.13 Big Boats 2/953 Hi - we are working hard to perfect Don G's sail trim controls on our Hunter 38 - 2010 model with in
Cushion size Lost Parent at 4:38pm 08.04.13 Catalina 30 9/1439 Have 1982 30ft and need sizes of seat backs for dinette and settee I need the sizes real soon if po
Streering JasonC at 4:22pm 08.04.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/982 How do you trouble shoot steering? It feels like it is slipping when turning.
How long should engine run to charge back battery ? Delawaredave at 4:15pm 08.04.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/3593 Hunter 27 with Yanmar 1GM. 2 batteries, AB switch. Believe standard alternator (35 amp ?). Charg
Water Intrusion Jersey 31 at 2:53pm 08.04.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1066 I just purchased a 2006 Catalina 309 in great condition. My only problem is water that is entering
Need help catalina cushions Lost Parent at 2:42pm 08.04.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1245 Have 1982 30ft and need sizes of seat backs for dinette and settee
trailering a 322 Mike Wannell at 2:39pm 08.04.13 Bigger Boats 5/1523 Does anyone know if it is possible to pull a 322 on a trailer with a powerful car? There was one fo
oil in bilge carego at 2:36pm 08.04.13 Catalina 30 2/1330 Bilge completely cleaned...clear water. Oil in bilge after cleaning even with motor not being run.

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Battery Switch Confusion (1) jonelli at 1:06pm 05.17.23 Read what Stu just posted, that's all the info you need. I re-wired my system like this. It solves
Mercury 3.5 HP fuel shutoff dlochner at 1:06pm 05.17.23 Also it looks like the actual shut off valve is installed up side down. What makes you think the
Are you ready? jviss at 12:49pm 05.17.23
Mercury 3.5 HP fuel shutoff (2) PeteT at 12:49pm 05.17.23 pic is n
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset tfox2069 at 12:46pm 05.17.23 Thanks so much Tom! That would be great. So I don't have your answer yet. My friend's boat is in
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset Davidasailor26 at 12:40pm 05.17.23 All good points. I do have good reason for my approach. We have negligible tide changes in our area
Are you ready? dLj at 11:55am 05.17.23 I was once practicing in advance for a memorial day canoe race so it was early spring. The river sti
How many have serviced your Winches Roland5048 at 11:54am 05.17.23 I service mine every couple of years or so. The pawls usualy tell me when it's time when one sticks
Are you ready? Roland5048 at 11:46am 05.17.23 I grew up in MA. where the ocean water was about 60F. in the summer on a good day. Never gave it a
Y30 Settee Problem (1) gouldx at 11:41am 05.17.23 Good ideas, Joe. The picture here shows how the canvas is clamped into place on the back side of th
How many have serviced your Winches (1) Davidasailor26 at 11:40am 05.17.23 I think you can make a case for just lifting the drum and inspecting/lubing the pawls/springs. Easy
Are you ready? (1) Will Gilmore at 11:29am 05.17.23 Cold water dunking and swimming are ideas I like to keep my mind as far away from as possible. I do
Fresh Water leak Roland5048 at 11:27am 05.17.23 I think my post, #2, has gotten mixed up with @fishman, OP #1, who's issue seems more urgent than m
How many have serviced your Winches thinwater at 11:26am 05.17.23 I think you can make a case for just lifting the drum and inspecting/lubing the pawls/springs. Easy
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect? sailme88 at 10:45am 05.17.23 Do you unstep? If you have a lift available why not drop a weighted messenger.. Unstep the mast, a
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect? capta at 10:34am 05.17.23 Perhaps it would be better to have a professional do that installation?
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset Jim Beck at 10:31am 05.17.23 If you are worried about silt when you are trying to do the handline check, just tie something flat
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:49am 05.17.23 Sometimes the ignition switch seems totally dead but most of the time, she starts right up. Sorry
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna Leeward Rail at 8:55am 05.17.23 Yes ... as long as you don't plan on ever having an actual emergency. Why ? The handheld function
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem JoeWhite at 8:50am 05.17.23 I am with rgranger. Run a temporary wire externally from sender to the gauge and see what hsppens.

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