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catalina 30 air conditioning tom power at 10:11am 07.16.13 Catalina 30 10/7083 HI All, I have 1985 catalina 30. It has one of those R2D2 free standing air conditoners. Anyone tri
want to replace alchol with Natural Gas pelicanj45 at 10:00am 07.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1383 I have a 1981, 36ft Hunter. It has a pressurized two (2) burner alcohol stove with oven. I want to
Trick to use B361 cockpit shower? bshock at 9:59am 07.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1380 Hi all, Is there a trick to using the cockpit shower? I turn the knob at the transom, and push th
Lazy Jacks for B&R rig Mark Nooney at 9:43am 07.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 18/4065 Hi all, I have a H31 - 1984. We want to put a LazyJack system on our boat and just wanted some feed
Portland,Oregon 22' Catalina owners pdxagent at 9:29am 07.16.13 Catalina 22 0/987 Hello Fellow Sailors I'm a newbie with a 22. It has not been treated kindly. I wish to make her saf
What rating for the Fuse is needed for the accessory 12v? abk at 8:19am 07.16.13 Smaller Boats 13/8253 I'm in the manual and really can't find what size fuse I need for the accessory 12 volt outlet switc
Depth Finder ideas? Nesus Silva busted display now! abk at 8:12am 07.16.13 Smaller Boats 0/1024 Depth Finder ideas? Can I shoot thru the Hull? Where? It's me again. I need a Depth Finder... O
Sailing School - Good Instruction/Instructors TheSaltyNarwhal at 8:03am 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1157 I'm planning on doing the first three sailing classes (101, 102 ' 103 or 104) this August through ei
Selden Mast issue kjretlaw at 7:33am 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1083 I have a Selden main with in mast furling. The mast as a aux sail track on the port side of the op
Cabin Leak Lucky Day at 7:32am 07.16.13 Smaller Boats 2/895 Just Rigged our 2005 h260 for the season and have developed cabin ceiling leak when it rains, it dri
newbie,hi to all. ALWAYSOMTHIN at 7:15am 07.16.13 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1221 Hi and Hello to all, just wanted to say thank you for this great forum.been a lurker for years.was
Washington DC Area Gino at 6:29am 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1216 What is the best Marine Supply store in the Washington DC area. Preferably any where from the downt
Oregon 22' Catalina owners pdxagent at 6:00am 07.16.13 Catalina 22 2/922 Looking for advice on restoring 22' Catalina in Portland. She is on trailer, swing keel, redoing
Looking for Alternator Ring Terminal Solstice at 5:09am 07.16.13 Musings With Maine Sail 17/5182 Anybody know of a source for a #10 Ring Terminal for #2 AWG wire? Just placed my order with Genuined
Correct size for a spinnaker? Simplicity1145 at 2:09am 07.16.13 Catalina 22 4/3358 I'm relatively new to sailing and purchased my first sailboat last year. This boat came with an asym
Using an Arch to Lift an An Outboard GeorgeC1 at 9:06pm 07.15.13 Engines and Propulsion 12/4794 I am looking for some ideas on how to easily slide the lifting tackle used to lift an outboard using
outboard motor length (depth) glide at 8:27pm 07.15.13 Smaller Boats 7/1558 Hi all, I need info about motor mounts. I wish I had snapped a pic, and ment to but forgot. I have a
Holding tank vent Lost Parent at 8:11pm 07.15.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2144 Has anyone installed a flush kit on there black waste tank
Replacing Battery mmdesmith at 8:07pm 07.15.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1538 My 5 year old battery finally failed in the Texas heat. I am going to upgrade the engine battery to
Turtle problem larry foltz at 7:56pm 07.15.13 Smaller Boats 4/2461 I have been sailing my Catalina Expo 14.2 for seven years and have had two experiences of dumping th

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Memorial Day -- Redux Mikem at 8:13pm 05.29.23 Stand for the flag, kneel for the fallen.
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e Ralph Johnstone at 8:09pm 05.29.23 My question is what is a normal amount of vibration at the helm on this Sailboat? Shouldn't be an
engine leak antifreeze Ken13559 at 7:59pm 05.29.23 Could leak be from the weep hole under the FCW Pump? Position a mirror under pump to see. That's whe
Help finding a windlass for a new install on 2005 Hunter 33 (2) Ralph Johnstone at 7:58pm 05.29.23 If you're handy with a myriad of tools, you can fabricate this setup : irst shot a 2005 Hunter 33 ?
O'day 28 Needs a New Transducer (Airmar P79?) twodzusfittings at 7:39pm 05.29.23 Have you thought about installing one that shoots through the hull, eliminating any holes. This year
Memorial Day -- Redux Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:33pm 05.29.23 As Memorial Day comes to an end I think it's ok to move to a lighter story of soldiers who survived
engine leak antifreeze Ralph Johnstone at 7:30pm 05.29.23 coolant leak drip from bottom of engine port side That may be where it drips from but it's not li
Marine Toilet Question (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:19pm 05.29.23 Of course, you can always use your hand, and then wash your hand after every poop, if you're worrie
Memorial Day -- Redux Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:15pm 05.29.23 Thanks so much for reviving that thread, Jim!
Hunter 23.5 anchor locker size Rick Webb at 7:05pm 05.29.23 I'd have to get to the boat to measure. I have a fortress and it fits in the locker it does not how
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising Ralph Johnstone at 6:59pm 05.29.23 and am now noticing some diesel leaking from the forward starboard engine mount (it seems to be com
What is this? I'm a nube, sort of. It was laying in a 21' sailboat I purchased. stickinthemud57 at 6:55pm 05.29.23 What kind of boat are we talking about? Lifting bridles like the one pictured are generally for din
What is this? I'm a nube, sort of. It was laying in a 21' sailboat I purchased. PaulK at 6:45pm 05.29.23 What kind of boat are we talking about? Lifting bridles like the one pictured are generally for ding
Help finding a windlass for a new install on 2005 Hunter 33 Hello Below at 6:39pm 05.29.23 I touched base with Lewmar a few years back about the windlass on my 2012 Hunter e33. I could not te
Need details about this boat PaulK at 6:30pm 05.29.23 Just got one of these in for a PHRF rating. The ones built in the US are called Glassline 22's, but
Main track insert question DanMaine at 6:26pm 05.29.23 10" higher for the sailcover never bothered me. If you do fit some sort of gate, make sure it is ea
Hurricane Season 2023 kappykaplan at 6:20pm 05.29.23 This is what we do, using Science and best real information to help everyone. And it's much apprec
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Main track insert question Jim Legere at 5:56pm 05.29.23 10" higher for the sailcover never bothered me. If you do fit some sort of gate, make sure it is eas
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising Tally Ho at 5:32pm 05.29.23 Well, we know it is NOT leaking FROM the engine mount. But what is leaking is hard to tell from the

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