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H25 Electrical ChiTownSail at 4:19pm 03.21.13 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1893 I am about to revamp the electrical system in my H25. As far as a basic setup for battery managemen
zincs.... tigereye37 at 3:55pm 03.21.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1561 I've been getting conflicting advice... i have a 76' oday 25 with a small outboard, if the motor is
Trolling motor for 17 foot Hunter? Marlene at 3:52pm 03.21.13 Day Sailers 6/4844 We purchased a 17' Hunter at the end of last summer. We had difficulty hoisting the sails, as the w
Reuse Last Years Sacrificial Anode? Paul Anthony at 2:24pm 03.21.13 Ask All Sailors 7/5565 I would like to know if I could sand ' polish last years anodes and reuse them this season? They
Mast deck compression DougBaker at 11:33am 03.21.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/3321 Hey Everyone, This is my first ever post. I purchased a 1979 C 30 last April. I had a great summer a
It used to be easier than this Calif. Ted at 9:41am 03.21.13 Ask All Sailors 35/6029 Couple months ago I spoke to the owner of H'L Marine Woodworks about cutting new floorboards, they h
22 Keel bolt size and thread joshc at 9:03am 03.21.13 Catalina 22 5/1228 Good morning I am trying to find out the keel bolt size on my Catalina 22 (1992) WK. ?? Looks to
O'Day 222 Main Sliding Hatch lil-tipsy at 8:54am 03.21.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1604 Can anyone tell me where I can find wrecking/salvage yards for sailboats. I am looking for the fibe
What is the purpose of the rear stay adjuster? (1) Squidd at 7:00am 03.21.13 Ask All Sailors 17/6828 I mean what is the advantage...? I have seen single line hydraulic pull downs, glorified turnbuckles
spinnaker rigging w00dbybill at 6:54am 03.21.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1084 Just completing installation of symm spinnaker on my ODay 26. Will end for end pole. Is it better
Hinges Lost Parent at 6:22am 03.21.13 Ask All Sailors 1/879 On my 1982 Catalina 30 the lazarette lids have two short 1.5 in hinges on them . For the last two ye
Cast iron swing keel with GRP sheath Lea Foster at 1:46am 03.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1921 Hi all, I'm new to your forum and I have been reading all your posts with great interest. I am goin
1974 Catalina 27 kerryonc27 at 12:29am 03.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 11/3379 Hi All, Can someone please tell me the physical overall dimensions of a holding tank for a 1974 Ca
Led anchor light seadaddler at 9:45pm 03.20.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/3078 Has anyone replaced the anchor light on a H-36 2006 or 2007,I will be going up the mas soon and love
Mystery "bolt" found in engine compartment bilge (3) c130king at 7:41pm 03.20.13 Catalina 310 13/2505 All, Found a "bolt" in the bilge of my engine compartment. A friend and I looked all over the engi
Thanks and Postcript YVRguy at 7:26pm 03.20.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/609 I'd like to thank everyone for the warm welcome and many helpful responses to my questions (no matte
Replacing Bulbs wufibugs at 6:41pm 03.20.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1373 Am replacing the bulbs on my boat with LEDs. Done for Bow and stern. What about the mast light? I
LED Bow Lights (1) RonRock at 6:12pm 03.20.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/3135 What do you guys think of these lights? The original light that is on top is bad and needs replaced,
Pop Top Cabin Enclosure Sailavie1 at 5:51pm 03.20.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2133 Can anyone tell me if they would recommend the pop top cabin enclosure designed for Hunter boats? M
Interior cushion fabric opinions Sastevenson at 5:37pm 03.20.13 Ask An Oday Owner 13/2579 Hello all, I am thinking of undertaking the task of re-upholstering my birth cushions. I wanted to

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Air conditioning issue Lee Hadjiosif at 8:41am 07.01.22 With your setup, you should have one intake hose and two outflow hoses. Are both hoses running water
HELP.. Rigging question Hunter 45DS Selden Furler Mast isaksp00 at 8:39am 07.01.22 My guess is that line with the arrow is the topping lift, especially if it's attached to the end of
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) Muttondressedaslamb at 8:30am 07.01.22 Please don't.:badbad: Think of the potential food wastes that could plug up your main Bilge pump.
Fridge/freezer use Windpilot at 7:41am 07.01.22 Oh, well if you don't need the space sure, I can see that working. Makes sense, use the frig side as
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) jviss at 7:38am 07.01.22 Mmmmm, rotten lettuce scraps in the bilge.... As if it doesn't smell bad enough already. :) I wou
Fridge/freezer use danm1 at 7:36am 07.01.22 The op's question is if you just freeze the freezer side and not turn on the spillover fan would th
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) JamesG161 at 7:32am 07.01.22 diverting the grey water into the bilge Please don't.:badbad: Think of the potential food wastes
Mystery beneath my prop strut dmax at 7:31am 07.01.22 "I used Sika Flex 292 a couple of times when I had to remove my strut." Hi Allan, I've used Sikaflex
Do you use checklists? Tedd at 7:22am 07.01.22 Link to the Checklists for Sailors product that @dmdiehl64 mentioned, above.
Do you use checklists? Tedd at 7:17am 07.01.22 I was shocked to learn that hospital OR's have started to use check lists in the last few years. Cu
Fridge/freezer use Windpilot at 7:08am 07.01.22 The op's question is if you just freeze the freezer side and not turn on the spillover fan would tha
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) Tally Ho at 7:08am 07.01.22 I am effectively eliminating the galley sink thru hull and diverting the grey water into the bilge
Do you use checklists? Justin_NSA at 7:08am 07.01.22 I agree wholeheartedly. I make up a checklist all the time. Nothing worse then leaving the dock and
New Catalina 30 Owner Mikem at 7:07am 07.01.22 If you are motoring rather than sailing it is a very easy day trip. I helped another C30 owner del
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) jviss at 7:06am 07.01.22 I am effectively eliminating the galley sink thru hull and diverting the grey water into the bilge
MacGregor 25 Decks THECUSCUS at 7:02am 07.01.22 the deck has plywood core, wherever there is the non-skid pattern. You can also look on the inside
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) kappykaplan at 6:56am 07.01.22 diverting the grey water into the bilge Not a good idea - will encourage lots of nasty, smelly thi
Mystery beneath my prop strut (2) Allan12210 at 6:49am 07.01.22 Scrape it off and use a more appropriate sealant, not 5200. I used Sika Flex 292 a couple of times
MacGregor 25 Decks justsomeguy at 6:49am 07.01.22 I am pleased to find that most everyone concurs that the decks are fiberglass without wood core. E
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) Muttondressedaslamb at 6:49am 07.01.22 I confess I'm not following that comment. I am effectively eliminating the galley sink thru hull a

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