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Capsizing a C-22 Michael B at 10:49am 03.11.13 Catalina 22 35/18282 How easy is it to capsize a C-22, and what do you do if you are that unfortunate?
dock line caught in prop & engine wont start academic-one at 10:47am 03.11.13 Engines and Propulsion 3/1535 OMC End of season got dock line caught in prop ' some smoke in cabin. After sail engine wouldn't sta
prefeeder for hood below deck roller furler captmmac1 at 10:34am 03.11.13 Big Boats 1/985 Need a prefeeder that will work with a below deck Hood roller furler? Having problems with the luff
Reefing Genoa? chasmoyer at 10:33am 03.11.13 Big Boats 9/1714 Can/should a 110% furling genoa be reefed (not fully furled out) when encountering 20+ knot winds?
Spring cleaning the sheets-what's best SJarvis at 9:02am 03.11.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1742 We have a Hunter Legend 35.5 and living in Olympia WA where it's wet and damp our sheets get a bit g
Propeller pitch randyprint at 8:34am 03.11.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/3567 Hi all. Just bought a 1984 Catalina 27 with a 15HP Universal Diesel. It needs a new propeller. Wha
Best Handheld Vhs and Gps Ternang at 8:25am 03.11.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1083 Am about to purchase a handheld radio and combo GPS for back up. Used mainly in coastal waters and o
Epoxy Set Times vs Temperature FourPoints at 8:25am 03.11.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1709 Last weekend I pulled the aluminum U channel that the companionway slats slide down into off to star
paint color countrycrafters at 8:15am 03.11.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/788 Does anyone know the original factory color of a 1971 mac V22? thank you
blow in or out soldier1964 at 7:53am 03.11.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2165 hey SBO, I have a sort of confusing question. I have a six gallon portable fuel tank that is store
swing keel phil mac venture at 7:48am 03.11.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/939 22 venture can keel be locked in positions other than all the way down?
swing keel phil mac venture at 7:43am 03.11.13 Ask All Sailors 17/6260 just bought 85 mac 2-22 swing keel , can keel be locked in position other than all the way down?
Asymm Spinnaker Halyard Rigging Blue Hull at 7:29am 03.11.13 Catalina 30 8/6823 I have a 1981 C30 TRBS. My jib and main halyards are run internally using the factory mast head asse
Maybe put my oars over my shoulder and... Roger Long at 7:11am 03.11.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 13/5953
Neutral and ground tied together at panel ybrad at 6:34am 03.11.13 Big Boats 9/2023 OK, get this. After four+ years into my project (1980 37C), I've finally decided to tackle the 115
Kerosene in tank?? NYSail at 6:18am 03.11.13 Ask All Sailors 16/3255 Hello all, Was at the yard yesterday when I happened upon a gent that was filling his fuel tank w
Stern Rail seats Ken13559 at 4:44am 03.11.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2722 Can anyone tell me what wood is used as slat for the stern rail seats? I'm thinking of replacing the
Rudder Stops Long Story at 4:03am 03.11.13 Catalina 310 18/3240 Simple question I hope? Does our C-310 have, or is it suppose to have stops on the steering syste
Dodger and Bimini for 1984 Hunter 31 OceanDriver at 9:03pm 03.10.13 Parts Search 3/2743 Does anyone have or know someone that has a Dodger and Bimini for sale that would fit my 1984 Hunter
Help needed hummingbirdbassist at 9:03pm 03.10.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/976 Went to see boat this weekend and found and fixed a few things but here is my question? Took 2 batte

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Low oil indicator fading in and out jviss at 3:26pm 06.28.22 I wouldn't operate that engine until I verified that you have sufficient oil pressure. Then again,
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets justsomeguy at 3:19pm 06.28.22 concern me. 'Zactly!
Low oil indicator fading in and out jonelli at 3:16pm 06.28.22 So far, I've tried replacing the oil pressure switch with a new one. No change. Went on a long mot
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) patagoniadave at 3:01pm 06.28.22 Great article on replacing seacocks the right way: Replacing Thru-Hulls and Seacocks thanks for th
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven shemandr at 2:52pm 06.28.22 I sailed offshore on a boat that used a camping stove - I think butane but maybe propane. The skipp
Replacing shower drain hose? valcour at 2:39pm 06.28.22 I wondered about that also, and though I would try to disconnect the sump fitting and see if there i
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets Davidasailor26 at 2:34pm 06.28.22 No, but aren't jib sheets usually handled with winches? Seems those clam cleats might be a possible
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven Davidasailor26 at 2:29pm 06.28.22 I'm concerned about fire. Is propane safe for a boat? I've had propane gas grills at my house Prop
Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues Nodak7 at 2:24pm 06.28.22 Nodak7, what did you use to grind the old bearing out? Ive got the exact same issue. I was also won
1983 Hunter 34 port side water tank removal Artey1 at 2:12pm 06.28.22 I've noticed you asked us a few times you know there is room in there for a non custom-made tank it
Spinaker sock Belgian Chris at 2:02pm 06.28.22 Congrats on the new boat - and that's quite a windfall to find it came with a sail the PO didn't kn
WERE TO INSTALL EXTERNAL ALTERNATOR REGULATOR H41 ? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 1:40pm 06.28.22 Have you installed this electronic part inside the engine room, Any place you want. Just don't c
Sensors Needed for obtaining TWD so I can display wind shifts on B&G Vulcan 9. Davidasailor26 at 1:27pm 06.28.22 I would like to do this, I'm an automation integration engineer, so it's up my alley. I wasn't awar
Sensors Needed for obtaining TWD so I can display wind shifts on B&G Vulcan 9. Davidasailor26 at 1:24pm 06.28.22 Amazon has them. Unfortunately for a pretty significant markup. The resellers buy up any available
Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues Sgrmagnolia10 at 1:20pm 06.28.22 Nodak7, what did you use to grind the old bearing out? Ive got the exact same issue. I was also wond
WERE TO INSTALL EXTERNAL ALTERNATOR REGULATOR H41 ? Stu Jackson at 1:16pm 06.28.22 Do not put it inside the engine room. RTFM. Where? Outside the engine room. I've seen them under ad
Sensors Needed for obtaining TWD so I can display wind shifts on B&G Vulcan 9. Davidasailor26 at 1:15pm 06.28.22 I'm sure its possible, but couldn't you get heading from the fancy 6 axis accelerometer that is in
1983 Hunter 34 port side water tank removal DeniseO30 at 1:10pm 06.28.22 Any particular reason you are taking your tank out? If you are getting rid of it and its not destro
Sensors Needed for obtaining TWD so I can display wind shifts on B&G Vulcan 9. justin.hendo at 1:06pm 06.28.22 I'm sure its possible, but couldn't you get heading from the fancy 6 axis accelerometer that is in y
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven shemandr at 12:57pm 06.28.22 I guess we need to know if it is a canister type (Sterno) or pressurized with an external fuel tank.

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