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Might be moving up DAVA390 at 3:10pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2249 After 3 yrs in outr first boat (P18), we might be moving up. I`ve had my eye on2 p23`s in our marina
lazy macerator iwillmott at 2:31pm 04.28.13 Big Boats 9/1796 Has anyone with a 40.5 had problems with the macerator priming? I have replaced mine but even the ne
Come join us in Sweden on the Midnightsun Race and flotilla saltwaterlakey at 2:01pm 04.28.13 Destinations 0/1121 Ever sailed the midnight sun? The Midnight Sun Race will take place this July in Sweden. Sail in eit
Water Line Connector for Hot Water Heater (2) SwanAround at 1:59pm 04.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1253 The cold water input connector for the hot water heater seems to have failed. It is no longer gripp
I'm allergic to my cabin cushions Cat25Kate at 1:53pm 04.28.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2555 Hello All, I just bought a 1978 Catalina 25, swing keel. The cushions are temporarily housed in t
Seat Cushion ? Hydro Therapy at 1:47pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 23/5403 I took my dog out sailing in my 22 yesterday. She had a good time but the seating area was like an i
Yanmar YSB12 pushrod question. Horatio at 1:10pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1369 ? Avast mates! I am shouting out for some advice re. my Yanmar YSB12. I blew the head gasket and am
CNG Questions BluePelican at 12:43pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 24/5042 There are several threads discussing CNG filling adapters and the incompatibility between the tradit
Do you stop the prop when your sailing. Pilotocopilot at 11:17am 04.28.13 The Cherubini Hunters 25/3671 I noticed on a recent thread someone was asking whether to rebuild or replace the tranny that had f
Widgeon rigging Felicita at 11:10am 04.28.13 Day Sailers 2/3283 Anybody have a rigging manual or a photo of how to rig the mainsail of a Widgeon? Thanks!
I love your bottom dennisv at 8:35am 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1673 OK. So I have a new to me ODAY 28. Love it. The previous owner left a lot of records, but no menti
Porthole curtains McZube at 8:26am 04.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1607 Hi all, We have a 1984 Hunter 31, and we just got her last spring. I'm trying to find ideas to make
H40.5 Holding tank removal - HELP!! davidpackwood at 7:21am 04.28.13 Big Boats 11/1506 I know I have seen this post/article somewhere, but now when I need it I cannot find it! I have tr
a big "Cat Boat" step down. Mike again. mdsdurango at 6:21am 04.28.13 Trailer Sailors 6/8902 Yes, It's Mike - again. This time asking for general impressions on the Com-Pac Cats. Beautiful boa
Playing Carnegie Hall Roger Long at 5:55am 04.28.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/1918
Sandy to New Paint (6) rajhnsn at 5:05am 04.28.13 Bigger Boats 13/1540 Graceful-lee has the finish coat of paint on. Boot stripe, rub rail, name/registration numbers, bott
Replacing jib halyard cymeyer at 5:04am 04.28.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/2248 Need to replace the jib halyard. What is the best way to estimate length needed without taking d
Wind Indicator Calibration-ST60+ (1) KennyBene at 4:26am 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1350 Raymarine recently serviced the gauge and the vane at the masthead was checked and found to be worki
Mishap at the start soldier1964 at 4:16am 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 19/2847 just need to pick a few brains for a weird problem. got my boat in the water for the past few weeks
Can anyone help identify this boat (2) KevinSeise at 4:12am 04.28.13 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2192 I bought and old project boat off of Craigslist. I am missing a few parts to assemble the mast/boom

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Is BoatUS membership worth it? jviss at 7:36am 04.20.23 I have been a member for 20 years and never used for 'unlimited towing' or anything else. I think
Is BoatUS membership worth it? FastOlson at 7:27am 04.20.23 We used to insure with them for years, and after some bad treatment by their new owners, (the lizard
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity jviss at 7:15am 04.20.23 I completely understand the OP's view and request. I think it's prudent to go out with someone expe
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity MikeHoncho at 6:51am 04.20.23
Water in rudder? dmax at 6:48am 04.20.23 To add to what Shemandr said: in 1989, Catalina used a stainless steel rudder post but they welded a
Is BoatUS membership worth it? cymeyer at 6:03am 04.20.23 ok, thanks for the replies. I will keep renewing!
Water in rudder? shemandr at 5:32am 04.20.23 It can't hurt. I remain skeptical that drain holes work to dry a wet rudder but you may get some wa
Navpod Doesn't Fit (Close) - Options? (1) dmdiehl64 at 5:17am 04.20.23 Here's a picture of the back for reference, including my janky method for mounting the Vulcan 7 last
Is BoatUS membership worth it? kloudie1 at 5:11am 04.20.23 I have been a member since 1991. I continue because of their advocacy for us with the government. On
Pumpin up those fenders! Project_Mayhem at 5:01am 04.20.23 I have the same question. Exactly how tight are you trying to tie up your boat @Project_Mayhem ? :y
Is BoatUS membership worth it? glanrock at 4:56am 04.20.23 Many years ago we had a steering failure, cable pulled out on a different boat than we have now. Any
Is BoatUS membership worth it? dlochner at 4:45am 04.20.23 I've been a member since 1984. Never used the towing until a couple of years ago, then used it 4 tim
Reinstalling Catalina 30 windows xavpil at 4:44am 04.20.23 Catalina 30 windows? I've removed and refurbished all of mine but reinstalling the C30 window kit
C22 sliding hatch danooxnard at 3:53am 04.20.23 Nice work it looks great! Thanks for sharing. Dano
Hunter 326 Compression post finish stuendan at 10:50pm 04.19.23 Thanks for the suggestions, I especially liked the pole dancing idea but I need to polish the pole f
Rust color in Antifreeze Ralph Johnstone at 9:45pm 04.19.23 That was one of the first things you would do with an old car take it out and see what happens .
Hunter 326 Compression post finish Ken13559 at 9:14pm 04.19.23 You know, if you clean up and polish your h326 compression post nicely, you could lift the table all
Rust color in Antifreeze buddybear at 9:13pm 04.19.23 The thermostat my be stuck in closed position. Remove and see what happens to the engine temp. I w
Rust color in Antifreeze JoeWhite at 9:09pm 04.19.23 The thermostat my be stuck in closed position. Remove and see what happens to the engine temp.
What is this plug on the transom? stickinthemud57 at 9:01pm 04.19.23 Any reference to it at the circuit board? This is a socket, or in other words a female connection.

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