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New guy looking at Catalina 22s Roadking Larry at 2:31am 03.30.13 Catalina 22 19/2639 Hi folks. I'm still a wanna be sailor but I'm at a time in my life where time, desire and money ha
New guy on board Roadking Larry at 2:21am 03.30.13 Trailer Sailors 26/9682 I've been studying the various topics on the forum for a while now and decided it was time to jump i
Epoxy filling of bottom of anchor well Akapeterc at 11:46pm 03.29.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1133 I have just purchased a 44 Hunter DS and cleaned out the anchor well And found that there is a lot o
need to see plumbing in SF bay area eamaral at 6:16pm 03.29.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/1036 I just purchased a 2001 Hunter and found at least one of my anti-siphon valves was not connected. I
IPad App Problem GorillaToast at 1:59pm 03.29.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 11/12891 Is anyone experiencing a problem with their iPads not responding to taps on the left half of the scr
Keel bolt and plate mydoor165 at 4:29pm 03.29.13 Big Boats 2/1259 1984 34 ft Hunter...Aft keel bolt support plate is flaking apart.. I need a replacement plate and wh
Can anyone say the brand, model and year of these boat? (5) enriqueiturriaga at 3:57pm 03.29.13 Ask All Sailors 10/2201 http://img1.mlstatic.com/botes-y-canoas-1989_MLV-O-4015236049_032013.jpg http://img2.mlstatic.com/b
Hunter 40.5 two blade prop broke in half! Need new one. Dennisail at 3:53pm 03.29.13 Big Boats 57/10036 Hey guys. I went out in my boat to watch the start of the Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race. F
1999 47 pricing Nonchalant at 3:52pm 03.29.13 Big Boats 3/1287 Thanks
Its finally melting - what a world what a world topcat0399 at 3:43pm 03.29.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1200 A couple of more days like this and I will be able to pull dasbOOt out from behind that mountain of
Cradle mike16291 at 3:39pm 03.29.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/911 I'm looking for plans to make a cradle for my 1979 Hunter 33 Sailboat. Dimensions or pictures would
greasing stainless steel rudder post? Cool Beans at 2:49pm 03.29.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1465 The SS rudder stock just rides in a fiberglass tube. . .no bearings. . . I pulled it this year to p
A65 Chartplotter Installation Template? swarriston at 1:29pm 03.29.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1703 I purchased an A65 Chartplotter from West Marine in 2008/2009 and am finally getting around to insta
410 Autopilot Response (1) Sailgunner at 1:25pm 03.29.13 Big Boats 6/1540 Someone recently sent me a note asking about the installation of an autopilot on a 410. I forgot who
Electric winch paulj at 12:43pm 03.29.13 Catalina 310 7/2218 This is my new electric winch.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5_Nn2o-jBg and we use it alot.
Xantrex Link 20 Monitor Readings sailcapt340 at 11:20am 03.29.13 Big Boats 8/3652 I have a Xantrex Link 20 Battery Monitor on board my 2000 340. I have 2 banks: House = 3 AGM Group
Newbie again... this time oil change Delawaredave at 11:10am 03.29.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2141 Newbie. 1982 Hunter 27. Yanmar 1 cylinder diesel. Oil calls for 15w-40, API CD Best I can tell
Passage 450 top speeds. Bowedtoothdoc at 10:25am 03.29.13 Big Boats 6/1745 I would like to hear from other owners: What is the fastest speed you have achieved on different po
Do keels get stuck up? Fredn56 at 9:22am 03.29.13 Catalina 22 8/1863 I counted about 12 turns of the winch counterclockwise when lowering the keel for the first time aft
Furlers skipper66 at 8:47am 03.29.13 Smaller Boats 15/2339 Anybody have experience with furlers on boats in the 20-25 foot range? Looking at Schaefer Snapfur

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Sand and treat prop/strut with anti fouling? fstbttms at 8:35am 04.13.23 What's the precentage of zinc in the Rustoleum product? 25-50% by weight, according to the SDS
Sand and treat prop/strut with anti fouling? jviss at 8:27am 04.13.23 Use Rustoleum Cold Galvanize spray. Same stuff as the Pettit Barnacle Barrier except very much les
belize check in Don S/V ILLusion at 8:27am 04.13.23 Have you tried contacting their Customs office Telephone: 501-223-7092/93
Sand and treat prop/strut with anti fouling? (1) Rich Stidger at 8:25am 04.13.23 Boat is hauled out. I am using an orbital sander with 120 grit to clean the prop and strut (is ther
Sand and treat prop/strut with anti fouling? fstbttms at 8:24am 04.13.23 There is nothing better than Propspeed, IMHO https://propspeed.com/products/propspeed/product-infor
Please critique my masthead antenna! CarlN at 8:24am 04.13.23 Replacing what appears to be very old RG58 coax with new RG-8X would likely help more than antenna p
Anti seize on coupler set screws? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:10am 04.13.23 About the only thing that's going to keep that area in reasonable shape is continued maintenance and
Sand and treat prop/strut with anti fouling? jviss at 8:08am 04.13.23 I don't know that I would sand the prop. You might create crevices that could encourage barnacle ad
Hull/deck Leaks JamesG161 at 7:20am 04.13.23 I used a 5 gallon bucket of water with Red Easter Egg dye in it. No staining type. Put some white
Anti seize on coupler set screws? JamesG161 at 7:16am 04.13.23 PYI Inc. \| PSS Maintenance Kits Kits for PSS seal. Use @dlochner Red Lithium Grease on the other s
Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22 dano2022 at 7:11am 04.13.23 That is so cool, the Catalina Direct people said there's about 2 inches of fiberglass there. However
Sand and treat prop/strut with anti fouling? JamesG161 at 7:10am 04.13.23 applying some Pettit Barnacle Barrier. :plus: Jim..
Anti seize on coupler set screws? dlochner at 6:51am 04.13.23 I meant loctite on the coupler set screws. I don't think it will hurt, use the nonpermanent type.
Anti seize on coupler set screws? skunther at 6:49am 04.13.23 I meant loctite on the coupler set screws.
Anti seize on coupler set screws? dlochner at 6:48am 04.13.23
Anti seize on coupler set screws? skunther at 6:45am 04.13.23
Anti seize on coupler set screws? dlochner at 6:29am 04.13.23 The coupler set screws should be as tight as you can get them and then wired into place so the screw
Hull/deck Leaks jssailem at 5:51am 04.13.23 Seattle rain. There are a couple of answers. Buy a tarp and cover the area leaking tape green g
Paint Rollers (Covers) RoyS at 4:51am 04.13.23 I use a foam roller. Full recoat with hydrocoat every fourth year. Chip touch up with a small dispos
Please critique my masthead antenna! (2) danooxnard at 4:27am 04.13.23 Here are some pics of my antenna and mastlight install. This antenna coil is slightly above the mast

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