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Question regarding how to winterize seacocks when boat kept in the water all winter Monheganlover at 8:11pm 09.05.22 Catalina 310 11/2515 Hi. I have previously stored my Catalina 310 on the hard each winter. My marina is on the Chesapeake
chartplotter knackers at 5:54pm 09.05.22 Catalina 310 7/1542 i like to install a new chartplotter that i can see in a standard 310 nav pod, whats the biggest si
33.5 fuel tank leak (2) Sutric at 5:27pm 09.05.22 Mid-Size Boats 15/2397 Went out to our 1993 33.5 last Friday only to be greeted with an intense diesel odor. Tracked it dow
Catalina 30 Broken Fuse SV Fiasco at 4:42pm 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 11/1690 Hello Cruising World, So last week while taking the boat out I somehow stepped on a fuse holder and
260 roller jib removal mikedholm at 4:15pm 09.05.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/1367 Hey all. Is there any process for removing the Hunter 260 jib (on a CRI fuller) while the rig is up
29.5 owners chp at 2:59pm 09.05.22 Mid-Size Boats 6/1200 Just curious for hunter 29.5 owners with the pedestal traveller. I have a Hunter 280 and would like
Genoa for O'Day 27 Pmilly57 at 1:33pm 09.05.22 Ask An Oday Owner 2/589 I recently bought a 1979 O'Day 27 and so far love it. Sadly I have suffered a few sun-damage rips a
Yard work done resulting in more problems Don S/V ILLusion at 1:18pm 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 12/1073 Many years ago, I had the marina do some engine work which almost resulted in sinking the boat becau
McLube........ McLeak? (1) NYSail at 12:59pm 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 23/2773
Transmission Not Working Plymouth Sailor at 12:26pm 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 7/673 Dear Fellow Sailors, I have been using my new-to-me boat for the season without issue. Last week I
2021 Oceanis 381 Wiring Diagram (1) 612lunasea at 11:42am 09.05.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1727 Does anyone know where I can get an accurate wiring diagram for the 2021 Oceanis 381? My owners man
Catalina 88 36 Steaming Light replacement gasserjcp at 10:41am 09.05.22 Big Boats 3/1842 Hello, I unstepped the mast this summer and have been doing some upgrading and replacement. All th
41DS Refrigerator Replacement gfrazzle at 9:10am 09.05.22 Big Boats 3/686 Hi all, The original Nova Kool DC only unit finally quit working (15 yrs old). I would like to repla
Battery cables H260 RolfSail at 8:58am 09.05.22 Smaller Boats 6/1064 I have a 1999 H260. The battery is starboard behind the aft bunk. That location plus the motor on th
Mainsheet morbidfollower at 8:14am 09.05.22 Catalina 22 11/1236 Hello, Can anyone provide a photo of their main sheet orientation. I've been trying a few different
Bottom Paint Clarification (3) colb218 at 7:46am 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 4/855 Hello everyone - I hauled out this weekend. My wife and I sanded using a 5" cordless random orbital
Airmar ST 800 Odd Problem Marc14857 at 7:43am 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 6/1265
Clock/barometer over winter? (Canada) (1) nitrogenase at 7:24am 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 6/778
Battleship Texas (1) Bill19233 at 6:05am 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 7/855 It was such a great experience to sail with the USS Texas as she was towed down Galveston Bay last w
C309 Generator Install Canvasback at 5:38am 09.05.22 Catalina 309 Group Forum 1/2154 Has anyone installed a generator on a Catalina 309? Curious to know where you put it, associated cos

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What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? jssailem at 8:43am 12.23.24 If this is a racing investment, I would spend a little on a spinnaker. I'd go with an asymmetrical a
Bump damage on the stern. How severe is this? SteveHughessails at 8:31am 12.23.24 I recently did some fibreglass work on my 240. I could put both hands in my hole lol. If this was mi
Bump damage on the stern. How severe is this? Windpilot at 8:30am 12.23.24 I would try to get inside that stern area and look for more/other damage. Consider a 26' Hunter mos
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? Ted at 8:24am 12.23.24 Also check with your local PHRF handicapper to determine what the credits/penalties are for differen
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year kappykaplan at 7:53am 12.23.24 Merry Christmas from Jim and Sue Same to you and yours, Jim! :beer:
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? (1) jssailem at 7:47am 12.23.24 It was only a 100% jib, which was very underpowered, By design, the Hunter sail plan was considere
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? shemandr at 7:29am 12.23.24 The masthead rig explains the need for a backstay and hence the smallish main. I agree that a 150
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? Tally Ho at 7:18am 12.23.24
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year degas at 7:13am 12.23.24
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year JamesG161 at 6:54am 12.23.24 My favorite for Chistmas lCpXMy5GalI Merry Christmas from Jim and Sue
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? plealman5 at 6:48am 12.23.24 Shemandr, My experiences sailing her in lighter breezes. It is a masthead rig. A 135% was where I wa
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? shemandr at 6:34am 12.23.24 I'm assuming you have the Hunter 31 which started production in 1983 and ended 1987. Sailboatdata.c
Do you folks strap your boats to your trailers? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:59am 12.23.24 @SteveHughessails Thank you for advising no more strap across the foredeck particularly since your
Inside Port Light Frame Removal SV Temenos at 5:38am 12.23.24 Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I don't think so but will look again when it gets above fre
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? plealman5 at 5:13am 12.23.24 I want to sail at least 5 knots in 10 - 15 mph winds.
Fresh Water Tank Replacement Captain Larry-DH at 5:00am 12.23.24 I have some of your answers but also have questions: Why replace the whole tank when the top fitting
Propellers - Saildrive vs Shaft Drive dlochner at 4:49am 12.23.24 Depends on the propeller brand and whether the propeller is properly sized for your boat. Because th
Propellers - Saildrive vs Shaft Drive colemj at 4:14am 12.23.24 No, there is no way. You can use the blades and purchase a separate hub for them that fits your sha
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Don Crowther at 4:01am 12.23.24 All the best to you and yours. And thank you.
Retired person with too much time on his hands? Michael Davis at 10:12pm 12.22.24 I wish I had all the free time I never used before I retired. That should be on a list of the all

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