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stereo / speakers for the cat BJW at 8:56am 09.08.12 Catalina 22 2/1231 I had debated for a bit of time on installing a marine quality radio/cd player and marine speakers f
Fridge hookup? dutchy at 8:19am 09.08.12 Big Boats 9/1916 I would like to change the cooler on my '83 Hunter 34 into a fridge run by a solar panel. Somebody
Engine box top cracked kenreed at 8:02am 09.08.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 2/1475 Duet is now 6 yrs old and we stay on it about half the time from May to September, so we are up and
Backstay adjustment -time saving question Kestle at 8:00am 09.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2681 With it now being Fall, and kid stuff going full tilt, I'm asking for suggestions on backstay adjust
DIY Powder Coat toddco at 7:19am 09.08.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1679 Hello All, I had another project that I thought might help in sail boat repairs. I traded a hunti
Used parts art696 at 6:32am 09.08.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2367 Is any place to buy used sail boats parts, (back ralling, BBQ,.....) ? I do live in Ontario Canada.
Sewage treatment plant troubles New Venture at 8:40pm 09.07.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/4317 I have installed a Raritan Managerm sewage treatment system and I'm having a terrible time with the
Oday 31 main sheet rigging jeagles at 8:20pm 09.07.12 Bigger Boats 3/1755 I removed my main sheet on newly purchased ODay 31 to clean it. Now don't know how to route it. Th
GE Battery Lantern seamansg at 8:12pm 09.07.12 Catalina 22 5/1868 Hi, I was shopping and came across an 8D cell battery lantern with a 3 setting LED bulb, for $25 plu
Catalina 22 1980 - Missing the Life Line Post alabamaranger at 8:06pm 09.07.12 Parts Search 2/7659 Bought a 1980 Cat-22 and it's missing the 4 life line post (2 on each side). Alos missing the cable.
Missing the Life Line Post alabamaranger at 8:02pm 09.07.12 Catalina 22 6/1613 Bought a 1980 Catalina 22 a few weeks ago and it's missing the 4 life line post (2 on each side). Do
Put your thinking caps on (2) Bill sanders at 6:50pm 09.07.12 Trailer Sailors 29/5859 Need any and all suggestions! Redoing my n17,inside and out. Need to come up with ideas how to make
battery Randy Thron at 6:41pm 09.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/1789 Need help with the selection of new batteries for a 2001, Hunter 320. Anyone using AGM batteries? I
What to look for when buying a 1959 Daysailer wayrider at 6:28pm 09.07.12 Day Sailers 0/1055 I am going to look at a 1959 Daysailer (a "1" I think) and was wondering what areas of the boat that
Vibration when using outboard acox271929 at 6:27pm 09.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2214 1984 McGregor 25 with 9.9 hp Tohatsu. When under increased power, there is a loud vibration at the r
bilge pump Randy Thron at 6:25pm 09.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1326 Need help on what size bilge pump for a 2001 , Hunter 320. What would the correct size and amps?
22 ' Catalina Drain Crystal Beach Fl at 4:18pm 09.07.12 Catalina 22 13/2470 Has anyone installed a drain at the rear of the Catalina 22 below the tiller? The boat has two drain
Trottle Asjustment dennisv at 4:16pm 09.07.12 Bigger Boats 2/1116 Been spending the last 2 weeks getting use to my new (to me) ODay 28. Love it. My previous boat (
little car, big boat walt at 3:15pm 09.07.12 Trailer Sailors 13/6492
Big boat c_witch at 2:39pm 09.07.12 Trailer Sailors 12/4147 Well I've been doing some thinking and I hope to have our future 'home' boat in 3 years time. I'm fi

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Connecting dyneema core halyard to shackle jssailem at 10:18am 12.11.22 :plus: on @Joe 's recommendations.
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort Justin_NSA at 10:10am 12.11.22 You're a big guy. You make that V17 look even smaller that it actually is. I can't imagine 2 of you
Boat Smells! Hollyberry at 9:59am 12.11.22 Seems all boats have a distinctive smell, some worse than others, ill maintained ones worst of all (
Tell-tail windows in genoa Hollyberry at 9:49am 12.11.22 If the sun is hard on the windward sail surface it can be very difficult to see the leeward side.. I
Just had to show these off stickinthemud57 at 9:44am 12.11.22 Just placed an order for the LiteSkins with the "Big Jib." What kind of sailing difference have you
Tell-tail windows in genoa Joe at 9:29am 12.11.22 I am buying a new main and genoa this winter and am thinnking about adding one or two tell-tail win
On Hunter 36, where have you installed your solar charge controller? Patrikh at 9:13am 12.11.22 I have my placed in the port cockpit locket close to the batteries as recomended by a professional b
Connecting dyneema core halyard to shackle Joe at 9:08am 12.11.22 This is what I've been using. The Halyard Hitch I used to build a "luggage tag" eyesplice (long l
Side view line drawing of 386 Patrikh at 9:07am 12.11.22 https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/uploads/386Brochure.pdf
Tell-tail windows in genoa jssailem at 8:58am 12.11.22 Well there you go. One reason to question the benefits of having a crew with critical thinking abil
Boat documentation Sailor Sue at 8:37am 12.11.22 We're the 3rd owner of our current boat. The original owner had the order form from J Boats with all
House battery recommendations (1) Hayden Watson at 8:26am 12.11.22 I agree with @jssailem . The chemistry in a lithium pack is very important. I am a very big fan of
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort william24424 at 8:22am 12.11.22 Yes, camping gear is dual purpose, and removable from boat. A Jackery, it's lightweight & will run a
Tell-tail windows in genoa (1) dlochner at 8:20am 12.11.22 Sweet Dave... You must have been a good boy.... On the Nice List Not for me. :biggrin: Second Sta
Tell-tail windows in genoa jssailem at 8:03am 12.11.22 Sweet Dave... You must have been a good boy.... On the Nice List
House battery recommendations (1) Marmalade at 8:02am 12.11.22 @jssailem - thanks for the info on ternary lithium... I learned something. Most of these portable p
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort thinwater at 7:21am 12.11.22 Fans are great when it's hot and add tremendously to comfort. You can get rechargeable fans that w
Tell-tail windows in genoa (1) dlochner at 7:08am 12.11.22 Thanks for the replies. I know the theory and why the tell tales should be streaming evenly and brea
Tell-tail windows in genoa Sandy Stone at 7:03am 12.11.22 It is certainly possible for the outside, leeward telltale to not stream properly while the inside o
Boat documentation Crusty Ol Salt at 6:51am 12.11.22 I think that's the big thing people forget. You will one day sell the boat, so why not help yourse

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