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IceBox Insulation Oston at 10:06am 08.15.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 5/3121 Does anyone know if the icebox on a 2004 Cat28Mkii is insulated. And, if not any suggestions on how
topside oil canning fix? paulcampbell at 9:41am 08.15.12 Seafarer 1/7569 Greeting's I have a 34 SF sloop above the waterline under the uper and lower stanchune (on freeboard
Catalina 27 -- Vintage 1979 -- Wiring rework (1) Maynestay at 9:09am 08.15.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/3228 Hi fellow Catalina owners: Does anyone on the list have a wiring diagram for the vintage of our "Ta
Looking for "Bryan" in Sandusky Stargazer3 at 8:55am 08.15.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1343 I also have an "intermittant starting" problem on my 2000 Hunter h410. I talked to my dealer, Bruce
Keeping things cold Jack at 8:51am 08.15.12 Ask All Sailors 49/8900 Just curious about how everyone keeps there 'non' powered coolers cold for extended voyaging, 4-8 da
It's National Rum Month! merlinuxo at 8:46am 08.15.12 Sails Call Lounge 3/4283 I just found out that August is National Rum Month.:thumbup: I never heard of this before but am ove
Electric Main Halyard Winch bobcat30 at 8:46am 08.15.12 Catalina 30 6/2322 Just curious if anyone has converted the winch for the main halyard to electric? I want to do this
17(+) foot DS I in need of some restoration (1) AnnieFixit at 8:34am 08.15.12 Day Sailers 1/1164 Hi all, my parents bought our boat in 1958 or '59, and we have been sailing it continuously since t
Electrical Panel Stormydog at 8:12am 08.15.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1834 I have 1992 28ft Catalina, just purchased this boat. What I am wondering on the A/C side of the pane
Need Yanmar 3qm30h Fresh Water Pump capjules at 8:12am 08.15.12 Ask All Sailors 13/4190 Hi, I need part number 721390-43700 Fresh Water cooling pump. They have been discontinued, does
Siemens VDO digital monitoring Chuteman2 at 7:33am 08.15.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/935 Old thread is closed. Getting no readings whatsoever - tried re-set suggested - same condition Has
It's my turn for a leaking 26S doehunter at 7:28am 08.15.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 29/6259 Just when I thought I was ready for a trip into the gulf too! I went out in the bay last Saturday an
Fisher Panda Genset problem CaptainLulu at 7:27am 08.15.12 Big Boats 1/1624 I am the proud new owner of a Catalina 350 / 2004 model. The boat was never used by the P.O and the
RAdio Mike Holder/clip noprob2 at 6:26am 08.15.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/3047 The radio came with a cup shaped mike holder mounted on the side of the console but it was broken af
Ships log ap/site dlewis812 at 6:20am 08.15.12 Ask All Sailors 8/1550 Anyone come across a good ships log app or website? Try to be good at making note of hours for fuel
A/C units monicatony at 6:16am 08.15.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1098 Hi I have an odor on my boat when I run my air conditioning,how do you clean a unit ? I can just see
House batteries mjmercer19248 at 5:31am 08.15.12 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2001 What is recommended for house batteries? Deep cycle? Standard auto/marine Battery?.....
locker latches steelntime at 4:53am 08.15.12 Parts Search 2/2733 looking for latches for stren propane lockers for a Hunter 40.5, made by Southco, part # C7-10. I c
jib sheet lead zephyritmo at 11:29pm 08.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2975 I have a mac 25 with a working jib. The boat came with a replaced cabintop and no leads or blocks fo
Powering the Macgregor 21 apatron at 10:41pm 08.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1886 There is nothing like settling and taking a nap out of the sun. Oh, unless you live here in FLorida

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Catalina 315 Isoterm Refrig Question Skipper John at 9:33am 02.27.23 Congratulations, Captain Bob, on your new 315! Ours is #81, just a bit ahead of you. Yes, the Isot
Wind generators, yay or nay? fred1diver at 9:15am 02.27.23 On you all convinced me, I am starting to look at solar
Wind generators, yay or nay? ifmdalvey at 9:11am 02.27.23 I have both solar and wind and if i was buying just one it would most definately be solar. My two se
Engine oil drain hose adapter (1) jonelli at 9:04am 02.27.23 213372 I think one of you are exactly right. We just went from 75-80 degree days to 45-55 degree w
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? Rodsails at 9:02am 02.27.23 First I would replace the motor mounts I believe at least every 10 years should be replaced "I didn'
Bilge pump replacement time. Benny17441 at 8:47am 02.27.23 An automatic submersible bilge pump will last 3 to 5 years. A 500 GPH should be enough to discharg
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? Rodsails at 8:46am 02.27.23 Just purchased a 2003 Hunter 326 and I noticed at about 1800 RPM there is alot of banging and vibra
bottom paint Project_Mayhem at 8:46am 02.27.23 1.5 quarts was used to apply two layers on my 25 footer. It's a strange paint to apply but you'll fi
Oday 23-2 mast lights Project_Mayhem at 8:40am 02.27.23 Check the condition of the light fixture before ordering anything. If it's a few years old it may ha
Passage 42 salon/kitchen hatch gaskets replacement Ralph Johnstone at 8:40am 02.27.23 Contact the hatch manufacturer.
VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels Brians Mast at 8:40am 02.27.23 Many thanks for this. $20 is a lot more reasonable than $450 to get it fixed!
Oday 23-2 mast lights GeorgeC at 8:38am 02.27.23 You may want to post a picture of the light to help identify what model unit you have.
Engine oil drain hose adapter (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:35am 02.27.23 I wouldn't be too quick on replacing the banjo fitting (part #15). It certainly looks to be solid e
Replaced all my sanitation hoses (2) Mike Oldak at 8:33am 02.27.23
Replacement AC brand advise stevec22206 at 8:33am 02.27.23 I purchased a 16,000 BTU unit from Flagship Marine two years ago. 5 year warranty. A/C and electric
Iron Swing Keel Maintenance: A cautionary tale Crazy Dave Condon at 8:28am 02.27.23 If any ingredient says zinc chromate in a primer to prevent rust, consider that primer. It was the
Wind generators, yay or nay? FastOlson at 8:22am 02.27.23 The only thing on that list that sucks power is your refrigeration, so that simplifies your researc
Wind generators, yay or nay? Parsons at 8:09am 02.27.23 Before you make the decision, @fred1diver , go to a marina or storage yard with some wind generators
Wind generators, yay or nay? Tin Kicker at 7:57am 02.27.23 Its pretty easy to fit a 30' boat with 2 or 3 hundred watts of flexible solar panels. On top of the
Replacement AC brand advise BroncoJohn at 7:56am 02.27.23 Sailbunner makes a good point. See if you can find a marine repair HVAC person and ask them which

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