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H260/270 Cabin Top Traveler jimfrankelly at 5:13pm 07.23.12 Smaller Boats 1/1014 I have a short traveler in the cockpit of my 270, just in front of the original padeye that the main
companionway hatch runswithsisors at 4:46pm 07.23.12 Cal 3/3908 Hi all I just aquired a 1982 CAL 9.2 with a broken companionway hatch. its made from plexiglass or
Backing Plates DannyO at 4:38pm 07.23.12 Day Sailers 5/2324 Hi all, This may be a dumb questions, but... Where can I find backing plates for blocks I'm m
Up the Stick Easily (1) doctorsail at 4:08pm 07.23.12 Catalina 310 3/1655 In order to change out the anchor light for an LED, I went up the mast a few times this summer. I c
2X4 Gin pole Kamanodental at 4:06pm 07.23.12 Smaller Boats 5/2771 Aloha I lost my gin pole in about 250' of ocean off the cost of Hawaii. (if you find it let me kno
What the heck is this? (1) Team118 at 4:03pm 07.23.12 Catalina 30 15/2667 We thought it was a jap sub getting ready to torpedo our ferris wheel!!! There is a NOAA Buoy 20 m
Water in engine sump GreenLight at 2:54pm 07.23.12 Catalina 30 15/3902 I am getting a significant amount if what seems to be fresh water in the sump under the engine on my
Need to set up a reefing line on O'27 JonnyQuest at 1:51pm 07.23.12 Ask An Oday Owner 16/2441 Need help setting up a reefing line on O'27 Let me describe what I assume is the standard reefing r
Fresh Water Pump? BBolster at 1:12pm 07.23.12 Big Boats 6/1714 I have a 06 Hunter 38 with Jabsco Sensor Max #31750-0000 Water pump for the fresh water system. Rec
120-Volt Distribution Panel Relay's (1) Jeff Jellick at 1:00pm 07.23.12 Big Boats 6/1861 Has anyone attempted to change out a relay inside of the Hunter / Ultra Marine 120-volt distribution
Does anyone know the GPH for a yamaha 6hp (4stroke) Scubajeep at 11:48am 07.23.12 Ask All Sailors 21/17792 We are planning for a quick trip to Grand Isle (about 80 miles) from the lake, and we need a little
What instruments really needed at inside nav station? FredV at 11:38am 07.23.12 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1970 I'm now finally living on Fred V, albeit on stands in the marina parking lot, and every night find m
Raymarine Rotary Drive-AutoPilot (1) webfoot at 11:00am 07.23.12 Ask All Sailors 0/1825 I have had some problems with the rotary drive for my Type 1 6000 Autopilot. Its the drive unit that
Looking to find a trailer for an O'day 25 AaronL at 10:47am 07.23.12 Trailer Sailors 12/5309 Just bought my first boat! Not really sure where to look for a trailer for it. I'll have the boat
Directions for using the holding tank! phagialas at 10:46am 07.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1677 I'm a new owner of a 1986 Hunter 28.5. Was wondering if anyone can steer me in the right direction
Battery Switch Operation (1) Marc14857 at 10:37am 07.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 21/4523 We were out on moorings adjacent to friends on a 2006 H41 last night when I got a call from them to
Question on wire sizing on alternater Graycruiser at 10:18am 07.23.12 Musings With Maine Sail 0/1696 Loved your thread on sizing fuses. On a recent upgrade, it was necessary to directly connect the a
26.5 gooseneck kevin@keltico.com at 9:55am 07.23.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1069 I have a Hunter 26.5 with a worn out gooseneck. Any advice on finding a replacement? My mast has H-2
winch lube thetone at 9:29am 07.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1041 does anyone have instructions on how to lubricate the winches on my 1987 hunter 28.5
OK, should I do this or forget it? joes new addiction at 8:04am 07.23.12 Ask An Oday Owner 16/2006 Here's how it ALL began............ Since '88 I've had the sailing bug, but motorcycle racing, famil

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Do you like Pocket Yachts jssailem at 6:29pm 11.23.22
Do you like Pocket Yachts sesmith at 6:24pm 11.23.22 Concerning the previous comment about affordability, I don't think that's necessarily it at all. I
Tank Sizes Hunter 49 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:16pm 11.23.22 The tanks all drain together, unless you shut off the tanks at the manifold as they empty, and then
An Announcement About Catalina Parts. A Big One. SeaCure at 6:16pm 11.23.22 Catalina set the bar on service now you just raised the bar. Dang what a dedicated purchase. Great c
De-powering water heater for winter Hayden Watson at 6:14pm 11.23.22 Thanks everyone. It's clear I need to install a proper breaker that switches off. If you install a
De-powering water heater for winter Hayden Watson at 6:09pm 11.23.22 Thanks everyone. It's clear I need to install a proper breaker that switches off. Or a switch afte
De-powering water heater for winter Hayden Watson at 6:08pm 11.23.22 Just so folks aren't confused, @Hayden Watson's post contains a simple typo. The switch is rated fo
Another Lithium conversion ... Hunter 49 Schematic tkwhalen at 5:30pm 11.23.22 On my 49, the PO had specified the balmar external regulator. This with the blue sea battery combin
Warped Rudder (1) PaulK at 5:28pm 11.23.22 It would be a lot easier to use 1" plywood, and possibly cheaper. Plywood is a laminate by definiti
What's wrong with my thinking? Captain Larry-DH at 5:25pm 11.23.22 What @PaulK said. Another possibility - a rotten deck-stepped base or keel footing beneath the mast
What's wrong with my thinking? PaulK at 5:17pm 11.23.22 Stays are not likely to have stretched enough to make such a difference on your boat. It sounds like
Hunter Legend 37 (1988) rudder bearings help Stella Orion at 5:17pm 11.23.22 Thanks jssailem. I have that one. It seems all the schematics are gone for the ole Legend... Funny t
Refinish Cabin Sole SeaCure at 5:08pm 11.23.22 For years Minwax has been my go to company even for the marine products they make little noise about
New winterizing mod - done! Don S/V ILLusion at 5:04pm 11.23.22 If the tank is drained, what can do damage by freezing?
What's wrong with my thinking? rgranger at 4:56pm 11.23.22
Flushing cooling system with Salt Away SeaCure at 4:53pm 11.23.22
Three way electrical connections SeaCure at 4:36pm 11.23.22 I just stopped a pal from adding some cool lights on his special ford pickup to the single light cir
Painting over sanded non-skid surface SeaCure at 4:06pm 11.23.22
Painting over sanded non-skid surface SeaCure at 3:56pm 11.23.22 Nooooo can you tell me more about the surface and what area is being painted
Dolphin Senoir parts JBsail66 at 3:54pm 11.23.22 Here's some bits near me... shipping might be a bear though. Vintage dolphin sailboat mast and rudd

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