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h27 Rudder post Collar (1) amcmahon at 3:28pm 07.13.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1680 The collar/bushing located on the top of the rudder post and which is visable just below the helm se
Boat Survey (1) stevestk at 12:45pm 07.13.12 Mid-Size Boats 13/2913 I am looking a an 85 Catalina 30. The broker provided a structural survey. I have no frame of refere
Raymarine and new Hunter 33 - 2012 Serena1 at 12:35pm 07.13.12 Mid-Size Boats 35/7290 I just took delivery on a new Hunter e33. (Still at the dealer for commisioning) It was ordered with
considering new sail slides (1) JonnyQuest at 12:02pm 07.13.12 Ask All Sailors 24/4121 I have read that old sail slides/slugs can add resistance/friction and inhibit the main sail from dr
Need help switching my genoa for my jib JonnyQuest at 10:59am 07.13.12 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1655 I want to swap the Genoa out for my Jib headsail, and have some questions. Since acquiring my Oday 2
Shore power shorting problem longterm at 10:57am 07.13.12 Catalina 30 4/1821 i have a 1990 C-30 Tall that I bought in February; at the time his shore power connection powered th
Issue with battery monitor and solar? jviss at 10:34am 07.13.12 Musings With Maine Sail 8/3511 I just purchased a Victron BMV-600 batter monitor, and a Morningstar SS-10-12V charge controller for
Credit for very fast service Ross at 9:50am 07.13.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1093 Yesterday at a little after 5 pm I placed an online order to McMaster-Carr. UPS tracking shows the
Knots? BROGERS at 9:41am 07.13.12 Mid-Size Boats 13/2609 For some unknown reason my knot meter on my 1994 29.5 Hunter has quit working this season. It appea
Aft Head piping from head to holding tank Sundancer at 9:39am 07.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/917 The black water 1.5 inch piping from aft head to holding tank is plugged with hard material. Boat is
FAIL! Letteringonthe cheap.com bigbrownpilot at 9:00am 07.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1522 Just want to share my horrible experience with this company. Our new boat is out of the water with
120-Volt AC Distribution Panel. (Ultra Panel) Jeff Jellick at 8:32am 07.13.12 Big Boats 5/1756 I wrote several weeks ago about the relay switches in my 2005 Hunter 45 CC, and the problem that I w
Passage 450 Water Tanks? Bowedtoothdoc at 8:26am 07.13.12 Big Boats 7/1533 My Hunter 450 has three water tanks for a total capacity of 200 gallons. The two rear tanks are divi
black soot mark (1) dlewis812 at 7:49am 07.13.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1607 problem??
Rigging Preventer on Passage 450? Bowedtoothdoc at 7:11am 07.13.12 Big Boats 10/1941 Just curious as to the best way to rig a preventer on this boat? On the end of the boom there is an
Factory Wiring for Passage 450? Bowedtoothdoc at 7:07am 07.13.12 Big Boats 3/1168 Does anyone know on the main electric panel battery selector switch 1,2,3, etc, which battery would
beneteau 381 short mast galynd at 6:13am 07.13.12 Ask All Sailors 4/2543 I'm considering the purchase of a 1999 bene oceanis 381. However, I'm concerned about the short mas
Hunter Marine to Marlow Acquisitions rasselas at 5:38am 07.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1646 What does this mean for those of us who own a Hunter? You would think we would be notified by Hunte
Strange Odor from reverse 2 cycle system TJ-LJ Champion at 4:55am 07.13.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1897 Since purchasing our Hunter 45cc a little over a year ago an odor has developed from the reverse 2 c
Sunbrella Hatch Covers c130king at 3:36am 07.13.12 Catalina 310 0/1791 Can anyone direct me to a link where I can order hatch covers for a Catalina 310. Lost the sunbrell

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Thoughts on New Design Interior Cushions LakeShark at 7:51am 02.17.23 Don't forget you can also order them direct form Catalina Yachts. CD is not the same as Catalina.
Must a first generation B&R Rig be removed for spreader repair? jssailem at 7:45am 02.17.23 Jim From your description it sounds like a halyard connected to a solid hard point on the side of th
can you mix winch and winch handle brands? dlochner at 7:23am 02.17.23 My favorite winch handle. https://www.ewincher.com/en
can you mix winch and winch handle brands? (1) jssailem at 7:22am 02.17.23
can you mix winch and winch handle brands? BarryL at 7:06am 02.17.23 Hey, Winch handles, what a great topic! Who would have imagined there could be so much to discuss!
Replaced all my sanitation hoses artboas at 6:45am 02.17.23 OK,,,,, Here we go. Ralph We have quite a few differences , Examples are that part of my soft ceili
Replaced all my sanitation hoses jdrutten at 6:44am 02.17.23 Congrats on the accomplishment! I've been fighting a boaty smell and have to assume that my 20-year-
Is there any safety issues with boats not having backstays? rgranger at 6:41am 02.17.23
Thoughts on New Design Interior Cushions ...3TacksontheWater at 6:37am 02.17.23 Thank you all for the replies so far. Gene: That's an interesting observation on the foam. The port
can you mix winch and winch handle brands? (5) rgranger at 6:32am 02.17.23 Unlike @dlochner , I have had a winch handle go overboard ...twice. Both times the jib sheet caught
Dockside water connection jssailem at 6:12am 02.17.23 The perceived convenience of having shore line water and its pressure in your boat has complications
thru-hull size needed for bilge jssailem at 6:01am 02.17.23 This is an interesting question. :clap: I do not recall it being asked before. There is a basic assu
Thoughts on New Design Interior Cushions Leeward Rail at 6:00am 02.17.23 Custom foam... That way you can make them as firm as you wish
Dockside water connection George Braun at 5:26am 02.17.23 we go into our slip stern first, so the exterior connection line will only need to be about 8' long,
Cleat backing plates? rpludwig at 5:24am 02.17.23 Guys, so the fix seems to be G10 from Jamestown, thinking below and above glassed in....what do you
can you mix winch and winch handle brands? RoyS at 5:13am 02.17.23 I also abandoned the locking type for the non-locking and have never had an issue. However, I lost t
Internet and telephone while off-shore in Canadian Pacific Northwest Leeward Rail at 5:11am 02.17.23 Define offshore. Sailing along the coast isn't that. Cell service is short range really meant for
Internet and telephone while off-shore in Canadian Pacific Northwest jssailem at 5:09am 02.17.23 While your ability to use the internet will vary depending on where you sail, equipment you use, and
Is there any safety issues with boats not having backstays? jssailem at 4:52am 02.17.23 I have sailed Dinghies and small sailboats without back stays. Each was safe and secure. I now sail
Yanmar 2GM Tune Up Kit RoyS at 4:49am 02.17.23 Yes, fair point about hydro-lock. Remember to always race your engine for a second to blow coolant w

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