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First Mishap Bigjer40 at 6:37pm 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 29/3616 So I didn't account for the windage while docking and side swiped my neighbors outboard. Little blac
Passage 42 pulpit,pushpit source Tropicalmark at 6:37pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 1/956 Hi guys, Need to replace my pulpit and pushpit on 1991 Passage. anyone know the best source for t
Replacement holding tank-black water Endurance2010 at 6:24pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 11/3610 Has anyone replaced their holding tank in a 1984 Hunter 34? I have several leaks. Apparently clean
Rudder Post bushing / Gasket on a 1984 Catalina 30 Catalina3394 at 6:07pm 04.29.12 Catalina 30 7/4436 I am trying to find a replacement for the nylon bushing /gasket that sits onve the rudder post insid
Rehabilitating cockpit mounted throttle/shifter Impulsive at 6:05pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1198 On my 1984 Cat 27 (tiller steering) with Universal inboard diesel I am rebuilding the cockpit, sidew
Solar powered vent location on '81 C22 Milton.Audas at 6:02pm 04.29.12 Catalina 22 16/4545 G'day guys. Recently purchased a solar powered vent fan from CD. Question is ideal location. Initial
Braided 12v copper wire Scott at 5:51pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 20/3861 Need to make a good conection for a temporary repair on 12v 16-18 gauge braided copper wire. Cut the
anchor locker bow 430 (1) Navicula at 5:47pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 1/893 where the hell does this access hole go...................what is its purpose thanks
Marine suppliers :( c_witch at 5:34pm 04.29.12 Trailer Sailors 9/2970 What is it with suppliers these days? I was attempting to order Quick Attach eye fittings to shorten
Proper LS Outboard for a 27' 1981 Catalina? JRGresham at 5:31pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 26/17603 All, I just bought a beautiful 1981 27 footer with the open rear transom. The OLD 8 HP outboard t
Dodger/bimini recommendation Dima at 5:29pm 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1169 I'm looking to add doddger/bimini to my 1991 Legend 35.5. Could you please recommend somebody in the
Which battery to buy? sailsail at 5:28pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 11/1900 Would like some recommendations...... going to replace my old 'mismatched' batteries and not sure w
Helm Seat (1) Witzend at 5:27pm 04.29.12 Catalina 310 6/3807 Think'en on using one of these attached to the stern railing so that I can see over my instruments.
Finally under sail (1) TomB228 at 4:53pm 04.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1607 Hi Back again. Ok I put a keel winch on, had the outboard repaired, made the mast raising system (n
Throwable PFD bigpapaporsche at 4:47pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 21/4609 We have a Buoy - Horse Shoe type Collar mounted on our stern rail of our Seaward 23 sailboat. My qu
Changing Hull Stripe color Skywalker at 4:22pm 04.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/10126 I'm a new owner of a 2002 Beneteau 361 and want to change the hull stripes to Navy Blue from Green.
need hunter 28.5 used mainsail thetone at 4:17pm 04.29.12 Parts Search 2/4960 I am looking for a good condition mainsail for my 1987 hunter 28.5.
Split Aft stay dtwofoot at 4:08pm 04.29.12 Smaller Boats 6/1911 Greetings, new to forum and My 1986 Hunter 23. The turn buckle w/1/4 in. cleavis pin doesn't fit ove
hunter 28.5 mainsail thetone at 4:07pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1611 I am looking for a used mainsail. Does anyone have any sugestions?
Need port side fender rack for 2008 45cc kcbacher at 3:52pm 04.29.12 Parts Search 2/2058 I damaged the fender rack that attaches to the stern rail and to e underside of the port side stern

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Outboard for Sirius 21? Project_Mayhem at 6:31am 10.27.22 5-10HP should work well based on lots of reading and some experience
Working on the tow eye, looking at Catalina parts Project_Mayhem at 6:26am 10.27.22 I saw that too, and woul like to have one without the notch since I have everything apart. I may ju
Where to buy quality running rigging at a good price? Project_Mayhem at 6:25am 10.27.22 I've bought Dyneema from here: DIY Hammock Rope - Make Your Own Gear \| Dutchware Gear This site has
Working on the tow eye, looking at Catalina parts HeelBoy at 6:24am 10.27.22 ... called Scuff Buster. I saw that too, and woul like to have one without the notch since I have
Working on the tow eye, looking at Catalina parts Project_Mayhem at 6:21am 10.27.22 I actually have that exact same one on my stinkpot. Has the adhesive held up over the years?
on deck solar panel JamesG161 at 6:14am 10.27.22 My Panel was just 5 watts so that did not need a controller. A simple Diode works. Jim...
Alternator tfox2069 at 6:10am 10.27.22 Thanks all for patiently clarifying. This has been helpful. I think I understand correctly now the
Where to buy quality running rigging at a good price? Justin_NSA at 6:08am 10.27.22 Why must the halyards have eye splices? None of the halyards on my previous boats, nor any replacem
Working on the tow eye, looking at Catalina parts rgranger at 6:06am 10.27.22 I stumbled upon this the other day. It has a cutout for the bow eye. It's made by a company called
Working on the tow eye, looking at Catalina parts rgranger at 6:06am 10.27.22 The extra rove in the bow should work. I've also seen people glass in a SS pipe with holes drilled
on deck solar panel Project_Mayhem at 6:00am 10.27.22 Have you tried connecting a multimeter to the solar panels electrical wiring?
Working on the tow eye, looking at Catalina parts (1) Project_Mayhem at 5:57am 10.27.22 I stumbled upon this the other day. It has a cutout for the bow eye. It's made by a company called S
Where to buy quality running rigging at a good price? ctrout at 5:53am 10.27.22 Probable that you will need eye splices on one end of your halyards. If you are not capable of spl
Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long RoyS at 5:16am 10.27.22 The reason for hydrolock is seawater backflow into the engine from the wet exhaust system. The prima
Inverter upgrade on 38.1, model year 2018 SycloneDriver at 5:00am 10.27.22 I'm wondering if it has something to do with the neutral/ground bond.
Buy now or wait for recession? BigEasy at 4:54am 10.27.22
Ideas for running rigging. Adding winches on a 1976 MacGregor Venture 222 THECUSCUS at 4:49am 10.27.22 16's would be way overkill. I have 7's on my V25, and i hardly ever need to crank them with the han
Removing sludge from heat exchanger-Yanmar SycloneDriver at 4:42am 10.27.22 Okay, does anyone know if an over the counter radiator flush would be safe and effective for a 3GM3
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase artleyt115 at 4:21am 10.27.22 I also wanna say thank you to all for the fast and friendly responses!
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase artleyt115 at 4:17am 10.27.22 check the chainplates carefully. signs of water intrusion there will required fix before sailing.

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