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Cutting up my V224 topcat0399 at 9:08pm 04.24.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1970 ....today on our V224. Ever sit in your boat for hours on end and just stare at things? Anyway it
Prop Shaft Bracket loose PeterHoelzel at 8:26pm 04.24.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1699 There is about 7 millimeter sideway play on my prop shaft bracket (First 310, 1992 vintage). Seems t
Stowe Navigator2 Windspeed display Mskoki at 7:39pm 04.24.12 Parts Search 5/3344 I am looking for a Stowe Navigator2 windspeed indicator display either to replace my faulty one(numb
Stowe Nav2 Anemometer repairs Mskoki at 7:01pm 04.24.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1158 I have a stowe Nav2 anemometer that needs a new display, the numbers are barely visable,all else wor
traveler collie at 6:22pm 04.24.12 Smaller Boats 1/945 i have a rutgerson traveler on a 1986 25.5ft hunter. Has anyone had to replace one yet, and what br
Pointing issues with a 85 swing keel Diamondjet at 5:06pm 04.24.12 Catalina 22 17/3093 I'm interested in hints and personal experiences with pointing capabilities on the Catalina 22. Las
Sailing Seadragon ed stack at 5:03pm 04.24.12 Pearson 0/1290 For anyone who might like to see a nice P36 site. I've benefitted from this site and thought for tho
Approach to Jib Replacement treeman at 4:50pm 04.24.12 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1616 So after having the sails up for the first time, it was easy to recognize that my furling jib has a
Fractional rig emergpa1 at 4:21pm 04.24.12 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2850 Am reading a good old boat article about the caliber 28. It says that it was offered with the option
M25 Rubrail insert jsbetty at 2:39pm 04.24.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1339 Does anyone know the replacement type and/or distrubutor for the vinyl rubber rub rail insert for a
Converting a dual lever control to single lever joey55 at 12:33pm 04.24.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2782 I have a 27 Hunter (Cherubini) with 13HP Yanmar that has dual engine controls, (one lever for Trans
Whisker pole on my Hunter 26 DovetailNJ at 11:55am 04.24.12 Ask All Sailors 6/3574 I'm building an inexpensive whisker pole from an extendable paint pole and Forespare end fittings. I
Muffler for Palmer 60 on Islander 30 (2) Lohrisch at 11:09am 04.24.12 Engines and Propulsion 5/3480 My muffler has developed a rusty leak. I cannot find anything like it online - looks like a 4-inch
wire halyard fix redhead78 at 10:53am 04.24.12 Ask All Sailors 17/3387 Hi all, I am working on my mast and I have a wire main halyard that is coming apart in the center. I
Insuring a Catalina 310 c130king at 10:11am 04.24.12 Catalina 310 6/1838 I am looking into a purchase of a 2002 Catalina 310. For use on the Mississippi Gulf Coast area.
Jib rail attachement r.bostic356 at 8:20am 04.24.12 Catalina 22 6/1820 I have a 1976 22 which i am restoring decks. The jib rails are mounted on the toe rail. I am remov
autohelm 4000 goes to standby Doc4527 at 7:50am 04.24.12 Big Boats 3/1589 Just got my Catalina 36 tall in the water last weekend. Everything seemed to be working, so we were
Catalina 22 Association CaptGregg at 7:44am 04.24.12 Catalina 22 6/1906 Hey Guys Just joined the Association and don't regret it, it's a plethora of information. Any new
Waste tank change out Georgieboy at 7:28am 04.24.12 Big Boats 4/1457 Hi there - I am in the middle of changing out my waste tank and sanitation hose - Is there anything
lazy jacks garethreeves at 7:09am 04.24.12 Mid-Size Boats 8/3469 My 2000 320 has the lazy jacks attached to the mast, but I noticed in the manual last night that the

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Hunter 26 outboard engine Rick Webb at 4:13pm 01.04.23 8hp is plenty Extralong (25") shaft can be helpful Long (20") is minimum 9.9 is more than what is
Hunter 23 gets a little water around the keel bolts. steve_d at 3:46pm 01.04.23 1990 Hunter 23 and same issue around the keel bolts. have looked for leaks but couldn't find anythin
Y-33 Midstay mermike at 3:42pm 01.04.23 I've been trying to figure out how to rig a sprit to fly an asym. Not a simple prospect on the Y-33.
How many Yamaha 33 were built? mermike at 3:24pm 01.04.23 No idea. I remember reading somewhere that the North American boats were exported primarily to the W
Dingy conversion dLj at 3:24pm 01.04.23 Not only the weight issue, but what about strength/resilience? RIB's bounce off motherships and ot
Alden 44 - Rudder Post Grease (2) alison.davey at 3:15pm 01.04.23
Dingy conversion PaulK at 3:06pm 01.04.23 That's where my mind is heading.... dj Not only the weight issue, but what about strength/resilie
The cycle of life arf145 at 2:56pm 01.04.23 Thanks Phil! You absolutely should be pleased and proud of what you've built here!
1984 C22. Questions and best websites Salty Jack at 2:22pm 01.04.23 Thanks so much! I'll check these out!
Pricing on older Catalina 1984 27 in decent upkeep and shape ? Scott T-Bird at 2:19pm 01.04.23 I think it's worth $10K or a little more if everything is in good shape. I'd prefer to see new stan
Trying to find matching Mahogany plywood Oday to Gallivant at 1:51pm 01.04.23 FYI speaking to Bobby L from Greenlineforest, he sold Hunter the veneer for my boat and many oth
Dingy conversion rgranger at 1:29pm 01.04.23 Yes, but then you end up with old Hypalon inside which is useless mass. At least the foam serves a
Teak Trim Cleaner John Marrone at 12:49pm 01.04.23 Cascade gel dishwasher , rub on , scrub with soft brush and rinse. El cheapo main ingredient is oxa
Teak Trim Cleaner Jacktar at 12:07pm 01.04.23 Cascade gel dishwasher , rub on , scrub with soft brush and rinse. El cheapo main ingredient is oxal
Dingy conversion DArcy at 11:57am 01.04.23 Or use the existing tubes to create a mold...???? Yes, but then you end up with old Hypalon inside
Dingy conversion rgranger at 10:43am 01.04.23 You could make templates based on the current tube shape before cutting them off. Or use the exi
Newbie. Catalina 18 Monsterfish at 10:30am 01.04.23 Thank you! Good point about painting. Also thanks for the video. Very useful!
Trying to find matching Mahogany plywood Oday to Gallivant at 10:14am 01.04.23 replying to marmalade I have that in my book too but it doesn't help in the replacing a panel questi
Trying to find matching Mahogany plywood TomY at 10:09am 01.04.23 We could check in with our resident expert. @TomY any thoughts on the above would grain question, h
Trying to find matching Mahogany plywood Hello Below at 10:06am 01.04.23 Does anyone know where i can get some plywood or veneer to match the interior wall panels of a 2006

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