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not making speed gettinthere at 2:08am 04.09.12 Engines and Propulsion 8/3212 I don't seem to be getting the speed under power I used to. Cleaned the prop ' bottom, that wasn't i
Foot blocks Pompadi at 11:51pm 04.08.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 13/3568 Hi all We have a 2006 Catalina 309 #79 located in Sydney Australia We've been club racing for a coup
Anchoring Diarrhea Roger Long at 10:44pm 04.08.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 15/4593
throttle/choke and forward reverse handles j reich at 9:31pm 04.08.12 Ericson 1/2840 I have a 1972 Ericson 29' and would like to change out the throttle/forward and reverse levers and t
The Head Mistress: Flush with the joy of retirement Phil Herring at 9:26pm 04.08.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 58/24546 With a great deal of gratitude, no small amount of sadness, and a tiny bit of envy, it is my honor t
stumped on 27 deck drains (1) Bigjer40 at 9:20pm 04.08.12 The Cherubini Hunters 18/2792 1984 Hunter 27! Were starboard and port deck drains stock? They sit about three to four feet from
Considering a 1994 Hunter 26 abk at 8:33pm 04.08.12 Smaller Boats 13/10426 Any owners thought as to the outstanding features and shortcomings would be appreciated... It appear
Replacement turnbuckles - Ericson 29 Brian Palmer at 8:31pm 04.08.12 Ericson 4/2961 Do to storm damage from Hurricane Irene, I need to replace a broken turnbuckle on a 1974 Ericson 29.
Sails for o'day 22 Mhertz at 8:26pm 04.08.12 Day Sailers 12/4711 Looking for a small jib -- used or new. Hanked set up. Any suggestions very much appreciated. Mic
Shaft Replacement chiefwarren at 6:39pm 04.08.12 Catalina 30 13/3803 Can the Shaft be removed without dropping the rudder? I have viewed posts that say yes and some say
Going South seadaddler at 6:24pm 04.08.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1086 We are heading out tomorrow to meet up with many other sailboats from PGSC and we hark Rare heading
Replacing C27 cockpit scupper hoses stevec22206 at 6:16pm 04.08.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/2353 Can anyone tell me what the inside diameter is for the cockpit scupper hoses on a late eighties C27.
caulking around the windows jackfromhicksville at 5:40pm 04.08.12 Smaller Boats 5/1270 I would like to replace the caulking around my windows. What should I use? Someone asked me what ma
H34 Need to replace Bilge Hose PGIJon at 5:16pm 04.08.12 Big Boats 8/1416 First of all, that's to everyone who has taken the time to respond to all my questions here! I h
LED Lights for Catatlina 30... GEM555 at 4:41pm 04.08.12 Catalina 30 13/7821 I have a Catalina 30 and want to replace the RV - looking units with LED fixtures. Any advise? Tha
Mystery Liquid (1) Manny at 4:30pm 04.08.12 Ask All Sailors 11/2260 So I have a mystery leak that I've had trouble locating, it runs down the cabin liner on the starboa
Purchasing a new used sailboat Gianni at 4:24pm 04.08.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2356 Hello my name is john Gallo I haven't done this before, what is the appropriate protocol when buyin
Hairline cracks on gelcoat (2) patmacdonald at 4:04pm 04.08.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1476 I have a 1976 C'C sloop. Took off the bottom anti fouling over the winter ' noticed a bunch of hairl
Easter Daysail Roger Long at 3:02pm 04.08.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 3/2225 I tried out my new back with a 25 nm daysail that would have been memorable in normal circumstances
Connectin Raymarine A70 Geoff K at 2:47pm 04.08.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1277 Anyone know the proper power connection for a Raymarine A70 display? I'd like to hook it up at home

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What's wrong with my thinking? Joe at 1:41am 11.24.22 What does your backstay adjuster look like? If it's just an assortment of blocks and rope, well bi
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater jssailem at 8:59pm 11.23.22 Happy heating Thanksgiving.
New winterizing mod - done! Justin_NSA at 7:34pm 11.23.22 Greg, effectively that's what I'm doing. I just no longer have to disconnect fittings for my hot w
New winterizing mod - done! Tally Ho at 7:31pm 11.23.22 If the tank is drained, what can do damage by freezing? I assume he is pushing water out of the re
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 7:29pm 11.23.22 I have not found 1 inch marine plywood locally. I have found 1 inch cedar. For a 14 foot boat, I thi
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater mermike at 7:06pm 11.23.22 Update. Heater is in. It's going to be a game changer. That baby cranks it out! Pictures to follow.
Time for me to post my favorite turkey roasting graphic mermike at 6:57pm 11.23.22 Same to you, Peggie!
Another Lithium conversion ... Hunter 49 Schematic Hayden Watson at 6:45pm 11.23.22 Thanks CliveCollett Are the Ultimatron's the same size of the old 8 D's? ? It appears based on you
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

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