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Larry Laurentius at 8:28pm 01.08.12
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I just wanted every one to know I have found my vessel Rosewood and thanks to all the fine people at
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I would like to hear what you owners past and present have to say about your Venture 17's. I am in
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Just got a 1979 Catalina 30 and its missing the insignia's there is a 30 on one side and half of the
Kermit at 7:04pm 01.08.12
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My rudder has done the same as in this post. http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php
BOB BOWEN at 6:48pm 01.08.12
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I just "acquired" a 1973 O'Day Widgeon that has been stored for 12 years. Unfortunely the owner is d
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Whats the dif between a cuningham and boom downhaul?
All U Get at 2:25pm 01.08.12
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Hi all, I've decided to add a series drogue for cruising and was wondering about the type of weight
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looking for a good used or new Bimini with stainless frame for a Catalina 27 1983 or if anyone has t
RAD88 at 12:01pm 01.08.12
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My '77 Hunter 30' had teak covering the coamings. It is - so far the only old Hunter 30 I have ever
Roger Long at 11:34am 01.08.12
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Well, I may not like their signs but, as far as the place I'm most looking forward to exploring in d
Barry1957 at 10:12am 01.08.12
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How does one go about determining which motor "shaft" length will do the job, long or short? Current
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Knowing that one can obtain (1) correct UTC time via either WWV or WWVH on SSB radio or via GPS whil
Joe Mullee at 9:20am 01.08.12
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On my Hunter 34 there are no vents to allow air to pass in and out of the engine compartment. I was
deacm at 7:09am 01.08.12
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I have a 2006 Hunter 36 where the mast step leaks into the salon but ONLY when we're up on the crad
Shoaldrafter at 7:07am 01.08.12
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All, I normally reside over on O'Day Owners Forum, but am making a double entry post over here also
Shoaldrafter at 6:52am 01.08.12
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All, I routine point folks to archives on questions. I asked our archives several questions using
JimLor at 6:00am 01.08.12
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You may notice from another post that I am chasing leaks on our new to us Pearson 28. I also noticed
MLampner at 8:15pm 01.07.12
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Peggie have been following your forum as I begin to think seriously about an overhaul of the head. H
blue dolphin at 8:09pm 01.07.12
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in the cockpit there are round plastic rings with string attached/mounted on bulkhead. String is lo
Kestle at 8:00pm 01.07.12
11/2001
OK, wiring is my weak spot on boats. Here's what I want to do, and I'd appreciate feedback... I'm

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A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Mark Maulden at 10:33pm 08.10.22
If you get a price for a rebuild, be sure to get a listing of what is REPLACED..I capped that cuz th
universal m18 alternator bracket upgrade
Richard19068 at 10:18pm 08.10.22
My setup is a bit different than yours but my alternator is still too close to the starter. I need
CNG find/convert
Richard19068 at 10:04pm 08.10.22
There are also a few threads on refilling your own CNG tanks. And some youtube videos.
ODay 34 refrigeratiom
Richard19068 at 10:00pm 08.10.22
The SOC on my Balmar SmartGauge was 89% at 9:00 am when I left the boat to go teach new aspiring sa
universal m18 alternator bracket upgrade   (2)
adamv at 9:58pm 08.10.22
@Richard19068 curious how close your alternator got to the starter solenoid and whether you had to m
Yanmar 3GM excessive smoke on cold start
mermike at 9:51pm 08.10.22
My Yanmar 3GM30F does not smoke at start. It was very hard starting when i first bought the boat. I
Raymarine Wind failure
artboas at 9:48pm 08.10.22
Going bigger?
Leeward Rail at 9:42pm 08.10.22
In terms of things I did not "see", I would put the social aspect at the top of the list. This is
Going bigger?
stickinthemud57 at 8:41pm 08.10.22
Echoing what higgs said, keeping your boat in a slip at the marina can be life-changing from a perso
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Project_Mayhem at 8:23pm 08.10.22
Best of luck removing the head. I'd place my money on something falling in a cylinder If not, let u
Going bigger?
Tedd at 8:15pm 08.10.22
If you make the effort, you can make a lot of friends at the dock, or at a yacht club giving you a s
Shore power cable problem
JoeWhite at 8:12pm 08.10.22
One cause of burned plug is if the cord is unplug without first turning off the circuit breaker.
Going bigger?
higgs at 8:03pm 08.10.22
I used to have my 32 foot Irwin 90 minutes from my home. I would spend every weekend aboard regardl
Going bigger?
Project_Mayhem at 7:56pm 08.10.22
15 minute drive to pickup the boat, 15 minutes to hook it up and make sure it's secure, 30-60 minute
Seldon In-Mast Furling Main - Halyard Swivel
sail sfbay at 7:25pm 08.10.22
I would address this question to Selden and your rigger. I assume your rigger is a Selden dealer so
Another quite AC question - Geothermal? (aquathermal)
Crusty Ol Salt at 7:07pm 08.10.22
I was about to do a long thread on how Boat AC systems work. Ok as an Engineer The Fast Way = :t
Does this mean I have hull #127? The PO said it is a 1976.
Leeward Rail at 7:05pm 08.10.22
is indeed Hull #127. And it has the original mainsail too... #6127 It is Hull #6127. Hull number
Does this mean I have hull #127? The PO said it is a 1976.
Jamesiv1 at 7:02pm 08.10.22
CTYH6127M76G CTY= Catalina H= Catalina 22 Model 6127 = Hull Serial # (sail number) M= the HIN uses
Going bigger?
stickinthemud57 at 6:57pm 08.10.22
Going from pure trailer sailing to "something larger" downsides? That depends. If you have a place

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