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41DS leaking windows. I have seen many posts on this subject- link to one please?
DanMaine at 6:39am 06.22.25
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I'd like to add a system to charge a lithium battery, specifically for the trolling motor in my ding
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spadaforaj at 3:25am 06.22.25
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trying to find out why tank is not venting properly - and in the course of things - don;t know which
spadaforaj at 3:17am 06.22.25
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Hi - have had trouble on the 2004 Hunter 41 mainsail furling for a while - just had a new sail made,
Pbyrne at 1:51pm 06.21.25
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It's a 1998 Waterballast. Looks to be in very good condition, and trailering is what I'm intersted
Waybad at 12:11pm 06.21.25
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If you have a choice would you pefer to roll up the sail from the port side or the starboard side?
Dr. D at 11:52am 06.21.25
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I get the main set as I want it. Within 15 minutes the foot has pulled away from the boom. Only thin
TrapperJohn at 11:44am 06.21.25
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While I'm busy working on my thru-hull issues in another thread, I can't help but be parallel planni
Danno 1914 at 4:39am 06.21.25
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KatyLou at 2:42am 06.21.25
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Hi all - I have just acquired a Leisure 17. The boom was inside the cabin, no sails sadly. I have th
Irek at 10:28pm 06.20.25
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Hi guys Anyone tried to deal with leaking big side windows? I wonder if there is a drawing showing
Westerly at 7:18pm 06.20.25
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I have a 1993 Hunter 23.5. I would like to determine the towing weight of the Hunter 23.5 including
Tmugs at 3:56pm 06.20.25
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I'm new to the forum and new to the catalina 22. Been lurking on the forum and time for an introduc
Jwhy at 10:52am 06.20.25
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How do I replace the outhaul line running through the boom? I pulled the cable from the boom end un
duganderson at 10:21am 06.20.25
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I'm in a sailing club and we have several Hunter 18s. I've noticed problems pointing Hunter 18s whe
PaulDaniel at 10:09am 06.20.25
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I recently bought a 1994 Catalina 270 that has an inboard Perkins M20 (3-cylinder, 18 HP) diesel.
fred1diver at 8:58am 06.20.25
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Hello again. I would like to install a fuel sensor(?) to My monel gas tank, how do I do that? Is is
testingthewaters91 at 8:20am 06.20.25
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Foswick at 7:42am 06.20.25
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I have to tell this story because it is so uncanny. When we sold our first boat, the guy who bought

Recent Replies

Hunter 460 AC Ground Wire in Aft Port Locker - Connect to what?
Davidasailor26 at 8:56am 09.25.25
I agree with Mark on the anode deteriorating - having a bonding wire disconnected would leave the an
Hunter 460 AC Ground Wire in Aft Port Locker - Connect to what?
JamesG161 at 8:33am 09.25.25
It should be a #10 wire, that should ground most everything metal on your boat. Then your engine i
Dumb Question
william24424 at 8:30am 09.25.25
I removed my wood grate, there is nonskid surface on head floor & a drain. I mostly shower outside,
Invest 94L   (1)
JamesG161 at 8:21am 09.25.25
Here we go umberto in Spanish = Umm Bear Toe Dammit Jim...
Changing attitudes
dlochner at 8:19am 09.25.25
The Annapolis Boat Show program dropped this morning. The boats on display list includes a fair numb
Dumb Question
BAD ORCA at 7:26am 09.25.25
Galley/kitchen sponges can be the worst! OOF! that is the truth. Mine seems to take days to dry a
Race intruder
Scott T-Bird at 7:11am 09.25.25
I'm guessing that the "intruder" may be a disgruntled former race participant in the club. Probably
Rescue of solo sailor in the UK
rgranger at 6:41am 09.25.25
That outcome was nice to see. Thanks for sharing.
Invest 94L
shemandr at 5:32am 09.25.25
Well we need rain in the Stuart FL area. While the Everglades, Miami and Ft. Lauderdale have had ex
Hunter 460 AC Ground Wire in Aft Port Locker - Connect to what?
colemj at 4:11am 09.25.25
It isn't an AC ground wire, but a bonding wire. This is used to bond all underwater metal together
Thetford / Tecma Comfort Mate waste valve (joker) replacement
c and c 30 at 3:45am 09.25.25
A new pump has appeared on ebay. Appears to be the last one around. https://www.ebay.com/itm/20574
Race intruder
PaulK at 8:52pm 09.24.25
Is there any lawful pursuit for a prior yacht club member with is now not a member, intruding in a
Electronics
Stu Jackson at 8:20pm 09.24.25
I completely disagree with this. a 25 in 1987 and learned to use John Letcher's mainsheet to tiller
Lewmar Winch Identification
kappykaplan at 4:26pm 09.24.25
And a towel or blanket on the deck around it. Belt and suspenders. Absolutely! :beer:
Changing attitudes
Daveinet at 3:58pm 09.24.25
There is a bigger issue at play here. The medium trailer sailor is no longer affordable, and there a
Lewmar Winch Identification
Davidasailor26 at 3:19pm 09.24.25
A box around the winch will help. And a towel or blanket on the deck around it. Belt and suspender
Lewmar Winch Identification
kappykaplan at 1:15pm 09.24.25
Make sure you don't throw parts overboard during the above process. A box around the winch will he
Changing attitudes
Davidasailor26 at 12:57pm 09.24.25
mostly enjoy the people watching and the energy of a large group of people with a common interest i

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