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Gear box shifter Richard Bryer at 7:44am 07.13.11 Big Boats 6/1665 I am trying to nail down a shifter/gearbox problem I have been experiencing. I think I have the link
Edson Wheel Brake for 260 rcaw at 7:36am 07.13.11 Smaller Boats 3/1499 Greetings, We purchase a 99 h260 last year with pedistal/wheel steering. One thing I have wanted
Replace Bimini - 37C (1983) tansey at 7:18am 07.13.11 The Cherubini Hunters 8/3863 Hi all, this is my first post here. We (husband and I) own a 37 cutter (1983) and we need to replac
fish finder / chart plotter jfrench at 6:33am 07.13.11 Catalina 22 2/1439 I'm starting to look at electronics for my boat and I am interested in these fish finder / chart plo
Oday 302 shower sump jokers819 at 6:22am 07.13.11 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2356 was wondering where this might be located and how to clean it out .May have gotten some bs from a re
Delrin bearings for jib furling gear CHEAP bustedrudder at 4:57am 07.13.11 Parts Search 0/3086 Had to replace the centering bushing on my Hood furling drum. While apart examined the delrin ball b
23.5 jib sheet av8erdunn at 4:43am 07.13.11 Smaller Boats 13/2630 On my 23.5 I have 3 jam cleats onthe starboard side but none on the port. I am guessing the 3 I have
Replace broken Cleat Pegfrayne at 4:31am 07.13.11 Smaller Boats 1/1239 I have a hunter 20 cica '83, with 7" Rubber cleats. I broke one and need to find a replacement, I do
Remaing fuel at different gauge reading Mark Juetten at 11:35pm 07.12.11 Big Boats 2/1508 Given the fact that the fuel tank on a 376 is irregular in shape and the fuel gauge is mounted at th
2QM15 engine fuse size David W at 11:01pm 07.12.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/3612 Greetings folks, I'm hoping someone can help me. I need to replace the fuse in my Yanmar 2QM15 engin
Cup Holders (2) James Eastwood at 10:31pm 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/1913 We could never find cups that would sit properly in the standard Hunter holders so I added a modific
a little upgrade for the babe (8) Douglast at 10:27pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 15/3840 The wife and i gave the old 1974 gal some new life by removing the old shag carpet from everywhere;
What size genoa for Seattle area? Jared1048 at 9:41pm 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 4/1766 Question 1: I've read that the 85 hunter 31' can use a 155% genoa? Question 2: Does using only par
Boom vang bowlinguy800 at 9:19pm 07.12.11 Catalina 22 4/4473 Hello everyone, I have a Cat 22 hoping to get in the water soon. I'm new to sailing and have used t
Speed and Depth C22_Lady_OH at 9:07pm 07.12.11 Catalina 22 10/3569 On my 1979 Catalina 22 I have a compass with light (newer) and a Lev-o-meter but no depth and speed.
Source of Electrical Bonding of Rudder Post to Ground rardiH36 at 8:58pm 07.12.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2688 I recently noticed in Don Casey's "Sailboat Electrics Simplified" that just like bronze through-hull
Yankee (jib sheet) length/dia for 83 Hunter 37c JBurans at 8:49pm 07.12.11 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1923 Hi All, Can anyone give me a recommendation for length, diameter and brand of line/best source to u
Lake Ontario 300 Miles race is on this weekend alexco38 at 8:47pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 6/3233 It's the longest fresh water race in the world and it is ON this weekend. I will be participating fo
Power Inverters MalibuC at 8:30pm 07.12.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2467 So here goes, having fulfilled a (nearly) life long dream and purchasing my first sailboat, I am und
More Sail Equals less Heel? geehaw at 8:27pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 16/5051 Well Been able to get some long sails in this year. ! week around Memorial day, 4 days Independence

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Covers for Dock Pilings? jssailem at 6:30pm 06.28.22 Leather pathes for the section of line circling the pilings. Our you could break out a sander and g
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 6:06pm 06.28.22 If you are motoring rather than sailing it is a very easy day trip. I helped another C30 owner del
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven mikeracca at 6:05pm 06.28.22 If you use propane make sure to have all proper systems in place. My Cat 30 has a propane stove/oven
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 6:01pm 06.28.22 I got a haul out date! Woohoo. She is coming out of the water on August 22. Now I just need a crew
Hunter 26 taking on water Crazy Dave Condon at 6:00pm 06.28.22 At the base of the compression post is a two part beige cover plate held in place with silicon. C
Low oil indicator fading in and out mikeracca at 5:52pm 06.28.22 So far, I've tried replacing the oil pressure switch with a new one. No change. Went on a long mot
WERE TO INSTALL EXTERNAL ALTERNATOR REGULATOR H41 ? Valerio at 5:50pm 06.28.22 ANY OTHER IDEAS ?
1975 Cat 22 Chainplate Location Jacktar at 5:41pm 06.28.22 Contact catalina yachts technical section, may be able to help with template, wrong locations will m
2008 Oceanis 43 cabin eyebrow windows NYSail at 5:31pm 06.28.22 Love to see a picture of the windows you're speaking of. Greg
Invest 95L jssailem at 5:18pm 06.28.22 It looks to be bringing a bit of water. Landing somewhere between Brownsville and Houston. Moderate
Do you use checklists? odaydokay at 5:13pm 06.28.22 Yep, laminating is a must. Our is two sided, one for depart and one for arrive. We found a piece pf
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) jviss at 5:09pm 06.28.22
Low oil indicator fading in and out JoeWhite at 5:01pm 06.28.22 Janelle to confirm the problem is due to sensor circuit, disconnect the 2 wires from the sensor and
Invest 95L WayneH at 4:49pm 06.28.22 Bring it! My cactus is dying, here in Central Texas.
Air conditioning issue Capt Robbie at 4:48pm 06.28.22 1) possibly air locked on that unit only and no water flow through the coil? can you disconnect the
Not sailing but I thought interesting with Independence Day approaching Mikem at 4:42pm 06.28.22
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) Tally Ho at 4:17pm 06.28.22 just spoke to Grant Coney at Coney's Marine in Long Island, a long time Catalina dealer. He said t
Grounding plate..... NYSail at 3:29pm 06.28.22 Thanks guys! As I said, it was only attached to the genset and I have had no issues electrically eve
Hunter 26 taking on water American Girl at 3:29pm 06.28.22 Hi Crazy Dave, We purchased the boat May 2021 and sailed it all last summer and fall with no proble
Cordless power tools: best for boat? SailingLoto at 3:28pm 06.28.22 I use 20v dewalt drill/impact/oscillating tool. Get a 3/8 and 1/4 socket adapter for the little imp

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