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1st time out with new auto pilot (2) doehunter at 6:46pm 07.24.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1881 Overnighted solo this weekend. It was really windy Saturday afternoon. I never put the jib up as I
SeaTalk Problem with ST 4000+ looks like Jim at 6:12pm 07.24.11 Ask All Sailors 3/2387 I have to upgrade to the RAYM SPX-5 SMARTPILOT WHEEL since Raymarine will does not support the ST 40
Fuel Pumps M25Xp Bob S at 6:10pm 07.24.11 Catalina 30 7/7624 Has anyone had to replace their fuel pump? My engine has been acting funny the last couple of weeken
Keel Bolt Repair (6) slosacco at 5:51pm 07.24.11 Catalina 22 4/1865 Today i carefully removed the epoxy the PO put over the keel bolt on both sides to stop the leaking.
Bimini Ian Joyce at 5:46pm 07.24.11 Mid-Size Boats 5/1980 I have a 320 #967 and the boom is rubbing the bimini. The bimini is probably a standard Catalina pro
Broken Mixing Elbow (4) Allan12210 at 5:44pm 07.24.11 Engines and Propulsion 4/3367 So my wife and I were off to Monterey for a week long cruise from San Francisco Bay on July 2, 2011.
Trailer sway problems fokker416 at 4:50pm 07.24.11 Trailer Sailors 17/8826 I have begun to experience some sway problems. I'm not sure if this is a new problem, or that I'm b
Whale DV5606 valve- Failure modes and service jimconlin at 4:16pm 07.24.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/7185 I have a Whale DV5606 diverter valve in my head system. It was installed about seven years ago, but
Mainsheet traveler problem Jim Beck at 4:07pm 07.24.11 Mid-Size Boats 5/2057 Does anyone know who the manufacturer is for the mainsheet traveler for recent model Hunters? I have
Black spots and spiders rajhnsn at 3:48pm 07.24.11 Ask All Sailors 20/5542 Just came back from the boat this weekend and noticed black spots that looked like burn holes in the
Mysterious Oil Leak rajhnsn at 3:41pm 07.24.11 Bigger Boats 0/1125 We have found about 1/2 ounce of oil in the pan and another 1/2 ounce in the upper bildge (area belo
Ranger 33 Value argyle dave at 3:06pm 07.24.11 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 3/9713 I am getting ready to sell my 1976 Ranger 33 which I have owned for 16 years. I am trying to establi
Rudder Noise on Starboard Tack Scottag at 1:50pm 07.24.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1783 My boat is a 1992 Beneteau First 310. She is moored and sailed in and around Atlantic City, NJ. I ha
Starter battery (1) Coppifan at 12:57pm 07.24.11 Pearson 0/1254 Would like to add a starting battery to my 1980, Pearson 323. How/where do I begin? Any help would b
Got my UPS sail! Berndahle at 10:32am 07.24.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1900 I finally got my new Doyle UPS with Farcnor furler flying yesterday. :dance:It took me several week
Sour or other nasty odor in central heat/AC ductwork? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:15am 07.24.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/4286 I've been asked to help test market a new product that claims to eliminate and prevent sour, musty,
Oday 35 Mainsail slide size Steveo25 at 9:55am 07.24.11 Bigger Boats 0/1228 Need to order mainsail mast slides and shackles - can anyone tell me the size I need (5/8" or 7/8")
year of manufature, c-22 masscat22 at 9:38am 07.24.11 Catalina 22 2/1381 I have a c-22 with serial # 1569, anyone have an idea of year this is? I have a buyer that wants a
Can a 31' Hunter ocean cruise Antipodes at 9:29am 07.24.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/9290 Hi, my wife and I are thinking about sailing from the Chesapeake to Bermuda and then onto St Thomas
Bottompaint Part 1 (8) shipwreck66 at 9:20am 07.24.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/1566 My girl is up on display for the first time since May 2007 for a new bottomkote. Amazingly in good s

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Traveling alongside BigEasy at 10:37am 09.13.22 This would be exacrly my response as well .Coming from a blue collar background myself ,the driver
Trailer Tongue Question LloydB at 10:31am 09.13.22 The square tube of the tongue rotates downward out of the U channel when the locking pin is pulled f
Unknown part on my 18.5 shemandr at 10:09am 09.13.22 It may be a pennant for the mainsheet hardware. Some sailors move cleat up or down to their taste.
Bottom Paints Bob S at 10:08am 09.13.22 Micron CSC Extra Don't quite understand your problem. If it has worked why ask for alternatives. I
Anchor Chain Terry Cox at 10:04am 09.13.22 I'm trying to identify the grade of chain on a recently acquired 2005 Hunter 33, < 15000lb. Most v
Trailer Tongue Question Skipper J at 9:59am 09.13.22 Thanks for all the feedback. I'll be able to look at it closer to see if it was tilt or extension on
Underrated marinas DArcy at 9:43am 09.13.22
Bottom Paints fstbttms at 8:57am 09.13.22
Bottom Paints Don S/V ILLusion at 8:52am 09.13.22
1987 Catalina 22 Circuit Panel John Marrone at 8:22am 09.13.22 What thickness of wood substrate did you use, and product used to adhere these wood elements to the
A/C duct locations Ed.S at 8:12am 09.13.22 Gus, I apologize, Some pictures were integrated from other threads. I see you used the Webasto A/C
Water Lift Exhaust Muffler on 461 - HELP Harle000 at 8:11am 09.13.22 Many thanks. I've identified the Vetus Waterlock VTSLSL90 as being a possible option but I've met an
A/C duct locations Ed.S at 8:09am 09.13.22 Gus, Thanks for the response, I am a little confused what air conditioner did you install I see a p
Bottom Paints fstbttms at 8:09am 09.13.22 Not at all. Simply another risk to consider and it's just as easy to ask in this forum. And so h
Bottom Paints rpell1@msn.com at 8:01am 09.13.22 Hull divers are not "in the business of painting boats." And the hull diver's priority is to provid
What is this cable for? Scott T-Bird at 7:21am 09.13.22 It's definitely the topping lift. It is short because it typically has a line, blocks and a cleat t
Removing bent driveshaft strut from 1985 hunter 31 fstbttms at 6:58am 09.13.22 The OP hasn't been to this forum in over three years. I'm guessing he has probably resolved this iss
New mast came with wrong base Crazy Dave Condon at 6:57am 09.13.22 Have copy of Bill of Sale which I will respond tomorrow
Anchor Chain RobChichester at 6:27am 09.13.22 A word to the wise. Be mindful of the TYPE of chain you want/need. The published size of chain may
H38 - Jacklines and boom preventer jssailem at 5:28am 09.13.22 Does the tether stay where you left it? In calm to moderate conditions, yes. Note it is attached

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