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30+ boom innards tomVT at 8:51am 06.07.11 Ericson 0/3361 Does anyone have details of the inner workings of the boom on a 30+? We're about to launch a new;y
Shroud covers jorgefife at 6:05am 06.07.11 The Cherubini Hunters 14/7547 I saw these covers on some of the boats and would like to get some Are these the same kind like when
Advice for a new owner PopeyePete at 5:53am 06.07.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2126 I've had my '01 26x for less than 1 year. I've got a few questions I'm hoping for some advice on: 1
29.5 Stuck Rusted Propane Tank - help MdStef at 5:01am 06.07.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1930 Hi. I just bought a 1994 Hunter 29.5, and the propane tank is rusted and stuck in the locker. I ca
Keel depth Benjamin Disralei at 4:51am 06.07.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1731 Hi I have purchased recently a Oceanis 361 which has a 1.5mtr draught, what I would like to know (
dead Batteries Bryce22345 at 4:00am 06.07.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2365 delivered the boat to the mooring on Mother's day. boat had been on shore power and had the batteri
Impeller Installation rickgosselin at 12:52am 06.07.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1770 Because of the certain amount of debre in the water from all the rain we received my engine is over
Posting images AADIVER at 11:10pm 06.06.11 Catalina 30 5/1880 I would like to include a picture of my stern pulpit mod with my next post. My picture is in iPhoto
Overheating problem or normal? Jared1048 at 10:42pm 06.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1960 I've recently bought a 1985 Hunter 31 (2GM20F) and I've had to kill the motor (twice) due to the ala
Rigging Information kennamerr at 10:28pm 06.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1216 I recently purchased a 1983 27' Hunter. I'm looking for information on the specifications for riggi
Change to dagger rudder for Hunter 260 Rabbott at 9:51pm 06.06.11 Smaller Boats 13/4478 Has anyone converted the standard Hunter 260 swing rudder to a dagger rudder? I would like to do
yamaha mk11 gerard feeney at 9:12pm 06.06.11 Yamaha 1/2014 aloha I have a 79 25 foot yamaha sailboat, been having trouble with the yanmar ysn8, I have a 15 hor
Hot smell? jfreeman at 8:41pm 06.06.11 Catalina 310 2/1559 So, the last couple times out, my boat has been smelling "hot" after motoring for about an hour. It
Charging at 15 to 16 volts? Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 8:22pm 06.06.11 Ask All Sailors 3/1908 I have a 2000 Catalina 320 with the Yanmar 27 and an original alternator. It used to charge at 14 t
When do you have to clear customs? JLivingston at 8:19pm 06.06.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2947 While we are not new to sailing, we are new to cruising and hope someone can answer this question fo
Naming My Boat andy edgin at 8:11pm 06.06.11 Ask All Sailors 14/2796 Hi, I bought a 1988 Capri 18 and the previous owner did not have a name for her. My daughter and I
boweye repair Kivalo at 8:09pm 06.06.11 Smaller Boats 4/1828 Hello again everyone, My 260's boweye has come loose. I looked under the V-berth cushions and couldn
1978 H33 keel issue (3) congoboard at 7:30pm 06.06.11 The Cherubini Hunters 7/6624 I am looking at a 1978 Hunter 33 - it is the streamlined Cherubini model in great shape except for t
76 Mac 25!!! Soo close!!!! One ? !!!!! CaptnCrunch at 6:29pm 06.06.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1307 Thank you all for your answers regarding my launch of my first sailboat!! She Sails and is on the s
speed indicator paddlewheel strattm at 6:16pm 06.06.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/3278 As I was getting ready to repaint my bottom, I noticed that the little paddlewheel on the forward bo

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Garmin Wireless wind vs. Raymarine microtalk gateway? (1) Tally Ho at 8:37pm 06.15.22 Does anyone know if this Raymarine i60 wind display can get wireless signal from a TacTic T120 trans
Wire Size mikeracca at 8:33pm 06.15.22 Are you familiar with Ohm's Law: I = E/R It was proposed in 1827 and is still used today. Bigge
Seven Mile Bridge Marathon Benny17441 at 8:30pm 06.15.22 What is your Draft, 5' or 6' 6"? From the specs the shallow draft boat has a mast height of 57' 4"
COCKPIT LINE HOLDERS (3) Tally Ho at 8:14pm 06.15.22 Right now, I am using these 3M Command hook cord holders for 4 lines on each side of my cabin top.
Transmission to shaft coupling bolts sheared '07 H38 Ralph Johnstone at 7:57pm 06.15.22 2) Any ideas what might cause this? Angular shaft misalignment would be a first guess. This is n
2GM20F V-Belt for Alternator (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:50pm 06.15.22 Have you used the alternator bracket to take up or supply slack to the belt you are using ? rry, bu
Replacing engine instrument panel Ward H at 7:36pm 06.15.22 Maybe give Catalina Yachts customer service a call. They may have an idea for a solution.
Wire Size (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:31pm 06.15.22 There gets to a point where the bigger wire will actually have just as much loss as a smaller wire.
Plastimo 16274 air pump for engine room - how is it controlled? SycloneDriver at 7:17pm 06.15.22 Diodes are only used because of the dc relay. When the relay shuts off it induces a spike (generate
Laminate sole in cabin - Whitish haze water mark Len Ingalls at 7:12pm 06.15.22 Heat with clothes iron: How to Remove Water Stains From Wood
Replacing engine instrument panel Calif. Ted at 6:59pm 06.15.22 Connects to pedestal with 1 bolt which also serves to hold the anchor piece for the trans and accele
Replacing engine instrument panel Scott T-Bird at 6:44pm 06.15.22 Your instrument pod was discontinued in 1999 when the one in the link on my prior post was introduc
Trouble removing prop shaft vidalia at 6:44pm 06.15.22 The Buck Algonquin prop puller works well. After pulling the coupling replace it with a split coupl
Trouble removing prop shaft vidalia at 6:43pm 06.15.22 Ya probably have a giant burr on the shaft where the set screw point was pushing. That is keeping t
Trouble removing prop shaft vidalia at 6:41pm 06.15.22 Cut the shaft or use-a buck Algonquin coupling puller..your coupling is straight not tapered. There
Laminate sole in cabin - Whitish haze water mark dlochner at 6:37pm 06.15.22 Try wiping with a microfleece cloth. If that doesn't work try cleaning with a paper towel dampened w
Helm seat on 280 Clark at 6:30pm 06.15.22 We leave ours in place the vast majority of the time but ours has cutouts that allows it to hang sec
Trouble removing prop shaft vidalia at 6:25pm 06.15.22 Be sure you DO NOT get any Pb on the output seal or you will be rebuilding the gear box.. Thanks!
Bimini mount solar panel install advice Hello Below at 6:22pm 06.15.22 If the arch is constructed like the MH 33 then with some persistence you will be able to get 10 AWG
T3800 - Location of Macerator Pump? jviss at 6:18pm 06.15.22 Ugh! Thanks.

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