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Catalina 380 Structural Cracking taylort100 at 4:25pm 06.08.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/14112 We just had a Catalina 380 given a prepurchase survey. We found a significant crack right through th
Yanmar Hunter engine overheating Anthony Scuria at 4:09pm 06.08.11 Engines and Propulsion 10/5946 the fresh water buzzer goes off 15 minutes after running the engine. I replaced the thermostat, an
Main Halyard MalibuC at 3:42pm 06.08.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1167 The main halyard is difficult, sometimes impossible to winch the last 6-8 inches. There is a wide p
Hunter vision 36' sj01 at 3:32pm 06.08.11 Big Boats 14/13258 We have purchased a 1993 Hunter Vision 36'. For better or worse it is our first sailboat (flamers ne
interior color on dorade vents njl at 3:18pm 06.08.11 Ask All Sailors 6/7511 Why do I see red on the interior of dorade vents so frequently? I see other colors occasionally,
Hard steering geompo at 2:56pm 06.08.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1854 My MacGregor 26M has developed hard steering. Even with the motor and rudders disconnected, I can b
Swing keel Do Ogilbee at 2:26pm 06.08.11 Parts Search 1/2504 I have a 75 Ericsson 25. The cast iron keel has significant rust in the pivot pin area. How can th
Odd ball item in boom for reefing Saillife at 1:49pm 06.08.11 Big Boats 11/3286 OK, So I'm replacing the sheaves on the end of my boom (Kenyan, '83 34'). Working on setting up the
Bow Thruster Battery Marc14857 at 1:37pm 06.08.11 Big Boats 2/2212 I've been having some problems with the bow thruster on my H44 and think it might be battery related
Rebuilt my SeaEra toilet today Jim Seamans at 1:27pm 06.08.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2716 Fun things to do in the morning before the temps hit 98. I had a rebuild kit for the water pump on
Chartplotter C90W issues BBolster at 1:18pm 06.08.11 Big Boats 3/2322 I have a 2006 Hunter 38 and have been experiencing some Chartplotter (Raymarine C90 Wide) blackouts,
Considering a Beneteau 461: Comments Requested BoxerOne at 12:39pm 06.08.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1751 My wife and I have been assessing and looking at sailboats for the past 12 months in anticipation of
Recommended size line for traveler? Bob S at 11:28am 06.08.11 Catalina 30 6/7785 I need to order some line for my new Garhauer Adjustable fairleads. I am looking at 5/16 XLS Yacht B
Looking at my first boat. Bobsled at 11:11am 06.08.11 Ask All Sailors 28/4995 Hello all. I am looking at buying my first real sailboat soon. I am seeing what look like good deals
Hunter 280 Window Leaks Cor280 at 10:24am 06.08.11 Mid-Size Boats 11/6092 I have a 1996 Hunter 280 with a leaking front hatch and a leaking front right window. For the hatch
Removing Engine From an 8.5 S2 texasprinter at 10:08am 06.08.11 S2 1/1440 The engine in an S2 is accessed by a panel in the aft berth. I realized that the engine will not com
V berth sheet size KittyB at 8:24am 06.08.11 Catalina 30 16/14529 Hi, all, Excuse the monumental ignorance and appreciate any and all thoughts. We are new owners o
Seasmoke has a new owner, for real this time... CharlieCobra at 8:12am 06.08.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2145 We begin her restoration this week. We will be going slow at first while we clear out our logjam o
Which "One Sail" would you select? Clark at 7:48am 06.08.11 Ask All Sailors 12/2687 I'm in the process of converting from a CDI furler to hank-on sails on our Capri 22 TR/FK. We race t
To paint or not to paint. (1) Ed Schenck at 7:14am 06.08.11 Ask All Sailors 13/3309 Avid followers know that I recently had the bottom and keel soda blasted on my H37C. Now I am fairi

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1/4 berth bulkhead (H34) (1) DeniseO30 at 11:20am 07.30.22 207819I managed to take a better picture with the Flash I'm impressed with myself because I've alway
Isla Holbox, Mexico dLj at 11:16am 07.30.22 Got home from Boston's Logan Airport at midnight and had to load our jeep for two markets the next
1/4 berth bulkhead (H34) (5) DeniseO30 at 10:42am 07.30.22 Well it took a year to finally get it done in case you didn't see my other thread we did clean the t
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (3) JamesG161 at 10:21am 07.30.22 Not until PIC does my New Generator , waiting on them to decide what is next. PIC did decide the d
Isla Holbox, Mexico (4) Will Gilmore at 10:18am 07.30.22 Between my unfortunate condition and my son's work demands that kept him as tied to his phone and a
New owner Justin_NSA at 10:14am 07.30.22 Did you get any maintenance records from the previous owner?
Water dripping through bimini at ends of the traveller Hello Below at 9:51am 07.30.22 Has anyone come up with a clever way of keeping the water that channels down the traveller from com
New Battery Benny17441 at 9:48am 07.30.22 I think the only question being posed is where to locate a 100W solar panel in a 22'boat? Sorry,
Hunter 356 side boarding step? Hello Below at 9:39am 07.30.22 We were looking at both the Fender Step and the West Marine version, but saw a lot of reports that
What to do about missing inboard motor? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:35am 07.30.22 but being forced to motor at 2800 has opened my eyes. Are you now suspecting your consumption at
Saildrive won't engage stopped suddenly dlochner at 9:32am 07.30.22 Start simple. Check the cable and clamps. If the clamp becomes disconnected from the transmission, i
Saildrive won't engage stopped suddenly Hello Below at 9:24am 07.30.22 What are the symptoms of the sail drive not engaging? The only thing I could suggest is what is lis
2005 Hunter 36 Shorepower drm1 at 9:22am 07.30.22 We were able to run the air con and the water heater for the 4 days we were in port over the last 2
Hunter 356 side boarding step? AndyL at 9:19am 07.30.22
2005 Hunter 36 Shorepower AndyL at 9:14am 07.30.22 FYI, we run our Air Con by using the parallel setting. We do not run the water heater or microwave
What Brand and Size Battery Charger should I buy? Ralph Johnstone at 9:05am 07.30.22 In addition to @jssailem 's suggestions, consider installing an external alternator regulator for ke
New owner Ralph Johnstone at 8:58am 07.30.22 Check out all hoses and their thru-hulls throughout the boat. Do this ASAP. Add antifreeze and V-be
What Brand and Size Battery Charger should I buy? jssailem at 8:51am 07.30.22 You have made an investment in your new battery bank. It is wise too protect that with a charging sy
Saildrive won't engage stopped suddenly Milt Fuehrer at 8:50am 07.30.22 Thanks for your response. Shift lever is working. Thanks again
Saildrive won't engage stopped suddenly kloudie1 at 8:45am 07.30.22 Get someone to look at the gear lever on the box while someone shifts from the helm.. push the gear

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