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MLM at 1:29pm 02.13.11
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I am looking into having our 25' Catalina cockpit area inclosed. Does anyone have experience with th
Joe Mullee at 1:01pm 02.13.11
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The forward water tank under the port settee has split along one of the top seams. A few questions:
Elmendorf at 12:37pm 02.13.11
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I put this up on the Hunter forum and got a few helpful responces, but have not solved the problem.
oreana123 at 11:01am 02.13.11
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I wanted to get the boom out of my cockpit. I have purchased a custom fit mainsail, and the location
med2463 at 9:35am 02.13.11
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Well, finally found one thing I don't like about our boat, which we have had for little over 1 year
gabriel.donnelly at 9:19am 02.13.11
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Have any of y'all pulled out the fabric and foam hull liner? I'm looking for ideas ... I should ha
Repro at 6:11am 02.13.11
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How high can you point with the winged keel? How big an advantage is the normal keel compared to the
Bigboab at 5:23am 02.13.11
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Hi folks, you may find my conundrum strange but I hope you can help. I got my Irwin a few months ag
Mark Maulden at 11:08pm 02.12.11
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I bought one of these and learning it is driving me nuts... Can anyone help me with how to create a
bananaboat at 10:18pm 02.12.11
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Hi everybody. My first post here. I just got a 1986 Hunter 23.5. This might have been a huge mistake
Snotter at 9:49pm 02.12.11
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I am in the process of installing a genset in my Morgan OI. The engine room is below the center coc
CBSanford at 7:06pm 02.12.11
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My 272 has a simple electric panel that has teeny toggles that expose with a round base on the top o
fiestaMojo at 6:29pm 02.12.11
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I need to install a new depth system, seriously considering a fishfinder (Garmin FF 140) with the di
Weasel at 6:10pm 02.12.11
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I got my wife one of these water connection things that go on the stern that allows you to hook up a
Redemption at 5:36pm 02.12.11
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Before anyone starts in I did search this site and the mac site as well. I have come to an inevitabl
JoelHoover at 5:29pm 02.12.11
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If it's over 40 years old and still pretty, do you call it a Cougarmaran?
Stretch at 1:26pm 02.12.11
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The recreation capital of Canada, Squamish is an excellent port of call for northwest sailors. Where
Stretch at 12:56pm 02.12.11
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Hello, we are now proud Hunter owners of a 1991 model 355, here in Squamish,B.C. Canada. I have read
Rain Cover   (2)
oreana123 at 12:46pm 02.12.11
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I finished my rain cover. This cover keeps the cockpit clean and dry, and extends up over the pop to
Bonzai at 11:16am 02.12.11
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I have the chance to add AIS to my trailersailer...just how useful would it be? I plan to do coastal

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Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising
Ralph Johnstone at 9:12am 08.03.22
I try to run it at 3400 for about 10 seconds then back to idle before shutting the engine off each
Air conditioning thermostat issue
kloudie1 at 8:59am 08.03.22
The sensor is usually on the outward looking face of the thermostat. If in a hotter part of the cabi
Catalina 320
Siamese at 8:57am 08.03.22
In addition to being strong enough to hold the boat, the other key consideration would be that the c
The Verdict
Brian D at 8:35am 08.03.22
My Lancer 27 has 6 ft of headroom and is trailerable. Wish I had a trailer for it. Would love to bri
Force 10 pot holders
tfox2069 at 8:33am 08.03.22
Fisheries Supply shows one in stock: Pot Holder Assembly - Force 10 Discontinued | Fisheries Supply
Force 10 pot holders
sail sfbay at 8:32am 08.03.22
Do an internet search on "Forece 10 pot holders" and you should find several suppliers.
Air conditioning thermostat issue
Banooma at 8:31am 08.03.22
NJ bay temp definitely not as high as 87 degrees. I agree that it may have been running continuously
swing keel will not drop on Santana 21
LloydB at 8:29am 08.03.22
Well I looked at the Schock pdf and apparently there isn't one on the drawing maybe you don't have a
The Verdict
billjoye at 8:17am 08.03.22
Just a note about the Catalina 25. It is a boat that can be trailered, but not a trailer-sailer, and
Happened again - Yami T9.9XPA
Brian D at 8:15am 08.03.22
Batteries are brand new, two in parallel, and work just fine. The old batteries were lagging and qui
Air conditioning thermostat issue
sail sfbay at 8:07am 08.03.22
Possible causes / fixes in this article Thermostat Reads Higher Than Actual Temperature - 6 Causes &
Tools
dLj at 8:04am 08.03.22
I put a piece of Corrosion Inhibiting paper in the tool box. https://www.mcmaster.com/rust-prevent
Alternator temperatures
mermike at 7:56am 08.03.22
Heritage, that's the question in a nutshell, but better stated. I'll check with Balmar tech support
Happened again - Yami T9.9XPA
JamesG161 at 7:44am 08.03.22
Ok how do you fix the Hydraulic lift? Draining the fluid is the easy part, so to speak. Power for t
Air conditioning thermostat issue
Rich Stidger at 7:33am 08.03.22
I believe that the controller was displaying the temperature of the return air. The output air is a
Air conditioning thermostat issue
kappykaplan at 7:04am 08.03.22
I have no experience with marine air conditioning either, but is it possible the controller was disp
Happened again - Yami T9.9XPA
Brian D at 6:21am 08.03.22
That's OK Jim, I understand the safety part. There have been complaints that the release screw is no
Jib Height Off the Deck
shank at 6:12am 08.03.22
Sounds exciting, Roy! I just got back from Brooklin, ME on Deer Isle to visit the Wooden Boat School
Diesel Inboard RPMs
dlochner at 5:38am 08.03.22
Dave, at what rpm do you cruise in your boat? Looks like 3600 is WOT. Are you cruising between 2800
Jib Height Off the Deck
RoyS at 5:35am 08.03.22
For most coastal cruisers, as opposed to racers or blue water sailors, higher is better IMHO. While

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