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1978 C27 Joel H. at 4:11am 01.04.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1276 I have a leak around the tube that carries the water out of the wet-well (aft lazarette) through the
newby waya at 2:02am 01.04.11 Catalina 22 8/1897 Having formally owned an O'Day, a Catalina 22 , and a Ranger 23, one would think "ah....experienced.
The free cushions are gone.... Sumner at 10:13pm 01.03.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1196 Just want anyone interested in them to know. Sum
Portholes w/ flange hold water and leak. Why the flange? rortega46 at 7:39pm 01.03.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/3124 I have a 1991 H28 with 4 opening port holes. Two of these have a flange around the opening and 2 do
Interior teak products Endurance2010 at 7:13pm 01.03.11 Big Boats 4/1548 Skippers: I am in the process of refinishing the teak in my cabin sole. I will be finishing up t
O'Day emblems gcw47 at 7:02pm 01.03.11 Ask An Oday Owner 68/21211 I recently purchased an elderly (1973) O'day 23 . She's in pretty good shape, but I would like to re
On the Hunt for a used headsail justondean at 6:02pm 01.03.11 Catalina 22 3/1863 Olly olly oxen free! The 150 Genoa that came with my C-22 is getting holey. I would also like to
Replacing Motor Mounts / The Snowball Effect (19) Maine Sail at 5:35pm 01.03.11 Musings With Maine Sail 15/16475 I get lots of comments on my site to the effect that I make these jobs look too easy. They are easy.
H33 syphon breaker leaking nick at 4:41pm 01.03.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1401 Anyone had this problem on their H33? (Hull #208 Yanmar 3YM30) The plastic Syphon Breaker is located
hot/cold water valves under floorboard jgortych at 4:31pm 01.03.11 Catalina 309 Group Forum 5/3133 Happy New Year All! - Just wondering if anyone has had to replace the hot and cold water T-valves
propeller shaft support strut jibseaman at 3:42pm 01.03.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/6430 My strut is loose and leaking seawater. while clearing the prop of crab pots I discovered that the s
Bow Roller Rich (P303) at 2:22pm 01.03.11 Ask All Sailors 7/3766 I was gifted a #35 Manson Supreme anchor. I have a 1984 Pearson 303 with a small bow roller. Current
New owner jibseaman at 1:20pm 01.03.11 Mid-Size Boats 5/1760 Hello everyone, I am happy to be on the site as a new owner instead of just looking. I just purchas
Oilpan Repair (2) jimmcgee at 12:52pm 01.03.11 Catalina 30 3/1593 I was replacing the bilge pump under my engine over the weekend and I noticed rust on the back corne
Anyone looking for their 15 minutes of fame? Zaphro at 11:51am 01.03.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1742 HGTV liveaboard reality show in south Florida. http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/home/508019-reality-s
Clearwater Florida Area Rick Webb at 9:19am 01.03.11 Ask All Sailors 9/3090 I am driving down to attend a sailing symposium at the Sand Key Marriot the end of the month. Lo
Throttle Cable on Edison Pedesal mghunter at 7:12am 01.03.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/2094 Problem with the throttle cable on my 1981 Hunter 30 on an Edison pedestal. Throttle cable shield is
Jib Sail Demensions MLampner at 7:10am 01.03.11 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1844 Over the winter I am having CDI furler installed on my 77 Hunter 30. Does anyone have the dimensions
Jib Sheet Rigging Question jdratlif at 5:50am 01.03.11 Ask An Oday Owner 11/8560 I need help determining how to run my jib sheets to my cockpit. My Oday 25 has a goofy setup and I a
How many vented loops? Snotter at 5:07am 01.03.11 Ask All Sailors 5/2119 I'm in the process of cleaning my HX and mixing elbow on my perkins 4-154. I am also re-routing som

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New method to wash boat Capt Robbie at 7:52pm 08.17.22
Hot water tank use when at anchor Capt Robbie at 7:41pm 08.17.22 looks like everyone has assumed that you have a fresh water cooled engine and the heater is connecte
hull and deck construction Davidasailor26 at 7:26pm 08.17.22
Need a stern pulpit for a 1976 Cat 22 ShotgunSlim at 7:24pm 08.17.22 My take on the fwd bimini strap attachment points was to make loops of paracord and use those like
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting nmanoilov at 7:22pm 08.17.22 The video of the motor running https://photos.app.goo.gl/aT9tLpHsZNzSpqc4A
Nonskid Capt Robbie at 7:21pm 08.17.22 used Pettit topside ez epoxy on molded non skid deck with recommended solvent cleaner before applyin
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting (3) nmanoilov at 7:20pm 08.17.22 Here's the initial demo of the setup with trying the motor. Or at least I'll attempt to upload a vid
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting (9) nmanoilov at 7:17pm 08.17.22 So, I've finished the trolling motor wiring and setup. I've purchased Minn Kota Endura Max trolling
1984 Hunter 31 - Need Help Installing new Windows Capt Robbie at 7:05pm 08.17.22 Those are not original If the frames are still good you can try tap plastics they fabricated lots o
Have a Mac 26M and moving it to Florida(Sept 2022), looking for a couple of partners to share use of the vessel and we can use also.... juggler at 6:26pm 08.17.22 This is the second posting where you asked for a partner. That sounds a lot like an ad. Ads are n
On the hard liveaboard or storage locations with boat ramps SW Florida so we can launch/sail during the season... Partners? juggler at 6:24pm 08.17.22 Thanks
New to us Hunter 40.5 (1) SV Maverick at 5:33pm 08.17.22 Thanks Smokey. Baycloud, If you notice hysteresis (due to a loose chain) which could lead to hunting
Going to Rio jviss at 5:23pm 08.17.22 Thanks for the update!
European boat owners: Tell me about your holding tank fitting Tedd at 5:14pm 08.17.22 Thanks, @Peggie Hall HeadMistress . I'd like to avoid the push-and-hold kind, but it's a good option
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks knappytime at 5:13pm 08.17.22 Thanks "sail sfbay". Totally agree with that process. Small wrinkle just now as I'm in Alaska and
On the hard liveaboard or storage locations with boat ramps SW Florida so we can launch/sail during the season... Partners? ggrizzard at 5:03pm 08.17.22 Your post mentions two problems. 1. In SW Florida. Not that many "dry" storage yards for sail boats
Going to Rio (2) DArcy at 4:57pm 08.17.22 CORK racing was a bit challenging for Branwen, she was working on pushing the start line to avoid th
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks sail sfbay at 4:41pm 08.17.22 Welcome to the forum!! Look to see if there is s manufacturer name and size on it. Then go online a
Air Pax circuit breaker (2) JHorr at 4:37pm 08.17.22 I found the problem. After removing the cover on the breaker aft in front of the shore power transom
European boat owners: Tell me about your holding tank fitting Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 4:35pm 08.17.22 This one should work in any deck pumpout fitting, metric or otherwise and will mate up with any dock

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