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Shoal vs Wing Keel GbayJay at 6:06am 09.07.21 Catalina 30 3/1692 Hey all! We are looking at a new boat and C30's are at the top of our list. We were moving in the ri
gnats - no seem ems - eating me alive sunlover at 10:22pm 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 8/1466 In the wake of Ida, I'm being eaten alive every night. I've started coating myself with insect rep
Spinnaker halyard preventer wheel? Richardwm at 7:21pm 09.06.21 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1066 does anyone know the name of the small wheel at the top of a sock to prevent tangling with top of th
Oday 28 1981. Replacing heavy hose and packing box assembly rogjack2 at 5:45pm 09.06.21 Bigger Boats 9/1134 I would like to hear how you made access to the four hose clamps during this replacement process . S
Steering drain through hull (2) jonelli at 3:47pm 09.06.21 Catalina 30 9/1494 Want to replace this. I have a 87 mkII. is there a standard size thru hull? assuming this was orig
Factory fresh water and holding tank sensors Clydo at 2:06pm 09.06.21 Catalina 310 5/916 My sensors stopped working couple years ago. Bought new sensors for guy to install. New sensors ha
Help with B&G systems jacquesrive at 1:55pm 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 16/3896 Hey everyone, I have a S2 9.2c and we currently have a B'G Vulcan 7 chart plotter. Recently the dept
Waterproof battery and electrical panel Kayakeur at 1:26pm 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 7/787 How can I waterproof ship's battery and electrical panel? Venture of Newport 23 trailer sailer Ele
How to wire to charge battery from solar and engine and shore Kayakeur at 1:10pm 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 2/652 How do I wire my battery to receive charging from 3 sources? I am adding outboard alternator chargin
New to me needs some work (advice) (4) JUUD at 12:39pm 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 28/2114 I purchased a C25 today for $1400.00 USD with a running Suzuki outboard. She's been sitting in a sl
Atomic 4 no oil dipstick? KieranP at 12:29pm 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 9/1965 Hello, A friend has an Atomic 4 in a 1970 Bristol 32. We can not find a dipstick tube with a slender
Propane heater installation - fuel system AEarnshaw at 9:15am 09.06.21 Mid-Size Boats 2/690
Mysterious Yanmar Vibration - Only in forward gear nikki4296 at 8:44am 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 15/3027 Hey, I have a Yanmar 3gm in my Hughes 36. At idle, I can rev the engine right up to 3000rpm with no
CDI Furler question Bill Baur at 7:32am 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 3/724 I have a CDI Flexible Furler and I want to know the best way to rig the bottom of the jib sail to th
Impromptu Boat Hook Storage (3) patbratton at 7:23am 09.06.21 Smaller Boats 4/716 I picked up a telescoping boat hook from West Marine and finally discovered where to store it.
Searching for a trailer ! (1) Dario of Montreal at 7:23am 09.06.21 Trailer Sailors 8/858
MAIN STAY gypsywind1980 at 3:26am 09.06.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/649 I TRYING TO FIND WHAT TENSION IS ON MAIN STAY FOREWARD AND AFT I CANT FIND TENSION FOR MAST ANY HELP
Anyone know why there are two pick ups on starboard freshwater tank on the hunter passage 450- 456 or where they are located discovery at 6:31pm 09.05.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/395 There are 2 pick ups on my starboard fresh water tank..i have found one just forward of generator..
Ring handle for hunter rear deck compartment (1) MySong at 4:47pm 09.05.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/547 I have a 1994 Hunter26 and the handle on the gas tank storage compartment has been missing since the
Awwww, Nuts!!! (1) Papadave at 4:41pm 09.05.21 Smaller Boats 19/2459 So, I did the unthinkable: loaned my Catalina 25 out to "a seasoned sailor." Boat went out, and cam

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Intermittent non-starting 1990 Catalina 28. JoeWhite at 1:08pm 07.01.24 I am not sure how your starter cables are connected to the relay. If you have access to the battery
Alternator wiring question? Stu Jackson at 12:51pm 07.01.24 and connect it directly to the start bank You're welcome. You might want to reconsider and wire t
Hunter 380 non-skid paint Scott NIelsen at 12:43pm 07.01.24 I painted the molded deck skid on my 37.5 with Kiwi Grip and am completely satisfied with ease of ap
Invest 95L (2) JamesG161 at 12:34pm 07.01.24 Admiring these Aviators. rmit is flying again ! And of course Kermit's Soul Mate.... 225745 "Mi
Ablative bottom paint help BarryL at 12:23pm 07.01.24 Hi, Be careful with the Odyssey HD. It is a very soft paint. If you have a driver clean the bottom,
Intermittent non-starting 1990 Catalina 28. KitGriffin at 11:49am 07.01.24 This comes up regularly on this forum. More typically with Yanmar diesels. But others too. A sea
Intermittent non-starting 1990 Catalina 28. shemandr at 11:30am 07.01.24 This comes up regularly on this forum. More typically with Yanmar diesels. But others too. A sear
1975 O'Day 25 Gated Thru Hull (Under Galley Sink) Timm R Oday25 at 11:21am 07.01.24 Our Oday 25 is a 1981 . The through hull under the galley sink originally had the ice box and sink d
2004 Hunter 36 Refrigerator...repair or replace? Kupe at 11:18am 07.01.24 This is where I found the best price on mine. Great company to work with. . Bob Beard Encompass Mar
Missing Reef Hook? Occasional Heeler at 10:59am 07.01.24 Smooth as silk. No idea why the previous owners were running a non-functional setup ..
Intermittent non-starting 1990 Catalina 28. KitGriffin at 10:35am 07.01.24 Thank you, I'll try that today.
Intermittent non-starting 1990 Catalina 28. Don S/V ILLusion at 10:31am 07.01.24 Sounds like low solenoid voltage. Causes include battery low voltage or high resistance connection.
Alternator wiring question? BAD ORCA at 9:47am 07.01.24 Thanks Stu. I will read through all of this after work and try and figure this all out, very much a
Alternator wiring question? Stu Jackson at 9:46am 07.01.24 And here are some diagrams I drew of my wiring, please read the text with explanations rather than c
Alternator wiring question? Stu Jackson at 9:40am 07.01.24 This article explains the ammeter voltmeter improvement, but I'm posting it because it has a wiring
New owners - how are they doing, part 3 WayneH at 9:40am 07.01.24 Someone did not read the capacity plate
Looking for advice re installning a 3 bow bimini on a Capri 22 KCofKC at 9:27am 07.01.24 Just a FYI Catalina Direct is not a division of Catalina Yachts. It is an independent company that
Catalina 28 Cruising speed under motor Hard pull to port KCofKC at 9:25am 07.01.24 William, as some one stated it is a prop walk issue, however your description sounds excessive. If
Invest 95L JamesG161 at 8:52am 07.01.24 Hurricane Beryl just made landfall. Pray for them. :pray: Jim...
New owners - how are they doing, part 3 arf145 at 8:41am 07.01.24 I wouldn't jump to conclusions there. It could be that the guy in the middle isn't getting a refill,

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