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transom shower/washdown Alvorada at 1:39pm 05.10.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 14/7806 OK, we are new boat owners and our family just purchased a B 331 (2001). This is a silly question,
Rudder blistering geocadd at 1:37pm 05.10.10 Catalina 309 Group Forum 1/2260 We hauled the boat out last weekend and noticed blistering on the rudder, boat keep in Lake Tahoe wh
Drill Baby Drill... atwhite2 at 1:36pm 05.10.10 Ask All Sailors 14/2916 What a great resource this forum is, I am thankful for all the great info that is posted here. My
H33 (1979-1982) in Washington jorgefife at 1:24pm 05.10.10 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2096 I may be taking a trip in the next few days to Washington DC, and will be travelling by car Any boat
More bottom paint questions!!!! Harleyworker at 1:12pm 05.10.10 Ask All Sailors 17/3508 I didn't want to hijack another thread so I started this one. I have a 79 Catalina 25. I sail in f
Considering ElectraScan... a few questions mcaswell at 12:10pm 05.10.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/3510 Considering ElectroScan... a few questions Since my holding tank appears to have a small leak and w
autopilot battery drain jonfreiden at 11:35am 05.10.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3594 While sailing this weekend using gps,autopilot, refrigeration - these items drained a fully charged
Sitting a little crooked on the trailer scuzzlebutt at 11:05am 05.10.10 Catalina 22 8/4804 I was tired after sailing Saturday and had a nasty crosswind that made putting the cat22 on the trai
raymarine rl70 upgrade zrolimt at 10:56am 05.10.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2961 Has anyone upgraded from the rl70? Am considering an upgrade and wondering what products to look for
In mast furling & water leaks Richard19084 at 10:30am 05.10.10 Catalina 310 13/5064 Have any other owners with in mast furling having problems with water in the bilge. I've noticed tha
Seawater for flushing - filter? RobG at 10:04am 05.10.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/3347 Just finished my wholesale replacement of the sanitary system. The current design draws seawater for
Mainsheet Article Deadline June 10th bobjames at 8:24am 05.10.10 Catalina 310 0/1255 Hi Captains and Admirals: How is your spring launch going? My launch on Lake Erie is scheduled for
Shroud size/O'Day 27 Randy18540 at 7:50am 05.10.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1519 I need some shroud covers, and the boat is an hour's drive. Anyone know the diameter of these? I als
Looking for a surveyor lookingSeattle at 7:25am 05.10.10 Ask All Sailors 3/4731 Anyone have a name of a surveyor they've use in the Seattle WA area that was great? Looking at a la
roller furling prob marshall lewey at 7:25am 05.10.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2018 When I pull my jib sail out, the sail will wrap around the front stay. I can back it up some to get
h37 cutter rudder Blaise at 7:00am 05.10.10 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2080 Coming back from Mexico we heard a loud bang, and the rudder left the boat. That left us 240 miles t
roller furling prob marshall lewey at 6:58am 05.10.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1194 My sail is wraping around the front stay when I try to roll it out. I can back it up a little to get
Rig Tuning Hunter 33.5 Glenn8732 at 5:28am 05.10.10 Mid-Size Boats 4/5634 I am a new owner of a 1990 Hunter 33.5 and I need some help tuning my rig. My boat went in last wee
Fresh water leak mc2sail at 5:26am 05.10.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1564 I am an owner of a Beneteau 461. I filled my water tanks in preparation for a passage. The bilge p
Fabricating a keel Propnut30 at 5:14am 05.10.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2346 I have been thinking about a way to make a keel and I have an idea that might be marketable. I don't

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79' C7C 30 mast lights/wiring Tally Ho at 4:26pm 06.05.22 She is keel stepped, but I'm not sure why that matters, other than where the connection terminals a
gelcoat peeling Crazy Dave Condon at 4:24pm 06.05.22 When David Marlowe purchased hunter from bankruptcy, the very first thing Marlow did that he was dis
Oday 35 keel bolts bonding Tally Ho at 4:14pm 06.05.22
Asymmetric spinnaker on oceanis 37 SoSound at 3:51pm 06.05.22 SoSound can I ask exactly how you strengthened the roller? Is it just a bobtsay welded to the bott
79' C7C 30 mast lights/wiring Wm. Gill at 3:42pm 06.05.22 I'm also curious about multi-conductor inline plug/jacks. I have used trailer connectors for some t
79' C7C 30 mast lights/wiring Wm. Gill at 3:07pm 06.05.22 ... Since your mast is down, I suggest you replace all wiring and secure a conduit inside your mas
New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel (1) Dustin7 at 2:54pm 06.05.22 The vang is the boom support, see attached picture. Try you tubing mast stepping. If you can't figur
Rigging Question Tedd at 2:53pm 06.05.22 If my guess is correct it should be on the opposite side of the Jib. It does seem to be always on th
Rigging Question JamesG161 at 2:45pm 06.05.22 My guess is a self adjusting Mast Stay rigging. Look at its position on different tacks. If my guess
Buying a Boat in Mexico (or any country outside of Canada) JamesG161 at 2:37pm 06.05.22 Write or Call the Mexican Ambassador or Consulate near you. They will have those answers. Jim... P
Buying a Boat in Mexico (or any country outside of Canada) Prairie Virgin Sailor at 2:30pm 06.05.22 Not true. You can license (provincial) or register (Canadian Federal) without paying import tax.
Holding tank replacement for a Hunter 280 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:26pm 06.05.22 An aternative to a traditional toilet tank and all the plumbing needed that's worth considering:
Buying a Boat in Mexico (or any country outside of Canada) Stu Jackson at 2:14pm 06.05.22 I do not want to register/insure the boat in Canada because of the additional taxed I would have to
Seeking help: Hunter 26 Trailer Issues and Part towchristopher at 1:55pm 06.05.22 Thanks for all of the advise! Was successful returning the tongue extension to the towing position b
Great Lakes Maiden Voyage Help jon hansen at 1:22pm 06.05.22 met up with dustin today at his boat here in toledo. what a sweet find. ultra clean. a very nice des
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 1:15pm 06.05.22 Saw this on the bill board while looking for a breakfast restaurant. I GOT THE MALE VERSION OF ALE
79' C7C 30 mast lights/wiring Scott T-Bird at 12:59pm 06.05.22 I would never use the mast as a ground. At a minimum, you should have an anchor light at the top of
79' C7C 30 mast lights/wiring Wm. Gill at 12:39pm 06.05.22 As @kloudie1 and @Ralph Johnstone said, usually you could have an anchor light at the very top of
Holding tank replacement for a Hunter 280 rhiggins at 12:38pm 06.05.22 Hi Amalio: Did you end up ordering a tank? If so, can you share some feedback? I also have a 280 an
79' C7C 30 mast lights/wiring Wm. Gill at 11:53am 06.05.22 I should think documentation of changes was understood. I only wish more people thought like that.

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