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Panama City Sailing gregbog at 9:57am 01.15.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1912 Anyone with advice on sailing the waters around Panama City. Trailering my 26S from Michigan to Pan
Folding Bikes (1) Bob S at 9:37am 01.15.10 Ask All Sailors 13/3428 A winter question for everyone. How many of you carry your own bike aboard? I saw a few at West Ma
Latest on Bismark Dinius!!!!!!!! jackhartjr at 9:11am 01.15.10 Ask All Sailors 48/9288 Hi folks, I just found this, I did not see where anyone else had posted it. If so I am sorry! Jack
Last Call for Stictly Sail Chicago. All Sailors Invited! Brock Halbeisen at 8:49am 01.15.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1386 We would like to invite all sailors to join us regardless of the brand of boat you sail! Strictly
how far have you taken your h33? ChuckThomas at 8:24am 01.15.10 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2180 I had a discussion the other day with someone and we were discussing sailing accomplishments of the
Spinnaker Sleeve alexco38 at 8:04am 01.15.10 Ask All Sailors 13/5436 I am thinking of getting a ATN Spinnaker sleeve. I fly a big kite on a CS30. I am having difficult
Cat 310 Bulkhead burning question butchrobbins at 7:21am 01.15.10 Catalina 310 8/2801 Has anyone that had acutal damage from this been able to recoup any monies from Catalina? I emailed
Fitted bunk sheets Joe1924 at 6:13am 01.15.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1806 My wife is interested in finding a source for purchasing fitted bed sheets for the forward and aft b
Used parts dwgifford at 5:38am 01.15.10 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1892 I have been contacted by a gentleman who says he is in Germany and has used Cherubini Hunter parts f
How many people will a Hunter 30 hold? bobsellie at 12:41am 01.15.10 The Cherubini Hunters 12/8461 No this isn't a knock knock joke. I'm thinking about doing a little chartering on a near by lake and
Swing keel lifting rope! yachtsman at 11:17pm 01.14.10 Smaller Boats 2/2093 As many would know my 260 is getting on in age and I figured that I should look at replacing the hau
Got the handles! yachtsman at 11:07pm 01.14.10 Smaller Boats 2/1176 Thanks everyone. Was able to purchase new clutch handles ex Sydney.. Easy to fit.. Will be making c
Taiwan: a useless Island (1) Hermit Scott at 8:56pm 01.14.10 Destinations 7/4347 I went to Taiwan on business for a week. My wife and I have committed to taking a sample of sand fro
Need new Bow Light KandD at 8:09pm 01.14.10 Big Boats 1/1099 I'm working on bringing the nav-lights back online. The wires were broken and corroded, so I'm repl
Perkins swap-in Pater at 6:43pm 01.14.10 Irwin 3/2660 The Atomic 4 in my 28CIB was raw water cooled and rusted through. I found a Perkins 4-108 that has f
On Board First Aid Kit - Medicines? Ducati at 6:20pm 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2241 Is there a doctor in the house? We purchased an excellent first aid kit which includes all of the
Ladder for a Morgan 32? denniswbaber@aol.com at 5:56pm 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1229 Can any one recommend a ladder for a Morgan 32, transom mount? I've looked at all the folding option
Ladder for a Morgan 32 ? denniswbaber@aol.com at 5:55pm 01.14.10 Morgan 1/2767 Can any one recommend a ladder for a Morgan 32, transom mount? I've looked at all the folding option
Speed Amplification Techniques jibes138 at 5:16pm 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 15/2630 One of the large sources of drag on a hull, other than the drag from your dinghy and the drag on you
Propane Detection System Survey Maine Sail at 4:59pm 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2189 Hi All, I am re-wiring my boat and will need a new propane detection system. I currently have a Saf

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How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. (1) Screen Saver at 10:58pm 05.23.22 THOUGHT IT WAS FIXED. Most people told me basically 9 out of 10 fuel related or starvation problems
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 10:07pm 05.23.22 So the Wilson alternator I found was an exact match, and it was also brand new. Wilson said it was r
Hunter 45 cc - Sliding Companionway Door - Tape Springs Slipin Away at 9:43pm 05.23.22 Yes, spray with wd40 helps. See my entry in hunter 45cc mods in how to make replacement easier.
Life Jacket recommendations Kings Gambit at 9:18pm 05.23.22
Dirty Fuel (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:15pm 05.23.22 It needs to go up a few inches just inside the vent fitting so any water that enters the vent will
386 Miles per day? Planning a trip from NYC to Yorktown VA markv340 at 8:59pm 05.23.22 That's a lot of motoring in a big boat with a small motor. Often overlooked is having clean fuel (p
Air conditioner water pump not working JamesG161 at 8:54pm 05.23.22 If I understand correctly you have 2 AC units. You may have to start both AC's, set to Cooling. My
Air conditioner water pump not working Capt Robbie at 8:54pm 05.23.22 some of the little giant pumps are oil cooled sealed units and if run dry without any water resistan
Catalina 30 Depth Finder Problem Ralph Johnstone at 8:51pm 05.23.22 If you're willing to skip the knotmeter, you may be able to mount the assembly as an interior mounte
Dirty Fuel Dalliance at 8:26pm 05.23.22 Ditto everything dlochner said and I would add: check your fuel vent line configuration. Does it go
Catalina 30 Depth Finder Problem jim.m at 7:44pm 05.23.22 Yes it is a wing keel and I'm pretty sure the depth finder is just bouncing off the wing. Odd that
Hunter 41DS Holding Tank Back-filling with Raw Water smokey73 at 7:41pm 05.23.22 While a particular Coast Guard stop and inspection might not issue a citation, it is a federal regul
Catalina 30 Depth Finder Problem (1) jssailem at 7:02pm 05.23.22
Transferring from Blaine to Everett Terry Cox at 7:02pm 05.23.22 Nice. They also have a pump out station inside the marina. You'll enjoy the walk over the Rainbow br
Hunter 41DS Holding Tank Back-filling with Raw Water Terry Cox at 6:54pm 05.23.22 When I was stopped for an inspection by the CG awhile ago, when it came to the macerator seacock, th
swing keel spacer bearing dLj at 6:44pm 05.23.22 I'd buy a piece of this and make the part. https://www.mcmaster.com/uhmw-polyethylene/slippery-uhmw
Flush thru-hulls flange/head size on Catalina 42. (1) jssailem at 6:22pm 05.23.22 Looking at your images it appears the concern is the diameter of the flange is an issue. You said th
swing keel spacer bearing snick at 6:19pm 05.23.22 If you have a photo or sketch of the part you are looking to replace it would help to answer your q
swing keel spacer bearing snick at 6:12pm 05.23.22 A couple pieces of schedule 160 3/8 PVC might work or maybe even just a stack of washers an inch an
Hunter 41DS Holding Tank Back-filling with Raw Water jssailem at 6:00pm 05.23.22 @smokey73 is correct. In the US when in no discharge zones (pretty much the entire Puget Sound) the

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