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Teak Bungs Stephen K at 7:16pm 12.23.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2495 I finished my teak refinishing project and all is going well. I am re-installing and need to finish
Head jorgefife at 6:32pm 12.23.09 The Cherubini Hunters 36/5082 The head I have in my H33 is a Raritan Cricket The name alone is scary; no-one has ever heard of it,
306 Pricing nofd843 at 5:51pm 12.23.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/1792 Looking at a Hunter 306, I see what everyone is asking, but am curious what they are actually sellin
88 MacGregor 26D - ventilation system 26macsailer at 5:39pm 12.23.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/8638 I was reading about required safety items, and came across ventilation systems. It appears to be re
Strut Alignment Witzend at 5:29pm 12.23.09 Catalina 310 11/3464 FYI, I posted this on the "Ask All sailors" After successfully replacing my cutlass bearing (slid i
Strut alignment Witzend at 5:19pm 12.23.09 Ask All Sailors 44/9772 After successfully replacing my cutlass bearing (slid in with relative ease after thoroughly giving
I am installing one of these higgs at 4:18pm 12.23.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2489 This would make abandoning ship fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unnovzCTtY4
Happy Holidays woodster at 3:30pm 12.23.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1729 just a note to say happy holidays to all and wish you all the best this season. regards woody
want to run 8 lines back to cockpit jeffreckson at 3:29pm 12.23.09 Catalina 30 8/2946 I have a 1988 Catalina 30 that is set up to run 4 lines back to the cockpit. On both sides of the bo
Leaks Hunter 310 Arch (1) mghunter310 at 3:28pm 12.23.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/2389 Hi Looking for help to locate a water leak. I have a 310 that has the fiberglass arch. For some
Cabin lights Benny at 2:39pm 12.23.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2135 I was not totally happy with our cabin lights on the boat. A friend had suggested that fluorecent l
Serius Satellite marine weather bobjames at 1:04pm 12.23.09 Catalina 310 3/1980 Has anyone used the Serius Satellite marine weather service with their chart plotter? Like it? Use
epic story/fail thesailerdude at 10:41am 12.23.09 Ask All Sailors 18/3656 Man I have missed you guys..your incessant warnings are even welcome here! Well I have a story h
Hunter 40.5 prop/reduction gear hardaground at 8:36am 12.23.09 Big Boats 4/3677 any 40. 5 owners that have the Volvo MD22L engine (Perkins block) happen to know or still have the o
Mystery Inflatable (2) Merry Prankster at 7:56am 12.23.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2132 My next door neighbor works at the town recycling center. He is always bringing home treasures. His
cat22 boat and trailer wieght shine777 at 7:29am 12.23.09 Catalina 22 5/2139 Can anyone tell me how much a 1976 catalina 22 on the trailer wieghs? I'm trying to get the towing w
Own a Volvo ? Alan at 6:28am 12.23.09 Sails Call Lounge 2/3079 The Ford owned Volvo company will soon be stamped 'Made in China' Ford has been trying to sell off
Season's Greetings Domenico at 4:35am 12.23.09 SSB and Ham Operators 1/3864
Anchor Windlass on Hunter 34 saildog at 4:10am 12.23.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/6606 Hello Fellow sailors, I am looking for information on installing an anchor windlass on my 1983 Hunt
YSM12 Transmission Jalepeno at 10:48pm 12.22.09 Ask All Sailors 18/8727 I have a question regarding the transmission (reduction gear ' clutch assembly) for a Yanmar YSB, YS

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Port hatch on Hunter23 help kloudie1 at 9:01am 05.17.22 Looks like delamination and probably has been there since new. you can fill it with 5200 if it isa a
Asymmetrical spinnaker sheets catch on bow pulpit. (1) jssailem at 9:00am 05.17.22 Move the Bow Light? 2 lights on the deck away from trouble?
Single-handing a Catalina 310? Monheganlover at 8:38am 05.17.22 Thanks all for the great suggestions! I think I will limit myself to single-handing in modest wind c
'73 Javelin Rotting Cuddy Floor dmax at 8:38am 05.17.22 A picture would help.
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC jim01749 at 8:23am 05.17.22 Hi John, Thanks for the quick response! My wife and I are new to sailing and want to minimize risk
Electrical Question (Advice Needed) rlongfield at 8:23am 05.17.22 your lists match my own pretty closely (see also my notes; still reasonably close to current). :)
New Articles Hayden Watson at 8:23am 05.17.22 @Maine Sail Very good article on the portable chargers. Do you know if the info you posted on the
Yanmar 3GM30FC not getting full RPM's vsfoster at 8:19am 05.17.22 How negative ? Meh, can't get too excited about either the exhaust elbow or fuel delivery as the
Is this a terrible idea Crazy Dave Condon at 8:07am 05.17.22 First identify the boat and owner. Many have noticed issues but until the unknowns are known, stay
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC jssailem at 8:06am 05.17.22 Hi Jim What are you thoughts about a Boom Break? Is it that you are planning to cruise in the trade
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 (9) Jacktar at 7:54am 05.17.22 Not standard that I have ever heard of., but have seen various iterations posted. My original step b
Catalina 27 Keel Bolts MeAndMyCat27 at 7:46am 05.17.22 I see their diagram now, it shoes the nut and washer/plate at the bottom of the new bolt. I reached
Table up inside when sailing 23.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:34am 05.17.22 The table is supported by a singl post and both are stored under the V berth
Is this a terrible idea kloudie1 at 7:16am 05.17.22 First thing I noticed are the water marks on the hull indicating that it has been submerged on the l
Boat sinks unexpectedly justsomeguy at 7:08am 05.17.22 It's the components inside one of those little "shark fin" antennas on your car.
Catalina 27 Keel Bolts dmax at 7:03am 05.17.22 "I wish there were more explanation of how the holes were placed in order to cut the bolt at the six
Table up inside when sailing 23.5 Joe at 6:51am 05.17.22 Damage to the boat or to the guest? If you're worried about security, figure out a way to lock it
Is this a terrible idea dlochner at 6:50am 05.17.22 The most expensive boat you can buy is a free one. ;)
An Announcement About Catalina Parts. A Big One. Joe at 6:48am 05.17.22 Yay...... no more redirecting inquiries for Catalina parts to the Catalina factory or the other 3rd
Jib catches on bow pulpit - port tack only Joe at 6:38am 05.17.22 Look at the tack connection on the furler drum. I'll bet that the sail is closer to the pulpit on o

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