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Experience with Racor 500FG Mike Oatsvall at 12:12pm 08.10.09 Mid-Size Boats 4/1850 I was talking to the diesel mechanic this weekend and he suggested that I upgrade the fuel filtering
capri 22 headsail sheet size georgecapri22 at 12:06pm 08.10.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1873 just bought a capri 22 The headsail sheets appear to be 3/8 braid, but keep falling out of the fact
capri 22 headsail sheet size georgecapri22 at 12:05pm 08.10.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/908 just bought a capri 22 The headsail sheets appear to be 3/8 braid, but keep falling out of the fact
Why I Have AIS and Cautionary Note (2) Rick D at 11:36am 08.10.09 Ask All Sailors 32/4936 In a recent trip to Catalina, and trying out the Open CPN software, I took a couple of shots of the
Mercury manuals on line? jviss at 10:46am 08.10.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1289 Has anyone had a good experience purchasing downloadable manuals for Mercury engines? My dinghy mot
New Liveaboard butchrobbins at 10:37am 08.10.09 Ask All Sailors 26/5022 also posted on Catalina 310 forum I am now going to be living aboard a 2001 Catalina 310 and I wou
refrigerator draining to bilge? butchrobbins at 10:35am 08.10.09 Ask All Sailors 3/2465 also posted in Catalina 310 forum In my 2001 Catalina 310, there is a small white tube that dr
Mainsail Ballasts Harlequin at 10:31am 08.10.09 Day Sailers 1/1155 I have recently purchased my first sailboat, a '74 O'Day Javelin, and I am trying to restore it and
Hard Sell for fine Sailboat (1) James DAddio at 10:25am 08.10.09 Bigger Boats 0/1566 I thought I would post a comment on that layman's tale the finest days of ownership are the day you
Unusally Foul Odor from Holding Tank Vent (1) Unwinder at 9:30am 08.10.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2289 Dear Head Mistress, On my 1994 Hunter 37.5, foul odors come from the holding tank vent on the outs
Venting while pump out? Scotian at 9:10am 08.10.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/2264 I do NOT have marina pump out option and have a manual pump. Do I need to open water thru hull or se
Need info on '95 Hunter 336 Rxman47 at 8:47am 08.10.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1817 I have a new (to me) 1995 Hunter 336, and a couple of questions. 1. I can't get the lp gas to the st
Removing MAC 26X Centerboard hanger jgillich at 8:34am 08.10.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2309 I need some tips on removing the the MAC 26X centerboard hanger to install a new centerboard. I have
C22 rigging question Paul In Boston at 8:20am 08.10.09 Catalina 22 2/1479 Hi, When raising the mast on a C22, which side stays get fastened in place prior to raising? I belie
How do you get to the 5 gal. fresh water tank for sink? R.S.Cape at 7:04am 08.10.09 Smaller Boats 4/1495 We just bought a 95 hunter 23.5 and not sure how to get to the fresh water tank hooked up to the pum
Refrigerator drains to bilge? butchrobbins at 6:21am 08.10.09 Catalina 310 8/3914 In my 2001 Catalina 310, there is a small white tube that drains water from the refrigerator to the
New Live Aboard butchrobbins at 6:05am 08.10.09 Catalina 310 1/1772 I am now going to be living aboard a 2001 Catalina 310 and I would appreciate any help on how to mak
Sealant question holdech at 5:27am 08.10.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/3494 Hi there, I posted this on another forum and was directed here. I didn't know there was a forum de
Vibration at low rpm Jimboyyy at 4:18am 08.10.09 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1642 Was able to dive on the boat this weekend and removed much of the past years growth on the bottom. T
CB pennant replacement Rich Langdon at 3:43am 08.10.09 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2077 All- I'm thinking of selling my beloved Mariner and buying a 1977 Oday 25 and was wondering how ofte

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ANGLE OF HEAL FOR RACING Crazy Dave Condon at 2:45pm 07.29.21 Years ago, Warren Luhrs said max heel with wing keel, wing bulb keels and water ballast, max heel 12
C&C resources sail sfbay at 2:44pm 07.29.21 Klacko Marine was the chief manufacturer of metal hardware for C&C yachts. parts: C&C OEM parts (kla
How upset/concerned should I be that some of my large portlights are screwed in? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:40pm 07.29.21 Dave Groshong is correct on Dow sealant. Screws were used to hold the window invfor the caulk to s
Rig Shimmy smokey73 at 2:33pm 07.29.21 @Crazy Dave Condon I am sure as a former dealer you are a lot more informed about the Hunter rigs
Caulking fiberglass arch on 340 Crazy Dave Condon at 2:28pm 07.29.21 Send a photo of the arch bases to refresh my memory. Once hunter asked me to take a 340 arch down a
Rig Shimmy Crazy Dave Condon at 2:22pm 07.29.21 Artery B&at style masts were generally no backstay masts but it would help if you could verify by
H23.5 sliding hatch Crazy Dave Condon at 2:08pm 07.29.21 Check the clearance where the slider goes to see a 1/2 inch slider will slide. Just be aware of hea
what's a bottom paint cost in yr marina ? jon hansen at 1:58pm 07.29.21 You can have the work done well or you can have the work done cheap. You can't have both. $20/hour
what's a bottom paint cost in yr marina ? jon hansen at 1:57pm 07.29.21 marina on lake michigan, $125.00/hr all day long. the coasts are cheaper. good buddy deal, $40.00/h
1987 Cat 22 SK Halyard Replacement Line (2) sail sfbay at 1:44pm 07.29.21 You can also refer to the Samson line selection guide attached and table excerpt below. So for your
Rig Shimmy smokey73 at 1:31pm 07.29.21 @Artey1 One thing that can cause loosing of the rig is hull flex as well as chainplate pulling up s
Beginner Questions Project_Mayhem at 1:30pm 07.29.21 C&C Mega 30 perhaps?
Rig Shimmy markwbird at 1:28pm 07.29.21 Mast pumping is likely the result of the lowers being a little too loose allowing the mast to vibrat
1987 Cat 22 SK Halyard Replacement Line John Marrone at 1:25pm 07.29.21 Thank you all........................
H23.5 sliding hatch kloudie1 at 1:17pm 07.29.21 Check these guys out. I replaced my companionway slider a couple of years ago and was very happy wit
Replacing bulbs in cabin lights sail sfbay at 1:16pm 07.29.21 Try popping the outer ring off the flange it is attached to?
How do i fix the fuel guage? Dil at 1:16pm 07.29.21 thanks for the link going to check the float first seeing as I have power and its reading 1/4 not fu
2013+ MH-40 Discussion Juice6576 at 1:15pm 07.29.21 My MH-37 has a tack padeye on the anchor roller. I have a block installed and ran a tack line and sh
Manasquan NJ to Block Island Dil at 1:14pm 07.29.21 unfortunately I did not get to make the trip new sails were delayed in delivery. I had some minor re
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 BigEasy at 1:14pm 07.29.21 Big easy: I have a 2006 Beneteau 343 and I've been trying to figure out a better way to handle my d

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