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Stu Pls Help DanNahant at 6:13am 11.20.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1917 I have a 1987 Catalina 30 Mk II with the Universal M25XP diesel. Even when the batteries are fully c
Beneteau 361 - second fuel tank Phil_Oceanis 361 at 5:46am 11.20.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/3967 Has anyone added a second fuel tank to a Beneteau 361 (or similar boat)? Any ideas how to do it? T
Captain Herring needs to post ... Shoaldrafter at 4:47am 11.20.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1283 Folks, Captain Herring needs to post a "utube" or video of how to use this new item from his boat
Tuning the rig on hunter water-ballast boats Nicky17000 at 1:33am 11.20.09 Smaller Boats 5/2412 Hi, I would like some advice for proper rig tensioning on these type of boats. Usually I set the mas
Reducing sail on a Catalina 320 with roller furling main C22Reflections at 7:16pm 11.19.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/5479 Question for Catalina owners with roller furling mains. I have owned a 1986 Catalina 22 ("Reflectio
bunks on trailer dtdsail at 5:11pm 11.19.09 Catalina 22 6/1902 I am trying to get a trailer set up for my Catalina 22. Does anyone know how high to put the bunks o
where to sell a mast Jerry Loomis Monterey at 5:05pm 11.19.09 Pearson 1/1774 With out trying to sell my mast on the forum would anyone know where I might advertise a mast, riggi
Bringing our 1986 9.2C back in shape Calypso at 4:08pm 11.19.09 S2 5/2393 We've just completed two summers of ownership. Here's what we've done. -paint mast and boom, use tef
I don't know what my boat is (2) mullinb at 2:51pm 11.19.09 Trailer Sailors 8/4886 This fall I traded 2 canoes for this sailboat. My problem is theres no name plate or any other I D .
2 blade vs 3 blade prop Roger F at 2:43pm 11.19.09 Mid-Size Boats 12/5497 Hi - I currently have a 2 blade prop. Just realized pitch was off and in process of having that fixe
newbie- bottom paint? digitek718 at 2:32pm 11.19.09 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1439 just pulled my oday 25 cb out of the water today...not sure the condition of the bottom paint..how d
2 blade vs 3 blade prop? Roger F at 2:28pm 11.19.09 Mid-Size Boats 0/2 I have an H306 with a 2 blade prop. I have since found that the pitch was off a bit. I am consider
Beerfort Scale Roger Long at 1:34pm 11.19.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1571 Finally! A wind force scale modern sailors can use. Force 0: Sails hanging limp. Tiller tends itse
Anyone have any experience with Somers Cove, Crisfield MD? Ron S at 1:32pm 11.19.09 Destinations 1/3286 Hi, Just wondering if anyone has ever used Somers Cove in Crisfield MD? Thinking of putting a li
Hunter 212 cracks Chris Russ at 1:28pm 11.19.09 Smaller Boats 4/11084 I have a Hunter 212 that was manufactured in 2002. This boat developed cracks on the deck/cabin area
Bottom of wing keel on H23 RobertG-NJ at 10:56am 11.19.09 Smaller Boats 3/1719 This forum is great and I have read many helpful comments on the H23, among the tops being mast rais
New Head lakewash at 10:30am 11.19.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/2982 Presently I have a manual head that I am considering replacing with either an electric or vacu-flush
H23 V-berth shelves RobertG-NJ at 10:06am 11.19.09 Smaller Boats 2/1377 Does anyone know if the glassed plywood shelved in the V-berth of an H23 have any structural functio
Seeking info on previously owned Daysailer mateoyjeri@gmail.com at 9:35am 11.19.09 Day Sailers 0/1339 We owned the daysailer that was in the film Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation. We bought it through an ad
Looking for an LED replacement Sailm8 at 8:42am 11.19.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3093 This is for a dome light in a Hunter 29.5. The replacement bulb is a number 912 and the fixture is

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Fresh water flush Xstream at 5:41pm 04.20.22 @Xstream Perhaps I can help. You may be sensing frustration from earlier replies. I believe this
Anchor locker leaks Ralph Johnstone at 5:37pm 04.20.22 it only leaks when I'm sailing hard and taking green water onto the deck. At least I can see one
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? Calif. Ted at 5:19pm 04.20.22 Ventura is probably closest that encourages (or allows) DIY, sometimes dry space next to the water c
Dimensions for a Catalina 28 Tall rig Justin_NSA at 4:43pm 04.20.22 @Justin_NSA , it is not a Hunter. It is a Catalina 28. Whoops! I thought I drilled down to the C2
Ship/Maintenance log book Sailfanatic at 4:32pm 04.20.22 The spreadsheet seems to be the best way for me. I will get my son to set them up, then I can updat
Fresh water flush Xstream at 4:16pm 04.20.22 I've never had a marine toilet and don't fully understand the procedure How does the toilet know wh
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? Tally Ho at 4:02pm 04.20.22 Here is a good video showing the technique. 110882884 Where you bring the line back to the boat (i.
Stainless steel washers in electrical circuits dLj at 3:59pm 04.20.22 This is one reason why I am glad I currently don't often deal with the public. If they know better
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? dLj at 3:43pm 04.20.22 I see no one has answered you. I don't have an answer either, I'm actually on the East Coast. I will
Advice on gelcoat delamination on keel rgranger at 3:42pm 04.20.22
Fresh water flush dlochner at 3:33pm 04.20.22 How does the toilet know whether the water at the supply is fresh or salt? What difference does it
Dimensions for a Catalina 28 Tall rig Stu Jackson at 3:31pm 04.20.22 @Justin_NSA , it is not a Hunter. It is a Catalina 28.
Fresh water flush Stu Jackson at 3:16pm 04.20.22 What difference does it make if the supply is pressurized? Wouldn't that just help the toilet pump
Anchor locker leaks jviss at 3:13pm 04.20.22 Wow, a very interesting thread, and well written, detailed posts from all afflicted. Thanks. I don
Ship/Maintenance log book Rjm st.petersburg at 3:11pm 04.20.22 The spreadsheet seems to be the best way for me. I will get my son to set them up, then I can update
Anchor woes (1) jviss at 2:47pm 04.20.22 That is goofy! Is the chain locker isolated from the cabin, and does it have a drain? Could be no,
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor jviss at 2:41pm 04.20.22 Appears that the load on the alternator was stalling my engine. Where can I claim my prize? :) (
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor Building a boat at 2:02pm 04.20.22 Back from vacation and spent a day chasing wiring. Alternator connects directly to House bank batte
Advice on gelcoat delamination on keel dmax at 1:53pm 04.20.22 Catalinas don't have gelcoat/fiberglass over their keels, just plain lead (alloy). It looks like may
Dimensions for a Catalina 28 Tall rig Justin_NSA at 1:45pm 04.20.22 More rigging data in the downloads section https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/Hunter_28_375150

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