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robertsapp at 6:40am 10.06.09
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The starboard fixed portlight in the aft cabin of our H336 is leaking when it rains. This doesn't a
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We are getting ready to take a month long cruise around florida. Does any one know where the zink pe
C Jones at 5:16am 10.06.09
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I have read all the posts I can find in here on the h23 genoa tracks and would like everyones input
skipperlenny at 5:13am 10.06.09
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I have recently purchased a tri-axel trailer that was built to haul a Mirage 32 and I need to modify
Rok at 4:41am 10.06.09
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Has anyone installed opening ports within the existing plastic windows on the S2? in my 9.2A, the fa
SantaCruzS2 at 2:55am 10.06.09
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Greetings everyone..... Has anyone painted the top of their boats? My S2 is starting to show h
SantaCruzS2 at 2:50am 10.06.09
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Greetings everyone..... What is the best way to deal with leaking ports? The ports are original,
HunterBlows at 2:41am 10.06.09
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THE REAL NEW HUNTER EXPERIENCE Please Note: 1.) I have written this to help anyone interested in
paulj at 9:02pm 10.05.09
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Loose footed mainsail THE REASON FOR ASKING THIS QUESTION Ray Don't you run a loose footed mainsail
william at 7:59pm 10.05.09
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Looking for an adjustable backstay for my Cal 33. Race a few times a year and enjoy a good cruise. W
Manny at 7:50pm 10.05.09
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Don, this is probably a very general question, but what recommendations do you have for sail trim on
hardaground at 7:29pm 10.05.09
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I have a 1997 40. 5 with the Volvo MD 22L does anybody know the shaft diameter, and the reduction ge
mark milson at 7:01pm 10.05.09
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I am installing a Spinlock XA rope clutch. On the bottom of the clutch it has a sticker that says "
Nereussailor at 6:36pm 10.05.09
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I've got a Groco Head on my 83 H30. I'm not sure how long it's been there, but I've had the boat for
lizald at 6:26pm 10.05.09
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I am looking for a 2003 Catalina 320 winter cover(mast up)
shorty at 6:18pm 10.05.09
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Has this website migrated somewhere else? It was a gold mine of information.
lizald at 6:18pm 10.05.09
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I am looking for a winter sailboat cover for a 2003, 320 Catalina(mast up storage)
paulj at 5:52pm 10.05.09
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Don What would it take to convert an existing bolt rope footed main sail to a loose footed mainsail?
John at 5:09pm 10.05.09
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I had my boat hauled for a bottom paint job. There is a small "Catalina Smile" - a slight crack wher
dgsail at 4:54pm 10.05.09
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I have a CD 26. In 2005, my boat storage yard replaced my broken Groco head with a Jabsco Model 2909

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THE R2AK... No whimpy Beer Can around the Harbor civilized afternoon on the bay...
PaulK at 5:25am 04.10.22
If you're into a more relaxed trip, there's a R2AK boat looking for crew on the return trip - Sitka
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PaulK at 5:19am 04.10.22
Mine may be a similar, less robust, approach. I have a copper ground wire from the aluminum mast b
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CYQK at 5:11am 04.10.22
Thinwater Agree.. thats what i was thinking Thks
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Davidasailor26 at 5:09am 04.10.22
You don't need to protect the keel from water intrusion but I think there needs to be some sort of
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Babette04 at 4:54am 04.10.22
It looks like that same seal will fit my boat or I can go with the PYI shaft seal. The Volvo Penta
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shemandr at 4:32am 04.10.22
When I used VC (Whatever version) I would go 2 years before re-coating. I would regularly scrub the
Questions after removing bottom paint from keel on 44DS 2007
shemandr at 4:27am 04.10.22
Agree with jviss. I think you need to sand the keel smooth. By the time you do that you'll be basi
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Rick Webb at 4:07am 04.10.22
I remember seeing out on a cold cold flight line I thin in Germany a crusty old crew chief going out
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After media blasting and 4 coats of barrier the next coat was a BLUE reference coat.. My hull bottom
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Tin Kicker at 1:28am 04.10.22
According to MarsKeel.com, at least part of the lead keel is actually ceramic with a lead coating. M
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So the truck with the eagle on it dropped this off for me today. ing the wiring on Luna. Today I a
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smokey73 at 10:42pm 04.09.22
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SycloneDriver at 10:33pm 04.09.22
Here are some pix.
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If I understand one of your posts you can get 120V AC to the onboard AC charger but couldn't get th
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markwbird at 8:55pm 04.09.22
The possibilities for leaks are endless but I can tell you that the sliding companionway hatch does
Bottom painting - Stupid question.....or not?
BarryL at 8:13pm 04.09.22
Hi, I have been getting 2 years from my bottom paint for many years now. I use Pettit paint, SR40 o
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Will Gilmore at 7:46pm 04.09.22
y disruption through an emulsifying surface tension releasing agent, and a sponge. 204218 -Will
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Mark Maulden at 6:43pm 04.09.22
Mark, you hit it right. That is what I was getting to. I would have tried to explain how a gusher w
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Captain Mateo at 6:21pm 04.09.22
Great idea, Capt Mateo. You could also put the green hose in a gallon of rv antifreeze for winter

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