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Thanks to everyone! (2) Team118 at 8:13pm 09.27.09 Catalina 30 0/1828 I just wanted to reach out and thank everyone for their help this winter, spring and summer. Some
Sanitation hose replacement... Doug/Karen at 7:48pm 09.27.09 Big Boats 6/9773 We appear to have reached the point where our main sanitation hose has become permeated. Has anyone
Vacu flush heads have issue with vent fourtylove at 7:47pm 09.27.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/5296 I own a 456 that has two vacu flush heads, one of they has a strange issue, even when the holding t
Rebent Mast...How much curve to stern? CaptTripps at 7:39pm 09.27.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2334 In an earlier post...I admitted to taking my boat a "bridge too far" and putting ~ 18" bend to starb
right of way: stubborn or crunch? BobT at 7:34pm 09.27.09 Ask All Sailors 62/10272 Made it out this afternoon after the rain ended and had a nice breeze under a great sky. I took a ne
Remote chartplotter alarm jsalley at 6:50pm 09.27.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2186 Any of you electronics gurus know where I can find a remote alarm (beeper, buzzer, or whatever)? I'm
Depth vs. Fish Finder Reddirt at 5:38pm 09.27.09 Trailer Sailors 13/6862 I'm new to sailing. We are getting a West Wight Potter 19 a week from tomorrow!!! I'd like to buy a
folding wheel which one markwauters at 5:30pm 09.27.09 Big Boats 2/1420 I have a 96 hunter 376 and would like to know what folding wheel will work. I need to measure the sh
Iron vs Lead Keel Hunter 45DS rayjanine@aol.com at 5:29pm 09.27.09 Big Boats 29/14959 Like to get some thoughts concerning the new Hunter 45DS and the fact that the keel is cast iron in
troublesome leak on catalina 34 joe tanguay at 5:15pm 09.27.09 Big Boats 2/3199 I have a 2004 Catalina 34 MKII that has had a leaking issue since it was new. Unfortunately I am the
Leaks - Fixed Porthole/Windows mystery leak MLampner at 2:29pm 09.27.09 The Cherubini Hunters 1/2339 The starboard fixed porthole/window in the Salon on my 77 Hunter 30 leaks. It appears the previous o
36.7 vs 373 Question Ducati at 2:16pm 09.27.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1218 I like to go fast but my love likes to go slow. Beneteau 36.7 vs Beneteau 373. In your opinion
Roller furling that converts for racing Ducati at 2:04pm 09.27.09 Ask All Sailors 7/6901 I'm looking for roller furling for sailing with the family but can convert for racing. Please offer
How Many Air/Heat Conditioning BTUs Are Required? Ducati at 1:58pm 09.27.09 Ask All Sailors 6/3423 We like our creature comforts. Looking to install one of those High-Faluten Cool-air+Heat-air uni
h23 mainsail design RichB at 1:53pm 09.27.09 Smaller Boats 5/1766 In deciding on a new main for my h23, the main concern is to get the most efficient sail for the buc
Attitude changes (Radar) Roger Long at 1:39pm 09.27.09 Ask All Sailors 16/3513 I think, if you poke around in newsgroup archives, you'll find a post from me about a year ago pont
Shipping a Hunter 33 - how high ? spadaforaj at 1:36pm 09.27.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1337 Aside from the mast which is coming own, the transport company want's to know how "high" the boat it
racing a Legend 37 sailordel at 12:33pm 09.27.09 Racing 1/2733 I have a 1989 Hunter Legend 37. Main and 135 are Dacron 7 years old and starting to show their age.
Nova Scotia shorty at 9:47am 09.27.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1572 If you have too much time on your hands, you might be interested in our trip to Nova Scotia dodging
WC stern light (1) shorty at 9:36am 09.27.09 Pearson 0/1480 I replaced this OEM Wilcox Crittenden stern light with an LED fixture this past summer. If anyone w

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1992 Hunter 30T Winches BOSSailor at 7:32pm 04.20.22 Thanks for posting that, Chris, it's useful for one of my projects as well. Question for anyone who
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? PaulK at 7:15pm 04.20.22 Be a little careful about offbeat storage spots. Leo ended up having to move Tally Ho mid-rebuild be
Dimensions for a Catalina 28 Tall rig flando at 7:05pm 04.20.22 Hello Flando - the specifications from the manual are 1/4 inch 1x19 wire and a 3/8 in diameter pin.
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor heritage at 6:42pm 04.20.22 My 2gm also has trouble handling a large load at low rpms,. The 100amp balmar alternator wiil pull
Reverse Polarity Problem Davidasailor26 at 6:34pm 04.20.22 So how would a loose plug cause a "reverse polarity" issue? AC is like digital: either it works or
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? eberhardt.kalmar.huhn@outlook. at 6:34pm 04.20.22 Thank you for your replies, gentlemen. Well, it wouldn't have to be near the water. I think even som
Starwind 19 project boat (3) SailingLoto at 6:31pm 04.20.22 I have been sailing her a bit, buy have failed to get pics on the water yet. Fun little boat.
Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load Davidasailor26 at 6:27pm 04.20.22 Possible the PO limited the governor control (AKA throttle) to a max. of 2500 RPM. Except that it
Anchor locker leaks jviss at 6:21pm 04.20.22 I have to wonder how many people have just caulked the whole anchor locker lid closed. It's temptin
Center board line tension (2) Frodoflaco at 6:12pm 04.20.22 regarding the centerboard. This may explain something. Centerboard Upgrade A solid stainless steel
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 6:11pm 04.20.22 I will often get conditions where green water washes the decks where I sail, particularly going thr
Anchor locker leaks jviss at 6:01pm 04.20.22 I'm not so sure the H306 was made for taking on green water. I'd be pretty happy if it only leaked
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 5:58pm 04.20.22 Wow, a very interesting thread, and well written, detailed posts from all afflicted. Thanks. I do
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 5:55pm 04.20.22 My apologies @jaysweet for not replying sooner after heading out to the boat for ANOTHER look for
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 5:45pm 04.20.22 The leak in my H-306 chain locker didn't take as much investigation. The photo below was taken look
Fresh water flush Xstream at 5:44pm 04.20.22 It doesn't. But you will if salt water contaminates your fresh water supply. This boat is on an inl
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

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