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I have a crazed and cracked forward portside fixed portlight on my 2002 Catalina 310 that I hope to
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I have a universal M 25. For a long time I have had a problem starting the engine when it is cold.
Pat Hooyman at 10:37am 11.17.21
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Has any one removed the bow wood panels at the front of the v-berth on a Hunter 38 or similar setup?

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In hull transducer location on a 30' Hunter
dlochner at 6:49am 02.02.25
Airmar makes just about all the transducers, the difference between brands is the connectors. The t
In hull transducer location on a 30' Hunter
Terry Cox at 6:14am 02.02.25
You're welcome. Airrmar remains a leader in the transducer market and used by Hunter for many years.
Raritan Marine Elegance install on my Catalina 310
jssailem at 5:45am 02.02.25
Nice work and write-up.
What AA batteries for hand held devices?
colemj at 5:18am 02.02.25
The older ones, I agree. The new ones, not so much. My favorite flashlight is running a rechargeabl
What AA batteries for hand held devices?
colemj at 5:07am 02.02.25
I've given up on alkaline batteries for anything I value or want to keep working. Over the years, t
Tracks location Seaway 25   (1)
dlochner at 4:39am 02.02.25
I searched for images of a Seaway 25 sailboat and came up a few. It appears that a Genoa track is no
Runaway diesel
colemj at 4:32am 02.02.25
There is a minimum RPM a diesel engine has to spin in order to fire. I don't recall what that is bu
With hopes I'm not duplicating: COCPIT LIGHTING
dLj at 8:19pm 02.01.25
- it's quite possible these lights are not visible from straight ahead... Oh, Hahoos H. Roosevelt
With hopes I'm not duplicating: COCPIT LIGHTING
dLj at 8:17pm 02.01.25
That's your privilege. Chapman Piloting, 59th Edition, p. 593. Let's hope we don't cross wakes. a
Tracks location Seaway 25   (3)
miro at 7:12pm 02.01.25
Sorry for the delay - holiday times. I've checked both sails and I've marked the position of the cl
Raritan Marine Elegance vs SeaEra QC Conversion Kit
max_sailing at 6:50pm 02.01.25
I went with the Marine Elegance, but stuck with the sea (river) water intake. I did a full write-up
Raritan Marine Elegance install on my Catalina 310   (1)
max_sailing at 6:43pm 02.01.25
2nd post due to image limit. Flush intake plumping: Things were much easier with the intake plumbi
In hull transducer location on a 30' Hunter
Island at 6:30pm 02.01.25
Thank You, Terry for the info. Could suggest a good type and brand for me, I know very little about
In hull transducer location on a 30' Hunter
Terry Cox at 6:22pm 02.01.25
Most all the Hunter boats were built with solid FRP below the waterline and cored above. Different m
With hopes I'm not duplicating: COCPIT LIGHTING
Urban Hermit at 6:12pm 02.01.25
- it's quite possible these lights are not visible from straight ahead... Oh, Hahoos H. Roosevelt
With hopes I'm not duplicating: COCPIT LIGHTING
Urban Hermit at 6:09pm 02.01.25
And if you are sailing you will run your stern light from the mast head along with your deck mounte
Lithium Battery upgrade installation
MFD at 5:10pm 02.01.25
I am in the process of finishing up a house bank conversion for a 2009 41DS. Your DC main panel look
What AA batteries for hand held devices?
dLj at 5:05pm 02.01.25
I'll have to take a look. Tks! @kappykaplan - Not sure if you've seen my posts on my fav flashli
What AA batteries for hand held devices?
kappykaplan at 4:49pm 02.01.25
The older ones, I agree. The new ones, not so much. I'll have to take a look. Tks!
What AA batteries for hand held devices?
dLj at 4:47pm 02.01.25
I gave up on rechargeable batteries a long time ago. They just don't last. The older ones, I agre

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