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Hunter 23 Regatta Sailordog at 4:53pm 08.10.09 Smaller Boats 0/1016 Hear ye! The annual "Hunter 23 Regatta" is coming up soon at Indian Lake in Russell's Point, Ohio o
Reset Button on Diesel Engine abyssal at 4:51pm 08.10.09 Catalina 310 6/2754 What is the purpose of the red reset button on the port side of the diesel engine? I found it the o
Water accumulator tank riced2485 at 3:51pm 08.10.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1696 I am thinking about installing a Jabsco 2 gallon water accumulator tank on my 1992 H 35.5. I am tire
Bent Rudder Post GregFlanagan at 3:45pm 08.10.09 Ask All Sailors 9/4894 My boat a, 2006 Catalina 320, was grounded and the rudder driven up into the hull where it was turne
bow thrusters on Hunter 46 joyce at 2:39pm 08.10.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1612 Where is the circuit breaker for the factory installed bow thrusters on the 2006 46? It is not on t
Desolation Sound paulj at 3:17pm 08.10.09 Destinations 7/5062 Desolation Sound and the whales 2009 Trip to the Canadian Desolation Sound http://picasaweb.googl
bow thrusters on Hunter 46 joyce at 2:57pm 08.10.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1180 Where is the circuit breaker for the factory installed bow thrusters on the 2006 46? It is not on t
When you think you're having a bad day Calypso at 2:50pm 08.10.09 S2 2/1340 This poor 9.2c is pretty awful http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/members/26254-albums415.html
Best prop position for sailing Drifter26 at 2:04pm 08.10.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1678 What is the best position for a fixed blade prop to be in while under sail? We currently sail with
Mainsail Ballasts Harlequin at 1:48pm 08.10.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2021 I have recently purchased my first sailboat, a '74 O'Day Javelin, and I am trying to restore it and
centerboard pin repair Granger at 1:24pm 08.10.09 Day Sailers 19/6933 I lifted my o'day 23 today to inspect the centerboard and found that it had a lot of side play. Much
Manual head pump leak medea13 at 1:13pm 08.10.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1859 Hi Peggie, I have a 37' Islander, 1968. I've owned her for about 15 years. We rarely use the head,
Replace windows with smoked plexi-glass bman88 at 12:45pm 08.10.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2832 I have a 1984 Hunter 34 with four windows that leak. I've taken them out cleaned and resealed them,
Air Cond sea-water pump, H41 Brian L.20665 at 12:35pm 08.10.09 Big Boats 0/5 My air conditioning seawater circulation pump failed today. This is the second pump, same brand/mode
H356/36 Blower Question Jim Seamans at 12:26pm 08.10.09 Big Boats 25/3736 I've been wondering about this. On my DC panel I have a switch for a blower and if I look at the bac
Gmi top design Calypso at 12:24pm 08.10.09 S2 4/2001 Well, I ordered a top from them and as of now it's a week past their stated completion date and they
Gmi top design Calypso at 12:20pm 08.10.09 S2 0/2 Well
Experience with Racor 500FG Mike Oatsvall at 12:12pm 08.10.09 Mid-Size Boats 4/1998 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 2/1931 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 0/937 just bought a capri 22 The headsail sheets appear to be 3/8 braid, but keep falling out of the fact

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Replace Cockpit Drain Hoses - Beneteau 44cc shemandr at 4:49am 01.05.22 Are you asking how to do it while the boat is in the water?
Replace Cockpit Drain Hoses - Beneteau 44cc Dcashman2 at 4:12am 01.05.22 My understanding since it is connected to a pipe that goes below the waterline it must be a '250' ho
Catalina 30 exhaust flow Davidasailor26 at 4:03am 01.05.22 It is typical for the flow to be irregular, not a constant stream like a garden hose. Water tends t
Classic or external bow thruster for Hunter 38 Legend? (1) Nodak7 at 3:40am 01.05.22 Marcin, I installed one of these external units on our H41DS and have been very pleased with it. Not
Custom full boat cover Ralph Johnstone at 12:16am 01.05.22 I had a look today with it washed clean of snow from the rain. Looks great even with the hurricane
Water tank eianm at 11:50pm 01.04.22 you don't need to replace- it is possible to refurbish- i had over 30 holes in my tank and refurbish
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for? Joe at 11:09pm 01.04.22 Are you talking about that access port at the back of the picture? Those things are designed to twi
Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22 Joe at 10:53pm 01.04.22 Bought the Stanchion, Plate and Hardware from Catalina Direct. I absolutely despise dealing with
Companionway step cracked due to weight of keel (6) pclarksurf at 8:23pm 01.04.22 yikes-- that has taken some abuse, but its definitely doable: unlike mine with solid substructure b
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5 Freelancer at 7:43pm 01.04.22 Rgranger: the math exercise was really interesting. It's good to see how you worked through the prob
Replace Cockpit Drain Hoses - Beneteau 44cc rgranger at 7:16pm 01.04.22 Maybe new hose is not so rigid?
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5 (2) rgranger at 5:59pm 01.04.22 Now that I think about the tilt situation more.... I think I would design the parking pad with some
Water tank Puesta del sol at 5:55pm 01.04.22 I you decide to replace the forward water tank - options are limited. i don't remember of in the ow
Anyone know what caused these depo TimFromLI at 5:54pm 01.04.22 Your heat exchanger is right behind the area with the salt deposits. Make sure their are no leaks in
Catalina 30 exhaust flow Don S/V ILLusion at 5:53pm 01.04.22 It would help knowing what engine you have in it. Some, like the 5411, only spit water which is the
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Will Gilmore at 5:48pm 01.04.22 Or, my boat in not propelled by either a diesel engine nor an outboard motor? The difference is, y
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5 (2) rgranger at 5:45pm 01.04.22 Okay... so I think I found what you need. I pulled this photo from an ad on Sailboatlistings.com an
Adding Batteries Rob Hntr376 at 5:38pm 01.04.22
Catalina 30 exhaust flow sail sfbay at 5:07pm 01.04.22 Typical. I would be concerned if there was NO water flow out the exhaust. Watch your engine tempera
Inflatable tender Charles Erwin at 4:59pm 01.04.22 Many thanks to all for the input. For what it is worth I decided on the Suzuki 2.5. The Suzuki we

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