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replacement helmsman seat and dodger for 303 saildude60 at 9:07pm 09.12.09 Pearson 0/1628 We recently bought a 1983 Pearson 303 which does not have the original molded fiberglas helmsman sea
Packing Nut does not drip BUT also does not get hot... (1) Levin at 4:25pm 09.12.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2306 Hello all, So I'm having an issue on my Hunter 340 that has me a bit stumped. About a year ago I n
Mild Hose Smell Jehr at 3:52pm 09.12.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2047 Hi All, I put a new system (toilet, tank, etc) in my boat in the spring following Peggy's book. S
P30 Head Holding Tank timkb at 1:54pm 09.12.09 Pearson 2/3018 Would like to know the original location, volume and shape of the factory head holding tank on a Pea
Islander 44 Capstan/Windlass J Reese at 12:35pm 09.12.09 Islander 2/3330 I purchased an Islander 44 (Wind Raven last year and am in the process of refitting and upgrading he
Oday 222 Main Halyard back to the Cockpit KAC222 at 12:00pm 09.12.09 Ask An Oday Owner 18/5026 Right now I am looking for new Z Spar sheaves to replace the split one at the mast top. When I do re
sea of cortez dennis23685 at 11:17am 09.12.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/5105 I need some advise from all you experienced trailer sailers. I live in Colorado and am considering
helmsman seat replacement sailfreek at 7:52am 09.12.09 Pearson 0/1480 I recently purchased a 1983 Pearson 303 which does not have the original molded fiberglas helmsman s
Hunter Gear on eBay yoHunta at 7:15am 09.12.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2203 Some Hunter apparel / gear goodies on eBay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem'item=
26S motor issue pmitch at 6:59am 09.12.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1943 Have the boat (26S) equipt. with a 9.5 HP and reciently came across a 15 HP model that is the same s
H240 Mainsheet attachment to Boom SailMobile at 6:54am 09.12.09 Smaller Boats 0/1267 I have a 1998 H240 and have noticed that the normal mainsheet attachment point at the boom is missin
Anyone know what this is? (1) bobtigar at 6:54am 09.12.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2053 Approx 7" in dia-mfred from 3/16" ss rod. Bob
Cutta Hole in my boat-All Rebuilders (4) emergpa1 at 6:40am 09.12.09 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1345 Hi all oday rebuilders, I know off hand of Appleman, Rbone, and I think Shoaldrafter as Oday 26 or 2
Key Largo to Key West what a trip! dserrell at 4:37am 09.12.09 Ask All Sailors 20/4447 1 1
autohelm denny at 1:06am 09.12.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1435 can anyone advise me witch autohelm is recomended for a 26m wheel steer
Hunter 44 AC tilt to port side mdbram at 12:23am 09.12.09 Big Boats 6/1525 My Hunter 44AC has a tilt towards the port side by about 2 to 3 degrees. I have seen some other Hunt
Where can I get this plug Mougly at 10:34pm 09.11.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1363 Hello all, I have a Lawrance depth sounder and in need of the Power/Data plug..I do not need the sen
Birds in the Mast rod1029 at 9:31pm 09.11.09 Ask All Sailors 17/4733 Hello everyone, I have run into the issue of realizing that birds have used my mast as a home:con
Early Childhood Sailing Education and training paulj at 9:20pm 09.11.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1616 Grand kids not too young to sail a Catalina 310. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phd6UX6Vu5w'featur
Discharged battery's effect on amperage draw Randy6414 at 8:41pm 09.11.09 Ask All Sailors 11/2145 I need one of the electrical gurus to help set me straight on this: does a deeply discharged battery

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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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