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Hull Color Question foolproof at 11:58am 09.08.09 Catalina 30 2/1744 Hello All: I recently purchased a Catalina 30, and I am trying to decide what to do about the hull
fuel tank gunk Vern at 11:46am 09.08.09 Bigger Boats 6/2117 I have a 1985 O'Day28 and got caught in small craft warning/squal last weekend. My diesel died and w
Great Labor Day Weekend (1) Jim Seamans at 11:13am 09.08.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1208 Joan ' I had a great weekend on the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay for three days. Sailed over to
Shower head riced@shaw.ca at 11:11am 09.08.09 Big Boats 3/1278 The swim grid shower nozzel on my H 35.5 cracked last winter and I need a new one. Can anyone recomm
Location of 76 Hunter 30 fuel filter johnstreatfeild at 11:09am 09.08.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1393 The fuel filter on my 76 Hunter 30 is located in an area that is almost impossible to get to. Did H
Max Motor for a 1985 Hunter 25.5 brentandalex at 10:32am 09.08.09 Smaller Boats 1/1663 I need to replace my motor on my 25.5 ft Hunter; I have a Yamaha 8hp outboard now and it does not ha
1974 mac 21 boom height mark Milson at 9:57am 09.08.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1381 I bought this boat in feb 09. I,m questioning wheather the main is for a 21 ft venture.I have two ho
propane solenoid Wally at 9:49am 09.08.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1514 Hi all; Does anybody know who manufactures the solenoid valve on my 2000 Catalina 36? I'm not near
water under engine? jackandrobin at 9:15am 09.08.09 Mid-Size Boats 10/3360 Hi all, thanx again for all the help in the past... our latest question is about standing water un
ha..what kinda moron would do that?...ha.. (1) emergpa1 at 9:10am 09.08.09 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1810 :doh: ha..what kinda moron would put their stanchions on with the bails facing outboard!...ha...that
Catalina 36 and Universal M25 engine Casa Bonita at 8:58am 09.08.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/6207 I have a 1986 Catalina 36 that I love. My Universal M25 likes to run hot it seems. At 2000 rpm i
Obsolete Lewmar Winch Parts infamous-bob19215 at 8:43am 09.08.09 Catalina 30 0/1466 I have blown the rachet gear on my Lewmar 16 Self Tailing Winch. Once a $26.00 part now obsolete. I
Acrid vinagar-y odor RonRelyea at 8:43am 09.08.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/2563 I've got a Acrid, Vinegar-y Odor emanating from under starboard seats in the saloon of my Hunter Vis
Teak Replacement Step for 1998 Hunter 45CC bevbo1 at 8:17am 09.08.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1361 My bottom step has split (in the stairway from the cockpit to below) and I need a new one...any sugg
black smoke seaplane at 8:14am 09.08.09 Pearson 3/1689 Hello, i have a pearson 27 Hull # 40. when i put more throttle than the normal cruise, i notice a
Yanmar 21hp 3YM20 Running Hot sherriphil at 8:08am 09.08.09 Catalina 309 Group Forum 2/3110 My Yanmar 21hp is running hot (at least the temperature gauge is showing that it's hot) but I've had
Black smoke seaplane at 8:05am 09.08.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2639 Hello, I have a Pearson 27 , Universal M-12 diesel engine and when i put more throttle than a cruise
Acrid, Vinegar-y Odor under starboard seat RonRelyea at 7:49am 09.08.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1031 I've got a Acrid, Vinegar-y Odor emanating from under starboard seats in the saloon of my Hunter Vis
Warning failure main sheet block hunter240 at 7:48am 09.08.09 Smaller Boats 2/1323 I own a 1998 H240. While sailing in about 15 knts of wind two days ago, the pin/bolt that holds the
340 Propane hose John340 at 7:48am 09.08.09 Big Boats 3/1315 On my 2000 340, I need to replace the small hose in the propane locker that connects the tank to the

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Lake Ontario Sailors take notice higgs at 9:58am 04.13.22 Navionics on iOS looks correct in the chart. @DArcy you might just need to update the charts in you
Wheeling around.... (2) jssailem at 9:55am 04.13.22 What sort of image do you desire... Elk skin wrap, or sailor knot white line? https://www.custommar
Removing lettering stain Benny17441 at 9:52am 04.13.22 This is true. But if that is the case you will need to prep the transom. Sanding to remove albtrace
How fix rudder play from oblong hole in rudder tube? jssailem at 9:48am 04.13.22 KJ. It may be worth the time to call SBO and ask for some 1on1 Hunter consulting time.
Selden Furlex Extremely Difficult Sailfanatic at 9:46am 04.13.22 I would agree that the dealer's comments make no sense and any properly installed furler should not
Keel question Benny17441 at 9:43am 04.13.22 Save yourself some money and grief and have a true adventure by sailing the boat to its destination.
Bottom painting - Stupid question.....or not? fstbttms at 9:40am 04.13.22 The marina I worked at in Plymouth had the same policy, for the same reason. As the dockmaster, i
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank smokey73 at 9:39am 04.13.22 I'd call them back and get a copy of their "commissioning records" and request (firmly) that they re
Don't sell your boat to a neighbor. Roland5048 at 9:39am 04.13.22 I felt good initially, selling the family a solid, safe cruiser at a very decent price. But over th
Bottom painting - Stupid question.....or not? Tom J at 9:35am 04.13.22 Most likely reasoning is that stray electrical current in marinas or around docks has been known to
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank smokey73 at 9:34am 04.13.22 @hvac&r tech you may be getting near the same soap box I find myself on and what prompted my "demand
Bottom painting - Stupid question.....or not? Tom J at 9:31am 04.13.22 Multiseason ablative here South of Boston. I use Petit Hydrocoat SR, power wash when hauled, never
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank jssailem at 9:14am 04.13.22 On older boats the owners learn to trust nothing because of changes made by previous owners, but ev
Mast step H310 wdonovan at 9:12am 04.13.22 ---RESOLVED--- Got a callback from the Hunter 1 on 1 tech line (which love) and the step sub plate i
Don't sell your boat to a neighbor. JoeWhite at 9:00am 04.13.22 Or your car
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank Davidasailor26 at 8:53am 04.13.22
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank hvac&r tech at 8:36am 04.13.22
Matching cabin veneer stain randerson5726 at 8:32am 04.13.22
Removing lettering stain randerson5726 at 8:29am 04.13.22 I was thinking time might also work. If you look closely, there are some spots where the paint had c
Head hose replacement Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:12am 04.13.22 Also possible that odor is coming from holding tank, I doubt if it has an adequately sized diameter

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