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I am going out today to have a serious look at an oday 28. From reading the reviews the 1983 model
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I have a 26 S which I store in the back yard . It has a great honda 9.9 mounted on the fantail. We a
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When I bought my Hunter someone had replaced the original equipment with a electric cook top, non-ma
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Hi - does anyone know where the shower drains to ? Mine does not drain readily into the bildge.
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Keith, No problem reaching nuts on bolts on 26 with correct tools. Go to Sears to tool departm
Albanach at 1:18am 09.06.09
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I seem to stumble from one drama to another with the purchase of this boat. Instead of sailing it my
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Can anyone give me some advice on how to easily lift my outboard using the standard motor mount? I k
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Anyone ever mount rounded mirrors to some stanchions just forward of the mast so they can see the tr
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I recently purchased a 23.5 and when I was power washing it I noticed that paint chips appear to be
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I have a 1974 C45 and the port/stbd nav light lens are UV damaged. Anybody know where replacement
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Good news bad news, the northwest passage is open again. New cruising grounds but... http://www.wund
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Hi All: I need a little help. My wife got ill today with a migrane headache while we were out and I
Phil Herring at 6:39pm 09.05.09
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Not sure how many here use Twitter, but you can now follow new posts there, updated twice an hour.
christian adams at 5:23pm 09.05.09
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The drain screw on the aft of the exhaust riser on my 1990 has started a very slow drip when screwed
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I have heard that some states and the USCG have nothing better to do than arrest boaters for drinkin
Sumner at 2:05pm 09.05.09
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Could some of you describe what you have to go through putting the mast up and down if you also have
sam C at 2:00pm 09.05.09
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I have a 2008 B43 with two quiet flush jabsco heads. I have fought backflow since day one. We have c
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Dear all!I am looking for an 25' Catalina 1986-1990 wing keel,std rig; inboard diesel and for sure w

Recent Replies

Horizon Express Windlass - Just a clicking sound.
TimFromLI at 5:03pm 04.05.22
Try a multimeter to test if there is power to the motor when the button is pressed or try bypassing
Toerail Varnish Strategy?
berner73 at 5:02pm 04.05.22
Well, I certainly haven't figured it all out yet, but the good thing about finishing your toerails i
Couch removal
dkinzer at 4:54pm 04.05.22
I was interested in the same question and it turns out that others have asked it, too. H41 AC & DS
Horizon Express Windlass - Just a clicking sound.
heritage at 4:54pm 04.05.22
Even if the main high amperage breaker is off, the solenoid will still make a clicking noise when th
Beneteau 473 Dripless shaft seal
Mechone at 4:49pm 04.05.22
P/N 828422 30mm shaft 48mm tube . General Propeller Volvo Penta Shaft Seal-GP (generalpropeller.c
Steering quadrant
kappykaplan at 4:33pm 04.05.22
I will look further into the steering quadrant tomorrow More boat yoga will keep you flexible! :be
Steering quadrant
fred1diver at 4:27pm 04.05.22
Steering quadrant
fred1diver at 4:26pm 04.05.22
Steering quadrant
Tally Ho at 4:15pm 04.05.22
Was doing boat yoga today and I looked at my steering quadrant, and it does not look good. what do
Starting fluid
Crusty Ol Salt at 4:14pm 04.05.22
A hair dryer probably costs less! :beer: About 10% of the cost. But, I wouldn't have to ponder wh
Dry Rot - Flooring - Morgan 27
dlochner at 4:01pm 04.05.22
There is probably no neat way to remove the sole. The usual tools of destruction will serve you wel
New Catalina 30 Owner
BigEasy at 3:48pm 04.05.22
"Six one way and a half dozen the other way" I chartered a boat, over five years, that had double
r we being PULLED or PUSHED??
JamesG161 at 3:27pm 04.05.22
No. A fluid cannot pull. oh yes it can. Look at this... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thixotropy
New Catalina 30 Owner
DArcy at 3:25pm 04.05.22
I really like having a double sink on the boat for the same reasons Stu said plus one big sink stuff
Spinning Prop While Under Sail
Hello Below at 3:25pm 04.05.22
I think we have lost the ear of the OP. It has been over a week since he last sought assistance.
Funny Friday!!!
dmax at 3:22pm 04.05.22
An oldie I ran into: Yes, it's again that magical time of the year when the Darwin Awards are best
Starting fluid
kappykaplan at 3:14pm 04.05.22
A hair dryer probably costs less! :beer:
Dry Rot - Flooring - Morgan 27
kappykaplan at 3:11pm 04.05.22
Do you have any photos?
Huner Vision Refrigeration Came Loose Undersail
teacherspet at 3:09pm 04.05.22
Hi Mike from Canada and a fellow 32 vision owner. Im in the middle of replacing all the cabin floor
Starting fluid
Crusty Ol Salt at 3:06pm 04.05.22
I am thinking something along the lines of this inlet air heater would be easier than a hair dryer.

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