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Catalina 250 accessories strattm at 4:21am 07.01.09 Smaller Boats 5/7881 I would like to know where to buy accessories for a 1995 Catalina 250. Bimini, pop top enclosure, ro
Buying standing rigging, in Chicago dancing bear at 3:06am 07.01.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1518 Can someone recommend a supplier for standing rigging in the Chicago area?
Packing box I.R CLT at 12:15am 07.01.09 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1108 I own a H-30 1978 model with a yanmar ysm-12.I need to replace the prop shaft packing box but do not
Alternator size paulj at 10:56pm 06.30.09 Catalina 310 1/1869 Ray Forgot what size alternator you put in....plus the info. I think mine is the stock 51 amp. p
Battery question peptobysmol at 9:46pm 06.30.09 Smaller Boats 6/1534 On my H 23, what is a good battery to have. I've noticed many different amperages, CCA etc availabl
those locker lid 'stoppers' Dragon at 8:49pm 06.30.09 Big Boats 5/1464 Where can I replace those rubber 'stoppers/washers' that prevent the cockpit locker lids from slammi
Man Overboard Tracking Device thomas_hoole@yahoo.com at 7:29pm 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 28/4567 Hi Everyone: I am an MBA Student at Babson College and I'm currently starting my last class prior to
Autohelm linear drive DanG at 6:27pm 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 2/2108 I am considering upgrading the controls and compass for an autohelm 5000. The linear drive that I cu
Univeral M4-30 Transmission frmreilly at 6:23pm 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1593 My tranny was slipping just a little biit and when I checked the fluid, it was milky ' pink -- where
Installing a relay on the starter (1) Hermit Scott at 5:00pm 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 32/4541 I need to install a starter button. I have been starting it by a small bolt across the starter to th
strange engine or prop (?) noise John at 4:01pm 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 24/5687 When I'm motoring forward, and the engine is running at between 1000 and 1150 rpm's, I get a warblin
Should there be any movement in the fiberglass of the transom when lifting the outboard of a 22' Kaye at 3:42pm 06.30.09 Ask An Oday Owner 3/3012 We are looking at a 1978 22'. I saw a little wiggle of the mount itself when it was being lowered i
Fender Boards Nereussailor at 3:37pm 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1596 How many of you out there use fender boards when docked in a slip? and if you do, How long, wide, an
Mast stay tension jnolan at 3:17pm 06.30.09 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2938 I have a 22 ft O'Day, 1977. Just went for our first sail, had a ball. what is the proper tension on
keel bolt info needed Carolyn1964 at 1:30pm 06.30.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2247 I have looked in the archives and found a lot of info on Keel bolts. What I realy need is a pictur
galvanic corrosion ezbreezes at 12:30pm 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1570 Has anyone had small white deposits found in the water tank that seem to be pitting the interior sur
Anyone put a loop in their holding tank feeder line? jfreeman at 11:23am 06.30.09 Catalina 310 4/1594 Had a nasty mess to clean up this last weekend. We knew the tank was getting full, but went sailing
biggest motor size MacGREGOR classic Evan at 10:15am 06.30.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 24/11384 I have a 9.9 johnson sailmaster and I am in the need of a new motor and I was wondering what size wa
Recently became a 1980 H37C Owner coleman at 10:04am 06.30.09 The Cherubini Hunters 13/2570 I learned to sail on my grandfather's H37C more than 20 years ago. He was the second owner and he b
h410 Electrical Layout and Schematics Rich Stidger at 9:34am 06.30.09 Big Boats 0/1070 A 420 owner asked me for a set of my schematics for the 410 that I received from the Hunter factory

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How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. Screen Saver at 11:27pm 03.31.22 Ok so by way of an update: At this moment by passing the fuel tank and picking up fuel from a 22L je
Load on an on mast main halyard clutch? thinwater at 10:41pm 03.31.22 I agree with the understanding, On a larger boat, the knot is to secure a sail shackle (in my case)
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 10:16pm 03.31.22 As you have discovered, the original through hull fittings for the early mk1 boats is rather suspect
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 9:43pm 03.31.22 Mike, don't know if you've ever seen this idea: http://www.impatientlycrafty.com/2012/10/04/lamina
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor jssailem at 9:39pm 03.31.22 Disconnecting the battery bank from the engine while running is not a recommended test procedure. Su
Rub rail and deck hull joint. Joe at 9:22pm 03.31.22 5200 for hull/deck joint would be my choice. Here's a WM advisor you should read if you haven't yet
Window Advice Joe at 8:31pm 03.31.22 This issue is very common for many production boats of the era. However, you should be able to find
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor Benny17441 at 8:30pm 03.31.22 The only relation between the engine and the problem you are having would be an electric fuel pump.
New Catalina 30 Owner Stu Jackson at 8:21pm 03.31.22 Mike, don't know if you've ever seen this idea: http://www.impatientlycrafty.com/2012/10/04/laminat
New Catalina 30 Owner (2) mikeracca at 8:08pm 03.31.22 I had to find a few buried screws to dig out and then I was able to get my counter out. I found the
Beneteau 473 Dripless shaft seal TimFromLI at 7:31pm 03.31.22 I just removed mine, 1993 Beneteau 45F5. 30mm shaft and a looks to be aproximately 1 7/8" stern t
hunter 49 steering quadrant (1) Screen Saver at 7:17pm 03.31.22 Ok, I went aboard today, and here is the correct linkage attachment to the quadrant Unless there w
Reuse shrink wrap? shemandr at 6:49pm 03.31.22 Oh yeah. Humping that cover up the boat ladder and lifting it over the boom was at the limit of my
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 6:39pm 03.31.22 Thank Johnson and Johnson for senior diapers. It could have been worse. :eek: -Will
Its funny Friday! lehighsail at 6:34pm 03.31.22 It was an entertainment night at the Senior Citizens' Center. After the community sang along led by
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor Will Gilmore at 6:33pm 03.31.22 I know absolutely nothing about engines, but I like a good puzzle. coming down from high idle or wh
Hunter 35.5 bilge NCBrew at 6:30pm 03.31.22 If it is same as mine it is under the curved helm seat. It needs a handle
Beneteau 35.2 Keel bolts TORQUE VALUES. Alex S at 6:28pm 03.31.22
Air conditioning BarryL at 6:24pm 03.31.22 Hello, How large a boat are you looking for. If it's a 30' or so, then using a smaller window type
Its funny Friday! (1) Will Gilmore at 5:59pm 03.31.22 203983 wPO8PqHGWFU -Will

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