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Roger Long at 1:23pm 04.10.09
3/1912
Am I correct that the Garmin 3205 I'm getting will be the switch for the GMR 18 radom and turn it on
Michel16055 at 12:58pm 04.10.09
21/38000
Hello, I would like to take advantage of my mast being down to properly clean it. Is there any type
AKbillandcecile at 12:37pm 04.10.09
0/1565
We have a Micrologic Mariner GPS but don't know how to use it because we do not have an owners manua
LICTOR TORRES at 10:42am 04.10.09
3/1867
Has anyone got rudder's spec, drawings, dimensions, material, etc for a 27' Hunter?
bhstech at 9:14am 04.10.09
4/2248
I have the original pigtail on the backstay topping lift for the Boom on my 77 Catalina 22. I don't
mhofmann at 9:03am 04.10.09
4/2050
I would like to replace the OEM jib on my 222 with a genoa with a reefing furler. Any advice on whet
Phil Herring at 8:55am 04.10.09
7/2884
I can't believe I didn't post this a couple weeks ago, but it appears I didn't! Brian has accepted
mm2347 at 8:32am 04.10.09
5/1613
Does anyone have 2 feet of black rub rail insert used on an Oday 222?? Thank you Mike
bonaroo5698 at 7:44am 04.10.09
1/1591
My mechanic is putting in a gen set and they nee more info on how the boat is wired than the very ba
BruceK at 7:38am 04.10.09
8/1870
I want to use my laptop on board, and understand a DC/DC converter, not an inverter DC/AC is a bette
peconicbay at 7:24am 04.10.09
5/2012
Has anybody purchased Sobstadt sails for their boat ? I am looking into buying a main from them, a
peconicbay at 7:20am 04.10.09
1/1431
Has anybody purchased a laminated main sail for their catalina? I am looking for a new main for my
Bob S at 6:54am 04.10.09
10/1950
I am changing over my sea strainer from the plastic OEM to a bronze Perko. Catalina uses Marelon thr
RK at 6:40am 04.10.09
2/1141
The aluminum trim around the windows has been stained and looks corroded. I belive the cause was us
Soundbounder at 4:52am 04.10.09
2/3153
This is in todays NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/10/nyregion/10whale.html?_r=1'ref=nyregion
Broke Sailor at 4:49am 04.10.09
3/1771
Anyone out there have latest shoaling info? I usually have inches below the keel transiting the cha
Maine Sail at 8:50pm 04.09.09
18/10854
Hi All, I promised Hermit I would show how to make a backing block with tapped studs to avoid thr
malcontentski at 8:33pm 04.09.09
3/4160
The manual for the C-22' swing keel does not recommend keeping the swing-keel version in salt water
malcontentski at 8:00pm 04.09.09
4/8313
I am considering purchase of a Catalina 22' with a trailer. It is the pop-top type with rolling furl
David Knauer at 6:58pm 04.09.09
9/3505
I have been tracking down a water leak in the cooling system around the air/water exhaust mixer on m

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Depth finder in bilge
Calif. Ted at 10:04am 03.16.22
Your speed transducer is laying on the keel bolt and appears to have a blanking plug in the thru hul
Tenara sewing threads
jeepbluetj at 10:03am 03.16.22
Forgot.... Of course, Sailrite has a video for everything, Tenara thread is no exception: HSxXDuNbz
Tenara sewing threads
jeepbluetj at 10:01am 03.16.22
As Hayden says, it is significantly more difficult to use than polyester. I'll use poly on hidden se
Forever to Charge - What's This?
Hayden Watson at 9:56am 03.16.22
I had the same thing happen to me when I launched my 1st sailboat for a 1-week vacation at a lake 10
Beneteau bottom paint color 361
mdibella at 9:52am 03.16.22
I've always understood that it is sub-optimal to mix bottom paint compositions. If you can't repai
Forever to Charge - What's This?
Ralph Johnstone at 9:50am 03.16.22
Out of curiosity, is there any temperature rise in the battery casing ? Sounds like your charging b
Forever to Charge - What's This?
Rich Stidger at 9:47am 03.16.22
It sounds like they have a partly shorted cell in each battery. The internal impedance is high enoug
Depth finder in bilge
Tom J at 9:01am 03.16.22
Those are your transducers, one for speed, the other for depth. You might have some debris on the s
Forever to Charge - What's This?
kappykaplan at 8:58am 03.16.22
are they just core swaps at this point? Sounds like it.
Anchor windlass for Hunter 340   (1)
John T1594 at 8:24am 03.16.22
I had a factory installed windlass in the anchor locker of my 2000 H340. It worked well and I never
Swim Platform Lockers
Bill19233 at 8:16am 03.16.22
@Bill19233 Is this what you are looking for? I bought these for my 1994 Hunter 40.5 but they may
Its funny Friday!   (1)
JamesG161 at 7:54am 03.16.22
He was funny and just a bit off similar to his comics. My favorite is the Wizard of ID...
Oxalic Acid Hull Cleaning
Hayden Watson at 7:48am 03.16.22
Here is a good article. If you cannot find the gel that is recommended here, you might also look fo
Oxalic Acid Hull Cleaning
sail sfbay at 7:37am 03.16.22
To remove oxidation generally involves the following How to Restore Chalky Gelcoat on Your Fiberglas
Its funny Friday!
Justin_NSA at 7:31am 03.16.22
I miss The Far Side. I used to work in a grocery store in Gig Harbor WA, and Gary Larson would shop
Hunter 36 2007 Spin
sail sfbay at 7:29am 03.16.22
Be surprised if it did not as my 2004 Hunter 386 / 2005 Hunter 46 Selden masts had / have one.
302 keel construction
dmax at 7:17am 03.16.22
Lead. A barrier coat with bottom paint on top will protect it. You should also be aware that some 30
Its funny Friday!
mikeracca at 6:58am 03.16.22
to work in a grocery store in Gig Harbor WA, and Gary Larson would shop there. He would come in a
Great Lakes Charter wanted?
Scott T-Bird at 6:57am 03.16.22
Unusual request for sure! Perhaps Capt Andy should consider purchasing a boat that is for sale and

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