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Swlloen Sole WalterB at 4:47am 02.26.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1510 The sole of my S2 9.2 was swollen from around the head aft 4 ft and 4ft wide. The post to which the
Anchor for wind shift HAL at 4:21am 02.26.09 Ask All Sailors 11/3880 Is this a reasonable approach to expected wind shift? I want to anchor for an expected wind shift o
Engine oil change paulj at 10:10pm 02.25.09 Catalina 310 5/2299 It seems that after bringing the engine up to operating temperature by cranking the RPM to 2600 comi
Hunter rudder removal (1) Ross B. at 9:57pm 02.25.09 Ask All Sailors 4/6828 Anyone have experience dropping the rudder off a 1979 Hunter 30. I've removed the steering quadrant
Installing Fog Bell Pat Hooyman at 6:07pm 02.25.09 Big Boats 5/1476 Installing Fog Bell on a Hunter 38 - does anyone have any suggestions where and how?
So I Need A New Sail... jaymenator at 5:35pm 02.25.09 Day Sailers 1/1924 I could use some help configuring my new main sail for my O'Day 22? Would I really use that second r
Anchor Chain Question Buck420 at 4:20pm 02.25.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2420 8 years ago, I spray painted several links of my, then new, 5/16 BBB anchor chain ever 25' with flor
Prop Size ainsail at 4:04pm 02.25.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1283 Does anyone know if a 15 in Martec folding prop will fit on a Catalina 270. Current factory prop is
Mast ladders for Hunter 336 rowdyroy79 at 2:49pm 02.25.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/5576 I was looking into getting one of those flex mast ladders that you hoist right up the mast like your
The Run Around Bad Obsession at 2:39pm 02.25.09 Ask All Sailors 12/2061 I was working on my fresh water system on my boat today. I was attempting to add an accumulator tan
Information is always helpful Napa Ed at 1:50pm 02.25.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1846 Came across this website: http://www.pcmarinesurveys.com and got lost for a few hours. I didn't real
Marelon seacocks/valves. luvitt at 12:15pm 02.25.09 Ask All Sailors 19/4074 Im trying to replace all my seacocks/valves before i launch april 1. 40' hunter. the 1"1/4 bronze
new sail has a small tear in batten pocket luvitt at 11:52am 02.25.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2972 I just raised my sails for the first time. They came with the boat and I was told they were brand n
whats a refrigeration plate? or how do they work? luvitt at 11:47am 02.25.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2435 I have a large cold box in the galley, heavily insulated. I havent heard much about refrigeration p
Need new mattress for Queen Berth. Make my own? luvitt at 11:45am 02.25.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1813 My 40' hunters queen mattress was destroyed. I cant afford to have a custom mattress built (spring
Shaft Removal michaelanthony at 11:00am 02.25.09 Big Boats 3/1331 Hello all! I will need soon to replace my shaft coupling on my 1985 34' (Hunter). I was wondering,
Seaward Model 2101 Pressurized Alcohol Stove & Oven bkennyunc@bellsouth.net at 10:58am 02.25.09 Catalina 30 4/2584 I have the above model oven/stove combo and I'm trying to light it for the first time. The only inst
Genset on a 2000 340 jackl-lauren at 9:41am 02.25.09 Big Boats 3/1207 I am looking to install a generator on my 2000 340. Where did HUnter place the unit if purchased wi
1973 Balboa 26 mast height? gostevo at 8:30am 02.25.09 Balboa 5/6168 Does anyone know what the mast height on a 1973 Balboa 26 is? I have found documentation on the vess
wiring diagram jdgrnt66 at 7:56am 02.25.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1395 hello all. i am looking for a wiring diagram for my legend series hunter. replacing my charging wire

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Adding an Hour Meter jssailem at 10:47am 01.28.22 The other point often made by others (not you) is that you use more fuel if you hare working again
Adding an Hour Meter Stu Jackson at 10:13am 01.28.22 Stu, in most cases that is true, but as you well know depending on conditions fuel range can signif
Adding an Hour Meter Benny17441 at 9:02am 01.28.22 The meter "needs" to be neither at the cockpit control panel or on the electrical panel down below.
Headliner jssailem at 9:00am 01.28.22 I was trying too hard to make it look original There is the question, why? When exploring a hobb
3M 5200...how to make it non-stick on bolts jssailem at 8:26am 01.28.22 This sounds like a first time project. I learned that trying a mock up or test bed is a best pract
Legend 40.5 - Anchor chain stowage Benny17441 at 8:26am 01.28.22 What size is the chain? Anything over 1/2 inch would be dead weight.
Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22 Siamese at 7:11am 01.28.22 I agree Gene. My comment above was not directed towards the CD customer service department, which i
1987 Catalina 22 Anchor Rode Jacktar at 7:03am 01.28.22 I single hand so for short stays, easier to lower anchor from stern cleat, and have access to motor
Boat History RoyS at 7:01am 01.28.22 +1 on using the documentation number to discover history as recommended by Sail SFBay above. When I
Legend 40.5 - Anchor chain stowage Rich Stidger at 6:33am 01.28.22 Same issue. I just stop the chain and kick it down with my foot. Edited to add: 5/16 G4 chain
Hunter 49/50 bottom paint seadaddler at 5:27am 01.28.22 That sounds way too $$$$$ check out Bottom paint store I just did bottom on my 07 H-36 used 3 gallon
Building an O'25 trailer from a reclaimed 27' power boat trailer (full specs/story/ measurements + cost) J_Stone at 11:17pm 01.27.22 Nice job not only on the trailer but the excellent documentation. I know that someone else, maybe a
Building an O'25 trailer from a reclaimed 27' power boat trailer (full specs/story/ measurements + cost) J_Stone at 11:15pm 01.27.22 I would suggest the following: 1. Add wheel fenders to prevent hull damage from road debri.
Question about cockpit table attachment to deck JoeWhite at 9:41pm 01.27.22 Yes, C36
Oil shortage BigEasy at 8:55pm 01.27.22
1987 Catalina 22 Anchor Rode pclarksurf at 8:04pm 01.27.22 So off the stern not off the bow? In my version the crate stays in the cockpit where it is stable
help cutlass bearing h41 question (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:28pm 01.27.22 i redo my question, the stern bearing is like the cutlass bearing, the shaft is touching that ? V
Question about cockpit table attachment to deck AndyL at 5:58pm 01.27.22 Thanks for the info. Was that on your Catalina 36?
'76 Chrysler 15' Light air at 5:52pm 01.27.22 You never know unless you ask. The Catalina I have was over $1,000 higher than what I finally paid
'76 Chrysler 15' shemandr at 5:30pm 01.27.22 How much lower? You could ask him to give it to you and deliver it. As a seller I would tell you t

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