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Hello all my wife and I just bought a Hunter 39 - just picked up last weekend - and everything looks
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Help, I own a 1984 Catalina 38 #274 with a Universal M-30 5425 engine. Months ago we overheated, th
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All over my Beneteau are screws ripped out from a fiberglass edge. A U-Nut would be perfect (see
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I called a broker to schedual an appt to see a 1990 boat listed for sale. The broker said the boats
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Hi All, We recently purchased 2002 Catalina 250 K. I was told by the boat broker this model does no
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Thought this might be useful. Barefoot is having electrical issues, so I took DC current draw measu
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Hello everyone. New to the forum and ready to learn! Just started my liveaboard adventure and wonder
Ferency at 7:04am 12.13.21
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Hi there, I'm going to be doing some TLC to my engine over the winter. Wanted to check the compress
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just wondering if anyone might have an old highfield style lever they aren't using that they would c
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Just published an article in the Boat Info tab that describes the Maxwell windlass that Hunter equip
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Good evening all, I am posting to gauge interest in transient slip in Frederica Yacht Club the at
Ingram at 4:27pm 12.11.21
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New owner 26h need know the best way to rise the boat off the trailer. Would like to remove centerbo
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My winter/spring project this year started with simply rewiring the mast and adding a foredeck light
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I'm adding a chart plotter to my wish list. Curious to know if anyone has installed one and where it
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My bilge hoses are shot. Catalina installed the bilge blower at the far back of the boat. I got it l
MikeHoncho at 10:16am 12.11.21
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I wanted to replace my elderly wind indicator so after doing some research I decided on the followin
GFS at 8:43am 12.11.21
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The first is to replace the 18 x 12 fixed three blade propeller. The boat currently cannot achieve t
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Recent Replies

Is my new keel winch broken
SteveHughessails at 7:48am 07.11.25
Glad you got it. I had to get my winch handle bent when I replaced mine, it still rubs. I like the o
Morgan OI 33 Throttle Lever replacement
dlochner at 7:33am 07.11.25
If it is an Edson Pedestal, there are replacements available at Edson and Defender.com. Be prepared
Morgan OI 33 Throttle Lever replacement
Tally Ho at 7:03am 07.11.25
That would be helpful. My boat had a crummy plastic lever that felt like it would snap off at any
Morgan OI 33 Throttle Lever replacement
NomadCC77 at 6:38am 07.11.25
The throttle mechanism works fine. The handle/lever is very corroded. Wanting to replace it for aest
Morgan OI 33 Throttle Lever replacement
Tally Ho at 6:23am 07.11.25
Just the lever? Do you have a photo of the current arrangement? Do you know the make of the pede
Catalina 18 deck cover
fred1diver at 6:12am 07.11.25
Get it custom made maybe?
Troubleshooting mainsail trim
shemandr at 5:03am 07.11.25
Does the OP's boom have a slot that the bolt rope fits into?
Troubleshooting mainsail trim
Davidasailor26 at 4:35am 07.11.25
Actually, one more question for folks. I have not seen a clew/foot arrangement like the one on the
Hunter 410 Windlass Replacement
Rich Stidger at 8:47pm 07.10.25
You probably have an Anchorman 700 or 1000. If spare repair parts are needed, the only source I kno
Improving airflow at charger/inverter compartment
marcham at 8:45pm 07.10.25
My settee benches have a whole bunch of holes near the kickplate for ventilation, is it the same on
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island
Hello Below at 8:21pm 07.10.25
We are following in your footsteps Michael. Good to hear that you worked out your cooling system iss
Is my new keel winch broken
newsailor72 at 8:11pm 07.10.25
Attached cable, wound it a few around pulled cable as hard as I could, got it free up. Wtf. Made me
Merit 22 owners   (3)
RussC at 7:58pm 07.10.25
After a four year search I'm finally back in the game!! I've continued to sail my Mac25 for the past
Hunter 410 Windlass Replacement
marcham at 7:26pm 07.10.25
You can look at the below decks portion and you might see a model number. Parts are now extremely li
Troubleshooting mainsail trim   (1)
piratesnail at 7:19pm 07.10.25
Actually, one more question for folks. I have not seen a clew/foot arrangement like the one on the
O'day 27 projects...help!
Clutch Cargo at 6:53pm 07.10.25
Regarding your bow light, I suggest replacing the incandescent bulb with an LED. Marine Beam is a g
Hunter 410 Windlass Replacement
stackwalker at 6:49pm 07.10.25
Does anyone know what model came in the 410s?
Hunter 410 Windlass Replacement
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:33pm 07.10.25
Parts for most SL winches are readily available. Because of their location, seizing is common and th

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