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Hunter 376 ground tackle serenisea at 8:10pm 10.19.08 Big Boats 11/3681 We purchased a 1997 Hunter 376, which has a windlass and 200 feet of anchor rode that is 30 feet cha
Careening on A Trailer Rick Webb at 7:27pm 10.19.08 Smaller Boats 4/1387 I have wondered if it would work, it does. I was touching up the paint on my boat and thought I'd tr
Sail repair ScottD at 7:27pm 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1942 I have noticed that the thread is starting to loosen on the "seams" on my jib. Can this be stitched
Movie: Morning Light Rick D at 7:16pm 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 7/2034 Although people differ in what they like in a movie, I think Roy Disney's "Morning Light" will be a
Replacing bulkhead covering Vern at 6:13pm 10.19.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1488 The bow pulpit, on my 1985 O'day 28, needs to be re bedded. Water leaked between the interior of the
anchor roller hageh at 6:01pm 10.19.08 Bigger Boats 2/1518 I am wishing to add a anchor roller to my 272 I have a forttress anchor. has anyone done this or hav
absolutely great day porsche at 4:57pm 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1759 sailing today. Winds 15 to 20 gusting to 25 me and four of my kids went out for about 2 hours in our
Where to look for a Mac 25 mast truckjunky87 at 4:14pm 10.19.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1406 I caught the mast on a tree limb at the marina and now I have a couple questions. How good are repa
Numbers on Sail Bob Alden at 3:35pm 10.19.08 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1272 Ahoy! I am replacing the mainsail on my 70 Hunter 30 and the new sail will have the h30 logo and
Yacht Selection Advice buzz at 3:10pm 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 9/2377 Hi folks, I'm new to this so please bear with me ... I'm a reasonably experienced sailor (currentl
The sweet taste of Pecans RECESS at 2:46pm 10.19.08 Sails Call Lounge 4/2792 We have three medium sized producing trees on our property. I still have some pecans left from last
Dodger Stitching Disintegrating Sailoff at 2:30pm 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 6/2714 The stitching on our dodger is disintegrating. Has anyone repaired stitching on their own? What ki
Fresh Water vs Sea Water Engine morgantheship at 1:45pm 10.19.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1313 Is there a difference in the effect of Fresh Water vs Sea Water on the health or longevity of a dies
Fresh Water vs Sea Water Engine morgantheship at 1:43pm 10.19.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1492 Is there a difference in the effect of Fresh Water vs Sea Water on the health or longevity of a dies
Adding Windlass to O'day 35 CruiserDave at 12:13pm 10.19.08 Bigger Boats 5/3982 Has anyone installed a windlass and/or a second bow anchor roller to an O'day 35 or similar. There
When to replace vs. repair sails (1) fox islander at 11:29am 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 27/10920 I have a 18 year old Catalina and I assume the sails are original to the boat as they have "sails by
Bottom Paint Question Part 2 bffatcat at 10:48am 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1269 Unfortunately my first post was not articulate enough. I said the bottom was down to the bare fibe
Nice job on the User Information update RECESS at 8:31am 10.19.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1871 I really like that you have the home ports and sailboat information under the users names now. It is
Winterize Hot Water Heater sailliny at 8:03am 10.19.08 Catalina 310 4/2483 Can anyone outline how to winterize the hot water heater. I assume you need to drain it. How do you
More Power shaunh at 7:55am 10.19.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1278 Recently went out through Cape Cod Canal to Cape Cod Bay along the Plymouth coast into very strong N

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1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket LakeShark at 8:02am 02.04.22 Good point about the spinning nuts! Especially because the only way to access the nuts would be to
Shower drain Growl at 8:00am 02.04.22 It was made on a Monday or Friday? Could be a mistake. My 1980 H33 fuel tank was installed backwards
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket LakeShark at 8:00am 02.04.22 They use plates, but not threaded: Interesting. There must have been a design change somewhere a
Shower drain Growl at 7:59am 02.04.22 It was made on a Monday or Friday? It very may well have been, I worked for Bangor Punta Marin in C
EasyLock Midi Rebuilds? rgranger at 7:53am 02.04.22 Are you sure it is the clutch? How old are your lines?
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? rgranger at 7:51am 02.04.22 auto word replace got you.... ! But don't 'Fret' ! :) That is funny.... and now I get to use m
Some Help for An Italian Owner 40.5 sailcapt340 at 7:22am 02.04.22
Swim ladder FlimFlamII at 7:10am 02.04.22 just ahead of the engine. it's a bit hard to see
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? FastOlson at 7:06am 02.04.22 Something along this line of thinking... GO CHORDLESS auto word replace got you.... ! But don't
M-25 engine issues RoyS at 7:05am 02.04.22 Some of those parts should not be disturbed. They control critical settings. Be careful.
Shower drain RoyS at 6:57am 02.04.22 Could be a mistake. My 1980 H33 fuel tank was installed backwards at the factory. There was a float
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? (1) rgranger at 6:57am 02.04.22 Maybe an oscillating multi tool to clean out the old material? Probably safer and more controllabl
Question about water in forward bilge rgranger at 6:52am 02.04.22 Well since it is in a garage and on a trailer, we can rule out rain and probably condensation. You
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket Leeward Rail at 6:49am 02.04.22 AFTER cutting the holes, I realized there were no nuts to deal with. Oh well. Now the boat is much
Just found out my strut is severely compromised. RoyS at 6:48am 02.04.22 You must also keep the shaft centered in the stern tube while realigning the strut. IMHO the stern t
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? Pirate Dave at 6:22am 02.04.22 Don't go in through the bilge if the boat is on the hard. The fix isn't really bad on the hard. Ge
Question about water in forward bilge Will Gilmore at 6:17am 02.04.22 Is there any old foam that may have water still in it? Could be still leaking from trapped areas.
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket kappykaplan at 5:58am 02.04.22 AFTER cutting the holes, I realized there were no nuts to deal with. Oh well. Now the boat is much
Just found out my strut is severely compromised. RitSim at 5:49am 02.04.22 On my C30 I had to remove the water heater and the fuel tank. The fuel tank was held down at 4 tab
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket (1) Gene Neill at 5:39am 02.04.22 Good point about the spinning nuts! Especially because the only way to access the nuts would be to c

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