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Chris Dube at 1:45am 03.03.08
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We would like to upgrade to a more modern hatch for our Catalina 22 ( 1977 ). Would anyone know the
JK at 2:43am 03.03.08
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At low wind speeds, my Navman 3100 wind display is erratic. It reads true for a few minutes, then fo
James at 1:59am 03.03.08
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I have recently became the owner of a 1974 Hunter 25', with a shoal draft (2' 11"). The boat does n
obezyanka at 3:47am 03.03.08
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Can anyone recommend a reliable and not too expensive boat transporting company? We'll need a ground
Chilly Willy at 3:23am 03.03.08
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Has anyone ever used a mount like this one? This is what was on the boat when I bought it last year.
Tony Z at 6:13am 03.03.08
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A friend is looking for a mooring in either Beverly or Gloucester, MA Anyone looking to lease one f
Roger Keele at 5:38am 03.03.08
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I have a 1979 Oday 28, with a 15hp OMC Zephyr Saildrive. This past weekend while motoring I started
dale17781 at 7:27am 03.03.08
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We sail on Lake Ontario and use VC-17. I love this paint. It works great and is easy to apply. My
ronfxr at 8:03am 03.03.08
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I am looking for a wireing diagram for my 1980 Hunter 27 and realing looking for he colors etc. on t
dennis23685 at 7:48am 03.03.08
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does anyone have any experience with lazy jacks. Do they cause additional or excessive chafing to th
Lou 14643 at 9:23am 03.03.08
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I have to purchase a quantity of barrel nuts to install a couple of new portlights. WM has them for
Catalina 27 at 10:58am 03.03.08
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I ran aground (probably a rock) this past summer and took out a Small (tennis ball size) of lead off
Phil K at 10:18am 03.03.08
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I am having difficulty pulling off my three blade prop with a puller. Does anyone have any tried an
robert at 11:22am 03.03.08
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I have been told there are cracks in my swages by the last rigger. I looked at it and can't see any
Mac at 11:00am 03.03.08
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I'm going to keep my Mac 25 at a slip this year as I did last summer. A friend of mine is letting m
tadd5181 at 12:00pm 03.03.08
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I would appreciate some hints on use of the boom vang...my boat is a Hunter 420. Thanks.
tadd5181 at 11:56am 03.03.08
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I would appreciate some hints on use of the boom vang...my boat is a Hunter 420. Thanks
Echo at 11:46am 03.03.08
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Is anyone using a CDI (FF6 w/bearings) on a 28-30' O'Day? What problems if any have you encountered
Greg Bowman at 5:46pm 03.03.08
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We are planning on starting a sailing trip in USA later this year. We will do the Great Circle route
Lena May at 7:11pm 03.01.08
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We recently purchased our O'Day 37 and think she is fantastic, the only thing we noticed is that we

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Replace Dorade with Solar Vent
ramoore at 4:35pm 08.20.21
Thanks! Those look really nice. The soft plastic on my original one looks pretty sad at this point.
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water?
Ralph Johnstone at 4:32pm 08.20.21
If you DIY, buy two. One to drop. :) Buy two boats ? ? ? One with a clean hull for when the othe
Midship cleat on toe rail?
heritage at 4:31pm 08.20.21
I have not used one of these but have read good reviews. Should be perfect for single handed dockin
Main sheet rigging
SeaDogRun at 4:21pm 08.20.21
Main sheet rigging
shemandr at 4:19pm 08.20.21
I'm not versed in Catalinas but that mainsheet system seems overly complicated. While it gets good
Backstay adjuster   (1)
Joe at 4:19pm 08.20.21
A block and tackle system is the natural solution for a boat with a split backstay. But the OP has
Midship cleat on toe rail?
Joe at 4:16pm 08.20.21
I have the garhauer track cleat. NEVER had a problem with hanging up lazy sheet. But if it did, i
Cleats   (2)
RolfSail at 3:57pm 08.20.21
Under boat information/Hunter resources/260/downloads you will find the first document which contai
Mainsheet traveler system
FDL S2 at 3:47pm 08.20.21
Those are lengths in meters You are right, I missed that.
Need source for boat plumbing parts   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 3:37pm 08.20.21
@Peggie Hall HeadMistress197399 With the head in normal operation: #1 sink thru hull valve is open
Beneteau 361 shaft seal
BigEasy at 3:36pm 08.20.21
Transom Replacement
shemandr at 3:21pm 08.20.21
@Jerk McGerhkins. Update?
South and middle Puget Sound
jssailem at 3:17pm 08.20.21
Nice report Ken. Not yet sailing Hadley. At the boat awaiting a cal from the glass shop that the pro
Transom Replacement
tamclean at 3:16pm 08.20.21
Wow. Interesting to see what I missed. I had the same problem. I contemplated doing just what you're
NOT buying H34
jssailem at 3:11pm 08.20.21
Holding the lever up while trying to steer in somewhat heavy conditions completely exhausted me yes
12V Fans - Quiet, Durable
Tally Ho at 3:08pm 08.20.21
I like the "Caframo Sirocco II 3-Speed 7" Gimbal Fan, 12/24V DC". They are quiet. 3 years in servic
Midship cleat on toe rail?   (2)
jssailem at 3:03pm 08.20.21
I like midship cleats. Allows me to single hand my docking without any one needing to "Jump" to the
12V Fans - Quiet, Durable
jssailem at 2:52pm 08.20.21
I like the "Caframo Sirocco II 3-Speed 7" Gimbal Fan, 12/24V DC". They are quiet. 3 years in service

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