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ST50 radar not working Pat at 1:53am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1053 Took the mast down last fall and after launch I never got the radar back up. It lights up but doesn'
Lewmar winch Eric14504 at 1:55am 07.29.07 Other Sailboats 0/840 On my CD30 I have been working on winch maintenance... I cleverly popped out the centre spindle key
rigging a foss form rudder Terry11319 at 3:34am 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/858 My rudder is difficult to work. I believe the rope may not be routed correctly. The side that rais
Not!! Kile ShelliO at 4:32am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1501 I'm a newbe with only 2 years of expeience. I have a slip live near a lake and get lots of hours in.
tabernacle mast on catalina 38 SteveHutton at 4:21am 07.29.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2439 Does anyone have any experience with mast tabernacle on a Catalina 34,36,38? Do any companies make
Autopilot for Catalina 30 Hal at 4:32am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/1954 Hello,I am considering an autopilot for my Catalina 30 (1979 vintage). I plan to use the autopilo
atomic 5411 exhaust manifold very hot Tang07 at 4:54am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 6/5223 I have a catalina 30 with an atomic 5411 diesel. The last time we were out I had some wires melt do
Trailer weight of a Catalina 18? 90mtx at 4:55am 07.29.07 Smaller Boats 2/3723 I am looking at a traileralbe sailboat and am curious as to the weight of the Catalina 18 on the tra
Doyle drop down battens and in-mast furling optimystic at 6:05am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1430 I have a 2004 Hunter 41 with an in-mast furling system. I began racing my boat this season. The bo
Steering w/o rudder George at 6:13am 07.29.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/2309 When taking a keelboat course in a dingy many years ago we learned how to steer without a rudder.
O'Day 192 Genoa Jib Doc Butch at 6:48am 07.29.07 Day Sailers 2/1523 Can the 192 handle a genoa jib? If so, where can one be purchased?
replacement pulpit Carroll Ertel at 8:01am 07.29.07 Other Sailboats 3/1154 Does anyone know where i can get a new or used bow pulpit?Mine is bent down severely from hitting a
Mast to Keel Connection Tony23670 at 9:07am 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2177 Recently I started to leave my slip for a day of sailing when the sky turned ugly and decided that d
Clean-up Issues s sauer at 10:26am 07.29.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1346 We recently experienced a holding tank hose separated from a fitting just at a level that allowed 'g
2-5 KW generators Gary Cosby at 9:23am 07.29.07 Other Sailboats 4/1033 I just purchase a 38' lagoon with 3 air conditioners. I am looking for a reliable but quiet generato
Leaky windows!! Jimboyyy at 10:05am 07.29.07 Catalina 22 3/1351 Spent the night on the boat last night. Slept in the V-berth. Mental note, buy v-berth sheets. Got a
part name Hoppy at 10:03am 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/855 Does anyone know what the nylon plastic ring at the top of the rudder is called and where can i buy
H26 Where to put the solar vent ? Fred at 10:49am 07.29.07 Smaller Boats 16/1372 I bough a no name solar vent at my local chandlery. Looks good, has an on off switch, takes a 6 inch
Steering Cable Tension? rardiH36 at 10:49am 07.29.07 Big Boats 2/1621 Dear Large Boat Hunter Owners.On my recently acquired 1980 Hunter 36, I had to repair the cockpit
things to look for purchasing sailing 10385 at 1:31pm 07.29.07 Newport 2/2062 I am somewhat new at sailing and considering buying a 1978 30 newport mk11 , can anyone give me the

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Wema Fresh Water Gauge - Sending Unit sailcapt340 at 10:32am 09.24.21 Jim, We were just siting at lunch with some friends at the marina and it's mine and everyone's opin
IS my 1990 Beneteau s 41S5 alternator working?? Stu Jackson at 10:03am 09.24.21 Alternator should push the voltage up to around 13.5-14 volts. Check all alternator connections fi
Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star smokey73 at 8:50am 09.24.21 I've noticed they tend to grow with the addition of alcohol.... dj In the Navy we called them Se
Wema Fresh Water Gauge - Sending Unit JamesG161 at 8:48am 09.24.21 What ate this away? Chlorine in the water. The new float is better covered and will serve you for
Toe rail carriage bolts JamesG161 at 8:37am 09.24.21 I would bet stainless steel bolts are a lot stronger than aluminum bolts You would win your bet.
Toe rail carriage bolts dlochner at 8:35am 09.24.21 I doubt it would do anything to buytl, but would the 4200... I always wonder about switching out s
Looking for Tarragona based yacht maintenance services sail sfbay at 8:35am 09.24.21
Tropical Storm Sam (1) JamesG161 at 8:27am 09.24.21 Hurricane Sam appears to be following Hurricane Larry and the other Alphabet M thru R. But it is st
Winterizing the Head Holding Tank Nichole340 at 8:25am 09.24.21 Rich Aside from the 2 heads, I'm doing what you are for 1 head, but without the running of the macer
Toe rail carriage bolts wade the giant at 8:24am 09.24.21
Toe rail carriage bolts dLj at 8:22am 09.24.21 I doubt it would do anything to buytl, but would the 4200... I always wonder about switching out st
Wema Fresh Water Gauge - Sending Unit (2) sailcapt340 at 8:00am 09.24.21 My new WEMA sensor arrived today. 3 days earlier than promised. Here is a couple of comparison pho
Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star dLj at 7:52am 09.24.21 We call it "Talking Story".:biggrin: I've noticed they tend to grow with the addition of alcohol..
Motor mounts 37.5 Hunter Yanmar 3 HM 35 F (2) sail sfbay at 7:42am 09.24.21 198566
Inner Jib Tracks and Life Lines LakeShark at 7:40am 09.24.21 The Short answer: Yes you can (and should) install inner tracks. Yes they will help the boat prefor
Toe rail carriage bolts dlochner at 7:38am 09.24.21 Does Tef-Gel interfere with sealants such as 4200 or butyl? It might affect the bonding of the ca
Motor mount questions 37.5 yanmar 3hm35 (2) sail sfbay at 7:37am 09.24.21 Welcome to the forum!! See Fig. 15 in the attached parts catalog for the part number.
Motor mounts 37.5 Hunter Yanmar 3 HM 35 F kloudie1 at 7:31am 09.24.21 The parts catalog shows the same mounts front and back. Part # 124772-08341.. it has the number "100
Stop wires slapping inside of mast? tfox2069 at 7:07am 09.24.21 One trick is to put zip ties on the wires every few feet and leave the tails on the ties. The tails
Hunter 376 transmission gear ratio kloudie1 at 7:03am 09.24.21 There should be a small plate on the case with the ratio stenciled on it. A mirror and flashlight ma

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