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Transmission Fluid Chuck Fink at 1:43pm 07.29.07 Big Boats 2/1718 How full should the transmission fluid be. I checked the dipstick today and it was about an inch ov
Sail Slug is off my mast pvwarren at 3:22pm 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/987 Hi..I have a Hunter 25.5. The "sail slug" located closest to the foot of my main sail if off from
Half off your next boat? SailboatOwners.com at 2:44pm 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 42/2911 Would you consider partnering with a friend or relative to own a boat? Halving all the bills sure
Broken car on traveller Mike S at 9:55pm 07.27.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/981 I own a 79' Hunter 30. The top of the car where the shackle attaches has worn through. Does anyone n
Heat exchange cleanout ? cmorin at 8:58pm 07.27.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1049 Our 1989 Catalina 30 has a M-25XP engine that is running fine but there is green discoloration/corro
Need some experience with 25's Poppeye at 8:10pm 07.27.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/897 Hi Gang! I just bought my first sailboat, an '82 M25. She's a little rough, but seaworthy. My proble
C-22 backstay Matt K at 11:10pm 07.27.07 Catalina 22 11/5134 I'm knee-deep in rehabbing an '81 c22. The backstay seems odd to me however. It's a single cable r
modifications ted at 11:48pm 07.27.07 Big Boats 6/1116 A while back I found a well done guide for installing an engine access hatch in the shower. But now,
mast gate sara lynn at 11:46pm 07.27.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/941 where can I find a mast gate to keep my hanks from falling out?
water heater problem when on electric heat Syversens at 12:03am 07.28.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1257 ok... we have a weird thing happening with out hot water tank. Its always been like this but we only
Shades for Ports LeeB at 11:55pm 07.27.07 Ask All Sailors 1/996 Hi, We would like to replace the shades we have on our 2001 34' Catalina. We have seen some kind ma
Pumpout deck fittings Chuck at 12:18am 07.28.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1388 Peggy, although they are called "deck fittings" is there any reason not to place them on the hull?
Sail Area Amir at 12:49am 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/797 Gents,I have a quick question. For my H336 1995, I am looking to change the main sail. My curren
PotaPotti replacement Chuck at 1:50am 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1229 Has anyone replaced the PortaPotti in a h23.5 with a pump out model or real head/holding tank? Why i
430 mail sail jaming larryshook@juno.com at 2:09am 07.28.07 Big Boats 1/969 The main sail on my B'R Mast jammed when trying to lower the sail. the top car was jammed and would
Mast Halyard Exit Plate Capt. Mack at 2:51am 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1775 I've got an '89 Hunter 27, (Actually it's THE 27 shown in the old Ad photo), It's got the fractional
Chart Plotter Chip Upper Miss PGUTIERREZ at 3:13am 07.28.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1351 I have 2002 vintage Raytheon RC 530 chart plotter with "C net" navigation chip. Have Lake Michigan
Model of the Ronco holding tank for a Hunter 42 Utta at 5:46am 07.28.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1613 Hi,In going through the archives, I found a number of references to Ronco 35 gal. holding tanks fo
Hunter 260 Pumpout George H260 at 6:10am 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1028 From time to time, I use a pumpout where the attendant does not have the pumpout adapter to fit my b
Yamaha 8, high thrust, NO STEERING? Mergatroid at 8:45am 07.28.07 Smaller Boats 4/1169 Just bought a h26 with a 2006 Yamaha 8hp, high thrust with throttle controls near the starboard ster

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Best Fill for Drill and Tap Hello Below at 10:00am 10.11.21 I applaud your persistence and also for regularly updating this post with your progress. Thank you.
autopilot install on an H280 BOSSailor at 9:56am 10.11.21 The price was a little tough to swallow but when I looked at just replacing the wheel drive for $600
Towing Justin_NSA at 9:50am 10.11.21 You'll do fine to the ramp and back. People have launched more with less. My 11000 lb boat far exce
autopilot install on an H280 rhiggins at 9:41am 10.11.21 I just installed an EV-100 in my 1990 30-2. I have a regular pedestal so I didn't have to worry abo
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? (1) RussC at 9:32am 10.11.21 One of my better ideas was installing this on my lift. just replace the latch bar on yours with one
autopilot install on an H280 BOSSailor at 9:21am 10.11.21 I just installed an EV-100 in my 1990 30-2. I have a regular pedestal so I didn't have to worry abou
Hitch ball size for Trail-Rite trailer for Catalina 18? Crazy Dave Condon at 9:11am 10.11.21 I go by experience and knowledge plus Ron Frisosky designed that trailer. Frankly I would not trust
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? kloudie1 at 8:30am 10.11.21 You can try to increase lift by sliding a piece of 1/2" thick wood under the spring ends that are no
Best Fill for Drill and Tap (1) KZW at 8:12am 10.11.21 The newly installed Suncor cleat with the old one placed next to it
Hitch ball size for Trail-Rite trailer for Catalina 18? LeeandRick at 8:07am 10.11.21 2 inch ball. Former Catalina dealer who use to display the trailerable Catalina sailboats in Annapo
Inner Jib Tracks and Life Lines LakeShark at 8:01am 10.11.21 I've read elsewhere that the track should be centered on where the cabin joins the deck. Do you ag
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? JamieB at 7:55am 10.11.21 ok amazing. I've got some 4200 will update once the job is done
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? Oksailor at 7:53am 10.11.21 if you ever want to remove it, I would not use 5200 it does indeed stay flexible, but it is very ve
Insight on sail condition Timm R Oday25 at 7:38am 10.11.21 Why not ? I know many folks who singlehand with this setup
Inner Jib Tracks and Life Lines Any Sea at 7:30am 10.11.21 Thanks @ Lakeshark for the pointers on both accounts. I've read elsewhere that the track should be
Hunter 34 deck non skid needs painting (2) Artey1 at 7:04am 10.11.21 Waiting to dry pulled 199196
Hunter 41DS vs 41AC Nodak7 at 7:02am 10.11.21 I have a 2004 41AC, and my slip neighbor has a 2008 41DS. I have spent time on both boats. No rea
Hunter 34 deck non skid needs painting Artey1 at 7:01am 10.11.21 We did Total Boat Total Tread in light gray. I don't have experience with any other non-skids though
Insight on sail condition Scott T-Bird at 7:00am 10.11.21 Sails for a C-22 will be easy . You can buy them from Catalina Direct. And most sailmakers would
Adding Mast Base Blocks (3) duck21 at 6:53am 10.11.21 Hi all, I finally got the chance to construct/install the mast turning blocks (we had some unexpect

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