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Pat at 1:53am 07.29.07
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Took the mast down last fall and after launch I never got the radar back up. It lights up but doesn'
Eric14504 at 1:55am 07.29.07
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On my CD30 I have been working on winch maintenance... I cleverly popped out the centre spindle key
Terry11319 at 3:34am 07.29.07
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My rudder is difficult to work. I believe the rope may not be routed correctly. The side that rais
ShelliO at 4:32am 07.29.07
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I'm a newbe with only 2 years of expeience. I have a slip live near a lake and get lots of hours in.
SteveHutton at 4:21am 07.29.07
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Does anyone have any experience with mast tabernacle on a Catalina 34,36,38? Do any companies make
Hal at 4:32am 07.29.07
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Hello, I am considering an autopilot for my Catalina 30 (1979 vintage). I plan to use the autopilo
Tang07 at 4:54am 07.29.07
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I have a catalina 30 with an atomic 5411 diesel. The last time we were out I had some wires melt do
90mtx at 4:55am 07.29.07
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I am looking at a traileralbe sailboat and am curious as to the weight of the Catalina 18 on the tra
optimystic at 6:05am 07.29.07
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I have a 2004 Hunter 41 with an in-mast furling system. I began racing my boat this season. The bo
George at 6:13am 07.29.07
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When taking a keelboat course in a dingy many years ago we learned how to steer without a rudder.
Doc Butch at 6:48am 07.29.07
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Can the 192 handle a genoa jib? If so, where can one be purchased?
Carroll Ertel at 8:01am 07.29.07
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Does anyone know where i can get a new or used bow pulpit?Mine is bent down severely from hitting a
Tony23670 at 9:07am 07.29.07
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Recently I started to leave my slip for a day of sailing when the sky turned ugly and decided that d
s sauer at 10:26am 07.29.07
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We recently experienced a holding tank hose separated from a fitting just at a level that allowed 'g
Gary Cosby at 9:23am 07.29.07
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I just purchase a 38' lagoon with 3 air conditioners. I am looking for a reliable but quiet generato
Jimboyyy at 10:05am 07.29.07
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Spent the night on the boat last night. Slept in the V-berth. Mental note, buy v-berth sheets. Got a
Hoppy at 10:03am 07.29.07
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Does anyone know what the nylon plastic ring at the top of the rudder is called and where can i buy
Fred at 10:49am 07.29.07
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I bough a no name solar vent at my local chandlery. Looks good, has an on off switch, takes a 6 inch
rardiH36 at 10:49am 07.29.07
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Dear Large Boat Hunter Owners. On my recently acquired 1980 Hunter 36, I had to repair the cockpit
sailing 10385 at 1:31pm 07.29.07
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I am somewhat new at sailing and considering buying a 1978 30 newport mk11 , can anyone give me the

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Sailboat Drone
Leeward Rail at 7:51am 10.27.21
An opensourced DIY chaingun with some python coding, all run on a raspberrypi would be easily doable
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet.
JRacer at 7:49am 10.27.21
Good idea and good solution.
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet.
dmax at 7:45am 10.27.21
Nicely done, thanks for the excellent write-up.
Replacement Fresh Water Pump
DeniseO30 at 7:35am 10.27.21
Well I didn't see it mentioned, but the type of pump you want is, the diaphragm type,
Simple head question
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:31am 10.27.21
What's the best way to prep the head for heated indoor storage? Portapotty (portable and MSD versi
Heat exchanger zinc anode.
jssailem at 7:14am 10.27.21
should i do it before Jan.? It is not the month that causes me to do such repairs, it is the mater
Marelon Seacock fail!
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 7:12am 10.27.21
I have had lots of problems with Teflon tape & plastic threads. Plasto-Joint Stik Plastic Thread Sea
Heat exchanger zinc anode.
JRR at 6:59am 10.27.21
Thank you, think it would've affected shaft and prop, parts are intact, peculiar location, i imagine
Another Battery Inquiry
Scott T-Bird at 6:47am 10.27.21
If you have the room, I recommend that you purchase 2 Grp 27 lead acid batts to make a better house
S/E Marina Recommendations
kloudie1 at 6:45am 10.27.21
Not a slip recommendation; carefully look at the tax and registration requirements for the state. Fl
Replacement Fresh Water Pump   (1)
geoffreykwright at 6:28am 10.27.21
I've replaced many fresh water pumps on many Catalinas. Pretty straight forward. I would recommend
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet.
CYQK at 6:22am 10.27.21
where is a good place to source those fittings? Great idea thks
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
buddy0 at 6:21am 10.27.21
I've got the Vulcan 12 (26 lb) anchor on my 2005 Hunter 33. It fits without any problems.
Winterizing bilge on my H37
geoffreykwright at 6:18am 10.27.21
That's what I'd do. Depending on how much water you expect to get in the bilge over the winter, you
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet.
Daze at 6:08am 10.27.21
Wow, another great idea with an easy to follow installation guide. Can't wait to see your next crea
Simple head question
Project_Mayhem at 6:05am 10.27.21
The head only has two seasons of use since new. Most of the hoses have been replaced. The last coupl
More on Maine Sail
kappykaplan at 5:53am 10.27.21
@Goobs , you can donate directly on Rod's website via PayPal. Link is in post #26 above.
More on Maine Sail
Goobs at 5:41am 10.27.21
Im happy to donate, but in general I don't do Gofundme, etc unless I have some information on the
2000 Hunter Passage 450 (refit help)
shemandr at 5:20am 10.27.21
If the cracks are just gel coat I wouldn't repair them at all. If the cracks go into the fiberglass
Marelon Seacock fail!
dLj at 3:43am 10.27.21
jssailem 's posted link is to installation instructions for the Series 93 OEM valves with king nut

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