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River water sailgirl at 6:02am 07.16.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1170 We are in a very nice marina that is located on a working river. There are at least 4 shipyards, no
1968 MacGregor 21 Venture. Deborah at 6:01am 07.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2334 We purchased this boat this year and so far have only sailed with the main sail. I am asking for in
Small cracks ? naitafon at 5:48am 07.16.07 Hallberg-Rassy 0/1718 The included picture clearly indicates some cracks in the polyester nearby the front bilge, just und
O/T Having a bad day? Capt H2o at 5:46am 07.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/979 #1
Sandpiper Wikipedia page Michel Boulet at 5:34am 07.16.07 Other Sailboats 0/935 Here's the link again. Please feel free to contribute. This is our boat's page.
Mast Float for Capri 16.5 Paul at 6:52am 07.16.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/2257 Does anyone have experience with installing the Hobie Bob (either Baby Bob or Mama Bob) on a Catalin
Hull Fittings BJILEG at 8:25am 07.16.07 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 0/1781 On the 34 ft models are the thru hull fitting bronze ??
Hull Fittings BJILEG at 8:48am 07.16.07 Big Boats 0/838 1984 h-34 are the thru hull fittings bronze ? LG
repair Wilcox-Crittenden winches Carroll Ertel at 8:48am 07.16.07 Other Sailboats 0/1100 I have just gotten some Wilcox-Crittenden winches and want to clean and lube them but can't figure h
Removing centerboard Lloyd franks at 9:37am 07.16.07 Catalina 22 9/2046 I'm looking for information on removing CB from a C22. Can anyone direct me? Thanks.
Gooseneck toggle replacement R. Phillips at 8:05am 07.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1141 I have an 87 O'Day 322 and am trying to get a gooseneck toggle replacement. I have been working to
Holding Tank Leak on Catalina 320 Canada at 7:32am 07.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/2096 We believe our holding tank was full and leaked. We have a 1994 Catalina 320 with the shallow bilge
Coolant and heat transfer to Water Heater Eric on board Selah at 11:01am 07.16.07 Big Boats 5/973 I have a 3JH2E 36 horse Yanmar in my year 2000 Hunter 380. I know there is a coolant system, since
Need clutch lever for Autohelm 4000 Scott21120 at 11:03am 07.16.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1885 Any chance anyone has a clutch lever for an Autohelm 4000 Mk I (the black wheel disc)? Mine is brok
rpm's Gary at 11:34am 07.16.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1051 my rpm's when set at 3000 will slowly decrease to 2100. I can push the throtle back up to 3000 and t
Hunter 212 vs. 216? 90mtx at 12:16pm 07.16.07 Smaller Boats 7/4108 My wife and I are in the market for a sailboat and like the Hunter 212. I have read about weak rudd
How does a Hunter sail christine15254 at 1:29pm 07.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1270 I am looking to buy a keel boat. I have been in "dinghies" all my life, own a Flying Scot. My husb
Water in Bilge Scott at 1:48pm 07.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/882 I am starting to get water in my bilge after it rains. All hatches are tightly closed and no evidenc
How do you fold new sails? Main and 150 Genoa. Ray Bowles at 3:48pm 07.16.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1858 I just received my new Ulman sails for my 1980 Catalina 22. The main is a fully battened loose foot
autopilot problem mjb at 10:30pm 07.13.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1283 My autopilot has worked fine for a year since new. Now, every time I hit "auto" the wheel immediate

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Maine Sail update OCSailor at 1:42am 10.05.21 Speedy recovery RC!
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! Ward H at 1:18am 10.05.21 I think I just figured it out! Probably for reefing lines, right? Right
Changing Hoses Ward H at 12:51am 10.05.21 The water going into the tank should flow overboard. Which is illegal.
Heat exchanger temperature reduction amount Ward H at 12:41am 10.05.21
Tiller "slop" thoughts Eclectic at 12:00am 10.05.21 I've had success making shims out of a plastic kitchen cutting board. They come in a variety of thi
mast damage at attachment point Eclectic at 11:54pm 10.04.21 We cut the end off of a Catalina 22 mast and added a spacer as suggested. Worked great. There is o
Heat exchanger temperature reduction amount garymalmgren at 10:34pm 10.04.21 The raw water flow is fine. Brand new raw pump. Water discharging good. Efficient heat transfer re
Mods to our 35s5 JRacer at 10:02pm 10.04.21 Nice.
Anti slip in cockpit repair, is there a roller to stamp new antislip ? JohnShannon at 9:52pm 10.04.21 Kiwigrip is a brand of non-slip paint
Propane solenoid valve Benny17441 at 9:33pm 10.04.21 I have in the past temporarily by-passed the solenoid switch until a replacement could be procured.
Hunter 310 1997 Fuel tank replacement - pics of aft JamesG161 at 9:29pm 10.04.21 Now to find where / why the tank is leaking (no obvious holes but suspect a small pinhole somewhere
Heat exchanger temperature reduction amount Richard19068 at 9:28pm 10.04.21
Found out why my alternator wasn't putting out current ... garymalmgren at 9:11pm 10.04.21 1. Strip back wire. 2. Solder stripped end. ( Or tin the wire, if you prefer that word) 3. Apply fl
Question on a 'new' Hunter 40.5 baycloud at 9:01pm 10.04.21 So then the question becomes - how long will an epoxy bulb to stub joint last? :huh: I bet you could
Is Hunter (or Marlow Hunter) Still Even in Business? TN at 8:52pm 10.04.21 It's a pity Marlow Hunter have stepped back from the bigger boats. The wait for a new Catalina 425 r
Propane solenoid valve (1) leo310 at 8:45pm 10.04.21 Looking at the ABYC Doc the SS valve will be ok.
Changing Hoses 12PT at 8:20pm 10.04.21
Heat exchanger temperature reduction amount Skipper at 7:48pm 10.04.21 Consider continuity of the temp sending unit lead and the unit itself. I used an infrared thermome
Heat exchanger temperature reduction amount Skipper at 7:45pm 10.04.21 Have you checked the impeller? The change in temperature is a clue, what's making the engine run at
Hitch ball size for Trail-Rite trailer for Catalina 18? LeeandRick at 7:35pm 10.04.21 Check the hitch itself as @sail sfbay says, minus the call to Trail-rite. You never know what someo

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