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bilge pump does not automatically come on, jco789 at 1:31am 06.03.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1546 I have two bilge pumps- I have the original pone hunter installed and abother , just incase. Thw wa
Hunter 260 mast crutch and radar mount option Bert17825 at 1:47am 06.03.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1702 Hi,we recently bought a 2003 260, and have lots of questions. We will search the archives first, b
Lubricate the Mast?? Scott at 1:41am 06.03.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1626 Is there something you lube the mast with? When the mainsail is raised and lowered the slugs get stu
Windows Leak Greg at 1:40am 06.03.07 Ask All Sailors 22/2052 We spent the night on the boat during the rain last night to see if we have any leaks. We have two w
Wheel lock and gas tank installation Bert17825 at 2:06am 06.03.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/872 Hi,More questions from a new Hunter owner:Does anyone know the model of the wheel lock that fits
holder 12 dagger board kiwanis sailing at 2:42am 06.03.07 Other Sailboats 1/3426 Our Kiwanis Community Sailing club has a Holder 12. Last year a big wind blew it over and we lost th
3GM30F rpm's Scott at 3:05am 06.03.07 Big Boats 22/2805 A couple of questions on the rpm's of my 3GM30F on my 35.5:-The engine idles at 1000. It seems a bi
Spinnaker halyard MIke at 3:18am 06.03.07 Big Boats 3/899 After three unsuccessful attempts at trying to drop a messenger line in an effort to fish a spinnake
1977 Hunter 27 marich at 4:54am 06.03.07 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 3/2513 I need an owner's manual...can someone please help me?Thank you very much!Richard Howse
Wiring diagram pchazel at 4:35am 06.03.07 Catalina 310 9/3222 I have no 12V power to the engine key switch. The wiring diagram in the owner's manual is limited. H
1959 daysailer in sad shape in alabama robert downing at 6:06am 06.03.07 Day Sailers 1/1138 I've had this '59 daysailer for many years, inherited from my late father in law. He bent the mast a
Online diagram or manual for hanking on mainsail nancy thompson at 6:09am 06.03.07 Smaller Boats 1/2027 I have misplaced my owners' manual and have not sailed for several years. Does anyone have a diagram
Fuel Tank Access Plate s sauer at 6:46am 06.03.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1779 I would like to install a 'SeaBuilt' access plate system on the 10-11 gal. poly fuel tank on my Hunt
Bilge pump krag13957 at 12:49am 06.03.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1089 The bilge is not being pumped out even though the bilge pump appears to run when I turn it on. It ma
Recommendations for a new 26M ... artalv at 12:48am 06.03.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 32/2872 I need help deciding what options to get with a new 26M before I order. I have read a lot but every
Jammed In-Mast Furling Mainsail - Haalpp! Mr Lucky16746 at 12:36am 06.03.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1855 I can't believe my boat is the only one this has happend to.My Catalina 28 MK II has an in-mast fu
Cabin Lights C34 Scott at 10:33am 06.03.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1223 As of this past Saturday I am the proud owner of a 2002 C34 MKII and Love It!One question..... Wh
Replacement for Plastic D Shackle Robert Reid at 10:55am 06.03.07 Smaller Boats 4/1163 When we de-rigged the mainsail last season, we noticed that three of the plastic D shackles that con
Tank Monitoring Systems Bob Talley at 10:57am 06.03.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1150 My Wema tank gauges have failed again (holding tank registers 3/4 full even when fully pumped out).
Water coming in from the stay bases (1) JustinG328 at 9:56am 06.03.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/993 I have some rain water coming into my boat from the side stay anchor/bases on my Mac 25. I removed t

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Rebedding a Winch - Best sealant that can be removed after a few years? artboas at 9:10pm 07.01.21 Like other hunter 36 owners (and other models) I just discovered that the Lewmar Ocean ST 40 jib w
Adding a whisker pole topping lift Positivity at 9:07pm 07.01.21 Yes... I think he is like me!!! I have two halyards up front. 1-for the furling jib and the 2nd for
Some will hate this!!! markwbird at 8:47pm 07.01.21 It is a difficult concept to get your head around even if you have a background in science and engin
What weather forecast makes you cancel your trip? Tedd at 8:22pm 07.01.21 This is not directly comparable but might be a useful reference point. For about ten years now I've
Some will hate this!!! Daveinet at 8:09pm 07.01.21 Something to think about. The wind is carrying lots of power, but not much speed. The question becom
Captain's decision that destroyed a City... All U Get at 7:58pm 07.01.21
1987 Catalina 22 Bilge Pump Location Gene Neill at 7:54pm 07.01.21 Dang, that's a lot of water! The anchor locker drain-hole comes to mind, given the magnitude of the
1980 O day 30 hull problems Davidasailor26 at 7:46pm 07.01.21 There was a period when ODay used plywood for the bilge sump and keel support. One boat in Texas ha
1987 Catalina 22 Bilge Pump Location Grotto at 7:44pm 07.01.21 the Rub rail, stanchions, window (especially the aluminum frame ones) often leak, some chalk along
Galley Cabinet Removal: Rebedding Leaking Starboard sail track Closing Time at 7:03pm 07.01.21 jssailem is correct in that you will see water on the bolts for the genoa track. Has taken me abou
Galley Cabinet Removal: Rebedding Leaking Starboard sail track jssailem at 6:55pm 07.01.21 Not a problem. Let me know what you discover about your specific boat.
Galley Cabinet Removal: Rebedding Leaking Starboard sail track Closing Time at 6:54pm 07.01.21 No. I have a Cal 35 Cruiser. Been in many a Catalina and attended the Catalina showing at Annapolis
Faulty ST 60 Depth instrument or faulty transducer? JoeWhite at 6:46pm 07.01.21 I found out the hard way that the transducer must be in water for it to work. It will not work in t
1980 O day 30 hull problems FastOlson at 6:44pm 07.01.21
Galley Cabinet Removal: Rebedding Leaking Starboard sail track jssailem at 6:23pm 07.01.21 No. I have a Cal 35 Cruiser. Been in many a Catalina and attended the Catalina showing at Annapolis
Galley Cabinet Removal: Rebedding Leaking Starboard sail track Closing Time at 6:12pm 07.01.21 Plates were used. Not sure about your boat. Could try removing a screw. It it comes out likely plat
Anyone thinking of selling their 275? sail sfbay at 5:57pm 07.01.21 .........hoping to find a Catalina 275.......... Welcome to the forum!! Might have to travel and s
Free Hood 810 for 43'-8" forestay sailingthewestwind at 5:55pm 07.01.21 Do you still have this? Grant
Faulty ST 60 Depth instrument or faulty transducer? nveater at 5:52pm 07.01.21 You can always check with RayMarine they have a fairly decent technical help program. I have used th
Faulty ST 60 Depth instrument or faulty transducer? dlochner at 5:51pm 07.01.21 Perhaps neither. What's the bottom like under your boat? If there is a lot of vegetation or a really

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