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Easy Mod Brian M H23 at 11:19pm 06.14.07 Smaller Boats 4/1004 I just performed a super-easy boat modifcation on my 23..replaced my standard jib cleats with cam cl
Holding tank vents? Scott21120 at 2:31am 06.15.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1802 I am ordering a replacement holding tank today, and am wondering again why the vents on the tanks co
Mercury freshwater used in atlantic newbigmac26X at 3:21am 06.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1047 Considering getting a 2001 26X w mercury 50hp FRESHWATEROwner does not seem to know much about moto
Water Heater Replacement Don at 3:33am 06.15.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1195 I replaced my leaking Seaward 6 gallon water heater with a force 10 (now KUUMA) water heater. The ol
H26/260 Centerboard George H260 at 4:36am 06.15.07 Smaller Boats 4/1030 OK here's something I never noticed before....For several years I was on a mooring in shallow wate
Length of 26S Rudder lock cable? Shroud Tension? hodge3000 at 4:41am 06.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1208 I went out yesterday and tightened the rudder lock down cable, and shortly after departure the cable
Alternator Exciter voltage Scotty at 6:54am 06.15.07 Other Sailboats 1/938 Recommissioning a 1985 Pierson 28 acquired this year. Have had a bit of difficulty in keeping the B
PHRF Rating prdewolf at 7:05am 06.15.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1404 I'm comparing PHRF ratings for a stock 1997 Hunter 310. What is the non-spin. rating for this boat?
changing inboard prop rotation sketch at 7:03am 06.15.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1286 is it possible to change to rotation of the prop shaft on my atomic 4 inboard? it is currantly a rt
Are these fixable? Considering buying newbigmac26X at 1:21am 06.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/987 Ventilation - bilge blower karen at 11:22am 06.15.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1046 I use an outboard motor. The battery ' gas are located in the cockpit area under the seat. Before s
Do I leave topping left attached while sailing? Lynn Ocean at 10:39am 06.15.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2126 Hello Oday Sages,In the past I had a small day sailer, with out the topping lift. Now, as I am ab
fuel question B737 at 9:33am 06.15.07 Ask All Sailors 15/2004 Has anyone figure out how many gallons per hour they burn with a 3 cyl yanmar 22hp engine. I have no
h34 fuel question B737 at 9:29am 06.15.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/963 Has anyone figure out how many gallons per hour they burn with a 3 cyl yanmar 22hp engine. I have n
New owner with motor question kevin at 1:39pm 06.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1007 First I want to thank all those who replied to my previos post. When I figure this site out I may le
Sail area Wally at 1:38pm 06.15.07 Smaller Boats 6/987 Can anyone tell me what the main sail area is for a 87 hunter 23 is? Also has anyone ever seen a tun
No gps (1) jleblanc31 at 2:09pm 06.15.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1397 I don't have a GPS to tell how fast I am going any ideas on a not counter? Ive heard of using a lin
A Cherubini/Hunter gathering Sanders Lamont at 1:56pm 06.15.07 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1403 As of a week or so ago there were three 37 cutters in our marina at Alameda: two on Gate 8 and one o
Remote cockpit windless control Slipin Away at 9:28pm 06.13.07 Big Boats 3/923 Has anyone wired a remote windless control to the cockpit of their sailboat. If so please include i
What are your plans for the Summersailstice??? Ross in Tampa at 9:43pm 06.13.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1050 What are you and the sailors in your area doing doing to celebrate Summersailstice?Lots of raftups

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Replacing Pulpit sail sfbay at 2:50pm 09.01.21 Stanchion question might be answered by post #4 in this thread Rebedding bow pulpit on Catalina 310
Floor boards for 285 First (1) sail sfbay at 2:41pm 09.01.21 ........This floor was inside our cabin...... Sorry misread your original post. That will likely
Floor boards for 285 First Knot Scary at 2:25pm 09.01.21 Thank you for all your information, I will reach out to the companies you suggested. This floor was
Floor boards for 285 First Knot Scary at 2:23pm 09.01.21
Mobile Diesel Marine Mechanics in Eastern Massachusetts sail sfbay at 2:23pm 09.01.21 Congratulations on your new sailboat!! I often find mobile marine engine mechanics on Craiglist so
Hood 810 Roller Furler sail sfbay at 2:13pm 09.01.21 Welcome to the forum!! Possible furler jamming when furling and unfurling causes that come to mind
yanmar parts alternative dave_and_dd at 2:04pm 09.01.21 Ha! I'm saying there are some parts that you truly shouldn't use non marine versions of (like a spa
yanmar parts alternative Don S/V ILLusion at 1:55pm 09.01.21
Floor boards for 285 First (1) sail sfbay at 1:34pm 09.01.21
Marine Diesel vs Automotive Diesel dave_and_dd at 1:34pm 09.01.21 I've always used on-road diesel in my boat. I don't find it difficult to siphon a jerry can when ne
The 260 is home! Crazy Dave Condon at 1:31pm 09.01.21 Good to see one of my children has a new home. Most do not have heat and air like your boat has. W
Tongue weight question. Rick Webb at 1:27pm 09.01.21 The answer to your question is yes. The center of mass for your boat and trailer is higher than the
Tongue weight question. LeeandRick at 12:54pm 09.01.21 That is what I'm planning on doing, just wondered how much difference the trailer ball made since t
Another Anchorage Gone thinwater at 12:52pm 09.01.21 The sign does not say how far the prohibition extends, and logically it cannot extend to infinity. I
Tongue weight question. Murgatroid at 12:47pm 09.01.21 Just looking at the picture of your trailer on launch day, it looks like the axles are mounted on t
Floor boards for 285 First Knot Scary at 12:25pm 09.01.21 They came on the boat. I picked the floor up and out to refinish. Maybe it's not called floorboard
Looking for a swing keel LakeShark at 12:22pm 09.01.21 Check the Catalina 22 facebook group as well. they come up every so often as boats are scrapped. A
B31 Sails sail sfbay at 12:22pm 09.01.21 Please clarify and elaborate...........thanks.
1983 Catalina 22 Sliding Galley sail sfbay at 12:17pm 09.01.21 Welcome to the forrum!! You might advertise on this site's classified section Used gear for sale (s
Floor boards for 285 First sail sfbay at 12:16pm 09.01.21 Welcome to the forum!! Ouch!! Looking at images for 285's, it would appear the floor does not have

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