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jib downhaul fred1diver at 8:08pm 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 5/5141 hey everyone, after a few outings I noticed I need a downhaul for my jib, now I know I need enough l
Galley Cabinet Removal: Rebedding Leaking Starboard sail track Closing Time at 7:52pm 06.30.21 Catalina 310 16/2726
Occaisional Head Smell asalotto at 5:17pm 06.30.21 Catalina 310 33/7524 Hello all! I have a new 2021 Catalina 315. It has an electric head, fresh water flush, holding tank,
To go mll at 4:50pm 06.30.21 Catalina 22 2/611 I need to sell my cat 22 with trailer, 9.9 4cyl motor. To old to deal with it
C-42 replacement traveler SSAlexander at 4:14pm 06.30.21 Big Boats 3/1299 Replacement traveler for my 1993 Catalina 42
Best Anti-Seize for use on outboard and general use skunther at 2:51pm 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 7/2406 I'm tired of battling seized bolts and am looking for an anti-seize that my future self will thank m
Speaker volume control (1) Appaloosa at 2:19pm 06.30.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1125 Does anyone know where to get replacements for the stereo volume control module? Mine looks like th
Retrofit Question Michaelminer at 2:15pm 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 17/2287 I just bought my third sailboat. It is a Catalina 25. It has a sink, no faucet. And no stove wher
Solar controller issue maybe (1) wyctoronto at 12:16pm 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 1/384
Adding Depth (deadfall) to anchor locker in 35.5 Legend, 1990 Steverhnm at 9:03am 06.30.21 Big Boats 4/833 Has anyone modified their anchor locker to increase the deadfall so you can put an adequate amount o
Invest 97L ---> TS Elsa (1) JamesG161 at 9:00am 06.30.21 Weather and Forecasting 8/1565 Tracking models are on the map now, but differ. ____________________________ For Reference... GFS =
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... SailorElliot at 7:04am 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 18/4584
I just can't get no release! (1) Project_Mayhem at 6:49am 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 45/5778 I have nearly the same setup as below for my mainsheet. It's incredibly difficult to release the lin
1987 Catalina 22 SK Upper and Lower Shroud Boots John Marrone at 4:42am 06.30.21 Catalina 22 5/791 Assume I can use PVC and just acetone the marking off the tube? What O.D. dimension do I need to cov
Hello, new 25 owner with questions! (1) J_Stone at 10:17pm 06.29.21 Ask An Oday Owner 17/2510 Hello everyone, I just went and took ownership of a 1979 O'Day 25. Just to keep it open an honest I
New toilet and holding tank system Flying Jay at 9:49pm 06.29.21 Catalina 310 36/7511 From what we've been able to piece together from various threads, reading Peggy's book, and other bi
Cockpit Instruments Moving...or Not? Jtcf78911 at 8:10pm 06.29.21 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1018 OK. I've done my searching of old, and some very old, posts to try and find guidance on my planned
1987 Cat 22 SK: Cutting Halyards with Hot Knife John Marrone at 7:23pm 06.29.21 Smaller Boats 6/1208 Are there best results brands to look for? Assume high wattage is important, but not sure what watta
Family Cruise Terry Cox at 6:33pm 06.29.21 Pacific North West Cruisers 13/2144 So, my number one son and his family arrive this Thursday from Texas for a couple of weeks on the wa
Shaft and Strut Material SandyFrank at 5:24pm 06.29.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1401 Hell all, Anyone know what the original strut and shaft material for the legend series was? Just ha

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Which halyard to use extra sheave for? stevenhagberg at 6:46am 04.16.25 I think you have all the advice you need. But I can't help myself! I have a MK III. The starboar
Downeaster Fourm duality at 6:33am 04.16.25 jolly roger, i tried to contact you on the private message, please check mike duality
Lithium battery question (2) Bob S at 6:10am 04.16.25
Hunter 456 rudder issue smokey73 at 6:03am 04.16.25 @henric What happens is the stainless bolts and aluminum tiller arm material corrode and are very di
Hunter 29.5 leaks between hull and deck mount or through scepter? Derk at 5:59am 04.16.25 Hi Greg, thank you for your suggestions. I've bought an endoscope. I think i'm gonna make at the end
Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions! shemandr at 5:55am 04.16.25 I think the jib halyard block is OK in that configuration. It doesn't have to be fore - aft. It cou
Part 3: Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions! JBP-PA at 5:40am 04.16.25 The block should have a swivel so that it can twist. With the sail up, it should twist into the co
Possible deck issue? AndyKW25 at 5:36am 04.16.25 Well, long story short, after a deeper inspection the state of the stanchions were the least of my c
Part 2: Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions! JBP-PA at 5:31am 04.16.25 Also, I use my jib halyard for the last bit of raising the mast so that someone can pull on the haly
Part 2: Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions! JBP-PA at 5:28am 04.16.25 Leave the shroud turnbuckles loose until all the standing rigging is attached. Then you can tighten
(another) Fuel/Water Separator Thread - Help me choose! colemj at 5:22am 04.16.25 I agree with @dlochner . We had one of the opaque spin on types once and I hated changing filters s
Alternator Temperature Sensors colemj at 5:08am 04.16.25 The rpm control is the biggy for me. spinning 250A from a 35-year old 23-hp engine takes some cont
Hunter Legend - Waste Holding Tank aaronshorb at 4:47am 04.16.25 Having replaced the holding tank on my previous '92 Legend 35.5, I cannot emphasize strongly enough
(another) Fuel/Water Separator Thread - Help me choose! dlochner at 4:43am 04.16.25 The Racor 500 would be my choice. One of the big reasons is filter changes, it is easy and relativel
Waste valve state position? Davidasailor26 at 4:37am 04.16.25 If the boat was on land for winter it may have been kept that way from the winterization and storage
Waste valve state position? kappykaplan at 4:27am 04.16.25 Thank you. De nada
Waste valve state position? SheetHappens at 4:26am 04.16.25 It's open. Handles parallel to the hose are open; perpendicular are closed. Thank you. Just didn
Waste valve state position? kappykaplan at 4:13am 04.16.25 It's open. Handles parallel to the hose are open; perpendicular are closed.
Winchrite V5 replacement battery?? sailme88 at 3:01am 04.16.25 After a the daughter of a friend bought a Winchrite for him at Christmas, I decided to get one. Res
Hunter 240 owners here? Gypsy Legend at 12:38am 04.16.25 Thanks Steve, yes she is, I've had plenty of boats over the years but she beats them all for comfort

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