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Alternator Temperature Sensors
colemj at 5:46pm 04.14.25
If you are looking at going cruising for longer periods of time then a Wakespeed or Zeus regulator
Catalina 25 1981
dLj at 5:45pm 04.14.25
We are planning on sanding and finishing most of the wood. But very light sanding. Don't. That is
Catalina 25 1981
NBSailboatowners2581 at 5:24pm 04.14.25
We are planning on sanding and finishing most of the wood. But very light sanding. Don't. That is
Catalina 25 1981
garymalmgren at 5:22pm 04.14.25
We are planning on sanding and finishing most of the wood. But very light sanding. Don't. That is
Catalina 25 1981
NBSailboatowners2581 at 5:20pm 04.14.25
There are some caveats on this - but for sure there are often ways around the idiotic "marine" pric
Catalina 25 1981
NBSailboatowners2581 at 5:17pm 04.14.25
All good advice so far. One thing to know is that your boat is a pretty easy boat to own. They are
Catalina 25 1981
dLj at 5:17pm 04.14.25
So, just be aware of that. Much of what you need for living aboard does not have to be "marine grad
Alternator Temperature Sensors
Bob S at 5:14pm 04.14.25
I can see the advantage convenience of Bluetooth on the 618 especially on a new to me design. I curr
Catalina 25 1981
NBSailboatowners2581 at 5:11pm 04.14.25
Usually there is a small tank in the toilet to help flush. Best to look at the websites and get the
Catalina 25 1981
NBSailboatowners2581 at 5:10pm 04.14.25
I don't think that Catalina 25 ever came with a plumbed head, at all - just a port-a-potty ... did
Catalina 25 1981
NBSailboatowners2581 at 5:09pm 04.14.25
Looks like what you have is called the traditional layout of the Catalina 25. I think there should
Catalina 25 1981
Foswick at 4:49pm 04.14.25
Usually there is a small tank in the toilet to help flush. I don't think that Catalina 25 ever came
Catalina 25 1981
dlochner at 4:16pm 04.14.25
Would it have a water tank? Usually there is a small tank in the toilet to help flush. Best to lo
Fluorescent light above mirror in head - wiring question
Justin_NSA at 4:16pm 04.14.25
I converted my fluorescent fixture to LED. Still have to mind the polarity
Refridge and freezer
artboas at 4:12pm 04.14.25
I have a 450 and the freezer quit. It seems that the pin valve into the evaporator got plugged as I
Hunter 456 rudder issue
smokey73 at 4:12pm 04.14.25
@artboas I agree that a tiller arm is generally cast aluminum or possibly some other alloy that is
Hunter 376 Dining Table Finish
artboas at 4:08pm 04.14.25
Dug a little bit in my Hunter files archive.... found this one (attached).... I would use a 2 part
H310 Shoal Keel Bent
Rich 35.5 at 4:07pm 04.14.25
So here a couple of pics of the keel. Actually now that I really look at it, doesn't seem as bad a
Fluorescent light above mirror in head - wiring question
artboas at 4:04pm 04.14.25
Very good suggestion @JoeWhite - get the polarity wrong and those electrolytic capacitors have a ba
Hunter 456 rudder issue
artboas at 3:59pm 04.14.25
Hi Smokey! Thanks for your reply, then my guess was right. Thanks. And your comment is interesting

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