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WasabiRush at 9:20am 05.23.21
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The PO installed a B'G transducer and I'm validating the depth readings on my Zeus plotter. It typic
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I have a Jabsco fresh water electric head on my new to me 2005 Hunter 41DS. I have replace the hoses
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after over a year of working on the boat, she's almost ready for boat's in on June 2nd. all I have l
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NYSail at 12:38am 05.23.21
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Ok so probably a very elementary question, however no real experience and would love some opinions.
Cycleox at 8:16pm 05.22.21
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Hopped onto Cinnamon for a nice Sunday race this morning and straight away noticed that there was a
higgs at 7:13pm 05.22.21
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I do not follow this site on a regular basis, so maybe this is a topic that has been covered before.
rcairflyer at 4:13pm 05.22.21
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New sailboat owner here! On a Hunter 170, there are four screws securing the centerboard retaining b
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Team118 at 3:04pm 05.22.21
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Hi; As I reported, I believe I have successfully installed RM network that allows communication betw
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CatalinaforaMEa at 8:13am 05.22.21
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Hello! New to the forum here, looking for some guidance with my topping lift. I have a 1981 Catalina
Pagan Baby at 4:55am 05.22.21
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markb_nc at 4:28am 05.22.21
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Hi everyone, I've sailed a Catalina 22 for a number of years and have decided to migrate to a Hunter
ScottySailor at 8:13pm 05.21.21
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Hey Hunter lovers good evening, The engine blower on my hunter 49 is defective, I just bought the bo
flightlead404 at 6:53pm 05.21.21
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While trouble shooting my overheating issues, another problem raised its ugly head. Intermittent st
twodzusfittings at 2:20pm 05.21.21
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My long smoked plexi glass windows on my O'day 30 CB are cracked and leaking. Nothing major, just e
Jim Beck at 1:48pm 05.21.21
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When it rains or I wash the boat, water from the cabin roof drains through channel along companionwa
s greg at 12:53pm 05.21.21
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I have been looking to buy a 27 Edge but can't find one anywhere in the US. I go to the for sale we
Dr. D at 11:28am 05.21.21
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Today I received an email from Defender Marine. They found malware on their servers which was sendin

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GPS Antenna Quandary   (2)
nhodgson at 2:33pm 02.05.25
....I'd probably need to disconnect the RS120 too wouldn't I? Unless it takes whatever gps data it
GPS Antenna Quandary   (1)
nhodgson at 2:30pm 02.05.25
From the original question see below in red_ish. I think I may have to replace the RS120 GPS anten
Raymarine Auto Pilot
Thinksnow at 1:21pm 02.05.25
Regardless, the rudder should have hard stops, and the transducer should not be damaged when the ru
Through-Hull Fittings   (1)
Ran-Dee9229 at 11:23am 02.05.25
Here is a photo of the valve that I cannot close.
Through-Hull Fittings   (2)
Ran-Dee9229 at 11:17am 02.05.25
My head discharge valve opens and closes fine. My sea water intake for the head works as well. Here
Runaway diesel
twodzusfittings at 11:02am 02.05.25
Is this thread still attracting traffic......... https://images.app.goo.gl/CARe7zE2EBUN9WTF8
Easy solution for Catalina 310 companionway crib boards
DArcy at 9:34am 02.05.25
My previous boat had acrylic (Plexiglass) hatch boards. I liked the look, they were smoked grey so h
1987 Hunter Legend 37
Marmalade at 9:03am 02.05.25
Disclaimer - I haven't gone down to the boat to measure... but based on some scaling that I have rea
Runaway diesel
Leeward Rail at 8:34am 02.05.25
That video is more like a 300 or 400 horsepower engine and intentionally held to high rev's Try 2,
Runaway diesel
dLj at 8:04am 02.05.25
You may be confusing scalar and vector quantities. RPM is scalar - it has no direction. When it i
Easy solution for Catalina 310 companionway crib boards   (1)
BC Bernie at 7:29am 02.05.25
Entertaining idea. That is enough to hold back the ocean waves from getting to your inner sanctum?
Motorhome Mariners
jssailem at 7:22am 02.05.25
no place where ignorance and stupidity are as starkly and immediately evident as on the water. How
Runaway diesel
dLj at 6:38am 02.05.25
Actually, I have owned an engine that could be hand cranked, although I never tried to start it tha
Cutless Bearing Set Screws
duck21 at 6:16am 02.05.25
Thanks all for the suggestions and info. Doug
Looking to replicate this transmission cable bracket.
CSTim at 6:13am 02.05.25
Essential yes, the the unpainted aluminum piece is easy to make, home made, and just a square piece
Looking to replicate this transmission cable bracket.
dlochner at 5:20am 02.05.25
I agree totally and was told (East Coast Transmission) and it is in the manual to try to maintain a
Runaway diesel
colemj at 5:15am 02.05.25
I was scratching my head on your first post on this. This second post clarifies - you are mis-readi
Runaway diesel
colemj at 5:06am 02.05.25
Ah, no, I did not change the focus. The original post that started this was me replying about using
Motorhome Mariners
Urban Hermit at 5:04am 02.05.25
We're a long way from full time but we have a boat on wheels DP. You make me realize that anyone wh
Looking to replicate this transmission cable bracket.
Blitz at 5:04am 02.05.25
The aluminum bracket significantly changes the angle between the cable and the shift lever on the t

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