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Propeller for H-27, '78 dmc at 8:05pm 02.11.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1296 I am considering a change to a veriable pitch propeller. I have a problem when reversing, the boat "
Greetings from new Hunter 37C owners! TJ-LJ Champion at 11:12pm 02.11.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1548 In August of 2006 we purchased our first boat (formerly "Descheo" from Maryland) and motored her hom
Questions on Master Panel Lights rickcioppa at 11:20pm 02.11.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1313 I'm a new Catalina owner (1998 MKII 28) and I can't figure out what these are used for?Does anyone
Engine stop button on Hunter 41 Bob La Salle at 12:02am 02.12.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2037 I have a 2004 Hunter 41 with a 4 cylinder Yanmar. It has a red engine stop button in the cockpit el
Rocker Light Switch Mike Holm at 12:02am 02.12.07 Catalina 310 1/1520 I can't find a replacement for a rocker switch for a cabin light. Does anybody know of a dealer in
Master Panel Lights rickcioppa at 1:07am 02.12.07 Catalina 30 1/1312 I'm a new Catalina owner (1998 MKII 28) and I can't figure out what these are used for?Does anyone
Main Sail Settings for Broad reach? Rick at 12:42am 02.12.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1407 HI, all. I have an '88 Hunter 285. I have a queston re: How/Where to position the Mainsail when flyi
Cabin Hatch cover handle mikenovit at 1:43am 02.12.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1114 I have a 1988 Oday 322. The plastic "handle" that sits on top of the sliding hatch cover leading to
Chart Plotters Gene at 1:59am 02.12.07 Big Boats 3/945 I am looking to purchase a Garmin C492 or C498 Chartplotter, does anyone have any thing to say about
Main Halyard Replacement Rich18866 at 2:03am 02.12.07 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1144 Hi All,I have to replace my main halyard. Want to have the West Marine shop here in the city make
sealant around the outside of the boat jimbo at 2:31am 02.12.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1977 I want to replace the sealant on the outside of the boat. It is under the metal trim piece that goes
Anyone mounted a helm seat? natotm at 2:27am 02.12.07 Big Boats 6/1557 Am considering installing a helm seat as the seating position is so low on the 456. Has anyone insta
C 30 Brochure sully22356 at 2:22am 02.12.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1075 Anyone know where I can locate a sales brochure for a Catalina 30. Mine is a 1990 model, but I woul
Catalina 30 brochure sully22356 at 2:36am 02.12.07 Catalina 30 1/1471 Anyone know where I might locate an original C30 sales brochure. Mine is a 1990 model but I would be
Stanchion Ed Carrillo at 3:55am 02.12.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1045 This chandlery site offers stanchions but I can't tell from the figures which stanchion and base to
Keep It Simple Don Guillette at 4:59am 02.12.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/2099 Today a new lister called me about a sail trim problem, which we handled. He then told me some of my
Wheelsteering Michel at 5:52am 02.12.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/935 Hi folk'sI am from Belgium, mostly sailing in the Netherlands and looking for an automatic wheel st
Shut off valves for scupper thru hulls? Roger 20226 at 6:04am 02.12.07 Hallberg-Rassy 1/2076 On a recent survey on my 1969 Mistal 33, the marine surveyor insist that shut off valves be installe
Speaking of warmer weather... Phil Herring at 6:55am 02.12.07 Ask All Sailors 28/1688 We were having a discussion here (read: argument) about when "commissioning" takes place in various
Downwind 360 penalty turn procedure Grizz at 5:27am 02.12.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/3259 Don, this question/situation surfaced as a group of the crew coped w/ 7 degrees ambient in the froze

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Invest 99L jssailem at 6:17am 09.04.21 I am not sure, but I think the guys in the yard have given Jim's boat a new name.... PATCHES...
Hunter 41 DS Electronics Install sailtheworld79 at 5:46am 09.04.21 Forgot one other thing. If you decided to buy a new Ray MFD don't forget to buy the NMEA2000 to StNG
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 Ottdreamer at 5:45am 09.04.21 I'll be around Thursday and Friday next week. Let me know if you need a hand. I'll be going to the
Hunter 41 DS Electronics Install (4) sailtheworld79 at 5:42am 09.04.21 So, just an update and a heads up on my electronics install. The APU ended up being under the aft ca
Oday 28 1980- shaft log njlarry at 4:39am 09.04.21 As I remember the 28 you might get better access thru the stern section of the quarter berth or by r
1999 H410 Forward Shower Sump Replacement Issues Sailgunner at 3:01am 09.04.21
Toe Rail extrusion (1) Hugo2go at 2:09am 09.04.21 Welcome to the forum!! Thanks for the photos. Will need dimensions to verify the part. Might try
Near Miss in Port Huron MitchM at 1:46am 09.04.21
Wheel pulling to the right MitchM at 1:24am 09.04.21
Fuel line crack. MitchM at 1:11am 09.04.21 A dramatic loss of rpm s like josko has can also be due to a clogged exhaust elbow .
Surveys are a waste of money MitchM at 1:03am 09.04.21 In my port of erie there are 2 surveyors: one worked in the well respected Tartan yachts factory w
Aluminum vs SS bimini frames MitchM at 12:30am 09.04.21 In our marina in erie bay , i watched an aluminum frame bimini on a catalina 27 collapse and tear t
Bilge pump placement on my H376. Tally Ho at 10:47pm 09.03.21
1999 H410 Forward Shower Sump Replacement Issues Windpilot at 9:54pm 09.03.21 Don't laugh, I had the same problem, I glued a dime to the float. This might work for you, test by p
Catalina 315 Instruments Ward H at 9:21pm 09.03.21 Just curious why you want a i70 and also dedicated instruments, eliminating room for the AP on the n
New toilet and holding tank system Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:12pm 09.03.21 A friend who does work on boats as a profession told me about a tank he removed from a boat that sat
Replacing Inhaul / Outhaul lines Albanach at 8:01pm 09.03.21 I have had no luck removing the lock screw on the inhaul line. If any one has a way to remove it pl
need part - line guide (??) mdibella at 7:40pm 09.03.21 That's port above. Starboard is 057181. Not sure why the pics show two-hole mounting. You'll
Catalina 315 Instruments CaptBob at 7:04pm 09.03.21 Thanks Stephen. This info helps. Bob
New toilet and holding tank system jepomer at 6:35pm 09.03.21 You're right that plastic tanks rarely if ever permeate, Stu...but permeation isn't the only issue

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