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27 Tall Rig Forestay Length Don Jackson at 2:27pm 09.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1401 I need the length of the standard 27 Catalina Tall Rig forestay.
260 Salon Steve Ray at 2:22pm 09.28.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/982 Wife and I are looking to buy a used 260. We looked at a new one, but we don't like the fact that t
Fixing a Bomar Hatch Brian at 2:09pm 09.28.06 Catalina 30 2/1242 Has anyone had to drill out a broken screw on a Bomar hatch. One of the hatch arm hinge screws is b
Recovering Catalina 30 interior cushions (1) Brian at 2:05pm 09.28.06 Catalina 30 0/4345 We just had our 1985 Catalina 30 cushions all recovered. One of the items I could not find in all o
Sailing - Sunrise (1) Jim Seamans at 8:37pm 09.26.06 Ask All Sailors 11/973 "I do not live to sail, but I sail in order that I may live,and return with greater zest to the la
Used Sails Rick19254 at 8:39pm 09.26.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1117 I'm in the market for used sails. I would like to cut down a 150% Genoa and use it for a Harken Fur
Smell taking up residence Andy at 8:43pm 09.26.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1447 I am sorry to ask this question - probably the millionth time - but I was unable to search the archi
toplift John Lovas at 8:57pm 09.26.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1064 Any suggestions on how to add a toplift to my '77 Mariner?
Rubber/diesel smell around fuel tank Maria at 9:26pm 09.26.06 Big Boats 2/827 The rubber/diesel smell (not quite sure which) around the fuel tank has been increasing over the pas
stemhead fitting al16497 at 10:53pm 09.26.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1076 can i change the stem fitting on a 1987 c34 to a newer model stem fitting that does not have the rol
hanging lantern overby at 1:34am 09.27.06 Ask All Sailors 13/3491 Okay, a very simple question here but I still need to ask. We have a Cal 44 and I want to hang a lan
Electrical Panel Tony23670 at 1:22am 09.27.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/786 Still trying to understand my (new to me)1984 Hunter 25.5. The electrical panel has a number of togg
In the mast wiring access Paul F at 1:21am 09.27.06 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1385 In reading through the posts it seems many sailors have cut an access to the mast wiring at the base
stemhead fitting al16497 at 1:11am 09.27.06 Big Boats 0/1512 can i change the stem fitting on a 1987 c34 to a newer model stem fitting that does not have the rol
Wood keel support dimensions Lee Y at 3:07am 09.27.06 Smaller Boats 2/995 I need to replace the wood keel support on my trailer. The boat is a 1988 so I assume the trailer i
Mast Light Replacement Bulb Larry Cornell at 3:08am 09.27.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/1244 Recently purchased a 1984 Hunter 25.5 and am replacing the halyards this weekend. While the mast is
Sail Settings for Wind Speed Mark Corson at 1:37am 09.27.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1632 I have a Catalina 30-Mk. II with a standard rig, roller furling headsail, and a 5'3" fin keel. I b
Hunter Legend 40, 1985, 1986 Voilenu at 2:58am 09.27.06 Big Boats 7/18817 I'm considering purchasing a Hunter Legend 40 1985/1986 I would like any information or hints concer
Universal M25XPA motor mounts Alec at 2:41am 09.27.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1267 The rear motor mounts for the Universal M25XPA in my Catalina 28 are looking a bit tired no doubt co
Trans oil Ron10127 at 7:52am 09.27.06 Ask All Sailors 20/2227 This is probably a silly question to most, but what transmission oil do I use in our Yannmar 2GM20 t

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Our 315 Arrived jssailem at 6:10am 05.12.21 Congratulations to both of you sailors on your new boats. Exciting times ahead. May you enjoy, Fai
Our 315 Arrived asalotto at 6:10am 05.12.21 Thanks, @KZW I can't disagree in principal, and this is true for the head sink. But for the galley s
eye candy jon hansen at 6:06am 05.12.21 that's quite a picture Tom. we don't get photo opps like that here on the lakes much any more.
Nasty Surprise YVRguy at 6:05am 05.12.21 Hmmm... Just went to buy the book. $34 shipping charge on a $23 book.
eye candy jon hansen at 6:04am 05.12.21 Tom,i was in a Fife and drum corp in high school. does that count?
Our 315 Arrived KZW at 6:03am 05.12.21 Seacocks should be closed at all times unless they are actively in use. It takes but little effort t
Our 315 Arrived asalotto at 5:54am 05.12.21 Thanks, @Skipper John And congrats on your pending possible 81! FYI, my 74 was delivered to the deal
Nasty Surprise Scott B at 5:44am 05.12.21 BTW @Peggie Hall HeadMistress does your book ship to Canada? Yes, I buy lots of items from Hunter
eye candy (1) TomY at 5:41am 05.12.21 The Dragon on the bow.
Raw Water Inlet Hose Souellette at 5:41am 05.12.21 It's possible either could have been used(?) You may have to measure yours. Yes, I can certainly
Replacing reefing lines on H34 Kenyon boom Capn Vinny at 5:33am 05.12.21 Yes, he put Velcro in the aft end of the stack pack to allow for the reefing lines that will go from
Raw Water Inlet Hose Justin_NSA at 5:33am 05.12.21 It's possible either could have been used(?) You may have to measure yours.
eye candy (1) jon hansen at 4:58am 05.12.21 194021
Replacing reefing lines on H34 Kenyon boom WasabiRush at 4:48am 05.12.21 I would guess that the most likely scenario is that the lines run from the winch, up into the boom
Battery isolator issue Bogart at 4:44am 05.12.21 Thanks again for all your input. Heading the ACR way. Cheers
Check your Standing Rigging Folks CrispyCringle at 4:38am 05.12.21 ^^^^^ What do you mean by "wire openings"? Are you talking about where the t-ball fits into the mast
eye candy jon hansen at 4:32am 05.12.21 Michael, let me put it this way. when i put my lawnmower away in the fall, i change the oil and sha
Sailboat Deck Paint (2) kbgunn at 4:18am 05.12.21 I've had good results using the TotalBoat Wet-edge topsides paint and the TotalTread Non-skid deck p
eye candy jon hansen at 4:16am 05.12.21 i do so love simplicity. all the best parts of sailing, non of the gadget maintenance.
eye candy (1) TomY at 4:06am 05.12.21

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