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Hank On Jib Don Guillette at 9:33am 09.28.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 13/5969 This post is probably only of interest to trailer sailors and those with hank on jibs.I had a nice
topping lift alan at 9:03am 09.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1263 hi, i have a hunter 310. furling headsail and furling main.i have a seldon rodkicker and a travel ar
Baby gats a bath! (1) PrivateerTradin at 12:13pm 09.28.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/956 Well, it took awhile...But here is the next installment, on my 'lil project...(It is AMAZING what a
Simrad Auto pilot adjustment Jack2438 at 11:40am 09.28.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1316 There is no question here but I thought I would pass along an idea for those who my have a Simrad au
Hatch knobs Brian at 2:00pm 09.28.06 Catalina 30 0/1328 One of the first items I had to replce on my newly acquired 30' were the missing or frozen hatch kno
Interior liner material? Ron Flubacker at 2:52pm 09.28.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1340 My cabin liner is in need of tear out and replacement. What material have any of you found to be th
27 Tall Rig Forestay Length Don Jackson at 2:27pm 09.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1471 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 4/1006 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 2/1310 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 0/4453 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 11/1015 "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 4/1176 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 7/1483 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 3/1087 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 2/858 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 1/1111 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 13/3876 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 1/803 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 1/1412 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 0/1552 can i change the stem fitting on a 1987 c34 to a newer model stem fitting that does not have the rol

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Catalina 310 mast electrical connections KZW at 10:24am 07.18.21 The OEM connector in my boat, sail no 307, was a flat trailer connector. It was wrapped with electri
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner (2) JackOlsen at 10:14am 07.18.21
Hunter 30-2 Fuel Shutoff ChrisHunter at 9:45am 07.18.21 Your right about not being convenient. It will give me a chance to look at the fuel guage. Thanks
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Kings Gambit at 9:40am 07.18.21 Thanks, everyone. This is exactly the sort of advice I was looking for. The winds SHOULD be predi
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner kloudie1 at 9:32am 07.18.21 Best of luck to ya! Sounds like you've thought this one through .. First "passage" a memorable event
Holly sole sourcing? Calif. Ted at 9:26am 07.18.21 Had a place near me called "House of Plywood" and they were able to order a 4x8 sheet of 3/8 with te
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Kings Gambit at 9:21am 07.18.21
What kind of antenna is this ? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:19am 07.18.21
Holly sole sourcing? Mike Oldak at 9:18am 07.18.21 I bought both 3/4 and 1/4 inch panels. use an epoxy on the bottom
Holly sole sourcing? Mike Oldak at 9:16am 07.18.21 try a few of your locate wood stores, exotic lumber in Annapolis,MD had some in stock awhile ago
How much engine/weight can my motor mount handle? Benny17441 at 9:09am 07.18.21 Tohatsu has a 3.5 HP 4 stroke engine which comes in at 41 lbs. their 4 to 6 HP engines are all 55-
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner JackOlsen at 8:59am 07.18.21 Thanks, everyone. This is exactly the sort of advice I was looking for. On the safety front, I've
Reef rigging / outhaul rigging (4) jssailem at 8:47am 07.18.21 Here is how I view the equipment and tie downs. I see you have a attached foot mainsail by a good o
Shower sump probs Benny17441 at 8:45am 07.18.21 You may benefit from a Rule electronic sensing bilge pump. A 500 GPH should do fine for that func
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Kings Gambit at 8:38am 07.18.21 Finally, Benny's advice at the end of his piece is very important. Be prepared to change plans. T
Shower sump probs JamesG161 at 8:33am 07.18.21 Why not run the shower drain hose into the bilge Mine does overflow to the bilge, but remember it
Reef rigging / outhaul rigging Joe at 8:32am 07.18.21 I agree with Shemandr that the outhaul running through the two cheek blocks is wrong. There's no ex
It's Curtains! patbratton at 8:16am 07.18.21 That is my plan. There is a track there for some kind of slides. I am trying to find the dimensions
It's Curtains! sail sfbay at 8:10am 07.18.21 Design, sew and install them yourself OR go to a canvas shop to maake them and install the necessay
Shower sump probs sail sfbay at 8:08am 07.18.21 For reference the Hunter 356 owner's manual show the shower sump pump discharges overboard through a

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