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holding tank size tulsa285 at 6:10am 09.28.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/855 Hi all! I'm sure it's been answered but can't find it... holding tank size on 1985 Hunter 28.5 ???
Effect of Mainsail Reefing Points? Jon at 5:57am 09.28.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1738 What is the "Rule of Thumb" for percentage of mainsail remaining exposed after setting the #1 Reef?
Hank On Jib Don Guillette at 9:33am 09.28.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 13/5972 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 3/957 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 0/1330 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 3/1341 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 2/1472 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 4/1007 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 2/1311 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 0/4454 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 3/1088 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 2/860 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 1/1112 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 13/3881 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

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Catalina 310 mast electrical connections shemandr at 6:13am 07.19.21 It's a good practice to disconnect the wires prior to surrendering the boat for the haul and mast lo
Retractible Keel Line Replacement Crazy Dave Condon at 6:05am 07.19.21 The boat should be lifted as a whole unit to prevent stands from kicking out for safety. Thank good
Landing a sturgeon DougM at 6:03am 07.19.21 Sturgeon are still around but the population is extremely depleted. One lake in northern Michigan ha
Shower sump probs seadaddler at 5:49am 07.19.21
Has anyone considered using a 4 piling lift for a Hunter 260? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:49am 07.19.21 That is exactly the approach to use following the design of the trailer. Anything else you are ask
PSA: 260 Owners - Check Your Rudder Brackets Crazy Dave Condon at 5:45am 07.19.21 @rs1sensen I do not follow Facebook. HOWEVER, THIS IS A GREAT CALL TO ADVISE HERE WHICH I REALLY
Trailer Catalina Capri 22 (wing keel version) - to buy or rent Crazy Dave Condon at 5:34am 07.19.21 @Rick Webb Would you assist me on this one. First poster regarding new trailer has been sent to r
Rigging the 2nd reef in a 310? All U Get at 5:09am 07.19.21 Now I have to modify my clews after seeing these pictures, my learning curve is sometimes very steep
Bayview Mac Race? Marmalade at 4:33am 07.19.21
Bayview Mac Race? Jumpstart at 2:16am 07.19.21 No dock on the island. Reservations at the Straits Marina in Mac City. We are in the same class and
Rigging the 2nd reef in a 310? (2) Flying Jay at 10:48pm 07.18.21 I was able to push a fish tape through the boom after removing the end cap. Make sure the tape sta
Replacing water tank Clydo at 10:34pm 07.18.21 Thanks, so it sounds like you did replace yours? Was there any problems? Think biggest problem get
Mounting a chart plotter and maintaining the recommended compass separation capta at 9:13pm 07.18.21 I missed this in my original measurement, and planning. I am making a custom mounting platform for
Mounting a chart plotter and maintaining the recommended compass separation Wm. Gill at 8:54pm 07.18.21 I finally got to test the Garmin chart plotter's effect on the compass. I carefully studied all 4 po
Sailboat as 'investment"??? ontherocks83 at 8:45pm 07.18.21 Considering I have twice the amount invested into my boat than it is actually worth, I look at saili
Replacing broken push button cupboard latch on beneteau 31 SoSound at 8:38pm 07.18.21 I agree with @Marmalade on the procedure... I have never tried to remove one before,. Does the latc
Determining Trailrite C22 1982 VIN mechjagger at 8:26pm 07.18.21 Thanks, after much digging I realized requesting a new vin would be best. The serial number format
Pro Charge Ultra stops charging. ontherocks83 at 8:24pm 07.18.21 So as a follow up I emailed Maine Sail who sold me the charger and he got back to me within a few ho
Pro Charge Ultra stops charging. Benny17441 at 8:18pm 07.18.21 Hard to tell, the charger has some protection devices that will shut it down in cases of a drop or s
Has anyone considered using a 4 piling lift for a Hunter 260? Will G at 8:12pm 07.18.21

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