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Stern tie/Mediterranean mooring recommendation? TN at 2:57pm 08.16.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1663 I have a Hunter 27 (current) and am wondering what length/diameter/type of line to use to tie the st
Autohelm ST4000 problems Van737 at 4:20pm 08.16.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1358 My Autohelm ST4000 wheel drive autopilot, installed in my 1994 Hunter Legend 37.5, suddenly stopped
San Juan Islands Jim at 6:33pm 08.16.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1045 I'm Chartering a 30ft Catalina in Anacortes next week for four days. I would like to here from anybo
Slow motoring? Todd at 7:55pm 08.14.06 Racing 2/1893 This past weekend I sailed in a long distance race which had little to no wind. ALL boats in my clas
1981 hunter 25 hull material glenn at 9:32pm 08.14.06 Smaller Boats 9/2253 i am looking at a used 1981 hunter 25 that is in use and in the water. before making any decisions i
Reefed main - unfurled jib David at 10:42pm 08.14.06 Day Sailers 5/1744 Beautiful day for sailing this weekend. Went out initially with my wife, my brother and his wife.
What is the Catalina 30 "Boat class" chief14326 at 10:36pm 08.14.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/895 Having never raced before I am in the middle of filling out the regatta application. I know this is
My 4 foot-itis has kicked in (1) muised at 12:30am 08.15.06 Ask All Sailors 37/2334 I am the current owner of an O'Day 25. On a recent coastal trip we ran into some big waves and wind
Dropping RPMs Tony at 1:14am 08.15.06 Big Boats 6/963 Spent a few days in AnnapolisWent thurs into big southerly and waves 2-4 feet at Bay BridgeStayed
Switcn' chemical Mark Juetten at 1:44am 08.15.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1361 I am going to switch chemicals from the blue chem to the green odorless chemical at the end of the s
34 - Stanchion Replacement tom at 2:20am 08.15.06 Bigger Boats 0/1038
Topping lift question for sailboats with Dutchman Judy Griffiths at 2:20am 08.15.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1426 Hi all,The directions for our Dutchman sail flaking system say to raise and lower the sail as anyo
Wind Speed J. Barrett at 2:27am 08.15.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1426 Just curious, what ranges of wind speed do most of us sail in. My wife, son, and I took our 25 out l
Portlight Replacement Paul at 2:45am 08.15.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/903 I am looking for information relevant to replacing the long fixed portlights on my 1992 30T. The ac
Bottom Paint (A never ending question) Bob at 2:41am 08.15.06 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1173 I had the boat Yard Paint the bottom this year, mostly because they wouldn't let me do it. They use
Plastic gas tank info for pbud and others - 222 RobG at 2:59am 08.15.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1180 I finally got to look at the make and model of the gas tank that fits perfectly snug in the fuel loc
Handheld GPS Recommendations? pbleic at 3:35am 08.15.06 Day Sailers 3/1177 Looking for recommendations for a handheld GPS. I am about to get my Hunter 170 and will be sailing
serial number Thomas M. Turner at 4:30am 08.15.06 Bigger Boats 1/1235 where is the serial number on a 25 ft. O'Day located. Thanks
Cockpit shade Keith at 4:36am 08.15.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1279 Has anyone found an easy to deploy sun shade for use while anchoring and at the dock? I'm intereste
Diesel fuel consumption? jviss at 4:36am 08.15.06 Ask All Sailors 31/10594 Does anyone watch their fuel consumption carefully? I noted that I burnt 0.44 gallons per hour whil

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Strippers (1) Captain Crisp at 11:53am 06.08.21 Thanks for accepting a pompous Brit! I'll try Tony. Meanwhile here's what my modified stripper looks
Sailing and restoring #9874 (6) AaronD at 11:40am 06.08.21 Internal 8:1 Outhaul Our old main (possibly original to our 1981) had a single reef point at 4'. Ou
Fuel Filter /seperator on H34 Ralph Johnstone at 11:33am 06.08.21 I agree with that but aren't NPTF threads different than NPT? They differ in the height of the cr
Head problem Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:26am 06.08.21 Do the best you can.
I am the Boat Battery Executioner. dlochner at 11:19am 06.08.21 So two batteries costs under $200 once you add tax. If they last 5 years that's less than $40 / yea
I am the Boat Battery Executioner. thinwater at 11:16am 06.08.21
Fuel Filter /seperator on H34 Ward H at 10:36am 06.08.21 There are NO NPT threads that go together without sealant. I agree with that but aren't NPTF threa
Strippers Mike G. at 10:27am 06.08.21 Two years ago I discovered Tony at Winchspares.com located in the UK. Tony was quite helpful and ha
I am the Boat Battery Executioner. Ralph Johnstone at 10:24am 06.08.21 With a picture like that .................... who gives a rat's ass about batteries ? t is fine.
Looked at an H260 Today jwilcoxon78 at 10:16am 06.08.21 Thanks for all the great posts and photos, guys. We're very excited about finding an H260. It's a c
Head problem odaydokay at 10:15am 06.08.21 Good Point, though difficult fitting in my case.
Fuel Filter /seperator on H34 Ralph Johnstone at 10:01am 06.08.21 Where does it all come from ? ? ? ? ? There are NO NPT threads that go together without sealant. N
I am the Boat Battery Executioner. AlastairLC at 9:54am 06.08.21
I am the Boat Battery Executioner. dlochner at 9:34am 06.08.21
I am the Boat Battery Executioner. AlastairLC at 9:26am 06.08.21
Original Keel Turning Ball + Question about Keel Cable Hose AndreInPortland at 9:16am 06.08.21 You do not need the seal the hose with sealer. The two clamps provided by Catalina are of high-qual
CDI Flexible Furler - Thoughts Leeward Rail at 9:08am 06.08.21 @Scott T-Bird basically nailed it. We use the same headsail all season on our trailerable Cataline
Bimini for Catalina 27 shank at 8:49am 06.08.21 Thanks for the great responses. I'm going to shop around a bit more. A local canvas maker wants $1,
Looked at an H260 Today Tedd at 8:49am 06.08.21 Thanks for all the great posts and photos, guys. We're very excited about finding an H260. It's a ch
Bimini for Catalina 27 shank at 8:48am 06.08.21 I do not remember what your model boat looks like. Need a photo or two. However, in general, bimini

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