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Hull/deck joint leak jerrygg at 7:03am 08.04.06 Catalina 30 2/1627 The bolts connecting the deck and hull at the genoa track were loose and allowing water to enter the
A Question about Stereo Wiring forbestx at 6:57am 08.04.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1200 Greetings. I have a new Catalina 309 and am tryig to install a CD/AM/FM Stereo. The speakers wer
Gauge of Wiring for Running Lights Canvasback at 6:42am 08.04.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1001 Fellow C22 owners: It appears the wiring for my running lights is in need of replacement. When I tur
Lowering Sails (1) Tom Atkins at 5:42am 08.04.06 Ask All Sailors 21/3091 Hey folks,I sail a 22' full sloop in the Gulf and I often go out alone. I can get both sails up o
boston to newport, ri melizawild at 5:13am 08.04.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1760 Anyone have any experience sailing from south shore, Weymouth, to newport, RI. We are thinking of ma
Anyone here live in Anchorage? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 5:02am 08.04.06 Ask All Sailors 0/807 I've just accepted a consulting job surveying the sanitation and plumbing systems on the MY "Ursa Ma
Towing - Cruise control and overdrive... chutz at 3:50am 08.04.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1252 Hey ladies and gents,Quick questions regarding towing, I'm travelling to a lake in a few weeks, an
Place for a Name? pbleic at 3:37am 08.04.06 Day Sailers 7/1350 I will soon get my new Hunter 170. I have a name, but can't figure out where you would put one on t
Batteries monitoring Gene at 2:57am 08.04.06 Big Boats 9/739 I would like to know which is the best way to monitor the conditions of the batteries, all I have is
San Juan Islands suggestions Calif. Ted at 12:39am 08.04.06 Ask All Sailors 22/2180 My husband and I are novice sailors and planning our first trip to the San Juans early September. We
Mercury Outboard fuel tank problems? jviss at 12:30am 08.04.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1693 Has anyone else seen this? 2000 vintage Mercury 15HP twin cylinder two-stroke with OEM (supplied wi
Running Rigging Color Code Rick at 12:30am 08.04.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 13/23863 The running rigging on our boat requires updating due to wear, age, and the elements. Since we race
More batteries in a C36 - where to locate them? jviss at 12:21am 08.04.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1024 I just doubled the house battery capacity on my 1984 C36 (Mk. I), and when the dust cleared, my sepa
Black water seeps back into the bowl Ian at 12:00am 08.04.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1390 The set-up:4 year old #1460 Willcox Crittenden Headmate with two vent loops. The problem:In dry
Problem with Freshwater on Boat Tom at 11:49pm 08.03.06 Ask All Sailors 20/1980 Help!! I have two freshwater tanks on my boat that total 100 gallons. Recently the water has a rea
Ranger vs Blazer cele at 10:28pm 08.03.06 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 1/1760 Is a Ranger 23 similar to a Blazer 23? Were both of these boats designed by Bruce Kirby? And where c
Kirby Blazer cele at 10:22pm 08.03.06 Ask All Sailors 0/923 does any one have information on a Kirby Blazer Sailboat?
H30 mast step replacement K7MX at 4:09pm 08.03.06 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2611 I just bought a 1979 Hunter 30 and of course the mast step is seriously rusted. Does anyone have de
Any recommendations for a 299 A/C system Daydreams at 1:27pm 08.03.06 Seidelmann 2/1344 Can anyone recommend a good air conditioning/heat setup for a 299. I am in SC and the 12000 btu port
Tender Boat Chris Glander at 12:31pm 08.03.06 Big Boats 7/1091 While my hunter 34 sails great in light air, anything past 15kts and I can not take in enough sail a

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Reverse Cycle difficulties JamesG161 at 7:48pm 06.06.21 if the pump is running, then why would it only not circulate water while in heat mode? The CB cont
Seaward 25 vs H240 Tedd at 7:36pm 06.06.21 We're planning to upgrade from a Mac 26S, for similar reasons. I took a close look at a Seaward 25 a
Bimini...what does it refer to? Ken13559 at 7:27pm 06.06.21 I thought Bimini was in the Bahamas :laugh::laugh: With so many umbrellas on beach front, its prob
Reverse Cycle difficulties Scott T-Bird at 7:21pm 06.06.21 If no Pump Relay Panel, then Stu has the key. A single Circuit Board and the respective Thermosta
Reef lines Ward H at 7:21pm 06.06.21 I use fiberglass "Fish Sticks", another tool for running wires. They come in a kit of 2', 4' and a
Reverse Cycle difficulties Scott T-Bird at 7:18pm 06.06.21 If it was electrical or in the control panel, I would guess that some disruption would cause the pum
Reverse Cycle difficulties JamesG161 at 7:17pm 06.06.21 a logic board in the controls. If no Pump Relay Panel, then Stu has the key. A single Circuit Boa
Electrical Connections (1) leo310 at 7:15pm 06.06.21 194920 The easy way is to use one of these from Bleu Sea
kea to main door Udi at 6:55pm 06.06.21 When My B323 was Brand New, I had six keys made a the local locksmith STORE. IN the U.S. Can you Z
Seaward 25 vs H240 sesmith at 6:52pm 06.06.21 We had a 23.5 before we got our Seaward 25. They are totally different animals other than the fact
kea to main door Udi at 6:49pm 06.06.21 Hi! I'll see if that method could work. I am going to check with HM angeniring the that idea as well
kea to main door Ron20324 at 6:49pm 06.06.21 Hi ! As a new hunter owner, I have two questions. 1)Any idea how can I get an extra key to the cab
kea to main door Ron20324 at 6:40pm 06.06.21 As you can see there is no room for the cleats at the usual place because of the pulpit and the res
Reverse Cycle difficulties JamesG161 at 6:40pm 06.06.21 If it's NOT related to the reversing valve, then there must be some reason why the pump fails to ci
Hunter 466/460 Winch location & single hand BSEACHAMP at 6:39pm 06.06.21 Hello, Thanks So much for the information. Now I will feel comfortable looking for a H460/466. the
Reverse Cycle difficulties Stu Jackson at 6:36pm 06.06.21 Right, I understand. What I don't understand is why the pump circulates sea water no problem when
Some will hate this!!! Tedd at 6:28pm 06.06.21 So going faster than the wind dead downwind is thought to be impossible. But seems if you are clev
Water pump sucking air? Terry Cox at 6:23pm 06.06.21 Hi Tim, what happens if you pressurize the system, leave the pump on and shut off all faucets? Does
Some will hate this!!! JohnShannon at 6:23pm 06.06.21 So the first "mind blown" item is sailboats can sail faster than the wind. Mine won't but cats and f
Raymarine ST4000 MK2 Wheel Drive - Ball Bearing Size? Ron20324 at 6:19pm 06.06.21 Get a gauge for measuring drill bitS. Put the ball in the hole that lets it go/no-go. SAVE IT FOR TH

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