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single hand method to raise or lower mast Dick O'Donnell at 6:17am 08.13.06 Other Sailboats 1/1112 Looking for a design or system that would allow me to single handedly raise or lower the mast on my
pooped cockpit Allmand 35' Roy at 6:04am 08.13.06 Other Sailboats 1/1557 How many gallon of water will a pooped 35 cockpit hold? Also, how many cockpit drains and what size
boat pc p jager at 6:39am 08.13.06 Ask All Sailors 14/1048 i would like to fit a pc on my boat are there 12 volt set ups available
boat pc pete jager at 6:31am 08.13.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1066 I am interested in fitting a pc on my boat are there 12 volt units
Tiller Michael15707 at 6:18am 08.13.06 Smaller Boats 10/1313 Well, in my never ending battle --On the metal tillers -- what do y'all use so that you do not hav
cabin mount traveler? Denise23309 at 6:47am 08.13.06 Bigger Boats 5/1505 On the Oday 30? anyone done it? Looks doable to me. That would free up the space between the dodg
Mainsail Logo/Numbers Became Un-glued BrianW at 7:39am 08.13.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1019 On my Hunter 26, one of the numbers of the "H26" mainsail logo/numbers is starting to become un-glue
Holding tank size Glenn Keys at 7:36am 08.13.06 Big Boats 5/958 I have recently purchaced a 1983 Hunter 34 and it did not have the holding tank installed.(was remov
Genset Overheat !!! Chgristopher Bayer at 8:08am 08.13.06 Big Boats 3/1045 hello hunter community:a week ago my panda mini 8 genset was humming on my hunter 426. fore and af
alternate swing keel covering BruceH at 8:44am 08.13.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1028 My swing keel fiberglass covering has met its end. I have completely removed it and am now thinking
Marblehead Lighthouse Today (1) JerryA at 10:30am 08.13.06 Day Sailers 1/1149 Hi everyone, hope you had a nice weekend for sailing. I sailed over by the Marblehead Lighthouse fro
25th Anniversary Plaques Shula at 10:43am 08.13.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/995 I recently became the proud owner of a 1984 O'Day 37 center cockpit. It has 25th anniversary plaques
Coal ship in the bay (1) JerryA at 10:34am 08.13.06 Day Sailers 0/1045 Here's a picture of the coal ship I mentioned in my earlier post. I'm not as close as it looks, it's
PHRF Rating chief14326 at 10:48am 08.13.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1326 I need the PHRF for a 89 Catalina 30, TRBS Wing, no chute and a 130 Genny. I need to fill out the ap
Depth Meter Troubles Joe on Alure at 11:04am 08.13.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1283 The depth gauge on our 1986 Hunter 31 is acting up: suddenly it won't register depth. Instead, the D
What shade of red is the usual for Hunter Rusty at 11:30am 08.13.06 Smaller Boats 2/864 sail covers? Is it Burgandy or Jockey Red?I'm looking to purchase some canvas and would like to m
p-42 Info Mike Stockwell at 11:55am 08.13.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/940 We are interested in moving up from our beloved 37.5 (1991). As such we are considering the center c
Ideal Size Beneteau PegiTom at 12:24pm 08.13.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1361 Would you recommend sailing a Beneteau 331 from Seward Alaska to a final destination of Hawaii? If n
P-42 Mike Stockwell at 12:23pm 08.13.06 Big Boats 2/1012 My wife and I are considering moving up to a larger boat from our 91 37.5. Any one have any commen
info on a 1984 25' Pearson Pearson Triton? Darrell at 12:38pm 08.13.06 Other Sailboats 5/7821 I am having trouble finding any specs / reviews of the 25' 1984 Pearson Pearson Triton. Any info wo

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Peggy Hall - Vinegar sitting in toilet after pumping dry dlochner at 5:04am 07.16.21 Remove the 4 bolts that hold the pump onto the base Do NOT remove any hoses! Lift the pump of the b
Sta-lok fittings patbratton at 4:16am 07.16.21 I only know of practical sailors article: Mechanical Terminal Pull Test \| Practical Sailor that is e
Sta-lok fittings dLj at 4:03am 07.16.21 Does anyone know the actual strength difference between machine swaged and Sta-Loc connectors? I fi
Reverse Steering Characteristics justsomeguy at 9:41pm 07.15.21 Spring line?
1984 Hunter 31 pedestal Claude L.-Auger at 8:37pm 07.15.21 My 34 pedestal is a Merriman Yacht Specialties. Long out of business! You can check here on site for
Peggy Hall - Vinegar sitting in toilet after pumping dry Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:35pm 07.15.21 Nope...The pump needs real LUBRICATION. There are two ways to do that: 1.The never ending job of fl
Replacing water tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:09pm 07.15.21 Ronco Plastics has been Catalina's OEM waste and water tank supplier for decades. You can buy direct
Sailboat as 'investment"??? Leeward Rail at 8:02pm 07.15.21 I always thought Beer was only rented. Only part of it is. The ratio depends on the beer. Coors
Introducing Myself Catalina 22 at 7:55pm 07.15.21 Hi Ted, thank you very much for your detailed info, that really helps!
Sailboat as 'investment"??? jssailem at 7:52pm 07.15.21 Time to invest in some beer. I always thought Beer was only rented.
Sailboat as 'investment"??? dlochner at 6:55pm 07.15.21 Oh well... Time to invest in some beer. Beer is never owned. It is only rented. Often for a time
Furler Twists Sirius Pete at 6:52pm 07.15.21 Group, First, my apology for my delay! So, I used the ideas for lubing the swivel (dry lubricant)
1987 Hunter 23 mast. Crazy Dave Condon at 6:14pm 07.15.21 Forum store has your build list of parts. Franc Spar has to be Z Spar. The other mast supplier was
A New Record! Scott T-Bird at 6:10pm 07.15.21 I never pay the winter bill until I get an invoice after the boat has been hauled out and the servic
Trailer Catalina Capri 22 (wing keel version) - to buy or rent Crazy Dave Condon at 6:08pm 07.15.21 Load range of the tires? How many supports on each bunk board? Brakes? Installation of a bow eye
Hunter 212 Spinnaker's Crazy Dave Condon at 5:56pm 07.15.21 @Dave Groshong Does the forum store offer that option? If so, can you advise
Retractible Keel Line Replacement Crazy Dave Condon at 5:46pm 07.15.21 @sullyd First, safety is a factor. Trying to save a buck is foolish. Have the boat lifted. T
Sailboat as 'investment"??? sail sfbay at 5:26pm 07.15.21 QUESTION??
Sailboat as 'investment"??? Tally Ho at 4:49pm 07.15.21
Sailboat as 'investment"??? Leeward Rail at 4:21pm 07.15.21 Even buying into a charter boat, where the charter company pays the mortgage for a few years and mai

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