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shaft log hose mike franks at 7:11am 05.02.06 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1203 I want to replace the rubber hose behind the packing gland which joins the shaft log.,Has anyone do
shat log hose mike franks at 7:10am 05.02.06 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1082 I want to replace the rubber hose behind the packing gland which joins the shaft log.,Has anyone do
shower drain hose access knot at 7:22am 05.02.06 Big Boats 1/1080 Anyone have any experience in gaining access to the shower drain hose in the head on a 2000 340? I s
Atlantic crossings? Animal at 7:55am 05.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/899 My question is, has any Oday owner crossed the Atlantic in obne of these before? If so what were the
Jabsco intake failing to suck up raw water Sailor King at 7:42am 05.02.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/3522 Head Type: JABSCO 29090-2000The pump will suck out waste but doesn't suck in water. I have taken
Catalina 30 Rudder Bearings steve22062 at 8:13am 05.02.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/6356 I have a '79 Catalina 30 and the rudder appears to be loose. Are there rudder bearings that can be
Mounting GPS on steering pedestal (1) Taylor at 9:53am 05.02.06 Ask All Sailors 4/2642 I'm going to mount my new GPS on my pedestal steering guard (using a RAM Mount 109V mount) but I'm u
Batteries Jake at 11:15am 05.02.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/1065 What size are the oem batteries on the Hunter 31'? The previous owner put some monster batteries onb
keel cable leak Don Balkwill at 11:16am 05.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1265 I recently put the Venture 222 that I bought used last year in the water for the first time. In calm
Centerboard lift Sharon21356 at 11:15am 05.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1197 Am a newbie so bear with me. Have a 25 Oday (1977). The CB lift rope is frayed and has a wire core
Air Conditioning Mac 26M (1) Rcman4u2 at 11:44am 05.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/3322 I can finally enjoy the cool breeze of air conditioning on those hot nights. The picture shows how
2 Blade vs. 3 Blade prop and most efficient pitch? David Popken at 12:04pm 05.02.06 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1497 My 1978 Cherubini H30 has a 3 blade 12/10 LH prop. Max speed in calm waters is +/- 5 knots. Of cou
Motor size David Kemp at 11:00am 05.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1256 I am looking for guidance on powering a new 26M. Would a 25HP outboard be sufficient to maintain a
mast raising helper pole jeff at 12:54pm 05.02.06 Chrysler 3/3693 i am looking for the button that fits in the end of the helper pole to raise the mast on my sailboat
cowl vent replacment for a Hunter 34 Ramon at 1:06pm 05.02.06 Big Boats 5/1286 ladies and gentlemen: I own a Hunter 34 (1985) which was equipped with 2 cowl vents placed between
C22 swing keel vs. 240 Richard at 1:43pm 05.02.06 Smaller Boats 6/1179 Do any of you have direct experience with the 240 and swing keel Catalina 22? Which is less tender?
Can I fix this Keel jeff21123 at 1:33pm 05.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/955 I am looking to buy a venture 17 and the swing keel is in bad shape.Cracks in fiberglass and peel of
What is the rubber ball thingy? Ken13531 at 2:41pm 05.02.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1086 I decommisioned my C30 last fall, moved her over the mountains and am ready to drop her in the lake
rebed chain plates matthew at 3:21pm 05.02.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1147 I have to rebed the chain plates for the mast stays. My thoughts were to remove one at a time with n
photos wanted - main/boom attachments Jonathan at 5:26pm 05.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/974 After 2 years of restoration of the hull I am desperately trying to find some photos and diagrams of

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Setee supports on Hunter 23 (2) Stokeshc at 5:58pm 06.26.21 I am not sure where your arrows point exactly. Are you asking if the vertical teak veneered sides o
Never say never Jacktar at 5:30pm 06.26.21 potato tomato its just plain too friggin holt either way.
to be or not to be Jacktar at 5:27pm 06.26.21 Look for another one , you will need to rebuild hatch frames too, sounds like a goner
Re-bedding upper shroud chainplates. sigsgmret at 5:14pm 06.26.21 Thanks to all, your posts are super helpful. I'm going to pull my Cat 22, Magic, out of the water n
UPS must hate sailors jrussnogle at 5:11pm 06.26.21
Heads up if you have BoatUS/Geico insurance regarding ice/freeze policy endorsement Tally Ho at 4:37pm 06.26.21 Just got my renewal, they changed the language, you are only covered if winterization is performed
EV-100 auto helm issues Tally Ho at 4:27pm 06.26.21
Never say never Will Gilmore at 3:55pm 06.26.21 Heat Index vs heat index. One is the proper name of the specific measurement and one is a descriptio
Forward Window leaks on the H41DS Rick at 3:53pm 06.26.21 They probably need to be re-bedded, meaning taken out, cleaned and re-sealed. This is a tedious job
Setee supports on Hunter 23 isaksp00 at 3:31pm 06.26.21 I am not sure where your arrows point exactly. Are you asking if the vertical teak veneered sides of
Mast Corrosion Vega27 at 2:39pm 06.26.21
The Thetford Porta Potti Tedd at 2:29pm 06.26.21 ...instead of making the walk of shame to the marina toilet. Of the many advantages of a trailerab
Fill old windlass void with resin and re-drill for new windlass install skunther at 2:20pm 06.26.21 Very nice video with a skillful repair. I'm hoping my situation can be a bit simpler such as just po
New outboard advice thinwater at 2:16pm 06.26.21 Do you have a reason to think it is too much to leave on the transom? Owner problems? If not, just l
Mainsail slug replacement ToddL214 at 2:16pm 06.26.21 Glad to see someone taking over and taking care of a Catalina 310. When ordering a new main this ye
Replacement Traveler Part for H-34 Mike Oldak at 2:12pm 06.26.21 Yes, but he might have ordered your suggested size
The Thetford Porta Potti john6206 at 2:00pm 06.26.21
New outboard advice Tedd at 1:45pm 06.26.21 @ebsail , I don't understand how my quote is related to your comment.
The Thetford Porta Potti Tedd at 1:42pm 06.26.21 We got a Sani-Potty with our boat, which looks like the one that Dometic now sells. We use it quite
tachometer not accurate Stu Jackson at 1:31pm 06.26.21 @Hayden Watson Since our last discussion, I have looked for respectable, reliable and authoritative

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