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relocating the chain locker tj edwards at 10:59am 03.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/871 I noticed the anchor locker renovation projects of Morrie Frappier, Ed Schenck and Scott Wilson on t
Bahamas Fuel cost Will at 11:13am 03.10.06 Destinations 7/2379 Does anyone know how much does deisel fuel cost in the Bahamas. I am planing a trip and considering
UPDATE - meeting minutes from BBYC - March 10 Stephen Dale at 11:58am 03.10.06 Racing 0/1494 We met this evening at the Ballena Bay Yacht Club this evening - and here is what the group is float
UPDATE - meeting minutes from BBYC - March 10 Stephen Dale at 11:59am 03.10.06 The Cherubini Hunters 0/807 We met this evening at the Ballena Bay Yacht Club this evening - and here is what the group is float
Bow sprit use and spinaker trim on a C22. Ray Bowles at 1:17pm 03.10.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/1813 Don, I am sailing a Catalina 22 and use an asymetrical spinaker, masthead rigged. We have had diffa
Original color scheme on the 74 h25 ?? CharlieH at 8:49pm 03.08.06 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1080 Anybody know the original color scheme for the 25's?Nonskid, pinstripe trim near toerail, bootstri
Problems with the head Mattie at 10:16pm 03.08.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/891 I've had it! So, here is the situation that I face way too often: The head's pump breaks continuou
Battery Location Scuba Bob at 10:09pm 03.08.06 Catalina 30 5/1584 I am now the 3rd or 4th owner of this particular Catalina 30 and in the process of deconstructing al
"Top Secret Paint" John at 12:02am 03.09.06 Ask All Sailors 5/6847 I want to repaint my brown bootstripe on my 83 Catalina 30 again. Interlux and Pettit do not sell d
Whisker pole and Single Handing davidf at 11:48pm 03.08.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/2108 I have been sailing for about 3 years and bought a '76 Catalina 22 last summer and sail it as often
2006 HUNTER 31 Larry Long at 11:45pm 03.08.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1396 ANY OPINIONS ON THIS NEW HUNTER?
Anybody Replaced Holding tank hoses Franklin at 11:36pm 03.08.06 Big Boats 11/1386 Anybody replaced the holding tank hoses on a H376? The lazorette above the tank smells terribly and
Problems with the head Mattie at 12:55am 03.09.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1035 I've had it! So, here is the situation that I face way too often: The head's pump breaks continuousl
Which charts? Gary8065 at 1:05am 03.09.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1283 This summer I have chartered leaving out of Newport RI and plan to hit Block Island, Cuttyhunk, Mart
Clean and wax the hull while boat's in the water Tony Litvak at 1:07am 03.09.06 Ask All Sailors 12/18665 guys, any idea how to clean and wax the hull while the boat's in the water. I have a dock on the po
Solar Battery Chargers - Any good? bcwave at 1:58am 03.09.06 Other Sailboats 7/1067 It looks like I'm going to be on a mooring again this season. One of the least enjoyable activities
Range Margaritaville at 2:07am 03.09.06 Mid-Size Boats 6/1315 Does anyone have an idea as to how much running time I would have on a full tank of diesel in the 3
Lifelines Caribe Cat at 2:14am 03.09.06 Catalina 30 3/1306 Pick up a Cat 30 and has the stantions but no lifelines, were do you recomend buying and is there di
Rigid Vang Don Guillette at 6:58am 03.09.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/2428 This is in reference to the thread on boom kickers. My personal preference for a vang is the Garhaue
mast size and rigging Christine at 6:47am 03.09.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/903 I just got a catalina 22 1970's ish and it does not have a mast or rigging on it. what size sould I

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finally done the work, splashing in on Wednesday morning Admiral at 5:09am 06.01.21 Congrats and good luck...
AC Condensate Drain Oprion Closing Time at 5:07am 06.01.21 Great post, my setup is identical but my drain is the fwd bilge. I'll look at the drain pain closer
Questions Regarding Electroscan and My Current State of Mystification Tally Ho at 4:58am 06.01.21
Window Caulking Bob S at 4:48am 06.01.21 DC795 is available in many colors
Diesel shutoff question RoyS at 4:37am 06.01.21 Fairly certain thread size is 10-32 consistent with Morse cables.
Marking anchor rode sailme88 at 4:35am 06.01.21 Those are waters that I'd never drop the hook in...the 10 depths have surrounding shoals that the
Help me Understand Batteries Maine Sail at 4:08am 06.01.21 This may help: Under Load Battery Voltage vs. SoC .
Shorten the transducer wire from the Garmin G-wind masthead sensor DougM at 3:29am 06.01.21
Exhaust hose replacement JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 3:27am 06.01.21 Even with moving the compressor (not recommended) you won't be able to complete the job. There are s
Transmission bracket issue JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 3:21am 06.01.21 this is just a maintenance item. Sand and paint. In general I do some touch up painting on my boat e
Shorten the transducer wire from the Garmin G-wind masthead sensor jeepbluetj at 12:16am 06.01.21 It is not a N2K wire. The GND10 converts the analog signal to N2K. They typically come with a fiel
Looking at hunter 30 MikeHoncho at 9:48pm 05.31.21 There can be confusion with people calling the 2gm20 a 16 or a 18 ho engine . It is the same engine
After 35 years of sailing I fell in today Tom J at 9:44pm 05.31.21 For this alone, I would pay any price to be free of these arrogant, ignorant, power boating jackass
Yanmar 3GM excessive smoke on cold start Mark Maulden at 9:18pm 05.31.21 My 300 hr Beta35 does this. Driving me crazy. I have glow plugs..
Questions Regarding Electroscan and My Current State of Mystification Billy_Pilgrim at 9:07pm 05.31.21 This is just tremendously helpful information--thank you all for taking the time to lend me assistan
AC Condensate Drain Oprion JRT at 8:22pm 05.31.21 My AC unit sits forward of the fresh water tank. The water pump for the AC sits under the drawers
Another Electrical Question (speakers) BarryL at 8:17pm 05.31.21 Hey, The watt numbers for the speaker is the maximum watts they can handle. If you exceed that numb
Brightwork (2) Orbweaver at 8:13pm 05.31.21 Well, I'm calling the tiller done: 48 While I had it apart I used some metal polish on the hardware
Another Electrical Question (speakers) Mark Maulden at 8:04pm 05.31.21 The speakers need to match the output of the stereo. If you drive 40 watt speakers with a 100 watt
DC Wiring (1) Orbweaver at 8:02pm 05.31.21 I made a LOT of progress today on the wiring. The house and outboard wiring is all fuse protected ri

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