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cherubini 27' teak/holly sole installation john at 8:53am 11.13.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/915 I am contemplating the installation of a 1/4" teak holly plywood sole in a cherubini 27'. There are
How many vented loops? Bugsy22841 at 8:35am 11.13.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1339 I am installing a new tank, Macorator and all plumbing from the head to the discharge points. I boug
260 For Sale in Atlanta Calvin at 8:18am 11.13.05 Other Sailboats 0/847 There was a post on this forum in the recent past requesting info about any 260's for sale in the we
Catalina 30 1990 suds22334 at 7:42am 11.13.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1364 I am getting ready to buy my first sail boat a 30' 1990. Is there any thing that I should look at be
Glow plug prdewolf at 7:16am 11.13.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/2118 My Hunter 310 has a Yanmar 2 cylinder diesel. The manual that comes with the engine shows a variet
Strange creeking noise from fiberglass Ryan at 6:27am 11.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1090 Just within the last couple of months I have heard a creaking noise comming from the fiber glass aro
Dolphins Wayne at 5:57am 11.13.05 Big Boats 1/1171 I was having a nice nap with no wind to be found and look who woke me up..Flipper
peel away Peter at 5:51am 11.13.05 Ask All Sailors 12/4122 How effective is the Peel Away Marine Safety Strip product in removing layers of built-up ablative b
Waterspout Pic sailortonyb Allied Mis at 5:23am 11.13.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1269 I work offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, which is where i am now. In case it is'nt obvious, i have spe
Adding batteries Bill at 4:47am 11.13.05 Big Boats 1/1109 I currently have 2 batteries in the manufactures "battery box" under the end dinette seat in the mai
injector change nick8481 at 4:12am 11.13.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1356 I have an Oceanis 321 with Volvo-Penta engine type MD-2030. I have to replace the injector nozzles a
Ports (again) Nereussailor at 3:31am 11.13.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1015 I know that this subject has come up a million times but I never really heard an answer. I want to r
adjustable backstay Bob14122 at 2:49am 11.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1850 In one of my other forum questions I asked if an adjustable backstay is advantagous.My stock backst
Shaft or propellor noise, coolant leakage outside? Sjoerd van der Maaden at 2:15am 11.13.05 Hallberg-Rassy 1/1949 Dear all,I've recently bougt an HR38, built in '82. During our first trip I noticed that under som
Stern Rail Jerry21707 at 1:52am 11.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1283 I would like to upgrade my 26S "Classic" with stern rails. I have found several sources for the mate
What Percent Genoa Robert Ferraro at 1:39am 11.13.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1437 It is time for a new Genoa for our Beneteau First 32 and we are debating which size to buy: a 150%,
Solar Panel wired wrong? Wayne at 12:54am 11.13.05 Big Boats 4/769 My battery selector switch was wired wrong from the factory. (House 1 shows for starter battery) I p
Icebox Moody Buccaneer at 12:15am 11.13.05 Catalina 30 0/1179 I have C30 hull #10, built in 1975.The icebox was front opening, located aft in the galley on the
Fiberglass discoloration Joe Turner at 11:48pm 11.12.05 Smaller Boats 1/1080 My 23 year old Hunter 22 is showing some discoloration in the interior fiberglass. The best descrip
Macgregor 25 Brian at 11:10pm 11.12.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1434 I am considering buying a 1980 Macgregor 25. It is a project boat but the hull and rigging seem to b

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Centerboard removal issue philiefay at 8:39pm 05.17.21 Did you get this issue resolved Rolf?
Its funny Friday! DArcy at 8:37pm 05.17.21 Signs, signs, everywhere a sign Blockin' out the scenery Breakin' my mind I feel like growing my h
Its funny Friday! smokey73 at 8:25pm 05.17.21 I took off my hat, said imagine that, me workin for you!
Its funny Friday! Justin_NSA at 8:10pm 05.17.21 The lack of employees is so desperate now that long-haired, freaky people can now apply. :biggrin:
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker skunther at 8:07pm 05.17.21 Disconnect the power cables from the motor. (make sure the ends do not touch anything) and operate
Going sailing! Terry Cox at 8:00pm 05.17.21 Recommend a day or two stop at Watmough Bay on the Southeast side of Lopez. Well worth a twenty minu
Hunter 410 Air Con Seawater flow Terry Cox at 7:53pm 05.17.21 Different model boat, here, Don. Our AC system setup similar to yours.The same sea water systems ser
The Cruising Area near Blaine, WA Terry Cox at 7:41pm 05.17.21 https://www.howtopronounce.com/watmough
Its funny Friday! WayneH at 7:39pm 05.17.21 The lack of employees is so desperate now that long-haired, freaky people can now apply. :biggrin:
37.6 hunter 1987 - chain plate questions sail sfbay at 7:38pm 05.17.21 Welcome to the forum!! Based on the boat age suggest getting a rigging survey from your local rigge
2002 Catalina 310 - can someone with this model year tell what model Universal diesel engine they have? Monheganlover at 7:01pm 05.17.21 Thanks! Very helpful. Previous owner had the service manual for the M25XPB but the listing for the b
2002 Catalina 310 - can someone with this model year tell what model Universal diesel engine they have? PlaneTom at 6:54pm 05.17.21 Should be the XPB, that it what mine is and it is a 2000 C310. According to one online source I foun
Dock lines Q's Ward H at 6:45pm 05.17.21 so nylon double braid would be best, is 10 extra feet enough or should I get a few extra feet to be
Wiring bilge pumps chefmango at 6:45pm 05.17.21 Redundant pumps at the same level - one centrifugal one diaphragm - overkill I guess - was trying to
Bottom Coat - It's coming OFF! (3) SirMichael at 6:24pm 05.17.21 My son and I are very nearly done with the putting a new bottom coat on our '78 Hunter 28.5. Most o
Any hints or suggestions for rudder replacement sail sfbay at 6:00pm 05.17.21 The forum will hopefully offer their experience. In the meantime you might find these threads help
New to Catalina 18 sail sfbay at 5:58pm 05.17.21 Yes unless you have a tow vehicle and the marina has a ramp. My marina does not have a ramp but has
Hunter 410 Air Con Seawater flow Don Lucas at 5:54pm 05.17.21 Just me apparently
New to Catalina 18 lestersails at 5:54pm 05.17.21 @sail sfbay - thanks for the rapid reply! So this tow tractor thing is new to me. So that would be s
New to Catalina 18 sail sfbay at 5:52pm 05.17.21 Great idea to store your boat on a trailer fully rigged at marina with a tow tractor. That is what w

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