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Winter Getaway PeteB at 11:35pm 11.08.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/919 Our boat has been out of the water for the season for about a month now. We have been busy doing so
Topping Lift Rob19574 at 11:28pm 11.08.05 Ask All Sailors 13/2019 Hi All,I wanted to throw this out and ask how important the use of your topping lift is? I am in
Yanmar 3GM Valve Clearance Adjustment George Gore at 9:54pm 11.08.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2342 I own a 90 35.5 with the Yanmar original and standard 3GM motor. It's been a reliable and good moto
Cabin heaters Paul Meyer at 9:53pm 11.08.05 Ask All Sailors 8/2581 I'm thinking of adding a cabin heater to my Catalina 27. I could go diesel (same fuel as my engine)
Holding tank odors Pete DeWolf at 7:56pm 11.08.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/1112 The holding tank on my 310 emits horrible odors when flushing from the vent. Has anyone who has had
Has anyone installed a generator and AC on a 36 C Scott at 1:37pm 11.08.05 Big Boats 3/1954 I'm purchasing a 36 Catalina and would like to put a generator and A/C onboard. Can I? jwill77@sbc
Article on the E29 on this issue of 48 North Jim at 12:37pm 11.08.05 Other Sailboats 0/1054 Hi all.There is an article in the current issue of 48 North on the Ericson 29 that you might find i
Owners Manual Matt15533 at 12:34pm 11.08.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/881 Where can I find an owners/parts manual for my '82 27' hunter? Also, any recommended online (or oth
Catalina Direct Aluminum Window Reseal kit Steve at 10:47am 11.08.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1316 Hey guys,Anyone bought this kit for their boat? I am leaking pretty good and thought I'd get afte
Mold inside on hull in cabin Christopher at 10:06am 11.08.05 Trailer Sailors 6/6362 I am looking at buying a boat that has mold in the cabin on the inside of the hull. There does not a
Mold in storage compartments Cal 22 Christopher at 10:02am 11.08.05 Trailer Sailors 0/1213 I am looking at buying a boat that has mold in the storage areas. Inside fiberglass on the hull. I
H31 V-Berth cushions Gerry Bogert at 9:36am 11.08.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1070 I replaced my v-berth cushions with a mattress. If anyone in the north Jersey area is interested in
buying a new mainsail- opinions welcomed PhilMac26s at 8:30am 11.08.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1245 I plan to bite the bullet and replace my old main this winter. So far am leaning to the powerhead m
I washed my cushions at home! Judy Beavin at 8:00am 11.08.05 Smaller Boats 3/1035 I have a Hunter 240. I had posted a question: has anyone ever washed the cabin cushions themselves?
240 Sealing the hatch Don Beavin at 7:46am 11.08.05 Smaller Boats 4/948 We just bought our 1999 240. We have noticed that the 3-piece plexiglass door to the cabin lets in r
mast Don at 5:55am 11.08.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/861 I am in search of a mast for a 1987 28.5 Hunter...any help?milemarkerone@yahoo.com
History of Cal 20 #712? Bob Mendes at 4:30am 11.08.05 Cal 4/1462 Hi all, I have recently purchased a Cal 20, hull number 712, and would like to find out more about t
History of Cal 20 #712? Bob Mendes at 4:28am 11.08.05 Other Sailboats 0/767 Hi all, I have recently purchased a Cal 20, hull number 712, and would like to find out more about t
How to bring down a main sail feejer at 3:33am 11.08.05 Day Sailers 8/1849 I'm thinking way ahead here in preperation for my new 170 in the spring. Any tricks on dropping the
Stereo speakers interferance with instruments Rick at 3:30am 11.08.05 Ask All Sailors 15/2256 I am removing two compasses from either side of the cabin bulkhead and would replacing them with two

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Streaks on bottom paint Ralph Johnstone at 12:39pm 05.17.21 I can imagine the fish get pretty bummed out with an unsightly bottom paint job :yikes: ! Go sailin
Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe Stu Jackson at 12:38pm 05.17.21 Yes, below the nipple should be a straight pipe to go to the hump hose as you said. Ralph's right,
Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe Ralph Johnstone at 12:35pm 05.17.21 :worthless:
How do you remove adhesive from wheel? Brian D at 12:31pm 05.17.21 ROFLMAO... OK, I give on the PB. However, everyone probably has a jar PB in their home. Try it befor
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker (2) Ralph Johnstone at 12:30pm 05.17.21 If there is a windlass solenoid breaker onboard, I have never seen it. Where is it likely to be? I
361 where in boat is the dock AC inlet fuse ? (2) Capn John at 12:29pm 05.17.21 On my 2002 361, the main AC elec panel was mounted below the chart table. I am sure it was more tha
cleaning a marine head fred1diver at 12:29pm 05.17.21 Thank you
cleaning a marine head Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:28pm 05.17.21 You can get away with Shields or Trident #148 flex pvc ("the cheap stuff") for the head intake line
1993 510 Beneateau Windlass sail sfbay at 12:26pm 05.17.21 If you do not know the manufacturer and model and have the existing chain and warp then suggest buyi
Keel Line dLj at 12:07pm 05.17.21 Has anyone had experience with running a low line, keel to rudder on a sailboat to keep lobster lin
New Hunter being launched Crazy Dave Condon at 12:04pm 05.17.21 Make sure the straps are held together so they cannot slip off. Largest boat with crane was a 40 fo
Square sail .. Big Blue flies! dLj at 12:02pm 05.17.21 The 8 ft long piece might be a bit long to get shipped. Naw, they ship 20 foot lengths every day,
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker Stu Jackson at 11:41am 05.17.21 And yes, a windlass is a dealer or boat owner add on not a manufacturer's OEM. That may have been
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? Stu Jackson at 11:38am 05.17.21 Dinghy foot pump connected to hose to inlet strainer.
1975 Catalina 22 Hull/Deck Seam pclarksurf at 11:24am 05.17.21 I am also concerned about removing all those screws and having that seam pop apart. Not sure if
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker jssailem at 11:15am 05.17.21 I assume it should look like the windlass breaker? No The windlass breaker supports the wires lead
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? jssailem at 11:09am 05.17.21 And use rubber gloves. Those jellyfish, even smooshed in the strainer screen can still sting ya.
Square sail .. Big Blue flies! BarryL at 11:07am 05.17.21 These guys will be happy to help https://fortecarbon.com/carbon-fiber-tubing Or just buy a CF Spin
Traveler Bar replacement -- Has anyone succeeded? (1) Grotto at 10:59am 05.17.21 The traveler on the 22 is not really that useful. i would almost just build a split bridle for the m
Keel Line markwbird at 10:56am 05.17.21 Interesting idea.

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