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3YM30 Yanmar Diesel - Non use of Algaecyde Charlie L at 10:43am 09.24.05 Big Boats 3/1285 I have recently had installed a 3YM30 Yanmar as a replacement diesel for my 1985 Hunter 34. Believe
35s5 question Robert B at 10:20am 09.24.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1143 Well, our bid on the 35s5 was accepted and survey is a few days off. I managed to get a lot of info
Microwave Wesley at 9:11am 09.24.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/877 Does anyone have any experience with the microwave in the Current 2005 Hunter 33. Mine is almost wo
running lights richard4457 at 7:50am 09.24.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1234 I need to replace the port and starboard running lights on my 78 H 30. Does anyone know where I can
Tall rig, shoal draft skipper737 at 6:04am 09.24.05 Catalina 30 2/1391 I am interested in buying this boat and would like comments on how it sails as well as any other com
Catalina 30, tall rig, shoal draft John Reuther at 5:56am 09.24.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/5895 I am interested in buying this boat. I would like some comments from owners on how well the rig sail
Adjustable Genoa Cars Alan at 4:39am 09.24.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 18/4005 I know, I know plenty of guys say "I don't need those things", but, "Yes" they really do! If you hav
I'm selling the boat John Richard at 1:56am 09.24.05 Other Sailboats 3/770 I signed a listing agreement today to sell Jack's Place. It was both difficult and somewhat excitin
Ventilation on a R28 David20629 at 1:43am 09.24.05 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/1571 Greetings! I am considering adding a couple of cowl ventilators to increase air flow into the salon
Rita JonBill at 1:35am 09.24.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/862 Got a call earlier in the week from the Palacios port authority telling me to come and get my boat.
Controversy about keel cable breakage Bill21281 at 1:23am 09.24.05 Smaller Boats 8/1627 I have a 1987 Cat-22. Catalina Direct tells me usual location for breakage is under swage where cabl
Got the drip in Catalina Robert at 1:16am 09.24.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/862 I'm currently sitting in a cove out at Catalina. The bilge kept runing on and off durning the night.
ericson 25 TI doug at 1:05am 09.24.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1429 Hi, I'm considering an ericson 1984 25+. I plan on doing daysailing, some weekending maybe. Shallo
Adding Midship Cleat on Toerail.... BrianW at 11:20pm 09.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/3031 I'm considering adding midship cleats to the toerail of my H26. I plan on backing them with stainles
Schaefer Snap Furl Mike at 10:36pm 09.23.05 Smaller Boats 2/1939 Does anyone use a Schaefer Snap Furler model 500 on their boat ? What is your opinion of it, would t
Moldy peeling paint. chutz at 3:56pm 09.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/932 Being that I don't have time or money for any major projects. I wanted to start out cleaning the cab
Gel coat cleaner Donald6441 at 3:31pm 09.23.05 Ask All Sailors 52/5612 I have a '73 Morgan 35 that is in pretty good shape except for the faded, oxidized gel coat with som
Any word on Elissa? Mac Bentley at 3:02pm 09.23.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1265 I hope this doesn't sound too crass, considering everything the folks on the Gulf Coast are going th
25 vs 26 jhxyz at 2:08pm 09.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/938 I am considering buying a used 25. What is the major difference btwn 25 vs 26? I read 25 has iron
cradle????what size and weight duality at 11:39am 09.23.05 Big Boats 1/3069 help, my cradle is in michigan and i am in chicago, i need to transport it back for the WINTER (just

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Draft stripes. Anyone use them? JRacer at 10:20pm 03.30.21 Oh yeah. Like your American Express. Don't leave the dock without 'em.
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? jon hansen at 9:25pm 03.30.21 what part of my boat do you think is not ready to race? i have never asked for any changes in the r
Lifeline netting MikeHoncho at 9:20pm 03.30.21 I would not use through bolts for this. I would use snaps or DOT Twist Lock Fasteners. .
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? jon hansen at 9:16pm 03.30.21 i stand by everything i say. you might want to reread what i wrote. i never whine. i said that the
Raw water pump replacement questions (3) Ralph Johnstone at 9:00pm 03.30.21 especially for an old (70) coot like me 70 ? Don't kid yourself :doh:. I'm up the mast again fo
Solenoid Tom J at 8:57pm 03.30.21 For anyone that sees this - ended up being a ground wire Thanks for getting back to us. I have be
Water Distribution on Catalina 320 Stu Jackson at 8:43pm 03.30.21 Who knows, perhaps if Catalina simply increased the pipe size marginally on the suction side, these
Lifeline netting CaptainRan at 8:42pm 03.30.21 Thanks Ralph, very helpful information. I will add a reasonable sized washer on the inside as well.
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? (1) Jumpstart at 8:26pm 03.30.21 I'm going to be kind here. But Mr Hansen and Lochner made statements and accusations that are patent
Raw water pump replacement questions JoeWhite at 8:22pm 03.30.21 Good choice on oberdorfer. The gasket is included with the pump. Just install it. No treatment requi
Water Distribution on Catalina 320 Ralph Johnstone at 8:17pm 03.30.21 Well, I did order a few gauges so that I can get some numbers as well. :biggrin: C'mon, you're al
Lifeline netting (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:03pm 03.30.21 My question is - is there any problem drilling a 3/8" hole near the window in the head? I presume
Auto Pilot MikeHoncho at 7:59pm 03.30.21
1984 Hunter 22 Mocsie at 7:45pm 03.30.21 Do you have the link to the hatches you found on Amazon? Just type in sailboat hatches with the s
Catalina 34 dodger Reiner at 7:39pm 03.30.21 I'm considering replacing my dodger on my Catalina 34. Does anyone have any general idea on what t
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? BarryL at 7:31pm 03.30.21 Hi Guys, Some interesting stuff here. Some more or less random comments and thoughts from me. If
Solenoid Ralph Johnstone at 7:31pm 03.30.21 For anyone that sees this - ended up being a ground wire The infamous disconnected ground wire.
My new saildrive Mark Maulden at 7:31pm 03.30.21 Latest - Boat splashed on friday with new saildrive. Have performed three one hr runs on separate da
Draft stripes. Anyone use them? (1) Dalliance at 7:22pm 03.30.21 I have them on both my main and genoa. I look at the telltales more often, but the draft stripes do
Solenoid M. Maron at 7:18pm 03.30.21 For anyone that sees this - ended up being a ground wire

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