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diesel engine unstable rpms in choppy water Dave at 1:56pm 09.11.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1445 My old Yanmar YSB12 diesel engine runs quite smoothly in relatively calm waters, but when the water
Recent news from Mississippi search and rescue patrick at 1:46pm 09.11.05 Ask All Sailors 0/929 Posted on another site from someone actually there. Please note the address for mail:Date: Wed, 7
Sailing has been really bad!?? Jim Seamans at 12:53pm 09.11.05 Big Boats 18/1167 Last couple of weeks have been glorious, day temps in 80's night in the 60's. WIND WIND WIND.Pictu
Sailing has been bad!?? Jim Seamans at 12:50pm 09.11.05 Big Boats 0/794 Got to love this picture. Last couple of weeks have been glorious. Temps in the mid 80's night in th
Anyone out there own 2005/2006 Hunter 25? Kevin at 12:49pm 09.11.05 Smaller Boats 5/1049 Anyone out there have a 2005/2006 i.e. new model Hunter 25?Kevin
Starter Button versus Ignition Switch/Universal Bob at 12:34pm 09.11.05 Ask All Sailors 20/11033 I have the M18 Universal Diesel in my Catalina 30 (1988) with the standard instrument panel. We repl
M18 - Ignition Switch vs Starter Button Bob at 12:24pm 09.11.05 Catalina 30 1/1745 I have the Universal M18 and Standard Instrument panel on my 1988 Catalina. Several times the starte
23.5 Bow Cleats Ed at 12:23pm 09.11.05 Smaller Boats 9/992 For those who could use a couple of extra bow cleats on your 23.5, I have added an entry on the proj
Trailers? bart5008 at 11:52am 09.11.05 Smaller Boats 3/926 I have been having trouble with too much tongue weight and someone suggested that when the boat was
Topping Lift question Mark at 11:25am 09.11.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/1127 Hi,We are buying a 1996 29.5. Previous owner has demonstrated to us that it is necessary to signif
Tips on installing a repair kit in PHII Raritan Gary at 10:45am 09.11.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1515 Peggy,1984 Hunter 31Pulled the head today and just brought it home to the workbench to install a k
Trailer Winch -- what size? csobalvarro at 9:29am 09.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/979 Need to replace my trailer winch, it slips pretty badly with the slightest load. Looking at new ones
white smoke jim at 8:49am 09.11.05 Ask All Sailors 14/3125 I spent 6 days this past week sailing the Chesapeake bay and had a great time except for some engine
paddle wheel speed sensor jack at 8:48am 09.11.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1162 The paddlewheel type speed sensor on my Catalina doesn't work. After looking at it I have found tha
Hunter 23 Main Charles at 8:29am 09.11.05 Other Sailboats 0/739 If you need a main go check the gear for sale.
electrically clean Bryan at 8:26am 09.11.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1137 Peggy,We bought your book and love it to death. We have never had a bad smell or any problem on o
mac 26m yamaha f4o Fred7881 at 8:02am 09.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/892 can anyone help with the right prop for my yamaha f40 on my mac 26m?
192 Oday Bill L at 7:49am 09.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/901 Have another forum going here and no one seems to have any knowledge of a Gloucester 19. Anybody got
Holding tank replacement Bruce at 7:25am 09.11.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/883 Scott,I have a '92 hunter 30. My tank went to the dump last year. When I took it out it had 2 weep
Annual cost of ownership for 34 - 36' Ian R at 6:21am 09.11.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1122 We are interested in estimating the annual cost of ownership to operate a ~ 34 to 36' boat in the Gr

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Rig tuning LakeShark at 7:29am 05.12.21 Now I see the tension recommended by North is very different from what's recommended for setting wi
Replacing reefing lines on H34 Kenyon boom (2) Claude L.-Auger at 7:20am 05.12.21 It just so happens that I completely redid the reef lines and outhaul on my Kenyon boom. The outhaul
Traveler Bar replacement -- Has anyone succeeded? LakeShark at 7:12am 05.12.21 @pclarksurf why not just try to reach up there with a socket and see if you can get ahold of it. Wi
Water in keel? (1) Claude L.-Auger at 7:03am 05.12.21 Not sure, but I think the 31 has the same false bilge issue as the 34. If so, don't glass it over bu
Electrical Panel Key Justin_NSA at 7:01am 05.12.21 Appears I selected the wrong forum in error, sorry about that. I was just surprised that Catalina
New job - new ride (1) Jackdaw at 7:00am 05.12.21 After a week of prep, yesterday the boat was mostly ready for a real sail at WYC. Only sheetbags lef
Water in keel? FastOlson at 6:59am 05.12.21 At this age your keel is considerably overdue to be dropped and re-bedded. Plan on doing this at the
Electrical Panel Key epk at 6:57am 05.12.21 Appears I selected the wrong forum in error, sorry about that.
eye candy (1) TomY at 6:55am 05.12.21 Tom, that photo i shared is a dragon on a dragon. ut Fife is what I think of when I see the dragon
Keel Bolt Replacement FastOlson at 6:51am 05.12.21 Actually, heat is a great solution. I just finished replacing all of the deck gear that was original
Electrical Panel Key Justin_NSA at 6:49am 05.12.21 I got piqued 'cause this was under 'Ask a Hunter Owner' and I have an H30T. No lock here. But I see
Hull Number JuanMarcos at 6:48am 05.12.21 At least on mine. There is the order number painted there as well. OK, I just realized the number
New Prop Justin_NSA at 6:45am 05.12.21 That's very close, But as they say, " miss is as good as a mile".
Check your Standing Rigging Folks CrispyCringle at 6:43am 05.12.21 I dont think that area is a concern. Yes, look it over. But the way its designed, it has a stainless
Electrical Panel Key epk at 6:31am 05.12.21 Thanks Ward, I am guessing this is all original equipment. I have accessed behind the panel by rem
Electrical Panel Key epk at 6:28am 05.12.21 There is an actual keyed lock in place that could be just frozen. I do not want to force it if it i
Electrical Panel Key (1) Ward H at 6:27am 05.12.21 I would guess that is the same as the engine key, Not necessarily. Maybe when the boat was new b
eye candy (1) jon hansen at 6:25am 05.12.21 194029
eye candy (1) jon hansen at 6:23am 05.12.21 194028
Check your Standing Rigging Folks joetr1955 at 6:23am 05.12.21

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