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Hunter 41ds septic sensor length Nachismo at 10:58am 04.03.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/789
H41DS decoupling fridge/freezer switch? (1) Nachismo at 9:51am 04.03.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/971
first trip to Catalina circa1971la at 8:48am 04.03.21 Smaller Boats 23/6602 I am a single-handed on a Catalina 18 looking to make my first trip from Marina Del Rey to Catalina.
Diagnosing a problem with the shower pump DaveFromOregon1 at 8:31am 04.03.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2704
Prevent engine starting in gear Sail Savannah at 5:24am 04.03.21 Engines and Propulsion 22/4096 I accidentally started my Catalina 30 engine with transmission in reverse. I've always heard there's
Flexible Solar Panel on Bimini - Backing? Monterey385 at 4:07am 04.03.21 Ask All Sailors 13/10783 I am planning to install two Renogy 175 watt flexible solar panels on my bimini this summer. After
ODay 40 Keel bolt torque specs DonEvans at 2:20pm 04.02.21 Bigger Boats 2/1033 Reading through the owners manual I was unable to find the torque specs for the SS keel bolts. For s
Western Lake Erie john6206 at 1:57pm 04.02.21 Destinations 18/5116
Equalizing batteries dave_and_dd at 1:50pm 04.02.21 Ask All Sailors 35/5973 Hey guys - I have a single 160watt rigid solar panel with a 20 amp Rich Solar MPPT controller. Have
Question: Does anyone know how to match the 1984 light tan gelcoat on the decks? Richardwm at 11:31am 04.02.21 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2537 Spectrum says they don't carry 84 ODay anymore. My boat still has the original light tan and I can m
Solar Experiment (4) SycloneDriver at 11:22am 04.02.21 Sails Call Lounge 6/1107 I decided to experiment with a bunch of stuff that I had laying around. I borrowed the inverter fro
1986 Capri 18 sailboat. Need spreader ends caps. any help please! kayjayyou at 9:55am 04.02.21 Parts Search 5/578 If anyone has any information on locating the spreader end caps for a 1986 Capri 18 made by Catalina
Secondary fuel filter removal (2) dhandzy at 9:38am 04.02.21 Catalina 310 9/1931
How to Remove Couch in 2005 41AC Bill Marrero at 8:58am 04.02.21 Big Boats 4/1124 Looking for any help on how to remove couch in 2005 41AC in order to access hoses behind it. I am ad
Replacing windows, H31, 1987 (2) Northshore at 7:53am 04.02.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1068 I want to replace my port and starboard windows. I'm not sure if what I currently have are factory o
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT SunshineDaydream at 7:16am 04.02.21 Ask All Sailors 23/3664 First post! New to site. Our Cape Dory 36 is currently on the Rappahannock (mid Chesapeake Bay) and
Anyone paint the acrylic walls? DeliriousSailor at 12:59am 04.02.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/620 New sailboat owner here and I really dislike the cream color of the cabin acrylic. Anyone successf
Anyone have info for a material and color match to repair holes in the acrylic cabin walls? DeliriousSailor at 12:56am 04.02.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/475 items have been attached and removed inside the cabin of my Hunter 26 so there are several holes lef
Use of bimini CaptainRan at 11:55pm 04.01.21 Smaller Boats 27/3015 H26 - Is the bimini designed for dock and motor use only? Mine is about the same height as the boom
real sailboats jon hansen at 5:37pm 04.01.21 Racing 12/2644 https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2021/04/01/americas-cup-real-boats-more-sailors

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Deformed bottom of the hull FastOlson at 11:13am 05.29.25
Deformed bottom of the hull Driver50x at 10:58am 05.29.25
Hello again Foswick at 10:52am 05.29.25 I doubt anyone will know what you are talking about. Maybe a little explanation? I did find an app
Hole in center of Keel - Hunter 306 Don S/V ILLusion at 10:48am 05.29.25 Don't know the year of the boat but it was not a factory install for a 1998 H-310. Maybe hit by a
Deformed bottom of the hull Foswick at 10:45am 05.29.25 Yes, almost for sure walk away, especially at that price - which is closer to what you might expect
Yanmar Engine Kill cable Don S/V ILLusion at 10:41am 05.29.25 @Don S/V ILLusion Sorry, I didn't understand "bunkhead" (think its Bulkhead) and I since I saw Alde
Motor mount for a small outboard? loreo51 at 10:39am 05.29.25 I would be willing to send it to you for the cost of shipping or if you are going to be anywhere ne
Motor mount for a small outboard? loreo51 at 10:33am 05.29.25 This is just my opinion but I would not trust that mount with an 8 horse motor Dano Yes, it's a po
Yanmar Engine Kill cable smokey73 at 10:11am 05.29.25 @Don S/V ILLusion Sorry, I didn't understand "bunkhead" (think its Bulkhead) and I since I saw Alden
Hole in center of Keel - Hunter 306 Ralph Johnstone at 10:00am 05.29.25 Don't know the year of the boat but it was not a factory install for a 1998 H-310. Maybe hit by a t
Yanmar Engine Kill cable Don S/V ILLusion at 9:52am 05.29.25 Don, the 40.5 is a little different. The pull knob is located just inside the cabin at the top of
Doors Won't Close Project_Mayhem at 9:49am 05.29.25 Uneven door is a common symptom of a failing compression block in the bilge of a Catalina
Yanmar Engine Kill cable Ralph Johnstone at 9:47am 05.29.25 One last word on this ................... the knob end has a gland (if you will) which consists of
Motor mount for a small outboard? FDL S2 at 9:43am 05.29.25 This is just my opinion but I would not trust that mount with an 8 horse motor Dano The 8hp yacht
Yanmar Engine Kill cable Ralph Johnstone at 9:41am 05.29.25 They come in 2 lengths, I forget what those sizes were. How could you forget the two sizes ? It
Motor mount for a small outboard? FDL S2 at 9:38am 05.29.25 You know....there is a 1974 promotion YouTube and it was really hard to see but I thought it was th
Hole in center of Keel - Hunter 306 shemandr at 8:57am 05.29.25 The bottom of that boat needs all the paint removed. Perhaps a barrier coat, fairing and new smooth
Motor mount for a small outboard? danooxnard at 8:16am 05.29.25 This is just my opinion but I would not trust that mount with an 8 horse motor Dano
Doors Won't Close kappykaplan at 7:25am 05.29.25 Tks for closing this out, Jim Nortz. :beer:
Doors Won't Close Jim Nortz at 7:13am 05.29.25 Thank you all for your thoughtful advice. Since there was no difference being on the water or on har

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