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Need Owners Manual/Motor for 14.2 Catalina Capri DAP at 9:30am 08.15.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/4175 Can you tell me where to obtain an Owners Manual for my 14.2 Catalina Capri sailboat? I have the Ge
How to find a good surveyor Frank Gloss at 9:27am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1369 I have paid for two surveys on two different Catalina 25's when I was looking for mine. One surveyo
In the Water Survey? Dick at 9:07am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1180 Is there such a thing as an in the water survey? If so, what's included? Is that a good alternativ
Pressure sprayer and detergent in bilge? Mystic51 at 9:04am 08.15.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1377 Should I try this?I found a post where Peggy suggest that KO is too expensive to use in the bilge.
Why are so many surveys just an inventory? Stephen Ord at 8:45am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1235 I have been looking at a large number of vessels recently and in turn have seen a lot of surveys. S
Reefing Tip Don Guillette at 8:26am 08.15.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/1760 Mates: I don't know how many of you do this but I think it is a good idea to mark your main halyard
Dingy Davit vs on deck Lagniappe at 8:22am 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 1/1056 I am looking for options for installing davits for an inflatable on the stren of my PS 37. Anyone o
Dingy Davits Lagniappe at 8:19am 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 0/671 I am looking for options for installing davits for an inflatable on the stren of my PS 37. Anyone o
Irwin construction method Dave at 8:09am 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 0/848 1968 Irwin 31; interested in finding out what type of coring was used in coach roof construction, as
Propeller drag John at 7:26am 08.15.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1164 Anyone with good or bad results using the feathering propellers to stop the clang when putting prop
Diesel Power Big Windy at 7:20am 08.15.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1297 This engine will increase your hull speed, if you can get it in the engine compartment: http://www.
Out of water rudder play John at 7:11am 08.15.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1002 My Beneteau 351 is on the cradle. The rudder has slight up and down play...say 1/4". Is this any con
Mobil One MKing at 7:09am 08.15.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1156 Anyone out there have any experience with Mobil One 15W40 in their late model marine diesel? The bra
Launch weight versus actual weight H35.5 Don at 6:55am 08.15.05 Big Boats 3/836 I recently had my boat pulled to repair a few items. The boat lift operator showed a weight of 18,50
Hunter 26 water ballast tank toughness Island Girl at 6:11am 08.15.05 Smaller Boats 3/2017 I'm interested in taking my Hunter 26 to the the Bahamas and the Dry Tortugas on vacation next year.
Rudder condition Phil at 6:00am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1078 I purchased my 1981 Hunter 30 last fall and have enjoyed sailing it all this season. The boat is in
Kinda of a trim question. Jim Seamans at 5:28am 08.15.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 8/1901 Don,We have a H356 with a asym sail. So far when we what to jibe we douse the sail with the sock,
New Depth Gauge with Other Mfr's Transducer Bill5763 at 5:17am 08.15.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1512 Hey all,Has anyone used another manufacturers depth gauge with a different mfr's transducer?Exam
portsmouth rating doug miller at 5:00am 08.15.05 Smaller Boats 2/2394 i've learned that the portsmouth rating is 92 for the Hunter 216.do the offer another rating if on
Bristol30 Patrick at 4:28am 08.15.05 Bristol 0/1539 I have purchased a bristol30 and will be putting it in the H2O next year. In the mean time I am doi

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Use of bimini JRT at 11:50am 04.06.21 So mine is close on the 310 too when the sail is down and stowed, but once I raise the main the boom
Back on the water. I got carried away, part 2 Timm R Oday25 at 11:32am 04.06.21 Most excellent . Thanks for bringing us along
Use of bimini Justin_NSA at 11:20am 04.06.21 A simple remedy for bimini days is too add a cringle at the back of the sail so you can gather up so
Window films thinwater at 11:15am 04.06.21 I put some test panels (film on acrylic and polycarbonate hatches) on the roof one year ago. I just
Use of bimini CaptainRan at 11:12am 04.06.21 So I'm not the only one, that is interesting news, thanks for posting. Crazy Dave: I will get the ma
Use of bimini DeliriousSailor at 11:07am 04.06.21 So far the only thing I dont like about our H26 is that you cannot have a bimini up while sailing.
Exciting and potentially expensive day yesterday ( drivetrain & window) (1) JRacer at 11:07am 04.06.21 I hang one of these in my companionway when I leave the boat. It has the words "Open Thru Hulls" wri
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit DeliriousSailor at 10:47am 04.06.21 Wow where has the time gone. Been busy. Thursday I had the day off and it was reasonably warm so
Thinking about painting my hull Justin_NSA at 10:47am 04.06.21 hahahaha Like this? Clearly someone who either knows nothing abuot fishing or nothing about sail
H26 Outboard Motor Shaft, Long or Extra Long DeliriousSailor at 10:34am 04.06.21 @DeliriousSailor ... one of these might make the difference. kets made for 4 stroke motors are ve
Thinking about painting my hull souzag818 at 10:15am 04.06.21 I had a Tartan that I painted dark green (literally, Awlgrip color...) with an off white bootstripe
Thinking about painting my hull (1) rgranger at 10:06am 04.06.21 to me, that's the equivalent to getting a tattoo :facepalm: hahahaha Like this? Clearly someone
1995 Hunter 35.5 Leak in Aft. cabin. Crazy Dave Condon at 9:51am 04.06.21 Old trick is to close everything inside, tape a piece of plastic over companionway, slit the plastic
Engine block de-rusting question LukeAvanti at 9:48am 04.06.21 Many thanks for the thoughtful and detailed advice, much appreciated!
H26 Outboard Motor Shaft, Long or Extra Long Crazy Dave Condon at 9:40am 04.06.21 Private message sent to me. Request photos first
Thinking about painting my hull tfox2069 at 9:31am 04.06.21 OK, the rattan boat made me laugh. Dr. Google does reveal its a thing. Anyone on here have any exp
Exciting and potentially expensive day yesterday ( drivetrain & window) SycloneDriver at 9:17am 04.06.21 There are 2 things that you said here that grabbed my attention. First, if you have a missing vane
Newbie - Just brought a 1986 Hunter 23 home hgrossoehme at 9:16am 04.06.21 Hi. I grew up sailing on Lake Erie -- well, Maumee Bay, really. The furthest east we ever got was We
Thinking about painting my hull Justin_NSA at 9:10am 04.06.21 Oh wow!!! Gorgeous!!! And then there are people who spend their money in ways that I can't un
Thinking about painting my hull rgranger at 9:02am 04.06.21 https://digital-print-media.com/boat-wraps-an-overview https://nwsignsolutions.com/blog/how-much-do

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