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Bottom Paint for shaft and prop Paul (Affinity C320) at 10:18pm 04.11.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/803 What process are you using to protect your shaft and props these days? Anything worth while that wo
Attention Lake Ontario Hunter Owners. Ken Palmer at 10:14pm 04.11.05 Other Sailboats 0/791 The dates are locked in for the two Hunter rendezvous' for Lake Ontario.July 7-10 at Port Credit,
Shortening the bimini to mount on pulpit? Rich L at 9:50pm 04.11.05 Smaller Boats 1/1075 Anybody ever shorten the bimini tubes on a 95 Hunter 26 so that they could mount on the stern pulpit
Purchasing my first boat, a brand new Hunter 27 Broke sailor SV Marcell at 9:46pm 04.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/965 *yks I saw the boat yesterday. Arranging for Sea Trails. This is the first boat I have ever owned.
Stowe Electronics L Martin at 9:42pm 04.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/778 I have an 87 Hunnter and it has the hood mounted Stowe Depth, Speed, and Wind indicators. Does anyon
260 rating for racing Bob at 5:58pm 04.11.05 Smaller Boats 7/947 Down under here I have noticed on a number of yacht club race nimination forms that the handicaps ar
rudder removal mariner-ketch wooden boat paul doyle at 5:22pm 04.11.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1034 I, need to remove my rudder section it's seperated from the hull i tried to lift it up to no avail i
Local alaternator Repair Mojito at 2:44pm 04.11.05 Big Boats 0/957 Any recommendations for a local (SF Bay Area, Marin or beyond) alternator repair shop.Motorola 51A
catalina 22 trans atlantic crossing Kevin Mckee at 2:25pm 04.11.05 Smaller Boats 4/6372 I am interested in doing a trans atlantic crossing in 2007 in a 1973 catalina 22. First, I would lik
good place to buy a main sail Ryan at 12:54pm 04.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/997 hey i was wondering if anyone would know where to get the best price for a main sail. Or a main sail
Fishing in a 26x Tim Falk at 12:43pm 04.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2516 My first time out this year was a fishing trip with my son. We removed the mast and were set up as
Drifter Size? Aldo at 12:35pm 04.11.05 Smaller Boats 0/826 I blew-out our drifter last fall, and it is time to replace it. I have attached a photo of the old
Drifter Size Aldo at 12:31pm 04.11.05 Smaller Boats 0/1017 I blew-out our drifter last fall, and it is time to replace it. I have attached a photo below of th
Tiller problem TW364 at 12:16pm 04.11.05 Columbia 1/2021 I have a loose tiller, there is too much play in it and don't know how to repair it. Any ideas?
Replacing H31 VHF antenna coax? Bob Rutland at 12:15pm 04.11.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/931 After a lighting strike I need to replace the VHF antenna and coax. It seems the coax is routed down
Everything but the kitchen sink-and dinette table Michael at 11:57am 04.11.05 Smaller Boats 2/1014 Hello, I recently purchased a '72 Catalina 22 and I can't wait to get it in the water. However, it d
my depth meter is faking it. jeff10600 at 11:56am 04.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/896 ok now that i have some attention, my depth meter will work some times or just flash -- at other tim
Stern Light new owner at 11:39am 04.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/886 I am needing to replace the stern light bulb. I have looked for information for this , but have been
Head odors James Hill at 10:56am 04.11.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1148 I get a horrible rotten eggs/sulphur smell whenever i use the head after not having used it for a co
macerator Pump James Hill at 10:52am 04.11.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1557 I have a head system with a macerator and a y valve. if i want to pump out the tank by using the ma

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Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? pmbuck at 2:58pm 03.20.21 So I've got some good feedback on how and what to replace, if we were to replace -- any thoughts wha
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? pmbuck at 2:57pm 03.20.21 I just replaced our '88 Harken traveler, mostly due to nicks in the finish and it was getting a bit
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? pmbuck at 2:55pm 03.20.21 -- I think this sounds like a good starting place. Any thoughts what you could coat the remainder wi
Dockside pressure washer? dlochner at 2:51pm 03.20.21 For the kind of power washing we do, boat deck, around the house etc, the lower PSI is good enough.
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? pmbuck at 2:44pm 03.20.21 ...perhaps we will, eventually. Thanks for the recommendation on Garhauer.
Hunter Legend 37.5 (1992) mattresses dimensions Steve67 at 2:36pm 03.20.21 Sorry I just realized I hit the wrong number, it`s 70 not 80 inches on the short side.
Beneteau Oceanis 321 Lewmar Hatch question sdcsmith2000 at 2:31pm 03.20.21 I have a 1998 Oceanis 321 and am currently replacing all of the hatches. They are all low profile.
Dockside pressure washer? Kings Gambit at 2:30pm 03.20.21
Beneteau Oceanis 321 Lewmar Hatch question sdcsmith2000 at 2:29pm 03.20.21 I have a 1998 Oceanis 321 and am currently replacing all of the hatches. They are all low profile.
Dockside pressure washer? dlochner at 2:17pm 03.20.21 We bought a small electric. one from Lowe's years ago, still works. It was about $100.
Catalina 310 propeller sizes leo310 at 2:16pm 03.20.21 I have a 15/9 but also have a yanmar 3gm 29 hp
Catalina 310 propeller sizes JAE at 2:03pm 03.20.21 I currently have a 13 x 9 three blade fixed prop and am wondering if a move to a 15" prop will gain
Catalina 310 propeller sizes sail sfbay at 1:59pm 03.20.21 Hull speed for a Catalina 310 is 6.9 knots. A larger diameter and pitch propeller will offer higher
Prop shaft zinc 321 Ron20324 at 1:53pm 03.20.21 Well I made it down to Florida and tried to put that 1/2 inch thick zinc on and it does NOT fit. I
Hunter 306- can I add refrigeration? Peter Garver at 1:45pm 03.20.21 ok thanks again
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? Richard19068 at 1:41pm 03.20.21 Sure a whole new setup would be the way to go and I agree the bowed track is not the best way to go
Diesel Generator maintenance? Don S/V ILLusion at 1:35pm 03.20.21 Don't kow there is any definitive answer to that question but 10 hours/year is not good
In Boom Outhaul (1) SteveLKN at 1:22pm 03.20.21 Here is the drawing from the 275 owners manual
Wanted Catalina 310 or Hunter 310/320/326 to purchase, WA sail sfbay at 1:19pm 03.20.21 Welcome to the forum!! How far are you wiling to transport one by truck OR are you limiting it to t
Tuning guide sail sfbay at 1:08pm 03.20.21 Welcome to the forum!! 1. Manual - Refer to the owner's manual for that model or similar models.

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