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Replacing Keel Stub Rick at 8:41am 02.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/997 If you've done this could you relate how hard is to replace the keel stub. My wood has gone soft and
Hunter 23.5 trailer, what size ball? Captain Bob at 8:34am 02.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1171 I know this is a silly question.I bought a Hunter 1993 Hunter 23.5 and never asked what size the h
best cherubini year for the Hunter 27 and 30 Tony Murray at 7:29am 02.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 19/7794 I am considering upgrading to hunter 27 or 30. As for the year these boats were made, is one boat ma
Construction of the Cherubini models? Jim at 7:27am 02.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1068 It appears as though the Cherubini models went through a change of construction and materials over t
Peter Pan Keel Bolts Before the Bell at 5:42am 02.19.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1223 Fred Ficarra on this site mentioned that keel bolts may be a "J" or hooked shape in order not to mov
Cabin cushions Ted at 5:39am 02.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/996 We'd like to replace all cabin cushions on our H34 with new.... can anyone suggest an outfit that 'd
Cabin cushions Ted at 5:36am 02.19.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1438 Can anyone suggest a source for new cabin cushions? Is there an outfit around that has 'patterns' f
Looking to rent a sailboat trailer Mark loves to sail at 5:23am 02.19.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/784 I just bought an O'day 272 and need to bring it from Jacksonville, FL to Indian Harbor Beach. Does
RIGGING JIB SHEETS MIKE W. at 4:57am 02.19.05 Ask All Sailors 3/2584 LOOKING FOR ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO RIG JIB SHEETS FROM ROLLER FURLING JIB CLEW TO SWIVEL CAM CLEA
Miles per gallon Steve at 3:30am 02.19.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1384 I am about to purchase a beneteau 36cc with a Yanmar 27. About what amount of running time can I ex
Washing machine alternative MasonMcD at 3:19am 02.19.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1278 Has anyone had any experience with one of these? http://www.laundry-alternative.com/faq.htmlThey a
Kick up rudder Tip at 1:57am 02.19.05 Smaller Boats 15/2112 I am just about to get my '03 H260 in the water. It is a mystery to me how the rudder stays down us
Mast bend verses mast rake Don Guillette at 1:21am 02.19.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/1391 Mast Rake verses Mast Bend The following is an explanation of the above terms, which as usual, are
Mast Rake verses Mast Bend Don Guillette at 12:57am 02.19.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1411 The following is an explanation of the above terms, which as usual, are presented in a very simplist
Smiths transducer in Signet thru-hull? JimG2886 at 11:24pm 02.18.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1079 Anyone know if a "Smiths" paddlewheel transducer is mechanically compatible with the same item from
Coaming compartment trim rings Catalina 25 at 10:59pm 02.18.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1754 I bought some new plastic coaming compartment trim rings from Catalina Direct. After removing the o
Forestay and Backstay Lengths DStancil13472 at 10:17pm 02.18.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1146 Does anyone know the lengths of the forestay and backstay for the Mac 25' Thanks
Keel bolt repairs Before the Bell at 9:48pm 02.18.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1130 Per my last topic/article I'm wondering if anyone can provide me with a step by step process of repl
Anchor Roller Catalina 30 ! Roy at 9:04pm 02.18.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/3991 I have a standard rig Cat 30 with an anchor roller/forestay mount ( 2 small ones ) that basicly just*
lazy jacks Dave at 8:27pm 02.18.05 Smaller Boats 4/839 Hey Mike , I am interested in using your lazy jack system as well. I have a couple questions. Could

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all rope windlass Hayden Watson at 12:06pm 02.22.21 I also have a rope only windlass that was factory installed on my '88 C30. I use 30' of chain and d
Hypalone Fabric and Glue Claude L.-Auger at 12:00pm 02.22.21 Hey Folks, I am looking where to purchase some Hypalone Fabric and Glue for a new to me Brig Inflat
420 passsage exhaust Stephen M at 11:57am 02.22.21 Thanks for the advice, Ralph.
all rope windlass DaveJ at 11:45am 02.22.21 My Catalina 310 came with a rope only windlass. I have 35' of chain and lots of rode and use the win
H36 Reefing Advice tfox2069 at 11:44am 02.22.21 Your new sails! Ah, I'll know in April!!
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom tfox2069 at 11:44am 02.22.21 I am looking at a Catalina 36 as a step up from our Hunter 31. While it draws 4'5" our mean low low
H36 Reefing Advice kappykaplan at 11:44am 02.22.21 Which part :) Your new sails!
H36 Reefing Advice tfox2069 at 11:33am 02.22.21 Would love to get your report on the above. Which part :)
H36 Reefing Advice drm1 at 11:16am 02.22.21 Thanks everyone. Great feedback.
Catalina 22 Structural Fiberglass Repair Info Needed dlochner at 11:02am 02.22.21 Some of the photos look like cracked gel coat and voids left during the construction process. Gelcoa
Modern Design Anchors Tom J at 10:54am 02.22.21 I have upgraded from the Delta to the Manson Supreme. The Delta was good in hard bottoms, but not s
H36 Reefing Advice stuartsw at 10:49am 02.22.21 I think you've got it figured out. I've got a 130 roller furling genoa, and roller furling main on
H36 Reefing Advice stuartsw at 10:48am 02.22.21
H36 Reefing Advice tfox2069 at 10:46am 02.22.21 Hi. Would love to get thoughts from others on reefing. I have the roller furling main and standard
Marking anchor rode smokey73 at 10:41am 02.22.21 Makes absolute sense. What I do. smokey73 said: I have marked mine with colored zip ties coded to
Sanitation question Justin_NSA at 10:37am 02.22.21 I eliminated the overboard discharge system, My project started with a leaking PVC ell connected t
eye candy kappykaplan at 10:36am 02.22.21 unbelievable what a poor job the helmsman is doing :plus: Just loved the s-shaped wake (not)!
Hunter 35.5 opening in rear berth to change waste tank sail sfbay at 10:33am 02.22.21 Suggest drilling holes to locate the corners of he tank then cut out a bullhead access door.
H36 Reefing Advice kappykaplan at 10:26am 02.22.21 Flatter is faster. :beer:
2005 Hunter 36 Bilge tfox2069 at 10:24am 02.22.21 Thanks tfox. Yes I was wondering about the stuffing box as a potential leak point. I don't think it

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