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swing keel vibration mojobear at 2:41pm 11.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1247 I just purchased my 1976 Catalina Swing Keel, and my first solo with her was in moderate winds 10-15
Best location for Magnetic sensor-Autohelm H34 Jim Oursler at 2:37pm 11.09.04 Big Boats 7/781 So where do you mount the magnetic sensor for best overall performance of the Ray Marine/Raytheon 40
Collar Zincs Jerry Purdy at 12:51pm 11.09.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1170 Does any one have a source of suplly for thin (approzimately 1/2" thick), 25 mm shaft collar zincs?
Transom seat Catalina wolf at 11:43am 11.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/894 On a newer Catalina where do you put the transom seat. Is there a system like the Hunter available?
Looking for a boat for TransAtlantic sail! ling at 11:30am 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 20/2149 I made a post 10 days ago. I'm looking for a second-hand boat for TransAtlantic sail maybe even arou
My first Catalina! Jr Mell at 11:09am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1024 Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. I did (and still do but am trying to sell) a 23' O'day. I just
Thoughts about a solar battery charger Rick at 10:32am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/814 Im thinking about getting a solar battery charger for my boat. Anyone have any thoughts pro or con v
Remote control placement Michael7968 at 8:53am 11.09.04 Smaller Boats 8/881 Ok, I have ordered my remote control for my motor -- will be in some time this week. I would love
new non skid surface Taylor at 8:46am 11.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/868 Hello all, I am going to redo my 30 year old non skid using a high build primer and sand then the 2
Sailboat Parts Boneyard?? Tommy23604 at 8:37am 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1375 Does any one know of a sailboat parts boneyard. I lost a cockpit starboard locker/seat cover to Char
Charlie took cockpit seat/locker cover Tommy Shannon at 8:25am 11.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/840 Hurricane Charlie was generally kind to the Sea Rebel, a 1991 30T Hunter, considering the impact on
Should I install a feathering or folding prop? Robert Banks at 7:56am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 9/1347 We have a pretty active PHRF fleet here at Watauga Lake, Tennessee, and I'm getting creamed! I'm sur
How much paint / epoxy barrier do I need? Robert Banks at 7:48am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 7/1916 After acquiring my Hunter 28 this summer, I finally hauled her out on the hard Nov. 6th. It's time t
Hunter 216 V-Berth Lamar Sumerlin at 7:40am 11.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1011 I have recently completed a v-berth made of 1/2" plywood based on the un-dimensioned drawings from H
so little knowledge, so many questions Bob at 6:44am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 8/1116 My wife and I just bought a 1976 30', we will probably repower before it goes in the water in the s
Waistbelt SOSpender Opinions T J Furstenau at 5:13am 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 12/1373 Was looking for some experience, opinions, evaluations of the waistbelt style SOSpenders. Have you
A way to heat water without inbroad engine Tommy at 5:02am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/756 A way to heat water without inbroad engine tired of heating water up on stove. Is there a twelve vol
Making Water Next Week Rick D at 3:52am 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1056 OK, make that freshwater!;D 'All You Want To Know About Watermaking' Guest Expert Forum begins next
Wiring Diagrams Dale Wilkins at 3:44am 11.09.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1000 I have a 1986 MacGregor 25 that I purchased this past Summer. Is anyone aware of any technical docu
how long?? russ at 3:07am 11.09.04 Smaller Boats 4/723 what is the lifespan of a new hunter? (fresh water use)

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Boat Preparations for Storms shemandr at 12:42pm 08.22.20 Double the lines. I would use longer nylon 3 strand to the furthest points possible. Adjust them s
ISO Jib for Oday 19 Beachdog2 at 12:32pm 08.22.20 From experience with both styles of furler, I would look into a Cruising Design Flexible Furler ins
Noisy sailboat shemandr at 12:28pm 08.22.20 For the internal slapping you could try shoving a noodle up there. If you have enough halyard so th
Rudder removal and repair on hunter 340 Capn Vinny at 12:25pm 08.22.20 I recently pulled the rudder off my Legend 37.5 to do some fiberglass repairs. Mine does indeed hav
prop stabilizer issue capta at 12:22pm 08.22.20 I wish there was some way to know when a poster wasn't seriously seeking a reply to his question, so
Painting non-skid williamtl at 12:06pm 08.22.20 I cleaned it with soap and water and then scrubbed it with a stiff plastic bristle brush, rinsed, an
Cheapskate Wifi Extender Phil Herring at 12:00pm 08.22.20 This is brilliant. Even more so that it uses $30 worth of parts!
Nova kool freezer replacement sail sfbay at 11:50am 08.22.20 Replacing due to end of life or poor reliability? Consider replacing in-kind (1.9 cf) or another on
Rudder removal and repair on hunter 340 Bill19233 at 11:33am 08.22.20 Wish I could offer advice, but I've been lucky and haven't had any rudder issues come up on my 340.
Purchased a Soverel 33 Project Boat jssailem at 10:12am 08.22.20 The boat looks fast standing still! It does. But that could also be an optical delusion..
Rudder removal and repair on hunter 340 jssailem at 10:09am 08.22.20 Your going to want to start with an exploded parts diagram. There are a lot of parts associated with
Mixing elbow question RitSim at 10:07am 08.22.20 I searched Amazon for "Heat exhaust wrap" and a lot came up. Didn't see any aluminum coated but you
HANK ON FRUSTRATION twodzusfittings at 10:03am 08.22.20 Yesterday I experimented with the sail bag holding the 150 stowed and had the 90 up. As the ninety
Mixing elbow question Justin_NSA at 10:02am 08.22.20 Asbestos? Good point. If it's old it probably is. Be careful removing it. Use header tape to man
Center board jssailem at 10:02am 08.22.20 I'm in agreement. Raise the CB. Even pull it up on the dock, lawn or beach. Get a tent cover to stop
Mixing elbow question jssailem at 9:56am 08.22.20 Asbestos?
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? jssailem at 9:55am 08.22.20 Yes, transistorized, it would have been state of the art in the late 60's early 70's.
Boat Preparations for Storms Don S/V ILLusion at 9:44am 08.22.20
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 Jacktar at 9:42am 08.22.20 Beware the dreaded Fujiwara effect, two storms spinning in same direction in close proximity and mer
Mixing elbow question Capt jgw at 9:39am 08.22.20 Header tape, exhaust tape, etc. Any auto parts place will have it. Same as they use on hot rod cars.

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