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Mark at 11:39am 02.04.05
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to upload photos so thought I would put one on with where I have mounted the remote controll for out
Mark at 11:32am 02.04.05
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Finally got around to posting this.
Rich18890 at 9:11am 02.04.05
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And stories about boats sinking in bad storms help this sport? The new "Soundings" has a story abou
s sauer at 8:42am 02.04.05
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I've tried a couple different times to order winch covers from the Chandlery. I've tried the 'pass
Phil at 7:56am 02.04.05
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I just purchased a Hunter 170 but it does not include a spinnaker... Where can I purchase one used?
Max at 5:50am 02.04.05
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Any recomendations for a new mainsail specifications, full vs. partial battens, loose foot vs tradit
Max at 5:20am 02.04.05
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HI, I'am a week away from finalizing the purchase of a '97 367. I already have a list of equipment t
artfuldodger at 5:08am 02.04.05
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Has anyone replaced a cutless bearing? Looking for tips and ideas. How hard of a project is this?
david king at 4:45am 02.04.05
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I have had a 2000 Honda 4 stroke 8hp for three years. It has been used weekly on a Hunter 26. I have
Biff at 3:28am 02.04.05
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I'm restoring the interior of my Hunter 25, "76" and need to replace the carpet on the wall. I will
Jeff at 3:26am 02.04.05
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The last inquiry of the day -- I promise. My '82 Cherubini 33 has two house batteries and a starting
Jeff at 3:17am 02.04.05
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I need to replace the ports on my 1982 33 footer. Does anyone know whether I should order the 1 inch
hkstone at 2:57am 02.04.05
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Please advise on the injector parts installation for a Yanmar 3HM35F. I ordered an O-ring, cover an
John J at 2:51am 02.04.05
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Has anyone installed a ProFurl Boom Furler. If you have, did you have to use the solid vang sold wi
Steve at 2:50am 02.04.05
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Has anyone replaced the fixed "sky light" in the Hunter 28 (or other models) with an opening hatch?
fredt at 2:45am 02.04.05
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I hope that this will be read by peggy Iam an x sailor(too beat up to move) i recently purchased
opa8589 at 2:34am 02.04.05
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I would like to install a lightening protection system on my 1987 31' Hunter. Does anyone know the b
Dave M at 2:17am 02.04.05
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Russ, I apologize, somehow your last response slipped by me. Measurements for the baby stays and gin
Dan Johnson at 2:06am 02.04.05
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Has anyone come up with better battery locations on H-34's than at the bottom of the starboard cockp
Merrythought at 12:58am 02.04.05
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I have a 2003 Catalina 28 and want to add refridgeration. Anyone out there who has done this? It i

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Bottom paint (Catalina 22j
rgranger at 3:31pm 02.24.21
Peel away will get it off.... and you can make your own for about $30. Get a 5lb bag of garden lime
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI
Hello Below at 3:28pm 02.24.21
If this is not something you understand or feel lack experience, invest a few bucks with a good rig
2000 H450 Passage, Starter Battery
DayDreamer41 at 3:23pm 02.24.21
@JamesG161 what charge curves is the engine alternator/regulator set to? as the alternator charges b
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI
dlochner at 3:18pm 02.24.21
It is probably time to detune the rig and start over. There are books that can help, the Selden mast
C310/315 IA Membership and BoatUS Discount Termination
jssailem at 3:15pm 02.24.21
We all just have to join together in this time of Pandemic and help each other survive.... It is tou
Headstay too short?
jssailem at 3:10pm 02.24.21
Mistakes happen. Good catch Drinky...
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI
jssailem at 3:05pm 02.24.21
because the entire boat leans to port, If trying to tension the boat stays you need two start with
2000 H450 Passage, Starter Battery
JamesG161 at 3:04pm 02.24.21
How is your starter battery charged? If it is like my H430, only the engine or genset alternators
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Thaniel at 1:52pm 02.24.21
As a former dealer with too many miles pulling boats, there is not much to reduce drag. Any chan
2000 H450 Passage, Starter Battery
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:45pm 02.24.21
How is your starter battery charged? - direct from charger, eco-charger, ???
No Traveler?
ontherocks83 at 1:32pm 02.24.21
As always, what Stu said about Don Guillette's book. First reef went into my C-30 at 15-18, becaus
2000 H450 Passage, Starter Battery
DayDreamer41 at 1:19pm 02.24.21
If you want to ensure long life for your LifePO batteries you might want to read this writeup https
No Traveler?
jeepbluetj at 1:19pm 02.24.21
As always, what Stu said about Don Guillette's book. First reef went into my C-30 at 15-18, becaus
Bottom paint (Catalina 22j
dlochner at 1:08pm 02.24.21
If the existing paint is an ablative paint, it will come off with out a solvent. Just rub your hand
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dlochner at 1:04pm 02.24.21
While sailing to Hawaii is relatively easy riding the winds and currents... Here are a couple of so
Bottom paint (Catalina 22j
Justin_NSA at 1:01pm 02.24.21
Pettit has a process for prepping previously painted surfaces. (that's a lot of "p"s) https://pettit
What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy!
Scott T-Bird at 12:28pm 02.24.21
My Catalina 320 has stern seats on both sides of the helm and the seat opens into a locker on both s
What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy!
Scott T-Bird at 12:19pm 02.24.21
I had this problem my Catalina. I used this as an excuse to buy a new chart plotter and created a
Marine Plywood?
rlongfield at 12:10pm 02.24.21
I recently updated/replaced my old 80's Formica table. That is one nice table. Is that a drawer o

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