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multi - bank batteries GREGG WHITTENBERGER at 1:01am 01.31.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1027 Hello: Looking for imformation on multi bank battery hook up---I would like to have a starting bat
name that stove Patrick at 11:25pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 0/924 This is an alcohol stove in my 1979 Catalina 38. I need a new burner and can't find any identifying
name that boat patrick at 11:08pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1022 A buddy of mine was just given this little boat, the sails are pretty worn but she goes pretty well!
Need advice on Head installation Hugh289 at 11:05pm 01.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/968 I've just read Peggie's book, and am planning to install a Raritan electric head in my H30. The pro
Info on 1973 Oday 23 electrical/owner manual Radiur at 10:52pm 01.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1338 Hi!I am the proud new owner of a 1973 Oday 23 solid top type. It has had some restoring done to i
Ray Marine ST-4000 Problem Bro Paul at 10:14pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 11/5738 I bought a Hunter 31 in August. The ST-4000 was doing a great job. BUT it just recently it seems to
Chesapeake Sailing and Poplar Island/Harbor Hayden at 10:07pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1468 I hoping to do a 7 to 10 day sail on the Choptank, Tred Avon and across the Bay to West River next s
Bought a Boat in Paradise Staci at 10:05pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1142 I bought my first boat while living here in Barbados. I plan to sail it back through the Gulf of Me
Question on sailing history? Dennis at 10:04pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1073 Somewhere I read that years ago they use to have trans-Atlantic racing in 20 foot boats! If so why
Back up cable? Dennis at 9:49pm 01.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/1031 Question? Has anyone tried installing a back up swing keel cable on their boat? If one would break
Is Dextron III a replacement for Dextron II ? Jack Swords at 9:46pm 01.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1871 Engine manual says to use Type A fluid in transmission (have used Dextron II as it lists it replaces
Advice on Hunters - thinking of buying a new 27 Scott at 8:41pm 01.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/982 Hi All, I am looking at buying a new hunter (Legends over here) 27, well infact have put down a bo
Autopilot Tom Heiting at 8:21pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1117 My Ray Marine ST-4000 autopilot refuses to lock on when attempting to swing the compass. Any suggest
Hunter 40 Andrew at 6:03pm 01.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/865 Just looking for any comments on the Hunter 40 (1985).I have an offer on the table for my 34 and am
Anchors a... wait a minute! SailboatOwners.com at 2:11pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 57/4562 This week's discussion topic is in two parts:What's your all-time favorite port of call? Is it a
Trailer Mods Continued John S at 1:32pm 01.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/842 I needed to extend my trailer tongue to clear my bow roller platform. I cut off the end of my tongue
stuffing box hunter 40.5 nicholas at 12:59pm 01.30.05 Big Boats 4/955 I need to replace the rubber hose on prop shaft stuffing box. I'm out of the water at this time,is t
How do I swing the swing keel down when on trailer J P Turkey at 11:49am 01.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1450 I have a 19 foot trailer sailor (1986 O'Day 192). I want to put a new line and possible pendant on
Bulkhead, countertop replacement? Richard at 10:57am 01.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1727 I mentioned I'm zeroing in on Hunter 31s. I found one that's a contender... but it needs to have a b
26M specification/ratings Gary at 10:18am 01.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/937 Does anyone know these specifications/ratings for the 26M? Some of these depend on the boat setup (

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Adding reef points to main AaronD at 1:02pm 03.03.21 :plus: on double-line slab reefing. That's what I've moved to, and I'm happy with it. A recommendat
s2 9.2 questions Oksailor at 1:00pm 03.03.21 I'm looking at a 1983 S2 9.2c that has been largely negleted. Are there any original parts availabl
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me Oksailor at 12:53pm 03.03.21 I use a piece of thread tie it around the holder to keep the brush in and then when you slip in the
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me (2) Scott T-Bird at 12:49pm 03.03.21 Thx for the reminder. What size alternator did you get/have? Is it a Hitachi? What size is your
B411 Shaft Pitting dlochner at 12:42pm 03.03.21 Researching a new shaft now. I suggested the Sulfur angle because it is obvious the corrosion is j
Bimini frame parts Chiriqui at 12:09pm 03.03.21 I'm heading back down to the boat tomorrow and I will definitely appraise the setup for this solutio
B411 Shaft Pitting RitSim at 12:05pm 03.03.21 Researching a new shaft now. I suggested the Sulfur angle because it is obvious the corrosion is ju
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me Stu Jackson at 11:46am 03.03.21 purchased a serpentine pulley kit and installing it Thx for the reminder. What size alternator di
Cabin Windows Stu Jackson at 11:42am 03.03.21 Good advice from Ralph. When you do your search, you might want to consider using the nautical term
Repair and replace of cockpit drains on a Hunter 34 sailermaned at 11:16am 03.03.21 The problem with the port side is it go's thru the inner liner whereas the starboard side does not I
Hunter 35.5 opening in rear berth to change waste tank BOSSailor at 11:06am 03.03.21 Nice work. Safe to say that bulkhead is not structural then?
3gmf engine shake (2) Mike Oldak at 11:04am 03.03.21 Mike, how did you go about changing your mounts? Use the boom for the lift or a board across the co
Cabin Windows (2) Ralph Johnstone at 10:43am 03.03.21 Welcome to the site. If you go to the top of your screen, you will see a very dim window labelled "
3gmf engine shake Mike Oldak at 10:36am 03.03.21 Don't know how much of a gearhead you are, Mike but this file has some info on sourcing parts throu
Just repowered my Catalina 36 Universal mp25xp with a rebuilt. Starts right up but when I take my finger off the ignition it just dies. Jops at 10:17am 03.03.21 Leslie, I will double check that. Thanks
3gmf engine shake Artey1 at 10:15am 03.03.21 Mike, how did you go about changing your mounts? Use the boom for the lift or a board across the com
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me Ward H at 10:11am 03.03.21 Ha ha ... Sue has me on strict orders right now. She doesn't want to see any more parts in our bas
Repair and replace of cockpit drains on a Hunter 34 Ward H at 9:51am 03.03.21
Bimini frame parts (2) rgranger at 9:48am 03.03.21 191053
I see the light Ward H at 9:47am 03.03.21 I have several flashlights with strobe mode and a few with red mode. I always try before buying and

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