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prop roger marshutz at 10:25am 12.16.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/904 I'm thinking about a folding or fearthering prop. Has anyone had any experience and is it worth it.
Beneteau 40cc Manufactured Where?? theo at 10:06am 12.16.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1426 Hello,I am a Canadian resident and am seriously considering purchasing a 1995 Beneteau 40cc from t
sideband radio antenna for backstayless B Al - s/v Persephone at 9:17am 12.16.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 24/1525 The downwind limitations of my H36's B
Ice Box Conversion Doug4bass at 6:50am 12.16.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/941 Hi there!!I have a 97 c-270 which has i would about a 3 sq ft ice box.Anyone had any luck on conv
Hunter 216 Hull Care Ranger Paul18580 at 6:48am 12.16.04 Smaller Boats 0/1069 I think I have finally solved the horrible maintenance issues I had been having with my hull. I was
Replaced Vented Loop valve to get rid of smell Debra B at 6:40am 12.16.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1243 FYI - had a continuing smell in the head. Replaced some hoses, they were due, but it did not elimin
Today's silly ad inquiry Phil Herring at 6:14am 12.16.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1174 As you may know, we filter inquiries to our classified ads to block obvious scammers. Some days it'
CENTER BOARDS ROB at 4:53am 12.16.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/953 I HAVE RECENTLY ACQUIRED A 21 MACGREGOR. IT IS IN ROUGH SHAPE SAILABLE BUT NOT TO MUCH TO LOOK AT.
loosening upper shrouds Steve at 4:38am 12.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1045 Is it OK to loosen both upper shrouds at the same timeto work on the chainplate attachments without
Windlass - dumb question John T1594 at 3:21am 12.16.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1040 We just acquired a boat with a powered S-L Sprint 1000 vertical windlass which I am looking forward
Hatches??? Bob at 3:18am 12.16.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/885 Its just too cold to go out there an tinker with the new old boat today. Som I am looking for replac
Tech Talk Back Issues Rick at 2:40am 12.16.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/893 I am looking for an electronic copy of Tech Talk November 1986. What do you'all think of my chances
years and marks mortyd at 1:21am 12.16.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/966 what hull numbers, and or years, are mki, mkii and mkiii?
Cockpit Cushions JohnEh at 10:55pm 12.15.04 Big Boats 13/1361 We have no cockpit cushions on our new Hunter. We have checked the local people and have not found
Heartland of America Cruise Tom Grass at 9:59pm 12.15.04 Smaller Boats 2/660 The Catalina 22 NSA has a very strong cruising organization where cruises are organized every year f
GPS may not be reliable. Larry Long at 8:40pm 12.15.04 Ask All Sailors 34/2124 It looks like "Uncle" might purposely break something that isn't broken. Does anyone believe there
Rhode to chain splice Mark at 2:15pm 12.15.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 10/1006 What is your recomendation for fixing a nylon rope to the anchor chain.I have been using the rope t
Guardian vs. Fortress Rick D at 2:15pm 12.15.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/3194 I would like to carry a Guardian anchor as a spare or storm anchor. Since it will be below deck, I d
hot water heater for 27' hunter pete17842 at 12:00pm 12.15.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/836 no hot water where is my heater located and what are some of the common problems that can cause no
Fitting a outboard in a well Doug Wixson at 10:42am 12.15.04 Columbia 3/1649 After many hard years of service my diesels about ready to give up. Has anybody any experence fitti

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So many questions - 24ft Laguna Windrose Hunter216 at 2:49pm 12.12.20 This Harken catalog might prove useful to browse through. :) https://flipbook.brandbits.com/99077ec
Electrical Refit Sanity Check Br3nt at 2:26pm 12.12.20 If you are using Firefly batteries you'll be better off with a larger charger. Firefly recommends c
Beneteau 393 battery charger location Claude L.-Auger at 2:15pm 12.12.20 Follow the charging leads to the batteries, the charger cannot be further away than a 2-3 feet radi
sailboat transport company MA to FL recommendation dLj at 2:14pm 12.12.20 there be that! If I can't find a more affordable towing. It is an allottable time thing. I still wo
Electrical Refit Sanity Check dlochner at 2:08pm 12.12.20 Ack, I didn't label that. It's a blue seas 40a charger. I'll see if I can update it. = with a minim
Today is the day... JamesG161 at 2:08pm 12.12.20 My Grand-niece is a plebe and they hauled 4000 midshipmen to the game. Several moms nearby, made fo
Electrical Refit Sanity Check (1) Br3nt at 1:57pm 12.12.20 Ack, I didn't label that. It's a blue seas 40a charger. I'll see if I can update it. =
Hunter 36 Fresh Water Tank Access Justin_NSA at 1:52pm 12.12.20 On my 94 Hun 335 the plastic water tank is also under vee berth. I just added a 6 inch Beckson insp
So many questions - 24ft Laguna Windrose Project_Mayhem at 1:45pm 12.12.20 Nice mast stepping system. A few things that might make some improvements I assume your gin pole is
Electrical Refit Sanity Check dlochner at 1:23pm 12.12.20 Why the 60A GI when a 30A GI would be appropriate and cheaper? @mermike Had the same question at fi
Christmas Cruise - 2020 (1) mermike at 1:23pm 12.12.20 2021 has got to be an improvement on 2020. Feral hogs now have a navy. Thanks 2020.
Electrical Refit Sanity Check (1) mermike at 1:18pm 12.12.20 What is this item?
How much pump should a pump pump? Project_Mayhem at 1:07pm 12.12.20 Choke is a momentary push "button" built into the ignition. No one mentioned any concerns such as en
Anyone have pics of mast lowering Bridle attachment? joecool911 at 1:07pm 12.12.20 I spoke with crazy Dave...I think I have a plan now. Thanks all!
Christmas Cruise - 2020 Terry Cox at 1:03pm 12.12.20 I put the boat to sleep so she would be good until I returned for a January New Year celebration.
Redoing 1984 H34 reefing system (2) Sailfanatic at 1:01pm 12.12.20 It seems clear in the first picture from H34, it seems I have to remove 2 cars to reef, help that a
How much pump should a pump pump? SailingLoto at 12:55pm 12.12.20 Feels like an on/off pump switch near the key is a practical solution. If he's just using it to repl
new to forum Crazy Dave Condon at 12:53pm 12.12.20 Take an overall length of the boat from bow to stern. If 33' 4" then it is the 33.5
How much pump should a pump pump? jssailem at 12:43pm 12.12.20 If it's not one thing it's another... It is the nature of everything BOAT.
Christmas Cruise - 2020 Terry Cox at 12:41pm 12.12.20 2021 has got to be an improvement on 2020. Ya think? Ya hope.

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