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Bilge pump sizing Timm R at 11:48am 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/816 When I first bought my C-22 last winter there was no bilge pump.I bought a 500 gph and after using i
Same TV Sam Bocchicchio at 9:39am 10.19.04 Big Boats 0/780 Jeb:I also have the Sharp "Aquos" tv that is 12 volt ' comes with an adaptor. It is perfect. The
Soft spots on hull John Blue at 9:34am 10.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/2266 On my 1978 Hunter 27 I have a soft spot on the hull that was caused by too much weight on one of the
Worn Tiller Head and Shaft Steve Maynard at 9:25am 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1052 The tiller head and through hole on the rudder is worn. What is the best way to repair this? I was
Keel bolt torque Steve Maynard at 9:21am 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1031 Does anyone know the proper torque for keel bolt nuts on a fin keel Catalina 30?
How To Remove Rudder on 33.5 Cobra at 9:12am 10.19.04 Big Boats 5/1318 I want to drop the rudder of the Hunter while it's on the travel lift. (Unsure if there's enough cle
Tank Eye Mistake Brian Smith at 7:41am 10.19.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1881 OK, In the interest of knowing when my tank was full before its contents spewed out my stanchion o
FWD bulkhead of laz Gary at 7:36am 10.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/884 Has anyone had to replace the forward bulkhead in the lazarette? I have problem with water leaking i
David Underwood, are you there? Dale E. Baker at 7:08am 10.19.04 The Cherubini Hunters 1/885 David.I've always admired the work you've done on Freebird. I just reviewed your bowsprit project
Repair of a water tank that is molded into the hul Skip Lucas at 7:02am 10.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1010 Ihave two water tanks that are molded into the hull that have started to leak - someplace. I believ
Winterization of fresh water system Mark Mynsberge at 6:52am 10.19.04 Big Boats 4/1020 I just winterized my water system on my Hunter 37.5. I just bought this boat and it took 19 gallons
Headsail Feeder Kevin at 6:14am 10.19.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1209 On the Profurl headstay does anyone know if there is a feeder for the track. I have an aftermarket p
sailcovers: HOW chandlery or SAILNET? chris at 5:31am 10.19.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1147 I am purchasing a new mainsail cover for my Hunter 27. The HOW chandlery and Sailnet (Air Force Sail
mast-brokencry Berto18177 at 5:27am 10.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/910 Y have hunter 37-cutter with broken mast.Did anybody know where y can purchase them and what abaut*
Provisional Portsmouth Rating for the H-216 Mr.Ernie at 4:38am 10.19.04 Smaller Boats 0/976 There is now a Provisional Portsmouth Handicap posted on the US Sailing web site. It is 93.5 with
Lazy Jack for a H28 Quest at 4:35am 10.19.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1089 I would like to install a set of Lazy Jacks on my Hunter 28. What is the best way to measure and in
Has anyone replaced their P42 holding tank with a plastic unit? Terry Cox at 3:34am 10.19.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1514 If so, costs, satisfaction and name of company would be appreciated.Terry
Bilge Pump and crane attachment point Bill Rea at 3:18am 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/915 I just purchased a 1968 Capri 18. 1. Is there a bildge pump between the battery area and under the
12 volt television jebenz at 2:53am 10.19.04 Big Boats 6/1635 I have a 1987 Hunter Legend 37 The Television has finally given out. Has anyone ever had to replace
screw holes hankstone at 2:34am 10.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/836 Hi, Would you please tell me the best way to repair 3 #8 screw holes in a solid part of the coamin

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Mid Winter Cruise Terry Cox at 4:14pm 02.03.21 so next week will be seriously unpleasant. Bummer. I'm sure we will get more colder temps before t
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) jssailem at 4:00pm 02.03.21 It is from 2019... I thought the photo contest thread required 2020 images. In the spirit of fair pl
Sea Shanties jssailem at 3:57pm 02.03.21 Here is a Scottish Sea Shanty for all you sailors. "The Tempest" https://music.amazon.com/albums/B00
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) kappykaplan at 3:22pm 02.03.21 That shot needs to go in the photo contest thread. :plus:
Cargo Ship snaps in half garymalmgren at 3:21pm 02.03.21 And then there is the "One Australia" or was it the "Two Half Australia?" 1638041156232814
Cal 2-34 at auction - what to look for? Meriachee at 3:20pm 02.03.21 Don't get to crazy Justin. Those are Canadian Dollars. :biggrin: So about $750.00 USd. (Further
Boating Card sail sfbay at 3:15pm 02.03.21 Unclear if the boating course material and tests are consistent. The BoatUS course I took had littl
Boating Card Rick Webb at 2:46pm 02.03.21 With the recent increase in popularity there has been a marked increase in the number of fatalities
Boating Card Michael Davis at 2:27pm 02.03.21 The test we have up here in Canada is very basic. 50 questions about safety. At least when I took m
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) rgranger at 2:23pm 02.03.21 Welcome to the site @Prairie Virgin Sailor . Nothing special about radio, just monitor channel 16
1984 Hunter 22 Sullzarollz at 2:21pm 02.03.21
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat JohnRichard at 2:14pm 02.03.21 Nice work John Are there any wires in the area? It may have been used to run wires from the mast. i
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) (1) jssailem at 2:14pm 02.03.21 These links might help. https://www.boat-ed.com/canada/studyGuide/Magnetic-Compass-and-Nautical-Char
Cal 2-34 at auction - what to look for? jssailem at 1:52pm 02.03.21 Don't get to crazy Justin. Those are Canadian Dollars. :biggrin: And a CAL of that vintage is usual
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat jssailem at 1:48pm 02.03.21 Nice work John Are there any wires in the area? It may have been used to run wires from the mast. in
Boating Card Head Sail at 1:45pm 02.03.21 Here in The Peoples Republic of Washington, they have a bill to require kayakers to take a safety co
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat jssailem at 1:44pm 02.03.21 Tea Tree Oil Careful in the use. It is not the greatest to be breathing in a confined space for so
Mid Winter Cruise kappykaplan at 1:33pm 02.03.21 since Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yesterday You just had to rub that in! But, there were thr
Mid Winter Cruise Terry Cox at 1:23pm 02.03.21 spring recommissioning in 6-8 weeks At least that long, since Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yes
Emergency Tools shemandr at 1:14pm 02.03.21 Those towers look like pretty knarly rounding marks. We've used day marker poles on the St. Lucie r

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