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where to install DS transducer on a 1988 - 30? Robert Rose at 9:59am 07.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/967 We just purchased a 1988 Cat. 30 and I need to install a depth sounder. Its the wing-keel version an
Salon Table Conversion Randy at 9:27am 07.17.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/625 Does anyone know how to convert the salon table to the bertable position on a H37.5? This is quite e
Mascot's and PFD's Dennis at 9:03am 07.17.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1133 Our mascot likes his PFD and sailor's cap. He likes to be safe too!
Mascots and PFDs Dennis at 8:55am 07.17.04 Ask All Sailors 0/886 Our Mascot likes his PFD plus his sailors hat! He has to be safe too!
Is 11hp enough? Rob at 7:42am 07.17.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1268 I am interested in buying a 1981 Catalina 30. It has an 11 hp diesel with 300 hours on it. In our
Galvanic Isolator jdamann at 7:24am 07.17.04 Big Boats 14/1077 My 356 is equiped with a galvanic isolator that is powered by DC. I typically turn all DC power off
Bottom painting and care. Brad18297 at 4:47am 07.17.04 Big Boats 4/971 Recently purchased a 2000 Hunter 410. I keep it docked on the intra-coastal waterway behind my condo
71 CB problem cable snapped help!! Jon Tiwiss at 4:44am 07.17.04 Day Sailers 0/857 I just bought a 71 DS. After repairing a few minor problems I launched the boat. When I tried to low
starting engine after dropping sails Brad18297 at 4:36am 07.17.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1098 My hunter starts on the first turn of the key every time. After I leave the inlet and put my sails
Sailing on Kentucky Lake, Tennessee Mike at 2:01am 07.17.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1503 Has anyone sailed on Kentucky Lake? How friendly is it for sailboats? Are the winds good? Any proble
Oday 192 Keel Shorty at 1:57am 07.17.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1262 Does anyone have any pictures of the oday 192 on the trailer? I am curious what the underside look
yks 1980 30 Owners manual MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY Scrooge at 1:31am 07.17.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1477 Just bought my first keel boat a 1980 hunter 30 tall mast.Does anyone know where I can get an owener
window replacement for '89 Catalina 25 Jim O23107 at 12:24am 07.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/1131 What is the best replacement material/thickness??? Old ones are milky and checked. Is this replac
Teak Replacement John D at 12:12am 07.17.04 Day Sailers 1/1087 On my O'Day 192 the teak rails that the companionway hatch slides on need to be replaced. As in chu
Stern Pulpit artfem2 at 11:34pm 07.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 10/1842 I have a 1988 Cat 30 TRBS Mark II. I am thinking of redoing my stern pulpit over the Winter. Does an
Behind Mast Furler artfem2 at 11:24pm 07.16.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1254 I have a Harken "0" furler set behind my mast to furl the main on my 1988 Catalina 30 Tall Rig. When
Barient Winches Jim Aitken at 11:20pm 07.16.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/933 Is there an American or Canadian outlet that supplies parts for the Barient Winches?
Coronado 15 Parts dierenarts at 10:31pm 07.16.04 Ask All Sailors 2/6982 Anyone have any links to dealers with parts for Catalina Coronado 15? Specificially looking to repl
Dinghy Davits bargor at 8:04pm 07.16.04 Big Boats 1/1023 I want to put dinghy davits on my 420. Does anybody have any experience with manufacturers and moun
What's a sloop? Trina at 5:49pm 07.16.04 Ask All Sailors 2/2304 Just what is a "sloop"?? How is it different from "regular" sailboats??

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Exterior wood finish/treatment? (1) Hayden Watson at 11:19pm 11.10.20 This year I started using Semco sealer and so far I am very happy. prepped it with their two-part c
Blister history of Catalina 310 Clydo at 10:36pm 11.10.20 I've never had a full strip to gel coat in the 6 years I've had my 2001. Ray had a good point abou
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta BigEasy at 9:38pm 11.10.20 Before long Saba will sail the seven seas again. Think that Mississippi Sound will be good enough,
Pearson 33-2 engine removal jssailem at 9:23pm 11.10.20 It was an outcome not an intent. Winds aloft a 3000 ft exceed forward air speed. I did similar in
By-Passing Hot Water Heater arf145 at 9:16pm 11.10.20 Actually, I blow all my freshwater lines clear every year and haven't had a problem. For the Hot tan
By-Passing Hot Water Heater bawlmer at 8:48pm 11.10.20 It looks like you're in Jersey. You have to do something with it or it will freeze and break stuff.
Small surveillance cameras rpwillia at 7:39pm 11.10.20 Amazon Blink cameras can work outdoors and have 2 year battery life.
Lowering mast On Mac 25 justsomeguy at 7:38pm 11.10.20 step by step Got a gin pole? https://tomeshew.wordpress.com/2014/07/09/stepping-the-mast-with-a-gi
By-Passing Hot Water Heater rpwillia at 7:29pm 11.10.20 https://www.westmarine.com/buy/camco--water-heater-bypass-winterizing-kit--329195?recordNum=2
Exterior wood finish/treatment? Ralph Johnstone at 7:24pm 11.10.20 And what is this product? Most any clear epoxy. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/what-w
Exterior wood finish/treatment? CarlN at 7:21pm 11.10.20 There are many options for this - none perfect. My favorite is Deks Olje. It comes in two parts. The
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? (1) DrJudyB at 7:11pm 11.10.20 The sail is going to be cut down to a 115 and according to the sail maker they are going to cut the
Blister history of Catalina 310 rpwillia at 7:05pm 11.10.20 My boat was not hauled for 5+ years from PO, hauled this summer and had a lot of blisters requiring
Ceiling Replacement Project Project_Mayhem at 7:04pm 11.10.20 This looks awesome! Nice work!
Chock Screws Backing Out rpwillia at 7:00pm 11.10.20 They got fancy stuff on the 315s use 310 guys don't have. @Allan12210 I see what you did there.
Lightning control? Mr. Dave at 6:49pm 11.10.20 Plenty masts taller in the marina, but few boats as fine...
By-Passing Hot Water Heater Ron20324 at 6:16pm 11.10.20 WHAT A MESS OF PIPES. iF THAT WERE MINE, I'd run one pipe from each OUTLET TO A MANIFOLD TO SEND TH
By-Passing Hot Water Heater dlochner at 6:12pm 11.10.20 You seem to have a rather complex system. Without a good schematic, it will be difficult to answer t
By-Passing Hot Water Heater Don S/V ILLusion at 5:54pm 11.10.20 We all hear lots of things... Before you try to improve upon prior success, remember that the froze
Vend�e Globe? PaulK at 5:28pm 11.10.20

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