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Broad reach Sail Settings? Rick at 10:12am 07.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2634 OK, a question me and some mates have been struggling with. Say we're sailing on a braod reach. Wind
Lubrication for head pump Jim O23107 at 8:52am 07.12.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1247 I was considering a warm water/mineral oil mix to lubricate 15 year old seals. Is this viable and w
low frequency vibration ChuckF at 8:24am 07.12.04 Day Sailers 3/1346 While out off Cape Cod yesterday in beautiful weather yesterday, we noticed a strange vibration that
New Rudder or rebuild? Marty15431 at 8:18am 07.12.04 Big Boats 5/914 A couple of weeks ago my 340 dragged her anchor in a very unexpected blow (45-55 knots) while we wer
Smelly heads MutualFun16778 at 8:07am 07.12.04 Big Boats 5/1358 Just curious how many haver smelly heads? Also why does not Catalina install a vented loop in the di
Mac22 CB Winch Maintenance Gerry17163 at 7:59am 07.12.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/876 Any idea where I can find info on maintenance of the centerboard winch for a Mac22?Recently got th
Engine Overheat Alarm King Elliott at 7:44am 07.12.04 Ask All Sailors 8/2637 My 30-foot 1981 Hunter has its original Yanmar Diesel engine, model 2QM15. It runs fine, starts rig
Alarm don't work Bob Szymanski at 7:04am 07.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/808 Hi Sailors: I have a 30' Hunter 1978 and my alarm will not sound when I turn my key on. Both top lit
owners manual for 18.5 ? jacj at 7:01am 07.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1081 Help! I just perchased a 1992 hunter 18.5 . the manual i got with the boat starts with a hunter 23.
Water inside the Arch Ed at 6:50am 07.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/790 While polishing the arch, I noticed a slow dripping of water coming from the lower rivet for the bim
Bilge pump questions Kevin C 26S at 6:34am 07.12.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1149 I have several bilge pump questions. (Mac 26S)1. Where is the best place to locate the bilge pump
Pump Out Problems pma foyl at 6:27am 07.12.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1329 I'm having trouble with my manual holding tank pump out. I have a flexible bladder tank and a hand/b
standard vs tall rig dtaylor13484 at 5:50am 07.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1010 I just got a 27 foot catalina and I do not know which rig I have. How tall is the mast on the standa
Difficulty in Raising Mainsail Steve Thorogood at 5:41am 07.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1276 Ever since purchasing my 29.5 new in 1995, I have always had difficulty raising the mainsail, and ha
Need info old Seafarer depth sounder Seattle Scott at 5:28am 07.12.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1930 Anyone have a manual for a Seafarer "Voyager" model depth sounder, circa late '80s? Can't find anyth
Replacing pressurized potable water pump Dave20133 at 5:17am 07.12.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1313 I have a Beneteau 36CC with three water fixtures - Galley sink, head sink/shower, and stern shower.
backing a 30 for new owner skeetaro at 5:09am 07.12.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1373 I am the proud owner of a 1979 Catalina 30. The boat sails and run great. I have had a 26ft Columbia
26S Forward Hatch Lock RichardL at 4:39am 07.12.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1095 I am looking for a replacement for the forward hatch lock on my 26S. I don't know if I have the orig
"deck light" switch on 12V panel........... Marcus14919 at 3:49am 07.12.04 Big Boats 5/1045 My 1984 H34 has a 12 volt switch labelled "deck light" on the panel that doesn't seem to activate an
Raymarine 435i saoirse at 3:47am 07.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/969 Has anybody tried the Raymarine 435i with the Navionics Charts,if so,where are the best places to bu

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Whisker Pole DArcy at 9:46am 11.10.20 Thanks everyone for replying to this. I will mount on the Mast probably higher than I first thought
Small surveillance cameras (1) rgranger at 9:42am 11.10.20 I know who it is. WHAAAAAAT? You live in Jersy..Why is there still a problem...?
Question about eye splice Ron20324 at 9:40am 11.10.20 I found it difficult to keep track of the marks, so I bought a 7 pack of colored Sharpies and use a
When should standing rigging be replaced? dLj at 9:40am 11.10.20 Don't forget that this site will also replace your rigging. Just a FYI. dj
Blister history of Catalina 310 Tom J at 9:39am 11.10.20 No blisters yet on hull #231, 2003 model. Exclusively salt water; five years in Florida and ten yea
Whisker Pole Ron20324 at 9:38am 11.10.20 Thanks everyone for replying to this. I will mount on the Mast probably higher than I first thought
Ceiling Replacement Project rgranger at 9:35am 11.10.20 Pie is my favorite food group.... Nice job on the headliner....:clap:
Chock Screws Backing Out Tom J at 9:34am 11.10.20 Interesting setup. Chocks that don't chafe! It looks like that screw backed out to the point that
Whisker Pole Roy 845 at 9:30am 11.10.20 Thanks everyone for replying to this. I will mount on the Mast probably higher than I first thought
When should standing rigging be replaced? rgranger at 9:30am 11.10.20 I think another factor to consider is how much of the "life time" of the rigging was spent with the
Gennaker, Code 0, Code D, What to choose? (1) jssailem at 9:25am 11.10.20 I went the Asymmetrical and Sock route. I solo sail. It is a practical and budget sensitive way of g
Gennaker, Code 0, Code D, What to choose? Meriachee at 9:22am 11.10.20 PS. Watch this video if you want to see a very large sail getting furled, with commentary pertaining
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue Terry Cox at 9:20am 11.10.20 Went to Harbor Marine yesterday with the new seawater pump impeller that they sold me in 2013 that d
H260 Centerboard Line Replacement Questions rgranger at 9:17am 11.10.20 ... once this weather in the Gulf calms down. So... never?:(
Gennaker, Code 0, Code D, What to choose? Meriachee at 9:15am 11.10.20 Asymmetricals do not furl well on continuous furlers I would not agree with that sentiment. Having
Blister history of Catalina 310 JRT at 9:09am 11.10.20 My boat was not hauled for 5+ years from PO, hauled this summer and had a lot of blisters requiring
Gennaker, Code 0, Code D, What to choose? (1) Hayden Watson at 9:02am 11.10.20 When I replaced the original 150% on my C30, I specified a 135% blade rather than the more conventio
Found a 2003 C310 (1) Hayden Watson at 8:49am 11.10.20 When I replaced the original 150% on Papillon when I got her, I specified a 135% blade rather than t
Gennaker, Code 0, Code D, What to choose? Sailavie1 at 8:46am 11.10.20 My Code 0 rolls up well on the continuous furler and obviously all controls lead back to the cockpit
Stepping the mast with just muscle? Gene Neill at 8:40am 11.10.20 "...Walk the mast aft and drop the mast foot into the mast step located on the top of the deck...

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