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My H34 refrigeration solution.......... Marcus14919 at 6:53am 07.26.04 Big Boats 0/752 After much experimentation, I decided the best place for a frig on my 34 was up front, in the vee, o
Sink on the blink!! Charles Gottlieb at 6:27am 07.26.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1016 I have a 1985 Catalina 30 Tall Rig. In the gally there are double sinks. The farthermost to the port
Dirty Sails Walt at 5:15am 07.26.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1160 New to sailing,how can I clean the stains out of the sails of my C22 and what do I use. Thanks Walt
how do you install bilge pump jeff pope at 5:08am 07.26.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/861 does anyone know how and where ot install an bildge pump with auto switch in a 1983 H22
Help for reefing cleats on 34 boom(same H31)! Jim Oursler at 4:48am 07.26.04 Big Boats 6/943 On my 34 the darned reefing levered jam cleats don't hold reliably. I am considering putting a horn
Oday Seven-Eleven Gary at 4:26am 07.26.04 Day Sailers 0/1238 I just acquired what appears to be an Oday Seven-Eleven. This boat has been sitting outside, unatten
Leaks in the windows bobd8906 at 4:10am 07.26.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1114 I am getting leaks thru the windows of my catamaran. The plexiglass windows look like they were gas
Sink on the blink!! Charlie at 4:01am 07.26.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1032 I have 1985 Catalina 30 Tall Rig. The gally has a double sink setup, and the port side sink's drain
Replacing Strut Cutlas Bearing Ed Carrillo at 3:44am 07.26.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1176 Does the rudder need to be dropped in order to change the cutlas bearing?Or can the the prop and th
A Number of H26 Question Jason Alexander at 3:20am 07.26.04 Smaller Boats 6/882 Ok, I've been sailing a few times and some more questions have come up. But so far I'm loving my H
bilge malfunction ken at 3:18am 07.26.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1123 While sailing my catalina 320 this weekend water came up through the floor boards in the cabin. Afte
B-50 mast supports rcarper at 3:08am 07.26.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/844 Has anyone built mast supports for a 50? I'm taking my boat out the Erie Canal next fall and may ne
Flushing outboards Kevin Bladsacker at 2:59am 07.26.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1156 I have 1 1990 Hunter 27 with an 8HP Tohatsu. Took it in for a water punp change and found out that
yanmar 2gm over heat craig259 at 2:54am 07.26.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1029 I over heated last weekend after I ran @5 miles. The first thing I cheched was the sea strainer it w
Stuffing box repack Rob at 2:51am 07.26.04 Big Boats 3/1328 I have a 1983 H34. Can the stuffing box be repacked when the boat is in the water? I am wondering ho
Installing an Access Port gball at 2:43am 07.26.04 Day Sailers 4/1214 Does anyone have experience with installing access ports onto ACP or 'glass boats? I have to install
Furlex for Reefing Genoa Steve A. at 2:40am 07.26.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/803 I have a three part question related to a 1990 Hunter 30 and furling the Genoa. This is a single li
C-22 bilge pump tomschmidt at 2:21am 07.26.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1010 Hi all, just installed a bilge pump before launching my recently purchased. '76 C-22 for the fi
Portlight Gaskets Robert at 1:54am 07.26.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1078 I am trying to find replacement glazing for the salon portlights on a 1977 Catalina 30. I don't kno
Current regulations-Inland Ian McGain at 1:52am 07.26.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1211 Peggy,This past weekend I finally pulled out my holding tank and hoses to find the problem I have

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How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? shemandr at 3:16pm 12.19.20 I haven't been able to follow this thread closely and maybe don't have that much to contribute. But
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 Sailm8 at 3:10pm 12.19.20 FYI I kept adjusting the packing nut until I got to the point that tightening was not possible. I h
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 Tally Ho at 3:00pm 12.19.20 I replaced the hose when I replaced my prop shaft a few years ago. The hose was a bit sketchy look
AC75 New Zealand Hunter216 at 2:59pm 12.19.20 Sort of a gong show pre race yesterday as an altered course drove the need and to get all of the spe
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? dlochner at 2:54pm 12.19.20 Dark magic! Would "wind magic" be more to your taste? Well, the color of the sails would sugges
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? kappykaplan at 2:52pm 12.19.20 Would "wind magic" be more to your taste?
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? kappykaplan at 2:49pm 12.19.20 They are just making it up. Magic. Dark magic!
companion way jssailem at 2:48pm 12.19.20 While Dave is correct... Most of it will stay, if it is thick enough. Then as the thermodynamic cure
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? jssailem at 2:43pm 12.19.20 These guys sail in rarified air. They are sailing 2.5 to 3.5 times True Wind Speed. The are just ma
companion way Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 2:24pm 12.19.20 What Dave said
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? Hunter216 at 2:01pm 12.19.20 I saw a quick description somewhere on line. The rules allow the dual mainsails and each team seems
Autopilot for 30T 19thol at 1:48pm 12.19.20 Also installed a Raymarine EV100 this year, works very well, and easy to install. Got it for $1000
companion way dlochner at 1:45pm 12.19.20 Before sealing up the companionway, do a little digging to be certain the wood inside is dry. Start
companion way Ralph Johnstone at 1:45pm 12.19.20 Download the West System manual or any other epoxy manufacturer's manual (all epoxies are similar in
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:29pm 12.19.20 I think what the orignial question was how fast to go with others on board. First you own the boat
companion way capta at 1:25pm 12.19.20 I would suggest wax paper on wood held up by something like duct tape, possibly using a syringe to i
Special Sale--Signed copy of my book available now! Crazy Dave Condon at 1:20pm 12.19.20 Does your book apply to me, Crazy Dave. It has been a long time younng lady since we had lunch. M
Do I need a main downhaul? H26 Crazy Dave Condon at 1:17pm 12.19.20 cannot open that program. Need a photo from someone with a H 26 out there with a CDI furler as it w
Hunter 333 real or myth? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:14pm 12.19.20 @Dave Groshong Please pass this on to the person who can correct and put into Hunter Resources for
Stabilizing 33 pound claw anchor on bow roller sailme88 at 1:13pm 12.19.20 IF this is a NEW boat, I guess the best place to sort this out is at Catalina....

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