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MutualFun16778 at 8:07am 07.12.04
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Just curious how many haver smelly heads? Also why does not Catalina install a vented loop in the di
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Any idea where I can find info on maintenance of the centerboard winch for a Mac22? Recently got th
King Elliott at 7:44am 07.12.04
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My 30-foot 1981 Hunter has its original Yanmar Diesel engine, model 2QM15. It runs fine, starts rig
Bob Szymanski at 7:04am 07.12.04
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Hi Sailors: I have a 30' Hunter 1978 and my alarm will not sound when I turn my key on. Both top lit
jacj at 7:01am 07.12.04
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Help! I just perchased a 1992 hunter 18.5 . the manual i got with the boat starts with a hunter 23.
Ed at 6:50am 07.12.04
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While polishing the arch, I noticed a slow dripping of water coming from the lower rivet for the bim
Kevin C 26S at 6:34am 07.12.04
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I have several bilge pump questions. (Mac 26S) 1. Where is the best place to locate the bilge pump
pma foyl at 6:27am 07.12.04
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I'm having trouble with my manual holding tank pump out. I have a flexible bladder tank and a hand/b
dtaylor13484 at 5:50am 07.12.04
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I just got a 27 foot catalina and I do not know which rig I have. How tall is the mast on the standa
Steve Thorogood at 5:41am 07.12.04
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Ever since purchasing my 29.5 new in 1995, I have always had difficulty raising the mainsail, and ha
Seattle Scott at 5:28am 07.12.04
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Anyone have a manual for a Seafarer "Voyager" model depth sounder, circa late '80s? Can't find anyth
Dave20133 at 5:17am 07.12.04
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I have a Beneteau 36CC with three water fixtures - Galley sink, head sink/shower, and stern shower.
skeetaro at 5:09am 07.12.04
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I am the proud owner of a 1979 Catalina 30. The boat sails and run great. I have had a 26ft Columbia
RichardL at 4:39am 07.12.04
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I am looking for a replacement for the forward hatch lock on my 26S. I don't know if I have the orig
Marcus14919 at 3:49am 07.12.04
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My 1984 H34 has a 12 volt switch labelled "deck light" on the panel that doesn't seem to activate an
saoirse at 3:47am 07.12.04
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Has anybody tried the Raymarine 435i with the Navionics Charts,if so,where are the best places to bu
mark fleisher at 3:12am 07.12.04
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I own a Javelin of about 1977 vintage. I leave the boat docked at a lake about 100 miles from home
Pelicaneer at 3:09am 07.12.04
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The other day I watched some fellows trying to settle a 26X on its trailer. They would pull it up t
Howler at 3:07am 07.12.04
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When I started up the motor (Yanmar 27) after sailing, the boat shuddered and there was minimum prop
Calaloo at 2:58am 07.12.04
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I'm planning on replacing my aging Magellan NAV 6500 GPS with a Garmin 276c. Would like to know if

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Happy Birthday, US Marine Corps!
kappykaplan at 4:54am 11.10.20
:plus::thumbup:
Hurricane Eta... Cat 4
kappykaplan at 4:53am 11.10.20
Greek Alphabet Crazy 2020   (1)
jssailem at 4:51am 11.10.20
Haven't we suffered enough this season? YES!
Hot restarts
jssailem at 4:51am 11.10.20
spliced the wires together. No more lock-out if I start it in gear, That is a good solution if you
Greek Alphabet Crazy 2020
kappykaplan at 4:50am 11.10.20
Dammit, Jim! Haven't we suffered enough this season? :beer:
Question about eye splice
jssailem at 4:40am 11.10.20
Hurricane Eta... Cat 4
jssailem at 4:36am 11.10.20
When should standing rigging be replaced?
jssailem at 4:25am 11.10.20
Standing rigging replacement. Just got home from my first sail with my 7 year grandson on my 47 yea
In-Mast Furling Question - Beneteau Oceanis 400
DM CAPTAIN at 4:01am 11.10.20
Dear Allen, if the "all out" line and the in mast rope are very tension as you described, the issue
Hurricane Eta... Cat 4   (2)
JamesG161 at 3:53am 11.10.20
I am seeing some local panic setting in on "Crazy Eta". It now appears to be hanging around in the
Hot restarts
bobtigar at 3:49am 11.10.20
I had this problem for years. Finally discovered that the 2 minature machine screws holding the neu
In-Mast Furling Question - Beneteau Oceanis 400
Captaindave52 at 3:40am 11.10.20
The furling unit is very easy to remove . You can find the instructions online or contact US Spars
Greek Alphabet Crazy 2020   (1)
JamesG161 at 3:40am 11.10.20
Theta and Iota on their way. Late in November Yep, Theta is an Atlantic fish storm. Iota is warmi
Questions for 26S owners
Project_Mayhem at 12:44am 11.10.20
I wouldn't consider the 26S a "floating RV". I have heard a Hunter owner call his a "Hunterbego" .
When should standing rigging be replaced?
Project_Mayhem at 10:53pm 11.09.20
I actually just replaced the outer turnbuckles :) I've read that the inner stays rarely snap. Does
Replacement winch line
Project_Mayhem at 10:46pm 11.09.20
Wow! It's impressive how long it's lasted under such heavy usage!
Replacement winch line
FastOlson at 10:26pm 11.09.20
Well, around here the company that builds out "bucket trucks" for power line repair and pole install
When should standing rigging be replaced?
FastOlson at 10:22pm 11.09.20
If you have (reasonable) evidence that the PO replaced only the worst sections, it's safe to assume
Furler line too short on H170
Project_Mayhem at 10:06pm 11.09.20
I just went through this same thing. The three things that worked for me was putting tension on the

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