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Hello fellow Catalina owners. I have a 1994 Cat320 with a dodger, bimini and plastic cockpit enclos
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Help. I have a 1979 Catalina 25 with a swing keel. Between the cabin floor and on the starboard side
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I can't seem to rig the boom? Is there a support that goes to the end of the boom to hold it up, or
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After some recent heavy rain I noticed (fresh)water in the bilge of our 26M (whilst on its trailer -
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I can't find anything in the archives on this. I tried to change the fuel filters on my 376 Yanmar,
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First sail in my new 2004, and immediately discovered a suprising problem: The bimini comes far enou
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I have a Cal 2-24 that I purchesed recently. One of the jib winches needs new pawl springs. I cann
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As another post has stated, the fuel guage on my 380 always points to full when the power is turned
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I need to fill and re-drill holes for my foreward hatch on my 1983 O 23 (the hinge broke and I need
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I just bought a 1987 23" Hunter sail boat and I am also new to sailing. I would like to replace the
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Gary and Don did a nice job on this quiz, didn't they? We learned a few things and there's some goo
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Hello everyone: I recently purchased a new 2001 Hunter 290, but unfortunately, I do not have the ow
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Has anyone installed a "Boomkicker" support on a H-28.5? What size? Satisfied? Considering replaci
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Hi folks, I'm looking to purchace a 26x MacGregor but am not sure what differences if any there wer
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Hi there MacGregor owners. I just became one recently and have a list of questions. It is a 26S 1992
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My husband I spent our first weekend on the 1985 Hunter 34 we purchased. Just for fun today we trie
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Ola Senor Herring: I have been trying to access zee archives today and they no work, they not even d
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Hello folks: I recently purchased a 2001 Hunter 290, but I do not have the owner's manual. Does any
mikeepp at 11:48am 06.27.04
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I've been hearing some squeaking as my boom swings around at the dock. I'd lubricated the gooseneck

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My Penobscot Archipelago.   (1)
TomY at 8:08am 01.13.21
Not to worry. They will be back the waterways in large numbers.......... I keep telling you guys,
Removing Vinyl Decals from Hypalon Inflatable Dinghy
sail sfbay at 8:07am 01.13.21
..........Rather than use an assortment of chemicals, I instead used a large pair of pliers, grabbed
Evaluating feathering Prop on 37 ft. Hunter
Parsons at 7:57am 01.13.21
I've not had weed or line fouls (but then again I'm incredibly lucky). I know that folding props ab
12 volt charging at marina
ricksoth at 7:55am 01.13.21
The cold-plate system will be off on the mooring. I can bring a cooler with me from the house for d
12 volt charging at marina
Captain Larry-DH at 7:51am 01.13.21
@dlochner I agree 100% if he uses the boat daily or cruises, sleeping aboard, using lights etc. But
Evaluating feathering Prop on 37 ft. Hunter
Justin_NSA at 7:40am 01.13.21
Feathering blades can snag weeds. Folding do not. Is that a concern?
Evaluating feathering Prop on 37 ft. Hunter
Rick D at 7:35am 01.13.21
Boats point better with a folding or feathering prop My 40.5 sure did! Big light air difference to
Arched helm seat
AlastairLC at 7:29am 01.13.21
Those are good for crew in the side seats too.
Beneteau 373 Single Handing
JHorr at 7:25am 01.13.21
Sounds like you have jam cleats where I have too clutches. I will most likely have to convert them
Beneteau 373 Single Handing
JHorr at 7:23am 01.13.21
My 323 is not that different from the 373. I have a Lewmar traveller on the cabin top forward of th
My Penobscot Archipelago.
Rick486 at 7:10am 01.13.21
Depends....some are on the wharfs others under water......:p Not to worry. They will be back the w
Repairing plywood bulkhead
Whatfiero1 at 6:57am 01.13.21
I had one like that rotten in places dug out rot and just used what's left as core and remade in pla
Evaluating feathering Prop on 37 ft. Hunter
Whatfiero1 at 6:53am 01.13.21
Boats point better with a folding or feathering prop
Salon Table Finish
rsaloman at 6:37am 01.13.21
Scroll down a bit, I posted a reply on 12/23 with an attachment that had all of the information you
Evaluating feathering Prop on 37 ft. Hunter
DRhoads at 6:31am 01.13.21
I put a 3 blade folding prop on my H 386 and what a difference in sailing and motoring. Gained abou
Time for new AC.
SycloneDriver at 6:30am 01.13.21
I think we missed your post #16 and went from there It's my fault for not posting a resolution soo
Time for new AC.
Justin_NSA at 6:28am 01.13.21
I think we missed your post #16 and went from there
Salon Table Finish
DougM at 6:28am 01.13.21
Scroll down a bit, I posted a reply on 12/23 with an attachment that had all of the information you
Time for new AC.
SycloneDriver at 6:26am 01.13.21
@SycloneDriver, where are you slipped at Grand? Our friends in Wichita have a Hunter at Grand Lake
Beneteau 373 Single Handing
DougM at 6:19am 01.13.21
My 323 is not that different from the 373. I have a Lewmar traveller on the cabin top forward of the

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