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'77-'83 Hunter 33 De-lamination David E at 11:57am 05.23.04 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2037 '77-'83 Hunter 33 De-laminationDuring my search to buy a Hunter 33 I have discovered de-lamination
Cleaning Paint Off Stainless Rob McClain at 11:51am 05.23.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1291 The previous owner apparently spray painted over about a 3" section of the stainless stern rail. An
Catalina Direct's Plexiglass Forwad Hatch ? Steve at 11:11am 05.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/880 Does anyone have experience with the replacement 1/2" plexiglass forward hatch from Catalina Direct?
Holding Tank Odor Nick C at 11:08am 05.23.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1303 Peggie: I have experienced a waste odor in my 1996 Catalina 28 MkII since I bought it two years ago
Weird autopilot behavior Leo Irakliotis at 11:04am 05.23.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/850 I had a Raymarine ST4000 wheel autopilot installed on my 1990 Hunter 30. The autopilot exhibits the
What a smell FRANK at 9:22am 05.23.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1126 PeggyJust brought a 30' Catalina 1987 but it needs help to get rid of the head smell. Any suggesti
drilling a drain hole in macgregor 26 cristian at 9:20am 05.23.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1249 I am thinking to drill a small hole for drain in my boatI do not know if is a good idea and how to
Oceanside to Avalon Distance?? Bob F. at 9:15am 05.23.04 Ask All Sailors 4/4127 I'm doing some planning for an upcoming trip in 2 weeks to catalina and I was thinking about stoppin
Leach Luft....what am I doing wrong John at 9:04am 05.23.04 Big Boats 21/1886 I have a 356 with in mast main. I am struggling to figure out how to eliminate leach lufting of the
Teak Mounting Randy Kolb at 8:45am 05.23.04 Smaller Boats 1/947 I removed all my teak, refinished it and am now ready to put it all back on. When I have mounted de
Just got a look at...yks Alan at 8:28am 05.23.04 Racing 1/1712 ...a real hot boat from Australia....JS9000. Looks like a needle...and flies. Current PHRF 69, soon*
Fuel Filter Change Interval NS at 8:13am 05.23.04 Ask All Sailors 5/2564 I've been wondering how often to change the fuel filters on my 1982 Hunter33. It seems like I only u
Tiller for a 26.5 Chris Kuehn at 7:14am 05.23.04 Smaller Boats 0/820 I need a new tiller for my 1987 26.5. Checking the various catalogues I have, none of the stock item
Cold Machine question Will at 6:44am 05.23.04 Other Sailboats 3/837 I've got an older R-12 cold machine that's running well but doesn't seem to want to stop. With the t
A little dull at the top Roger Magill at 6:31am 05.23.04 Big Boats 2/785 Having run my wife up the mast of our H35.5 three times this weekend, we have finally gone brain dea
Tiller lock box? Dave at 5:36am 05.23.04 Smaller Boats 2/1025 I was interested in finding a way to lock the tiller for a short period of time just to free a foule
tips for your tender motor Gene Gruender at 4:37am 05.23.04 The Cherubini Hunters 5/873 When you are out and lose a shear pin you may be out of luck if you have none or lose something like
Here's a very open-ended question... John at 2:49am 05.23.04 Ask All Sailors 12/1375 When does a sailboat become a blue-water sailing vessel? Length, keel, beam, equipment, rigging, de
High Amp Alternator Installation Joe Smith (Decadence) at 2:33am 05.23.04 Big Boats 1/1164 I am in the process of installing a Balmar 100 amp alternator on the Universal M35. Balmar recommen
Hunter 54 Doug at 2:24am 05.23.04 Big Boats 3/1030 I am interested in the old Hunter 54s, but don't see many of them around. Does anyone know how they

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What is "normal" oil consumption? Hayden Watson at 9:33am 10.28.20 Unless it is a 2-stroke gas engine it should not burn any oil. A properly running 4-stroke engine s
Macerator Pumps, Hunter 45 CC Stephen M at 9:32am 10.28.20 I have just replaced the 2nd Macerator on our 2001 420 Passage with the same pumps you listed (Repla
What is "normal" oil consumption? SoSound at 9:32am 10.28.20 I have nothing constructive to add. We barely put any time on our diesel motoring in and out the ma
Lifeline autopsy Jackdaw at 9:25am 10.28.20 I understand heavy - not good for racing - but the rest of your argument is absolutely not the cas
What is "normal" oil consumption? Roland5048 at 9:21am 10.28.20 Have a 3ym20 with just over 800 hours. Change oil every 125 -150 hours. Have never had to add oil
Lifeline autopsy dLj at 9:21am 10.28.20 Because: Its heavy And if you fall hard against it, I guarantee it will bend, and probably crease.
Invest 95L (1) jssailem at 9:20am 10.28.20 Latest from the HH flight showing winds on the East side of the eye in the 64-83 kt range. https://
Container Ship cuts Minesweeper in two dlochner at 9:20am 10.28.20 Here's a link to an article on the accident with a video. https://gcaptain.com/containership-maersk
Container Ship cuts Minesweeper in two Jackdaw at 9:18am 10.28.20 At least the front stayed on. Yes, because the front falling off is worlds worse. Just ask this g
Lifeline autopsy Jackdaw at 9:16am 10.28.20 It always amazes me that these regs don't allow for solid top rail lifelines. They mandate uncoate
Lifeline autopsy dLj at 9:13am 10.28.20 It always amazes me that these regs don't allow for solid top rail lifelines. They mandate uncoated
Container Ship cuts Minesweeper in two justsomeguy at 9:09am 10.28.20 Back part sunk. At least the front stayed on.
What is "normal" oil consumption? justsomeguy at 9:07am 10.28.20 Never need to add oil to our 1991 4JH2-TE between oil changes, which has a bit over 2000 hours. Sa
What is "normal" oil consumption? Terry Cox at 9:05am 10.28.20 Never need to add oil to our 1991 4JH2-TE between oil changes, which has a bit over 2000 hours.
cabin table catalina 22 sport Price at 9:05am 10.28.20 thanks
Hunter Legend 37.5 - Washdown pump installation Michael Davis at 8:31am 10.28.20 Hi Michael, Interesting concept here and was considering tee-ing into this myself. Do you not suck
Sliding galley on eBay (1) Jacktar at 8:28am 10.28.20 They are really quite good when deployed and nicely out of the way when not in use!
New to sailing. lots of questions Jacktar at 8:26am 10.28.20 Got that feeling when I first went sailing at 8 years old, still gives me a thrill when the wind fil
Invest 95L JamesG161 at 8:23am 10.28.20 You can watch my area, about 4 miles south of my boat here... Station Home Page - NOAA Tides & Curre
Hunter Legend 37.5 - Washdown pump installation Captain Mateo at 8:19am 10.28.20

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