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Unstepping a Cat. 30 mast without using a crane? John Bjorklund at 6:18am 04.19.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/4849 Is it possible to unstep the mast on a Catalina 30, Mk1, Standard rig without damaging the mast or d
Boat Name Lettering Chris at 6:16am 04.19.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/809 I have an ODay 25 and want to put a name on the transom. Does anyone have any experience with the i
Rub rail caulking Dan Ulrich at 6:11am 04.19.04 Smaller Boats 7/1947 There are several posts in the archives where the author states: "caulk only the gap between the top
Bottom Paint Swing Keel Champagne Girl at 6:10am 04.19.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/926 I have a 1977 O'Day Swing Keel model. I'll be putting the boat in salt water this year and want to
How to clean up old line? Josh at 5:44am 04.19.04 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1119 Can anybody give me some advice on how to brighten up old halyards, sheets, and other random line on
Landmark depth sounder/knotlog & cushions Chris G at 4:51am 04.19.04 Smaller Boats 0/993 2 questions:I'm looking to replace my depth sounder and knotlog (Landmark brand) for my 1985 Catal
260 Leaky Faucets Wm. S at 4:40am 04.19.04 Smaller Boats 4/1271 The Faucets on my Hunter 260 (Yr 2000) leak like crazy (probably normal wear). Does anyone know wher
switch panel questions lloyd at 4:18am 04.19.04 Ask All Sailors 13/1162 Hello,I wish to re-do my wiring,including my switch panel.When I go on-line to price parts,I see "
H 28.5 Keel Question Lee at 3:51am 04.19.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1525 I am considering the purchase of a 1985 Hunter 28.5. I have seen conflicting information that claims
windless installation kaous at 3:21am 04.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/906 has anyone installed a windless on a 1985 28.5 hunter. the manufacture did not offer a windless unt
Slinging a Hunter 23.5 JL Baggs at 3:19am 04.19.04 Smaller Boats 3/1044 Does anyone have experience slinging a 23.5? The trailer bunks will not allow you to get the rear
216 sailing experience Jeff Prideaux at 3:16am 04.19.04 Smaller Boats 5/867 I sailed a 216 for the first time this last weekend at Kerr lake in North Carolina. Unfortunately,
Copper Line freezing Jeff Jackson at 3:12am 04.19.04 Other Sailboats 1/652 I have the Cold Machine installed. It has the evaporator installed in the freezer section with a sp
Shaft Size Carl at 3:00am 04.19.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1041 Can anyone tell me the prop shaft size on a 1980 Catalina 30 with an Atomic 4 engine?
Main 2nd Reef Point Greg Millinger at 2:51am 04.19.04 The Cherubini Hunters 18/1097 I was practicing reefing and when I tried to hook the second reef point at the mast it wouldn't reac
Raising the Boom Greg Millinger at 2:37am 04.19.04 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1105 I am having a dodger and bimini measured up and it seems the boom will make both not as tall as I wo
Trouble steering under power Tom at 2:26am 04.19.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1010 Can anyone help. I have a 1980 Hunter 33 that has just started sailing to port while under power. No
Trees J.Meyer at 2:21am 04.19.04 Other Sailboats 0/670 My list of funny (aka stupid) sailing episodes could fill a book. A year or two ago the wife and I
Oday Mariner owners manual Brian Kellenberger at 2:10am 04.19.04 Day Sailers 4/2349 I just bought an Oday mariner project boat. I am looking for an owners manual that identifies all th
25.5 w 1gm10 - Trans oil check John at 1:58am 04.19.04 Smaller Boats 2/913 I have been trying to find a way to easily check the oil level in the trnasmission of the 1GM10 on a

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Water pressure/volume problem Scott T-Bird at 11:45am 10.19.20 Definitely check to see if the filter ahead of the pump is clogged. Now that you have changed the f
Stuff coming out of potable water tank odaydokay at 11:43am 10.19.20 You may have that slimy, gooey pasta like stuff I had. It will not pump out without blocking the st
I win! Glsawyer at 11:42am 10.19.20 Keep us posted. We love watching a neglected lady come back to her glory. Engine runs perfect! S
2015 Oceanis 31 Topping lift RichLear at 11:40am 10.19.20 Great info, thanks very much. I can see now that I have my vang set up incorrectly which would expla
Documentation versus State Registration sail sfbay at 11:37am 10.19.20 ...........Id like to know what the advantages are of either direction..... One disadvantage of a U
Replacement Toilet for a 2002 Wilcox Crittenden Headmate 1460 Marine Toilet. odaydokay at 11:35am 10.19.20 What she said. These Raritans are bullet proof if you give them a minimum of care. I replaced a WC
It's not safe anywhere. odaydokay at 11:30am 10.19.20 It's probably a good thing this guy did not get out of the marina. Imagine what he could have done
Help to Identify Vintage Boom and Block rgranger at 11:26am 10.19.20 Daves right on the flipping. I think it is an Abeking and Rasmusen block. Famous german builders. A
I win! rgranger at 11:21am 10.19.20 Keep us posted. We love watching a neglected lady come back to her glory.
Help to Identify Vintage Boom and Block rs1sensen at 11:17am 10.19.20 Thanks, all. Confirmed that it matches the Abeking and Rasmusen logo. Thanks for the help, everyone!
I win! Glsawyer at 11:09am 10.19.20 Boats are expensive, all the way around. If you can't afford a new mast and rigging now how are you
I win! Glsawyer at 11:08am 10.19.20 Your idea of a perfect interior are much different from mineo_O Follow dlochner's experienced advi
any way to fix a bad topside paint job? cskaplan at 11:06am 10.19.20 Thanks, this confirms what I figured I would be in for if I try it. In addition I have to do more wo
Mast for Hunter 170 Byron H at 11:06am 10.19.20 Thank you so much!
Engine Power Issue Tom J at 11:06am 10.19.20 Classic symptoms of clogged fuel filter. At a minimum, change out fuel filters. Then consider gett
Hunter 260: Tiller Versus Wheel Crazy Dave Condon at 11:04am 10.19.20 It is preference wheel vs. tiller. That is one reason the Hunter 260 sold well. It is a choice to
Mast for Hunter 170 sail sfbay at 11:03am 10.19.20 Welcome to the forum!! Below are links to sites where you might find a used mast OR find a new mast
2015 Oceanis 31 Topping lift (3) SoSound at 10:50am 10.19.20 Is that your boat in your avatar? I have a 2014 Oceanis 34 with a conventional rig. I do have a t
Anchor light justsomeguy at 10:50am 10.19.20 I am having a hard time even getting the housing off as you can see. Try pushing down and rotating
Engine Power Issue Stu Jackson at 10:49am 10.19.20 Another possible culprit: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/fuel-starvation-and-the-obscure-

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