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Masthead Combo Light Cover David at 5:58am 03.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/755 My '82 C30 has a Forespar combo light on the forward part of my mast approx. 1/2 way up. Can anyone
Cutting Aluminum tube into sections Ashley at 5:26am 03.22.04 Smaller Boats 10/1025 We have the pop-top canvas and the aluminum frame is a pain to store. I would like to make it collap
Head backing up Chandler Clark at 5:25am 03.22.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1331 Why is my head backing up with nasty/smelly water about 50% of the time even though the switch is in
odor Tim Huss at 5:16am 03.22.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/972 Peggy Last season I installed a lavac head and a plastic holding tank and I vented with a fuel tank
Light bulb alternatives Dave at 5:01am 03.22.04 Smaller Boats 12/1218 I posted this question in the more general Catalina Owners forum and thought I'd post it here too.
Screwing on a sailboat... Richard at 3:52am 03.22.04 Smaller Boats 9/1060 (AND...the most inappropriate thing about this post is the title!)WHAT ARE self-tapping screws and
rudder jamie at 2:47am 03.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 10/953 Hello everyone.I have an 1982 catalina 30.I have read all the archive articles on how to fix the "
Engine Temp Gerald A. Moritz at 2:13am 03.22.04 Big Boats 12/1036 I have purchased a 1984 Hunter 34 last December.Best boat I ever had been out almost every weekend.
Varnish Removal on Teak Seadog63 at 2:11am 03.22.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1048 On the 1987 C22 I recently acquired, appears that the external teak was varnished, and has since fad
30 or 30T Joe at 1:51am 03.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/895 I need a new main sail cover for our 1991 30' Hunter. What is the difference in the 30 and 30T? Ho
Mast step leak Denny at 1:41am 03.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1032 I have a leak coming through mast step (wire entry). Contact with Hunter dealer advises a fix will r
specs needed Nereussailor at 1:12am 03.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/913 I recently purchased a Mac 26S and I am looking for information on the boat. Any specs, or owners ma
info mike at 12:56am 03.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/900 hi i just picked up a 1971 24' venture is there anyplace to get a good photo of ringing me and my wi
swinging sailors...keels that is Rob at 12:29am 03.22.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1239 I have been away for a few weeks an have just returned to read a few of the latest postings.....and
Stanchion Removal or not Jake Moor at 12:13am 03.22.04 Smaller Boats 5/1783 I have a 1981 C22 with the standard lifeline setup and have been thinking about removing the side st
Air Conditioner Installation Scott at 11:56pm 03.21.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1519 We want to install AC on our 1989 Catalina 36. The only space available that would seem to work for
Roller at base of mast Rick at 11:53pm 03.21.04 Big Boats 8/1130 Good morning,Would like to know what options I may have for replacing the roller(s) at the base of
Depth Sounder Scott at 11:51pm 03.21.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/926 I recently bought a 1989 Catalina 36 with a wing keel. We are having trouble with the Depth Finder a
Hull Indentations above water line George H260 at 11:49pm 03.21.04 Big Boats 4/1162 Our Hunter 410 has had a real problem since day-one with a soft hull material. Everytime we run up a
Anchor Roller Help Steve at 11:01pm 03.21.04 Smaller Boats 2/1029 I just got a anchor roller from Hunter for my 98 h240. In the archives crazy dave said there is a pl

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Gloucester 22 Owners Crazy Dave Condon at 8:50am 10.11.20 @Cjflyer You posted a photo of an inspection port probably 5 inch with a bilge pump in hand. Where
Wood in cabin of Mac 25 Freedom77 at 8:49am 10.11.20 Honey teak overlay
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? Scottotheforest at 8:47am 10.11.20 I solved the problem with a new sail. No mast tuning.:biggrin: Read this link on that includes Se
Cabin interior cloth repair for my Gloucester 22 sail sfbay at 8:44am 10.11.20 I think you have a number of cabin cloth options depending on what finish, look, feel how much insul
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? jssailem at 8:43am 10.11.20 It is always sad when the seasons change and you have to put away the toys of Summer. Just think yo
small boat halyard questions jssailem at 8:39am 10.11.20 @SailingLoto I am guessing that you are near the end of your season for 2020. The mast will be down
Trailer alignment BrianRobin at 8:37am 10.11.20 Did the affected tire wear on the inside or outside? It could possibly be another problem, such as a
Gloucester 22 Owners (10) EdWhite at 8:35am 10.11.20 Hi, I have a Gloucester 22 and I am about to restore her! I am looking for tips! I am new to the f
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? BlowMeAway at 8:29am 10.11.20 Great looking upgrade. :thumbup: Money well spent. A whole lot easier to get thru the companion wa
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Crazy Dave Condon at 8:25am 10.11.20 For years dealers sold new and used boats to non sailors. I have been an advocate of dealers shoul
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? JamesG161 at 8:25am 10.11.20 Original sails, no battens, so stretching during the 17 years before we bought it may be the proble
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? FastOlson at 8:24am 10.11.20 Learning a skill like sailing benefits from some theory, but you can let theory replace practical e
C27 Ditch the tiller jssailem at 8:19am 10.11.20 Fitting wheels can be a challenge. I was on a CAL 31. She was built with the option of a tiller or a
Rudder bushings for Hunter 43 Legend sail sfbay at 8:17am 10.11.20 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Good advise from Marlow hunter, Fos
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? jssailem at 8:14am 10.11.20 Great looking upgrade. :thumbup: Money well spent. A whole lot easier to get thru the companion way
Please explain self bailing for me shemandr at 8:11am 10.11.20 This is more like what I had: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/ronstan--automatic-bailers--P002_074_0
C27 Ditch the tiller Calif. Ted at 8:10am 10.11.20 Catalina 270 has a T shaped cockpit and a 36" wheel, because you don't have a T shaped cockpit you c
Please explain self bailing for me shemandr at 8:07am 10.11.20 You need a few removable plugs like for a sink at home. You'll have to learn to live with the fear
Please explain self bailing for me Calif. Ted at 7:59am 10.11.20 Self bailers usually have some sort of rubber one way valve involved, either an internal flapper or
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? FastOlson at 7:58am 10.11.20 Interesting thread. The posters came at this thru different venues, but there are commonalities in

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