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MaryM at 11:42am 12.14.03
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Has anyone tried the "buoy hook" or "docking hook" with the 350? With the extra freeboard I was thin
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The teak and holly sole on my soon to be purchased 1984 Hunter 31 has really darkened. I am Leary a
Reuben at 7:19am 12.14.03
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I'm considering a 2000 Catalina 250 for a first-time family cruiser. Though I've been thinking larg
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I plan on moving our boat from New Orleans to St. Petersburg shortly after the first of the year. W
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I have a roller furler on my O-DAy 25 and I need an upper swivel. There is no manufacturer name or
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I would be most grateful for all opinions and advice regarding my dilemma! I am relatively new to sa
Moebetta at 7:32pm 12.13.03
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Aloha, I have a 1974 Catalina 27. At the bottom of the mast there are tiny holes that have started t
Thad Gilder at 11:06am 12.13.03
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Hey Ed - I'm negotiating with your friends at Flex-o-Fold now. What size did you go with - did you
Darrell at 10:27am 12.13.03
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I'm looking for a main Sail cover for my 16' O Day. Does anyone know where to get one?
Ron Culbreath at 9:38am 12.13.03
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I am looking at converting to a wheel steering on my 1979 30'catalina. How difficult is the process?
Bob S. at 8:29am 12.13.03
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I'm looking at a Catalina 22, which the seller has no paperwork for. Is there any easy way to ident
Dean Strong at 5:59am 12.13.03
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Phil, I love the beta test format, but keep finding myself back in the old format as I switch from
Dean Strong at 5:56am 12.13.03
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I've searched the archives regarding replacing cutlass bearings, and it appears to be very easy to t
Michael at 12:43am 12.13.03
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We winterized out hot water heater on our C30. The heater works two ways - either by an electric el
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I am looking for Butch as I lost my e mail list and cannot contact him about engine and paint on my
Dale at 11:46pm 12.12.03
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I will be removing my old Atomic 4. I plan to replace it with a four stroke outboard as they are qui
James at 11:44pm 12.12.03
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I just last year purchased a hunter 340. Great Boat !!!!!! However at the end of the summer sailing
Steve Cunning at 10:57pm 12.12.03
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I have a 37 cutter, My mast has a small kink around the spreader bars, you can see it when you sight
Dennis Clark at 5:00pm 12.12.03
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Does anyone know of a Beneteau factory in Canada where one could get a replacement rudder for a 1985
Dean Strong at 1:22pm 12.12.03
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Phil, I'm looking for a recent post and reply I did about a month ago on the Drive Shaft expert for

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Honda 50 too much oil?   (1)
Emerald isle matt at 6:36am 06.27.20
I have ordered new fuel pump however may have found problem. The incorrect thermostat was installed
Hunter 260 Versus Seaward 26RK
jviss at 6:34am 06.27.20
Builder support: I believe both Hunter (Hunter-Marlow) and MacGregor are out of business; how did y
Is 30-degrees easy and safe?
Kings Gambit at 6:31am 06.27.20
Thanks Everyone.... @sail sfbay I was looking at this number on sailboatdata.com t has a tidal c

jviss at 6:20am 06.27.20
the pump is supplied off the windlass circuit Ah, yes. I can imagine why that was done. Agreed t

dlochner at 6:09am 06.27.20
Does anyone else see the irony in the circuit protection device burning up? :) Is this pump on a
Hunter 260 Versus Seaward 26RK
rgranger at 6:08am 06.27.20
You might want to think about getting a new main for the 260 and have two sets of reef points added.
sonichub 2 will not power on
Davidasailor26 at 6:08am 06.27.20
What's an "HDS" unit? HDS is the Lowrance branded chartplotter. Lowrance, Simrad, and B&G are all

jviss at 6:02am 06.27.20
Does anyone else see the irony in the circuit protection device burning up? :) Is this pump on a d
Auto pilot wiring - out of room!
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 6:01am 06.27.20
You have to remove the Autohelm power and GPS first. Then run the SeaTalk NMEA2000, then rerun the a
sonichub 2 will not power on
jviss at 5:53am 06.27.20
What's an "HDS" unit?
Auto pilot wiring - out of room!
Team118 at 5:52am 06.27.20
Is the idler bracket the same size as the base of your pedestal? I got around it by drilling a separ
Fridge/ice box condensation lines
SV At Last at 5:51am 06.27.20
Makes you wonder if Catalina just tossed a coin decide, heads...dry storage..tails...ice box!
sonichub 2 will not power on
jviss at 5:49am 06.27.20
I'm kinda fascinated by this thread, and I empathize with @JasonFromJersey ; I know how frustrating
sonichub 2 will not power on
Davidasailor26 at 5:46am 06.27.20
That link doesn't work. Thanks. Fixed it in the post.
sonichub 2 will not power on
jviss at 5:42am 06.27.20
https://www.simrad-yachting.com/help--support/?guideTitle=SonicHub---Power-On-Instructions---HDS&gu
Hunter Legend 45   (1)
jssailem at 5:19am 06.27.20
Good option! I sure enjoy the one I put on my boat. They are real pretty, all shiny and new straig
TV Antenna
CYQK at 5:17am 06.27.20
Followed up on the coax cable Contacted Glomex. They said useRG-6 75ohm cable from antenna to base a
sonichub 2 will not power on
Davidasailor26 at 5:11am 06.27.20
I am late coming to the party here... The yellow wire in a newer 12 volt system is the ground. If
Hello, new 37C owner here
kloudie1 at 5:10am 06.27.20
Welcome aboard! lots of great folks and good info to be had here.. click on "Owner Resources" and "G

dlochner at 4:47am 06.27.20
The wrong solution is to just put a larger fuse into the circuit. The pump is rated for 10 amp max d

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