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25' Headroom Bob at 5:56am 02.23.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1043 Could someone please tell me what the headroom is on the pre 1988 Catalina 25's without poptop.Tha
Sail Numbers... Dale I at 5:27am 02.23.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1516 Whats in a sail number? and how does one select/determine what an appropriate number should be to ha
Leaky Mast Boot on 216 Rock Smith at 2:54pm 02.21.04 Smaller Boats 0/786 Has anyone solved the problem of leaky mast/cabin entry problem? I am told Hunter makes a "boot" but
CNG Sally at 10:38am 02.21.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1047 Where can one get CNG tanks refilled in NJ, PA or DE?
Stripes Carol at 8:41am 02.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 7/1204 We have recently purchased a 1985 Hunter 31. There are two small stripes along the windows. How do w
I need HELP!!! Sorting out electronic charts Richard Marble at 8:35am 02.21.04 Ask All Sailors 2/970
Re-power or not Bob at 7:54am 02.21.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1027 I have a 1980 28 O'Day with the 11 hp Universal Diesel. Last year the oil pan went and during repai
26.5 Furling JRR at 6:57am 02.21.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1076 What furling gear will fit a 1988 Hunter 26.5?
Autopilot installation... Glenn Harvey at 6:50am 02.21.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1080 I have not searched the archives, yet, but has anyone had problems installing a Navico WP 30 pilot o
Hey Henk... About Your 43 Rick D at 6:30am 02.21.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/929 I noticed Rivendel II is hull #1 of the series. Did you have input on this design, or just a great d
Chart plotters screen quality Jerzy Zalesinski at 6:10am 02.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/845 Did anybody had chance to compare different color displays in real life?How they compare?a./ 320x
Boat security Lee C at 5:06am 02.21.04 Smaller Boats 1/843 This summer I have an opportunity to keep my H240 in a slip at a friends private pier. It is in a gr
cutlass berring Jim Keeley at 5:05am 02.21.04 Big Boats 1/961 how hard is it to change and is there a special tool used to get the old one out
cdi roller furling for O'Day 222 Ron at 4:59am 02.21.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1642 Hi...have an O'Day 222, 1986..would like to find a cdi roller furling for jib but find prices a bit
Considering Acugage Tim McCarty at 3:02am 02.21.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/905 Hi all...I'm considering installing an Acugage 4 tank monitor for my holding tank and water tank (ma
Trailering in cross-current - Help! Rusty in NC at 1:03am 02.21.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/968 Having problems trailering Mac 26S in strong crosswind/current. See link for full text. http://b
Wanted Atomic 4 Bill at 11:40pm 02.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/960 Looking for a late model Atomic 4 in the Vancouver Seattle area, preferably running when removed fro
1984 fuel tank info Bill at 10:45pm 02.20.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/909 I want to share some fuel tank info for owners with older c-30s. I removed the aluminum (original)
Port-a-botes steve horswill at 9:32pm 02.20.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1205 Is this a good compromise between an inflatable and rigid dingy. Any thoughts anyone?
Garmin Ique vs Navman with Ipaq steve horswill at 9:24pm 02.20.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1033 I am looking at buying a handheld GPS/Chartplotter and these two look like the best options. Any fe

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Fuel line Precision 21 Bluenoser at 3:24am 10.05.20 Thank you Benny, the boat is new to me and the previous owner ran it through the charging line. I'll
bow eye 1986 Catalina 22.. CAT22SWTEXAS at 2:52am 10.05.20 JGuy, did you ever come up with a solution? I have the same problem. My plan is to cut a 4" Deck P
Someone boarded us while we were gone Will Gilmore at 11:32pm 10.04.20 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/When-Piracy-is-Just-Armed-Robbery-2014-07-19 " The IMO cl
Raccoon destroy the sailboat at boatyard ? What now? Will Gilmore at 10:13pm 10.04.20 So sorry for your bad luck. What you can do about it will largely depend upon what your contract wi
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available Ron20324 at 9:41pm 10.04.20 Just saw a bumper sticker on an older pickup truck: "My truck uses that Bio-fuel; It burns gas AND o
Has anybody purchased a new outboard online from overseas? Kings Gambit at 9:38pm 10.04.20 It is not surprising that US dealers are having trouble keeping inventory. One of the unusual effec
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available Mark Maulden at 9:16pm 10.04.20 Beta allows a certain small percentage so why bother. Even after warranty. They must have a reason.
Engine failing to start, help with Diagnosis Benny17441 at 9:11pm 10.04.20 Engine does not crank and the panel has no power is an electrical issue. Make sure the connections
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available Benny17441 at 8:46pm 10.04.20 I would not use it until all the reserves of petroleum based diesel at a fair price were used up. I
Fuel line Precision 21 Benny17441 at 8:39pm 10.04.20 Over the transom, drilling a new and dedicated hole and conduit or forgetting about charging from th
Can you identify this? Glsawyer at 8:31pm 10.04.20 It is a water heater to be used either from 110-120V shore power or from the engine heat exchanger
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Raccoon destroy the sailboat at boatyard ? What now? mustangy at 8:18pm 10.04.20 thanks for replies corp always win unfortunately, i guess will sell for cheap price that cover yard
Fixed portlights with painted-on trim Daveinet at 7:50pm 10.04.20 You could just caulk around the outside. If you chose this, mask off the area where you don't want t
winterize water system Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:46pm 10.04.20 second I have read where some say the antifreeze is hard on the heating element and components in t
Raccoon destroy the sailboat at boatyard ? What now? Daveinet at 7:45pm 10.04.20 You may not be done, disposing of a boat could cost a couple of thousands. Better get your insuran
Someone boarded us while we were gone Daveinet at 7:24pm 10.04.20 When I access someones property, I always leave a note in an obscure location that says "Could have
Any Mac owners in Jacksonville, FL? Macnut at 7:19pm 10.04.20 Hello Bob. Will in about two weeks have my newly purchase Macgregor 26M parked with mast on at the
Can you identify this? Glsawyer at 7:18pm 10.04.20 Don't underestimate the engine cooling system heating the water in the hot water heater. Mine used

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