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Ed Schenck at 4:00am 10.29.03
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You may remember back to Bob Miller's bow roller project. It is in the Photo Forum. I used his ide
Marina at 3:45am 10.29.03
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Just got off the phone with Torresen again. I asked them if the Yanmar engines have oil filters. T
Ted Williams at 3:35am 10.29.03
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Hi, All -- I am a brand new Catalina owner (me not the boat)--1975 Catalina 27; my boat is up on
Marina at 3:24am 10.29.03
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I called Torresen. They had shocking news for me and others that have called them regarding transmi
Adam Norwood at 3:18am 10.29.03
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I've been doing quite a bit of PHRF racing recently. I think I could improve my finishes if I had a
Marina at 2:09am 10.29.03
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Hello all, First off, thank you very much for all your advice and know how. I would not have gotten
Terry at 1:06am 10.29.03
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I just completed a project that added a DVD/CD player to the entertainment system on our 1991 P42. I
Ron Hughes at 12:21am 10.29.03
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Peggy, Our '94 40.5 unfortunately was built and delivered with a 40 gallon aluminum holding tank. I
william at 12:04am 10.29.03
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i was told by the previous owner that hunter recommended tightening the keel bolts every 5 yr. is th
Kkb at 6:36pm 10.28.03
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At the risk of getting blasted for turning a perfectly good sailboat into a floating condo, ;) has a
Mark at 3:57pm 10.24.03
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I have a 1986 Hunter 31 and I am in the process of trying to take off the traveler track to replace
Royce at 2:57pm 10.24.03
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I'm planning a haulout soon and want to drop the keel to reseal it. It has a small leak. I was pla
chris flynn at 11:27am 10.24.03
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I WOULD LIKE TO GET MY CAPTONS LICENSE.I CALLED THE COAST GUARD AND LEFT A MESSAGE BUT NEVER GOT A R
Bob Talley at 10:37am 10.24.03
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My H376 is stored in northeast MD for the winter. I've noticed that many of the boats with RF mains
Daniel at 10:29am 10.24.03
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Just Got a '96 26x, my first boat. Have tried letting the centerboard down a couple inches when mot
Don Alexander at 9:58am 10.24.03
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Hi Phil, Just set up my new computer - Win XP-Home ' IE 6.0. Whenever I connect to HOW I cannot get
Randy at 9:03am 10.24.03
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Originally, I was looking at a 280 Hunter, but the used boat sold. Now I am focusing on a 29.5 (199
Mark at 9:00am 10.24.03
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I would like to purchase an approx. 40' sailboat and am considering a 2002 Catalina 390. I plan on
richard smith at 8:36am 10.24.03
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there is so much growth between my rudder and the skeg on my 78 hunter 30. I have considered taking
E Graig at 8:28am 10.24.03
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I recently read an piece on the Catalina 310 in Practical Sailor. THey seemed to like the boat but

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Stuffing Box Adjustment
odaydokay at 2:09pm 06.22.20
Nowhere near a bilge pump keep up issue. I do keep track of how often it fires when i am board and
GREAT TOOL !!
dlochner at 2:03pm 06.22.20
I have one and can attest that it works very well at preventing the dinghy painter from wrapping aro
Replacing the Hatch lens
sail sfbay at 1:56pm 06.22.20
Ron20324..........thanks, probably needed that extra cup of coffee this morning.
Replacing the Hatch lens
Ron20324 at 1:49pm 06.22.20
Just a hunch here, but I believe they are spelled " Lewmar "? Might make it easier to google if it i
Newport to Bermuda Race   (2)
Davidasailor26 at 1:41pm 06.22.20
Under one day to go, and It's pretty much a drag race to the finish now. Just making small adjustme
Universal M-12 Heat Exchange Zinc Anode
Richard19068 at 1:39pm 06.22.20
From the parts manual: UNIVERSAL DIESEL FAST MOVING PARTS Model: __ M-l2 Heat Exchanger 298633 Z
How to cool a 25 Macgregor on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida in the Summer,,, Zero Breeze?
THECUSCUS at 1:31pm 06.22.20
I have one of the low draw 12v fans from Camfro mounted in the very front of the V-berth. With the
Furling line stanchion blocks
kloudie1 at 1:30pm 06.22.20
These guys may have something.. https://www.zephyrwerks.com/sheave-sizing
Newb Tales
Richie50 at 1:29pm 06.22.20
I had that happen also but the boat yard let me use a very thin piece of molding with a nail in the
Looking for genoa or jib Columbia 29 Defender   (2)
sail sfbay at 1:29pm 06.22.20
I added roller furling genoa or jib to post above...........I am finding or being told that sails
Hunter 326 Holding Tank Vent Filter
rgranger at 1:18pm 06.22.20
:plus: on Peggie's book. I have a copy.
Replacement Chain Plate and Support Rod - 84 H31
Artey1 at 1:14pm 06.22.20
I've updated my thread on the "Big Boats" forum here. I believe that I will not need to replace my p
Maiden Voyage - The Soggy Dollar
pclarksurf at 1:12pm 06.22.20
Epic photo! that alone is worth the investment-- the wind will come.
Unclogging refrigerator drain line
rgranger at 1:11pm 06.22.20
Wasn't it Gretta Garbo... " put your lips together and blow " ? hahaha WnAFuM4w_50
Sahara Dust
JamesG161 at 1:11pm 06.22.20
Harken Traveler Upgrade H34
Artey1 at 1:11pm 06.22.20
Whats the reasoning for mounting it on top of the old track? Why not remove and mount the new one? T
Locking the CB
pclarksurf at 1:10pm 06.22.20
You can lock the keel? You can try :) I would love love love to test this theory out with a donor
Unclogging refrigerator drain line
Ron20324 at 1:09pm 06.22.20
Wasn't it Gretta Garbo... " put your lips together and blow " ?
possible fix for cracked spreader?
rgranger at 1:08pm 06.22.20
I've done some aluminum brazing in the past and it's actually stronger than the aluminum itself. Jus
Roller furler
MetricMountie at 1:08pm 06.22.20
There are a number of things to check, 1. Halyard tension, 2. the size of the furling line and how

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