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Need to replace seacocks in head Dan Yowell at 11:15pm 03.01.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/961 I need to replace the seacocks under the sink in the head on my 1986 Hunter 31. It looks like I wil
Raw Water Slotted Strainer - Which Direction? Paul Akers at 10:20pm 03.01.04 Ask All Sailors 7/8981 Because I had a problem in recent seasons sucking up debris that clogs my intake or raw water strain
Hunter 18.5 Forestay length. Paul Finch at 10:15pm 03.01.04 Smaller Boats 2/1140 I have purchased a Hunter 18.5 and the boat was missing the forestay. Can anybody give me the proper
Furler Name Ken at 10:13pm 03.01.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1048 Does someone know the name brand and or model of the furler unit that Catalina put on the 1985 27 ta
How to keep the back cushion on Pat Hooyman at 9:16pm 03.01.04 Smaller Boats 9/963 Does anyone have a way to fasten the foam back cushions to the cockpit? My 98 H26 cushions factory v
Help! Looking for Oday25 fixed ports (4) Preston Symonds at 8:59pm 03.01.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/944 Hi folks, I could use some help loacating some new fixed ports for my 1079 Oday 25. If anyboday has
Help from Chesapeake Sailors Bob Keller at 8:34pm 03.01.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1105 My son has recently purchased a 1985 O'Day 22. The boat is located, I believe, at Porters Seneca mar
Bottom problems John Lindstrom at 8:13pm 03.01.04 Other Sailboats 0/779 I had a boat yard peel the gelcoat off the bottom of my boat and, at there recomendation, apply Inte
What is the best Anchor System for Chesapeake Bay? Jim Smith at 7:52pm 03.01.04 Ask All Sailors 7/6483 I know there have been lots of posts and a quiz and question of the week on the best anchor to use a
The best week Mark at 3:27pm 03.01.04 Smaller Boats 9/877 Well as reported the other week I was off for my first holiday in five years.Packed the 260 up on a
I have just ordered a new Mac26M. Need tips.... Dave Murphy at 2:32pm 03.01.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/973 Hi folks. Yesterday I put in my order for a new Mac26M through a dealer in Dubai. So what? you ma
Folding prop vs. 3 blade Brad at 1:53pm 03.01.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1000 I have a C-34 with a standard 3 blade prop and I'm considering a martec folding prop. Does anyone h
Bow Eye Stan Turner at 1:14pm 03.01.04 Day Sailers 2/1200 Hi,I am sure this has been answered before but I could not find anything in the archives. I need
Lost forum threads Den Drown at 1:09pm 03.01.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/994 I submitted a couple of questions on the AskAHunterOwner forum about 2 or 3 weeks ago. Now I want t
Ft. Myers Beach, FL to Barnegat, NJ Tom Sullivan at 12:37pm 03.01.04 Big Boats 12/918 Am planning my trip North for early May. "Gizmo" is a completely refurbished 1985 H34 in magnificen
Loose Footed Main Sail GaryG at 11:35am 03.01.04 Smaller Boats 5/976 I am in the process of buying a new main sail for our Hunter 22. I would like to hear opinions abou
Hunter 34 1985 Nicro Cowl Vent Replacements Johnny Hurt at 11:02am 03.01.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2648 Looking for some help from other hunter 34 owners on the replacement of the low profile nicro cowl v
Mainsail attachment John at 10:14am 03.01.04 Bigger Boats 10/1504 Does anyone with an O'day 322 have a picture of how the tack of the mainsail is attached? The syste
Thinking of buying a 240 Richard at 9:41am 03.01.04 Smaller Boats 8/860 I am considering buying a used Hunter 240 in the l998 to 2002 range. It seems there are many more H
Macgregor 26 Fleet David Burchette at 9:22am 03.01.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1135 Is there a Macgregor 26 racing fleet?

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ipad for navigation dlochner at 10:16am 12.11.20 To be a bit of a contrarian, an iPad is good backup navigation system, but not a primary system. For
ipad for navigation jssailem at 10:14am 12.11.20 Do a search on the web. You can find a lot of ideas about iPads and navigation apps to support the u
ipad for navigation cb32863 at 10:10am 12.11.20 So many threads about this....... so many.....
Dehumidifier Suggestions markwbird at 10:07am 12.11.20 Then moisture is still getting into the boat. Reduce or eliminate leaks. Seal all ventilators. Thi
ipad for navigation markwbird at 10:04am 12.11.20 I use one. I purchased NAVX app for $50.00. Works great. The only issue is that the ipad is not b
The Proper Prop jssailem at 10:03am 12.11.20 Remember talking to one of the engineer officer's on our trip home in 66. He said that the power in
New to me Tartan 3700 - wiring question JoeWhite at 10:01am 12.11.20 What do you mean by there is low voltage there. What voltage are you measuring with the fixtures dis
ipad for navigation justsomeguy at 9:59am 12.11.20 Bad Elf makes a few solutions for the lack of GPS in an iPad. Depends on your budget.
ipad for navigation Hello Below at 9:53am 12.11.20 Thinking about picking up and ipad for navigation and chart plotting. mostly for causing waterways
New to me Tartan 3700 - wiring question jviss at 9:52am 12.11.20 Brian, I don't have those lights, or that switch on my 1996 T3800, hull #20. Could it be an owner
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue Terry Cox at 9:47am 12.11.20 hey, Hey, HEY. Anacortes Cummins tech, Vince, finally showed up yesterday afternoon after waiting al
What is the keel length top to bottom? (1) WABI-SABI at 9:42am 12.11.20 You've been asking a lot of technical questions. Have you contacted Catalina Yachts customer servi
Raccoon destroy the sailboat at boatyard ? What now? Project_Mayhem at 9:41am 12.11.20 At lease they pooped in the head (or around it)! t dollar they should be able to get a few hundred
The Proper Prop SFS at 9:39am 12.11.20 John, two different pieces of data. I interpreted Daveinet's question to mean "what answer do you g
What is the keel length top to bottom? WABI-SABI at 9:38am 12.11.20 Best guess, and this is all it is, a best guess: 2' 9". This is based on a drawing from Sailboatdat
Redoing 1984 H34 reefing system Hunter216 at 9:36am 12.11.20
Redoing 1984 H34 reefing system Mike Oldak at 9:08am 12.11.20 Sorry for the earlier response, I guess it just a matter of how you want to enjoy the sail. I've be
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking Terry Cox at 8:57am 12.11.20 I talked to Sure Marine, their advice aligns with everything here. You're very welcome, Brian. Mer
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking forbin at 8:39am 12.11.20 The standpipe provided by Wallas looks like the following: wallas furnace fuel standpipe Hard to see
Don't ignore above-the-water-line thru hulls! dlochner at 8:24am 12.11.20 The SS capped fittings are better than plain nylon or plastic because the SS blocks damaging UV. How

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