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Bob at 7:47am 07.25.03
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Help. I'm looking for a bucket with a rubber flap on the bottom for easy filling at the end of a ro
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Hello all, the catalina 22mkII mainsail looks very small to me. has anybody tried it with a bigger
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I have notice a new vibration with my marine A/C, does any of the other 356 owners feel their ac is
Dick in MI at 6:58am 07.25.03
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We went out today for the first time this year (hard to believe but true...just haven't had time and
RonD at 6:22am 07.25.03
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Peggie I happened to be down below at the head while they pumped out my holding tank the other day.
RonD at 4:50am 07.25.03
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Bought your book earlier this year, learned much. You did a great job of condensing a complex subje
HunterOwners.com at 4:32am 07.25.03
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Hunter Marine informs us they are working with limited staff due to summer vacations through 8/11.
Jonathan Dyer at 4:21am 07.25.03
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I noticed that my life lines are being degraded by chafe from the mainsheet when on a broad reach, a
Marvin at 3:58am 07.25.03
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Okay, so I decided to do a bit of preventative maintenance on my newly purchased 1979 H33... After
Chis at 3:26am 07.25.03
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Quick question. I had my backstay shortened on my Oday Mariner before launching this year. The yard
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Catalina nation, Here's yet another one for you experts...I noticed this week-end that if I don't h
Walt Allensworth at 1:43am 07.25.03
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OK, so you've decided to buy a boat through a charter company and put it in service for 5-years. Tar
John at 12:57am 07.25.03
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Friendly advise from a customer that was treated extremely bad. Before ordering a GPS, I called Boa
Michael at 12:33am 07.25.03
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I have been quoted a rather hefty price by my local boat yard to fish wire thru the mast (32' Oday).
Alan at 11:34pm 07.24.03
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Hey folks, with my never ending quest to update and improve my 1970 Cat. 22, I've purchased an older
Jim Logan at 11:21pm 07.24.03
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I've got an older boat that came with an Automac alternator control installed. I understand it is a
David Knauer at 11:07pm 07.24.03
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Help! This Spring I became the owner of a 1993 Hunter 40.5. As you may know, it has house batterie
Carter Leary at 10:47pm 07.24.03
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My boat has an Electro-Marine Systems knotmeter (Model U25KL) with a bad sending unit ( inner Trans
Martin at 6:47pm 07.24.03
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456 and 466 appear to have exactly the same hull dimensions. However sail plan seems to be different
jon treadway at 12:01pm 07.24.03
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my throttle cable came loose inside the merriman brand pedestal. i have removed compass, and next t

Recent Replies

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Alan Gomes at 6:21pm 06.08.20
I agree, downhaul is the way to go, and Alan's right about making sure you never use the top hank.
Water feed to head sink
ggrizzard at 6:19pm 06.08.20
Remember the mystery 'Water" fill hose? I think there is a leak in your fresh water system that was
Where can I find one of these?
Ron20324 at 6:15pm 06.08.20
Thanks for taking the time to post that. I'll see if I end up in the same place. :thumbup: Looks
Yanmar 3JH4W 40hp question
letskeepriding at 6:11pm 06.08.20
Will do. Could be a while before anyone gets a chance to look at it.
New Macgregor 26d owner - How do I rig the sails?   (2)
lessardmath at 6:10pm 06.08.20
Hi Guys, See the pictures attached. There a too many pulley and "rings" that I cannot figure out whe
Yanmar 3JH4W 40hp question
sail sfbay at 6:09pm 06.08.20
Plesse let the forum know what you learned and what the fix was so we can learn from your experience
Seacock Count - Are we missing a few?
sail sfbay at 6:07pm 06.08.20
I would be surprised if you boat was missing sea cocks. What I would do is inspect each one and rep
Water tank fill - disconnected?!
ggrizzard at 6:06pm 06.08.20
Let's start with the obvious. That pipe was connected to something once and since it's labeled "Wa
Battery charger
marchem at 6:01pm 06.08.20
HANK ON FRUSTRATION   (1)
Stu Jackson at 5:58pm 06.08.20
I agree, downhaul is the way to go, and Alan's right about making sure you never use the top hank.
Yanmar 3JH4W 40hp question
letskeepriding at 5:53pm 06.08.20
thanks guys. I'll check it out. I appreciate the help
Catalina 310 end of boom cover
sail sfbay at 5:43pm 06.08.20
Ouch!! I feel you pain. Annoying. Suggest plugging with styrofoam cut to ft or a rag. I am sure o
Where can I find one of these?
Justin_NSA at 5:39pm 06.08.20
Thanks for taking the time to post that. I'll see if I end up in the same place. :thumbup:
Sad news: Patrick Childress has passed.
Daddio862 at 5:38pm 06.08.20
So sad to hear he passed. Patrick was so informative and we appreciated his videos. Thoughts and pra
Yanmar 3JH4W 40hp question
quadrille38 at 5:26pm 06.08.20
Have same boat but a 2008. Same 40 hp engine too. Do not experience vibration you describe. Id
Sad News-- Brion Toss has passed
Mikem at 5:11pm 06.08.20
Just saw this, well know rigger Brion Toss passed away yesterday. He was one of the most respected
Where can I find one of these?
SFS at 5:10pm 06.08.20
@Justin_NSA - I did not so much find replacements as construct them out of some parts I found at Hom
CABIN SLATS
Davidasailor26 at 5:10pm 06.08.20
My mom made a custom sleeve with two pockets for ours. Wit that we could lay them in the quarterbert

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