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Boom Vang Tim at 11:15am 06.30.03 Smaller Boats 2/814 I recently purchased a used Hunter 18.5 which does not have a boom vang. I was wondering if this mo
Oder coming from A/C systerm? Wynn Ferrel at 10:16am 06.30.03 Ask All Sailors 7/908 When we reopen the boat for the weekend, we seem to get a stale air or sour air smell in the boat. I
Anyone have a "Sea Era" by Raritan? Wynn Ferrel at 10:10am 06.30.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1028 I'm thinking of replacing my Jabsco head with a Sea Era or a Criket by Raritan on my H340. Does any
Tachometer Trouble Vic Suben at 9:46am 06.30.03 Ask All Sailors 2/919 I recently purchased a 1987 Catalina 34. When the boat was surveyed, the tachometer was not working
Water inside boat - where did it come from? Mike at 9:37am 06.30.03 Smaller Boats 0/704 I sailed for a week with the ballast valve accidentally (stupidly) left open. I also trailed home w
Joker Valve Stuart at 9:28am 06.30.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1133 Hi Peggy,bought your book. Reads great. Going to replace the joker valve, see where it is in the
Centerboard Line Sean Coerse at 9:16am 06.30.03 Smaller Boats 1/833 Does anyone know the diameter and length of the centerboard line on a H240.
New Boat, Odors = Frustration Sam at 7:23am 06.30.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1068 Peggie - We have a new Catalina this spring, and are frustrated with an odor in the head that we can
universal diesel shop manual richard at 7:18am 06.30.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1923 Does anyone have any recommendations for a do it yourself maintenance / repair manual for Universal
Atlantic City Marinas Mark at 7:16am 06.30.03 Ask All Sailors 8/841 I am travelling North through Atlantic City on The 5th of July. Can anyone recommend where to get a
Ok, So you've cured the 10'itis and moved up.... Dale I at 6:51am 06.30.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1001 I'm curious how it has affected your style of usage and sailing behavior. Has it caused you to sai
Plug Cooling Thru Hull Jim McGuigan at 6:32am 06.30.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/861 I purchased my 29'5 Hunter at the start of last season. I have had my salt water cooling thru-hull p
Adding an Autopilot to ST 60 instrument cluster Jeff Bacon at 5:54am 06.30.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/867 Hi all:I am in the process of adding an ST 4000 MK II to my ST 60 Speed and Depth instrument clust
Running aground, Hard? Adam at 5:45am 06.30.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/850 While under motor in an anchoring basin this weekend, we were rudely interrupted by an unmarked, unc
port running light cover-'75 cat 27 Dave Laferriere at 4:50am 06.30.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/991 I smashed the red glass covering my port running light when I changed the bulb. Does anyone know whe
Aft Cabin Head/Holding Tank Leak 1990 37.5 Jim Hamner at 4:43am 06.30.03 Big Boats 15/1008 I recently posted a message about moisture in the aft stateroom in the teak at the bottom of a close
Towing a Catalina and getting it out of the water Stephan Brauchli at 3:56am 06.30.03 Smaller Boats 8/3009 I am interested in getting a used Catalina 18 or 22. My Subaru Impreza WRX wagon can tow up to 2000
Retractable keel HUMMMMM Doug Wickham at 3:51am 06.30.03 Smaller Boats 1/912 I recently purchased a 1971 Catalina 22 that has always been a freshwater sailor. On our first (and
1980 30- Toilet Bowl Fixture Colors??? Jim at 3:18am 06.30.03 Bigger Boats 4/965 Hi, Here's a reach of a question for anyone out there. I'm in the process of either repairing or r
Moving a Boat Paul Aubrecht at 3:05am 06.30.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/901 Does anyone know of any companies that will decommission,move, and recommission a 37 foot saiboat fr

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85 Oday 28 Main Sheet Traveler odaydokay at 9:44am 06.03.20 Richard: Did you have to remove your track to do the install? It kind of sounded like you did not,
Shore power battery settings Benny17441 at 9:39am 06.03.20 You need to follow the output leads of your inboard battery charger to see how it is wired. In mos
Market research: What would you want? Jackdaw at 9:35am 06.03.20 The next think I want to add to my boat is a designated chart plotter or a mount for a tablet. Righ
Market research: What would you want? rgranger at 9:25am 06.03.20 The next thing I want to add to my boat is a designated chart plotter or a mount for a tablet. Right
Catalina 22 Companionway hatch (1968+) rgranger at 9:14am 06.03.20 They made soooooo many of these boats. I have to believe you can find one that is being parted out
Do I need bottom paint? rgranger at 9:11am 06.03.20 ... Also!!!! Never dive on your boat while in the slip at the marina, especially in fresh water. I
Anatomy of a hole Grotto at 9:06am 06.03.20 Strange but interesting-- I had asked a question previously about overdrilling/ potting the 1/2" ho
H25.5 pop top kco at 9:03am 06.03.20 nice! I had 'almost' the idea, with your link it's crystal clear thank you sail safe kev
85 Oday 28 Main Sheet Traveler odaydokay at 9:01am 06.03.20 Well I think I have identified what I have and anyone in the trade fo a few years will probably reco
Shore power battery settings CFitz at 9:01am 06.03.20 Yes she is now at dock plugged in to shore power. Mast went up yesterday and we have returned home
H25.5 pop top Dennis Kitchen at 8:54am 06.03.20 There should be a moveable (sliding) anvil thingy in the mast track that the sea hood rests on when
Do I need bottom paint? (3) rgranger at 8:54am 06.03.20 I would put some 80 or 100 grit on one of these... e really loose stuff... then put a sheet that yo
Birds and Squirrels in My Boom Justin_NSA at 8:53am 06.03.20 I think that stuffing rags, steel wool, and other objects may not work. In fact they may just prov
New M25xpb dmax at 8:52am 06.03.20 My boat requires the glow plug button to be pressed along with the starter button like yours and it
Birds and Squirrels in My Boom Rich Stidger at 8:49am 06.03.20 One of the problems of sealing the ends of the boom is that you must seal every small hole. Small b
SOMEONE KNOWS THE OPERATION OF A BLACK WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH MACERATOR sail sfbay at 8:47am 06.03.20 ....but to do that legally you have to be three miles off shore. That is a given!!
Tale of the tape: Let the rigging begin: Grotto at 8:46am 06.03.20 Defender has the csj quick release on sale just ordered mine for the front lowers! And yes as I was
SOMEONE KNOWS THE OPERATION OF A BLACK WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH MACERATOR Justin_NSA at 8:41am 06.03.20 ... but to do that legally you have to be three miles off shore. Our boat even has an original pla
SOMEONE KNOWS THE OPERATION OF A BLACK WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH MACERATOR rgranger at 8:39am 06.03.20 Optionally, you can discharge directly overboard by opening the thru hull-hull discharge valve down
Shore power battery settings jssailem at 8:37am 06.03.20 Hi Carol.. I see you found a Catalina. Are your still on the hard or are you now in the water and ti

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