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1989 Universal 25XP Raw Water Hose Configuration Dave at 12:50pm 09.17.03 Big Boats 0/1399 I have a 1990 Catalina 34 with a 1989 Universal 25XP. The raw water pump is a Sherwood. This is the
HELP 1980 Catalina 25 Swing Keel Marcus at 12:47pm 09.17.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1068 Hello - writing for your collective insight and expertise. We have the opportunity to purchase a Cat
Winterize! Rats! Steve Ullrich at 11:21am 09.17.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/868 I'd like to be reasonably sure that I'm not trapping water anywhere when I put my 1986 Hunter 23 on
reefing javelin mainsail M. Richter at 11:08am 09.17.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1200 If I were to reef my mainsail, I would loose the use of the main sheet mid boom block. That blook is
Rudder Gain? Palmer King at 11:05am 09.17.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/3172 I've been messing around with my autopilot settings and need clarification on rudder gain. What is i
Lewmar Port leak in Frame Jack Pavesich at 7:27am 09.17.03 Big Boats 0/897 Two opening ports on our Legend 37.5 are suddenly leaking. It is not leaking between the lens and s
Companionway doors contact information Al at 7:18am 09.17.03 Big Boats 5/937 When I mentioned that we hired a marine carpenter to construct our doors, many people asked me for i
Pedistal helm lock or set screw R.S. at 7:12am 09.17.03 Big Boats 5/1570 I am looking for pics or comments about a set screw that I understand is supose to be on the side of
Sailors are Smart! Trevor - SailboatOwners.com at 6:44am 09.17.03 Ask All Sailors 20/1928 In a study just reported in US News and World Report (Sept 22, 2003), "Reclaiming the Game: College
water under the engine Jeff at 5:43am 09.17.03 Big Boats 2/771 I have a 98 Hunter 376 that I take on 4-8 hour trips several times a year. The longer I run the eng
New (to me anyway) Hunter 27 Dean Morris at 5:41am 09.17.03 Mid-Size Boats 10/1180 Well, I did it. I finally closed on the Hunter 27. I'll be looking for lots of help from all you Hun
Need a new keel for 25' Harry Kruse at 5:12am 09.17.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/993 I need to replace my keel?? Would be interested in either purchase or make from scratch. Can't find
Can't get sea water in head for flushing Harry at 5:01am 09.17.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1163 My head has a two position lever. One says "dry bowl" the other position says "flush". I've tried to
Previous Graphic Ghost Markings, How to Remove ? Marcio Bodnariuc at 3:59am 09.17.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1080 I have removed the graphics/letters from my sailboat but the hull still shows the previous letter ma
MAST RAISING/LOWERING SYSTEM Dick Straubel at 1:35am 09.17.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/939 I have the O'Day instructions for raising and lowering the mast, but they are a bit unclear in one r
tack going out? dan at 12:31am 09.17.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/909 my tack has always jumped around when I first start the engine. as soon as the engine runs for a few
Hurricane Isabel Bill O'Donovan at 12:09am 09.17.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/861 As the mid-Atlantic states gird for the hurricane, it will be interesting to see which strategy work
Where is the bilge??? Steve at 12:08am 09.17.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/857 Where is the bilge on a Hunter 23??? I can't find it!
exhaust replacement Robert Turner at 3:33pm 09.16.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/1106 I have a 1988 universal diesel and the stainless exhaust needed welding last year and I was told to
Confused about advice for under powered Yanmar 3GM Dave Amspacher at 2:58pm 09.16.03 Big Boats 5/1319 (Motor is a 3GMF)While motoring towards an anchorage one day, for a short period of time, the motor

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rust remove from swim ladder thinwater at 7:48am 11.18.20 A buffing wheel and some stainless steel buffing compound of varying fineness will get most of the
Engine Controls WBH at 7:44am 11.18.20 This a photo from a listing on Yachtworld... https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1984/cal-mk-iii-37124
Engine Controls kappykaplan at 7:43am 11.18.20 I'll get some this weekend when I go check on her That'll be great! :beer:
Harken sheave worn flat (1) Justin_NSA at 7:39am 11.18.20 My furler line did the same. In order to make a flat spot, the bearing/bushing must have been stuck
Engine Controls WBH at 7:38am 11.18.20 Does it have an engine? I'm not going to dignify that with a comment !
Engine Controls WBH at 7:35am 11.18.20 Some photos of your cockpit setup would go a long way for us to help you. Yes agreed , unfortunate
Propane oven will not light (B331) DRhoads at 7:29am 11.18.20 Make sure you push the knob in and hold for about 1 min. the oven should stay lit then.
Propane oven will not light (B331) Bluenose at 7:28am 11.18.20 OK, thanks for all this. I'll give it a try using your method, which I had not used before. It reall
Propane oven will not light (B331) Kings Gambit at 7:25am 11.18.20 When you say "strike it" you mean the button you push in? I assume the same button lights the burne
Propane oven will not light (B331) Bluenose at 7:18am 11.18.20 When you say "strike it" you mean the button you push in? I assume the same button lights the burner
Harken sheave worn flat Joe at 6:49am 11.18.20 Why don't you try Harken customer service. Good chance they might replace it. The sheave was not r
'88 Legend 35 transom question (4) CarmenK at 6:47am 11.18.20 These show the stern area that I am talking about. I went below and saw no gap in the interior Nor
SaniFlex Hose Stretch Maine Sail at 6:44am 11.18.20 Please listen to Peggy and use the correct fittings for the hose...
Replacing Hull Stripe dmax at 6:35am 11.18.20 When applying the new tape, fill a spray bottle with water and say a teaspoon of laundry detergent.
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker Ken Cross at 6:28am 11.18.20 Ours is an 89. We remain dry there.
SaniFlex Hose Stretch dmax at 6:27am 11.18.20 I took the opposite approach when I encountered a similar situation adding a drainage sytem with 3/4
Harken sheave worn flat Ken Cross at 6:25am 11.18.20 My furler line did the same. In order to make a flat spot, the bearing/bushing must have been stuck.
Daggerboard trunk pics (1) FuzzyBadger at 6:11am 11.18.20 I don't have any photos of my DB trunk but it looks like the 2nd one above. One thing with my deck
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker Moodymike at 6:09am 11.18.20 Thanks for all your replies, reassuring.
Propane oven will not light (B331) Kings Gambit at 6:08am 11.18.20 My oven is sometimes hard to light.The line must be purged of air and some propane comes out with it

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