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Wally Smith at 4:04pm 06.20.03
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The shift fork on my 79C is worn on the forward shift side. Yanman guys in Ozz say the shift fork i
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Ahoy Hunter owners: I am interested in finding crew for a week's cruise in the San Juan Islands betw
Kevin O'Brien at 12:55pm 06.20.03
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The Catalina 36 International Association has recently designated Fleet 8 as the Fleet covering the
bob at 12:14pm 06.20.03
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is it possible to re stretch the cover that goes over the pop top or do I have to reset the snaps on
Carol at 10:52am 06.20.03
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My husband and I are hoping to find a marina in the us virgin islands that does "in and out" dry sto
Warren at 8:36am 06.20.03
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Should a new Xantrex Truecharge 20 Plus Battery charger get "warm" or "hot" while charging two very
S. Hockey at 8:21am 06.20.03
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A while back I posted a question re-gooey substance and Jan answered explaining that the hollow fibr
CLIF at 6:21am 06.20.03
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I know most Hunter owners are proud of their boat. Can you please send me some pictures of your boat
Joel at 5:55am 06.20.03
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I was just wondering if anyone has any helpful hints for the trip from Oriental NC up the Neuse to N
Mike McMahon at 5:34am 06.20.03
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I am wondering if anyone out there has a diagram of how to reassemble the Maxwell winches on my 1985
Mike McMahon at 5:31am 06.20.03
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I am looking for mearsurments for the frame and canvas of a bimini for a h31. I have a 1985 model an
Olivier Ruhlmann at 5:15am 06.20.03
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Francois, Here is a photo of my genoa rail... or I should say rails. My rail is not continuous lik
Olivier Ruhlmann at 5:05am 06.20.03
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This is what the installation of my propane locker in the cockpit looks like. This is also what the
Ken Forman at 4:45am 06.20.03
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I am going to install a windvane on my mast and am interested if anyone could provide me information
Jack at 4:10am 06.20.03
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Looking for methods to set two anchors. Thanks
Main Sheet.   (1)
Gagews@hotmail.com at 3:36am 06.20.03
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I just purchased a 1973 Catalina 22, which is actually my first sailboat. Anyway, the setup has the
Gagews@hotmail.com at 3:35am 06.20.03
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I just purchased a 1973 Catalina 22, which is actually my first sailboat. Anyway, the setup has the
Ed Schenck at 3:07am 06.20.03
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How do you guys/gals secure your staysail boom? When I had my mast down I found remnants of a toppi
Rusty S. at 2:50am 06.20.03
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I have noticed several inquiries over the past week or so concerning covers for the 170. I have bee
Bob at 2:04am 06.20.03
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I bought the boat without a head. If I do plan on using the head, I'll just bring a porta-potty. Wh

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Evinrude is no more
jon hansen at 7:53pm 06.01.20
bummer!
New Catalina 85 Tall Rig new owner
Ward H at 7:43pm 06.01.20
@vshinsky Congratulations on your C30 and welcome to SBO! You might get more specific answers if yo
Woodworking from another era.   (1)
Leeward Rail at 7:16pm 06.01.20
Evidently my dad built old galleons.. Though not made of wood.. ;) Looks like i get to finish it.
Long or short shaft
rgranger at 7:12pm 06.01.20
Jabsco head seepage back into bowl from holding tank
rgranger at 7:04pm 06.01.20
The backflow is NOT coming from the holding tank. The inlet fitting on a holding tank is at or on
Insurance Question
Hungryfroggy at 7:03pm 06.01.20
I found out that progressive offers 500K combined single limit, which based on my understanding is b
Insurance Question
Hungryfroggy at 7:02pm 06.01.20
I thought it was weird. I have good driving record, great credit, no claims. The lady on the phone
Hunter 34 compass repair
rgranger at 7:00pm 06.01.20
What kind do you suggest- ie that fits? and where is it available? See post #4:)
Insurance Question
shemandr at 7:00pm 06.01.20
I got dropped by my Umbrella policy because according to my broker my boat was too old. INSC's know
When is it time for a new barrier coat?
Meriachee at 6:57pm 06.01.20
IP2000e is suggested to last 10 years. What the ultimate value of the boat is will dictate the path
Jabsco head seepage back into bowl from holding tank
Noodat Lady at 6:49pm 06.01.20
Thanks to everyone for the info. I think this one is solved. Joker valve will be replaced. Simple qu
Jabsco head seepage back into bowl from holding tank   (1)
Noodat Lady at 6:45pm 06.01.20
Thank you Apex. The first owner changed the holding tank system ti a "KISS Type III MSD" system, as
Jabsco head seepage back into bowl from holding tank
TAK at 6:40pm 06.01.20
Agree with the vent line and 1 to 2 seasons comment. New joker valve takes 5 minutes plus a bit more
Long or short shaft
Chern at 6:34pm 06.01.20
By the way I am in Bradenton Fl now and looking for outboard. Is electric motor a good idea? Did any
Jabsco head seepage back into bowl from holding tank
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:32pm 06.01.20
The backflow is NOT coming from the holding tank. The inlet fitting on a holding tank is at or on t
Seaward 25 OEM trailer
sail sfbay at 6:30pm 06.01.20
Thanks for the update!! Glad it working out for you. Nice dually truck.
85 Oday 28 Main Sheet Traveler
Apex at 6:29pm 06.01.20
the link was for 4ft of track. This is what I installed on bridgedeck. https://shop.sailboatowners.
Jabsco head seepage back into bowl from holding tank
Apex at 6:23pm 06.01.20
get Peggie Hall's book. But right off, pressure in the holding tank is often the cause. make sure
Seaward 25 OEM trailer   (2)
Noodat Lady at 6:21pm 06.01.20
To update this: the trailer turned out much better than expected. It is a MagicTilt, about which bra

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