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Strut Bushing Ken at 6:08pm 08.04.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/916 I need to replace strut bushing on a 90 Hunter 30. Do I need to drop the rudder before I pull the pr
Single handling Jerry Woods at 3:44pm 08.04.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/999 We have a 1993 MacGregror 26 Classic. Someone installed an Edson wheel which is quite nice. We have
sheets Cameron Root at 1:21pm 08.04.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/858 I am using the spinnaker sheets that came with it for both spin. and genoa. I find using a suncor s
Recirculating Head Problem Alan Cosford at 12:56pm 08.04.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1711 Our boat has a Kracor recirculaing head system installed, that never worked from the time we purchas
Traveler Car Stops Photo James E. Meyers at 12:47pm 08.04.03 The Cherubini Hunters 0/846 Thanks for those who responded to my inquiry. I am adding a photo for clarity.Jim
Traveler Mainsheet Car sliding stops photo James E. Meyers at 12:37pm 08.04.03 The Cherubini Hunters 0/955 Thanks for the two responses to my replacement question. It may help to include a photo.Jim Meyer
to trash or not to trash??? Dave Slepoy at 12:24pm 08.04.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/901 I just got done replacing the sanitation hoses on my Catalina 28 (1991). In the process I removed th
rotten egg smell in fresh water John Kagan at 12:19pm 08.04.03 Smaller Boats 13/1276 I noticed a rotten egg smell when using the "fresh" water this weekend. I had the fresh water tank a
Stuffing box for rudder jim at 12:14pm 08.04.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/752 I would like to know if H28.5 (1988) rudder has a stuffing box. If so, how often should I repact it?
Mid-summer leaky thru-hull blues Bob at 12:11pm 08.04.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1256 Just as luck would have it, I get into the middle of the sailing season and find that the galley thr
Decorative knot work around cabin mast support Susan Blair at 12:02pm 08.04.03 Big Boats 4/1742 We have a 1999 H340 and would like to wrap the cabin mast support with decorative knotwork. Has anyo
New main sail Wally at 12:00pm 08.04.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/910 I need a new cruising mainsail for my 1980 catalina 30. Has anyone had had recent experience buying
Crack in my mid-ship cleat Bob at 11:48am 08.04.03 Big Boats 1/835 I noticed this weekend that there was a crack 75% around the vertical portion of the mid-ship cleat
fuel tank gauge mark at 11:02am 08.04.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1162 my fuel tank gauge always read full. any advice on how to service. the gauge is mounted on the tank.
Packing Gland Warren at 10:45am 08.04.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/921 I have to tighten my packing on my Catalina 30, however I cannot lossen up the locking nut. I tried
Engine Upgrade Steve Buckton at 10:40am 08.04.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/951 The Yanmar SB-8 in my Hunter 27 is underpowered and getting tired. I'm interested in any suggestions
head question holly at 10:22am 08.04.03 Big Boats 7/909 I have a rather "personal" question. We are chartering a 1999 Hunter 410 next week and were told th
Link 2000 - Accumulating Negetive Amp Hours Ken K at 10:12am 08.04.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1778 I have a Freedom 20 Inverter / Charger with a Link 2000 battery monitor. I notice that when the char
Congratulations Jose Venegas! Derek Rowell at 8:23am 08.04.03 Ask All Sailors 1/2672 Congratulations to my friend and colleague, and a frequent poster on this forum, Jose Venegas, for s
depthsounder experiencing electrical interference? Michael at 8:05am 08.04.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1135 My Datamarine Corinthian Series depthsounder works fine when the engine is off. However, when I run

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Mac 26S replacement mast too heavy? Tedd at 9:31am 09.02.20 @Mickyfin : Crickey, that's one skookum mast extrusion! I'd be tempted to drill 1" lightening holes
Mac 26S replacement mast too heavy? Tedd at 9:28am 09.02.20 No way, unless you're saying that the the righting moments of a stock boat is about the same as wit
1978 Hunter 27 Shroud Tension shemandr at 9:23am 09.02.20 Sorry I was unclear. We are assuming that we are using 1X19 Stainless wire because that is what mo
Water heater Mirwin at 9:10am 09.02.20 Search Results Featured snippet from the web Pressure hot and cold water is standard and, since 310
Alternator charging for lithium batteries Maine Sail at 9:07am 09.02.20 DC to DC charigng us useful for more than just charging LFP batteries. The article below delves pr
1978 Hunter 27 Shroud Tension curt in CO at 8:53am 09.02.20 It's not a boat dependent number. It's wire dependent. you have to help me with that Shemandr.
1978 Hunter 27 Shroud Tension curt in CO at 8:43am 09.02.20 My H22 has quite a bit of slack on the lee when heeled over. what is the harm to this?
had the windows are done Revv up at 8:38am 09.02.20 Would powder coat work?
Water heater Mikem at 8:36am 09.02.20 I think you are meaning 20L not 20 gallons. I have a hard time believing you have space anywhere o
Water heater smokey73 at 8:28am 09.02.20 I believe it was original to the boat! I think you are meaning 20L not 20 gallons. I have a hard
Funny Friday!!! dmax at 8:28am 09.02.20 I spotted her today and before putting an offer on this beauty, I am asking ya all to give me your
Water heater Mirwin at 8:22am 09.02.20 I believe it was original to the boat!
Leaks in 1986 Catalina 30 MK1 dmax at 8:15am 09.02.20 Catalinas from that era are well known to have deck leaks. As Benny says, plan on properly re-beddin
Water heater smokey73 at 8:09am 09.02.20 Wow! 20 gallon? A couple of my water tanks are only 20 gallons each. Most on boats I've seen have
Alternator charging for lithium batteries dlochner at 8:03am 09.02.20 Voltage is one part of the charging equation, the other is current. Will the alternator produce enou
Purchase a 1969 H.R. Pufnstuff boat. rgranger at 7:51am 09.02.20 Perfect.... now you just need to attach foils.
Water heater sail sfbay at 7:51am 09.02.20 You might this recent thread on replacing a Catalina 310 water heater helpful: https://forums.sailb
Chartplotter Connector Brian D at 7:51am 09.02.20 Where are you with this project right now? Are you still stalled? If so, can you tell us what will b
Catalina 310 Water Heater Mirwin at 7:43am 09.02.20 Hey all, hope you are staying safe during this troubling time. Our water heater is also leaking. I
Winter Cover for a 2007 336 sail sfbay at 7:41am 09.02.20 Try these guys OR contact your local canvas guy OR lowest cost is make one yourself..............jus

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