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Water in Atomic 4 Jim Stocks at 11:58am 05.27.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1024 When checking out my C-30 last week I found that I had ingested water in the Atomic4 engine from cra
Dinghy Selection Barnaby at 11:38am 05.27.03 Big Boats 9/1164 Hi all,After my first season without one, I've decided to buy a dinghy for use with my 356 and was
Catalina 22 Trailering Jason at 11:21am 05.27.03 Smaller Boats 5/1030 I'm thinking of buying a Catalina 22 that doesn't come with a trailer! Do I have to buy a trailer t
water in rear sleeping berth Rick at 11:07am 05.27.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/944 With all the rainy weather we've had in the Southeast so far this season, a problem is raising it's
Thru-hulls George Greenauer at 10:57am 05.27.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/793 I close all 5 thru-hulls on my 29.5 whenever leaving her for a day, week or longer. A practice lear
Catamaran Sailing Questions in BVI Bob F at 10:41am 05.27.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/798 Headed off to BVI's next week, picking up a 42' catamaran for a week long bareboat. Has anybody sail
Remote fuel tank for H216 - where to house? Garth Brown at 10:22am 05.27.03 Smaller Boats 1/708 Today my Hunter 216 was delivered to the dealer. I purchased separately, a 4 HP Mercury outboard wh
Mystery Water on Sole Richard Briggs at 9:51am 05.27.03 The Cherubini Hunters 7/785 Hola, I have a 1981 37' cutter. Water has appeared on the sole in the galley and is warping the sol
installing and adjusting new turnbuckles George Merino at 9:35am 05.27.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1467 need advice on installing and adjusting new turnbuckles on my c30. mine is a tabernackle step mast.
Cabin leaks Steve Starley at 9:34am 05.27.03 Bigger Boats 1/964 I have a 1987 O'Day 322 which has developed a strange problem. After a heavy rain, the trim piece u
26M Details? Scott B at 9:28am 05.27.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/836 I have heard that the 26m has problems leaking, as well as, listing to starboard. Can anyone that h
compressor pin ID ron sturm at 9:13am 05.27.03 Other Sailboats 4/808 Trying to service Adler-Barbour unit in boondocks--no info or dealer in sight.Model No. SCM-10, S/N
Lake Norfolk in Arkansas for sailing? Steve Growcock at 8:57am 05.27.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1409 I am considering a brief vacation to Lake Norfolk in Arkansas. A quickie web search does not demons
Converting Beneteau 265 from tiller to wheel George at 8:53am 05.27.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1545 Looking for someone's knowledge as to the ability to convert a First 265 from tiller to wheel steeri
more oday22 bilge questions Morton Peet at 8:31am 05.27.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/907 My 1974 oday22 came with two bilge pumps in the starboard bilge under the cockpit. This is all well
Anyone got a Vetus Marine diesel in their boat? Richard Marble at 8:31am 05.27.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1058 Like so many before me, I'm also looking to upgrade my Hunter 27 with a new marine diesel. Vetus Ma
First Overnight Glenn Greene H 26.5 at 8:30am 05.27.03 Ask All Sailors 10/936 OK, I have a couple of rookie questions. My wife and I are getting ready for our first overnight on
Anyone have a Vetus Marine Diesel in their boat? Richard Marble at 8:24am 05.27.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/5771 Like so many before me, I'm also looking to upgrade my Hunter 27 with a new marine diesel. Vetus Ma
Sail Repair Gary at 8:01am 05.27.03 Ask An Oday Owner 3/865 Did something real stupid and careless yesterday and caused a about a 4 ft tear in my main. Bought s
performance!!! scott at 7:50am 05.27.03 Trailer Sailors 6/2176 Looking for a performance, trailerable boat in the 22'-25' range. My needs are a bit complicated si

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Ericson 32 Capabilities dLj at 12:16pm 05.27.20 Ya kinda have to know the year... See article in Practical Sailor: https://www.practical-sailor.com
I need a photo of a swing up rudder please. rpludwig at 12:15pm 05.27.20 Wasp....whatever you do, build one or buy one, being a kick-up, put a shear pin in it to keep it dow
I need a photo of a swing up rudder please. LakeShark at 12:10pm 05.27.20 I can build one for about 1/3 the price of a used one. I have a very well outfitted shop for woodwo
New stuffing box overheating Meriachee at 12:10pm 05.27.20 @Ralph Johnstone likes to have a cleat handy in case there's a need to tie some(one) thing off.
Xantrex inverter not inverting Terry Cox at 12:10pm 05.27.20 Please let us know the outcome.
I need a photo of a swing up rudder please. Flying.Wasp at 12:00pm 05.27.20 I can build one for about 1/3 the price of a used one. I have a very well outfitted shop for woodwor
I need a photo of a swing up rudder please. LakeShark at 11:52am 05.27.20 The tech manual is available from the C22 association. https://www.catalina22.org As to the drawing
Ericson 32 Capabilities dlochner at 11:52am 05.27.20 Erikson's have a good reputation. While it is not a 32, Christian Williams has sailed to Hawaii on h
New stuffing box overheating Alan Gomes at 11:51am 05.27.20 Most likely the only way to correct this problem is to learn to pack the gland yourself. As previo
Racing on Galveston Bay Bill19233 at 11:46am 05.27.20 Oh Bill - you're going to break your rudder driving like that with all the adverse helm! Really. Ge
I need a photo of a swing up rudder please. Flying.Wasp at 11:34am 05.27.20 I have that drawing. The resolution is a little low to make good use of. I did make a model based of
I need a photo of a swing up rudder please. LakeShark at 11:12am 05.27.20 Just know that if you build your own it will not be class legal. Also I would move the leading edge
ZF5 Transmission Oil Tom J at 11:08am 05.27.20 I use Dextron III. A few years ago, a friend had issues with his new Hurth transmission , and when
Installing the Transducer for an Axiom 9 splax at 11:05am 05.27.20 if the transducer is mounted on the hull exterior forward of the keel, it will provide a 3D view and
Purchase advice - Puffer, Sunfish or other? Hunter216 at 11:03am 05.27.20
New stuffing box overheating (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:02am 05.27.20 Most likely the only way to correct this problem is to learn to pack the gland yourself. As previou
Bob and Bills excellent Covid19 adventure Ben4195 at 10:57am 05.27.20 Sounds like a fun trip, Bill; Glad you guys made it safely and thanks for sharing. :)
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion (1) walmsleyc at 10:57am 05.27.20 I sent my bellows in a few weeks ago (after I was allowed back into the yard to swap new for old).
Tired Cowl Vents? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 10:56am 05.27.20 Nothing is lower maintenance or better looking than SS. 52 NEW
85 Oday 28 Main Sheet Traveler Stu Jackson at 10:56am 05.27.20 Do you have an autopilot?

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