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Bob at 7:46am 05.07.03
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Bent a T-bolt on one of the turnbuckles while raising the mast a couple of years ago. Searched the n
Roberto Bisonni at 7:09am 05.07.03
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Does somebody know how much I should ask for the sale of a Hunter 23, 1987 with trailer? I am from T
Dolph Haynes at 4:52am 05.07.03
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I need to replace the sheaves on my deck organizers on our 1986 Catalina 30. I read the helpful info
Jim Floyd at 4:01am 05.07.03
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We are thinking about installing turbo fans in the main cabin - say, one in galley, one in the forwa
Jim Floyd at 3:57am 05.07.03
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Does anyone have any opinion on closing the through hull cocks when going out? Sometimes we get wat
Allen Schweitzer at 3:57am 05.07.03
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Ok, So this was one of those stupid mistakes that happens from time to time ' I need some opinions
Jim Floyd at 3:56am 05.07.03
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We are interested in hanging a hammock from the forestay to the mast on the foredeck. It would be f
Jim Floyd at 3:54am 05.07.03
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We have been racing on the Neuse River just north of the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Any other r
Jim Hamilton at 3:47am 05.07.03
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Hi folks... My '87 Cat 30 has quite a strong boat smell....eveything from diesel to holding tank
Chick Weiss at 2:44am 05.07.03
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I have a 1995 Catalina 36 MkII with tall rig and 150% genoa. I've always used the outer genoa track
Mike Casucci at 12:38am 05.07.03
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Exhaust elbow leaking on M-25. Need to replace. How hard is it and what potential problems are there
Gary Coburn at 12:29am 05.07.03
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I am looking at purchasing a 1995 Hunter 336. The particular boat that I am looking at is the one th
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Bob Noble at 12:29am 05.07.03
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I single hand on a smallish Nebraska lake. Last time out, I went forward to change head sails. Even
Dan Brook at 12:11am 05.07.03
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My wife, three kids and I love sailing diff. venues, NY harbor, Jersey shore, Lk George... I am cur
clint at 11:06pm 05.06.03
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I have a 1996 29.5 I am thinking about upgrading the Batteries and adding an inverter. My boat has a
Mike at 2:09pm 05.06.03
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OK I think I will give the GFO a try. I will replace it in the water so I need to know what size.
Mark at 12:48pm 05.06.03
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Hey Jim and Crazy where has Ray got to. I figure he is about half way to Albany in his Island Packe
Bob Buckbee at 12:05pm 05.06.03
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I would like to know if a full tri radical spinaker can be cut down to a cruising spinaker and if so
Warren at 11:58am 05.06.03
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Second question of the day, hopefully an easier one. I took delivery of a 1989 Catalina 30 today. Wh
Florida Boater at 11:33am 05.06.03
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What is the difference between a "seacock" and a "gate valve?" Which is better?

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Catalina 22 wont turn at low speeds
IASailor at 11:01am 05.23.20
How about the cross-current? That is an issue when I sail in the Mississippi, but this was in a la
Loose Bolt on the end of my 84 Oday 222 boom - How the heck do I tighten this? HELP!!
Ron20324 at 10:54am 05.23.20
I used to have a 222. I assume you mean the bigger bolt at the center of the boom? The bolt is SUPP
Fresh Water Manifold Leak
MetricMountie at 10:51am 05.23.20
The fittings I was referring to in my above message are made by ZURN Pex plumbing fittings.
Catalina 22 wont turn at low speeds
Ron20324 at 10:48am 05.23.20
How about the cross-current?
Diesel fuel leak
MikeHoncho at 10:47am 05.23.20
Hi All, I hope you are all doing well and getting back out on the water. I have a 1999 Catalina 38
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?
Hunter216 at 10:38am 05.23.20
I wouldn't want my boat to be made of stone, I find the decor weird. Some airport gate seats and s
New Main Sail Options
JRT at 10:32am 05.23.20
Try Mack Sails, they have good reviews, make them in the USA and said 4 weeks to build a full set an
APS is going out of business
Phil Herring at 10:28am 05.23.20
They are though, but in a different way. Because Amazon has all the sales data, they have been known
79 Hunter 27 Spedometer wheel
CMF Hunter 27 at 10:24am 05.23.20
I just ordered one but send me a message if your looking to offload. After talking to the previous
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?
JohnShannon at 10:19am 05.23.20
I wouldn't want my boat to be made of stone, I find the decor weird. Some airport gate seats and so
Man Over Board... While Motoring!
jon hansen at 10:18am 05.23.20
let's keep it safe boys!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday might be the day I finally move the boat
IASailor at 10:16am 05.23.20
Good luck! Here's to having a great day.
Replace Rivets or Tap and Screw?
catalanc at 10:14am 05.23.20
I've done this many times, replacing the original SS with the same. There is really no reason to ch
Man Over Board... While Motoring!
jon hansen at 10:12am 05.23.20
while under power it is illegal to have any part of the body hanging over the side of the vessel. w
Mast raising options?
Sawtooth at 10:10am 05.23.20
Hey CDC- great idea, I was planning to tie another line to the mainsheet to get it back to the winch
Catalina 22 wont turn at low speeds
IASailor at 10:04am 05.23.20
can you take a side photo of the boat with particular interest of the mast. Trying to see if you h
Repairing Mast Foot 95 Hunter 26
Crazy Dave Condon at 10:01am 05.23.20
@CrispyCringle Hope all is well for you. Theree are two of this issue with Hutner 26/260. See y
Mast raising options?
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:57am 05.23.20
If you are raising by yourself, get a longer mainsheet and run it back to the cabin coach winch. I

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