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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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boat sits high on trailer
Justin_NSA at 11:24am 10.20.20
Ramp is too shallow. I had the same problem with my Mac sometimes. You could try an extension, but
boat sits high on trailer
George_NJ at 11:11am 10.20.20
Generally, a lot of people back up with the mufflers in the water, when the engine is running no wat
boat sits high on trailer
tgrayson at 11:09am 10.20.20
yes to all to all of you're questions,if i could have backed up more it would have worked but i didn
It's not safe anywhere.
Head Sail at 11:06am 10.20.20
Probably a meth head. They think they can conquer the world, and police when on it.
water pump oday 28
Stu Jackson at 10:50am 10.20.20
www.depcopump.com
Got a Venture 21 should I move up to a MacGregor 26s
George_NJ at 10:48am 10.20.20
I wanted to add, that with the 26S you'll be able to camp out overnight on smaller electric-only inl
It's not safe anywhere.
Ron20324 at 10:45am 10.20.20
Another discovery during winterization
TimFromLI at 10:44am 10.20.20
unless I am on a trip, I try to only use 2 tanks and I only fill them half way. that way the water i
Stuff coming out of potable water tank
odaydokay at 10:42am 10.20.20
Yep. Use a good micro fiber cloth. One guy said he uses a shop vac. Have not tried, but might be
Replacement Toilet for a 2002 Wilcox Crittenden Headmate 1460 Marine Toilet.
odaydokay at 10:40am 10.20.20
Good point. Unless shipper has a free freight over X$ policy of course or he goes somewhere and jus
Another discovery during winterization
odaydokay at 10:38am 10.20.20
I get a white pasta like slime in my screw in prefilter. Yes, the tank and yes, I also do not drink
It's not safe anywhere.
odaydokay at 10:35am 10.20.20
Jeez, he was coming back? A wonder he did not cream someone doing 30 or fall over off the helm.
pressure switch fail?
odaydokay at 10:32am 10.20.20
This is probably not the issue, but assume you have pulled off and cleaned the pump strainer or filt
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing
Alansails at 10:29am 10.20.20
Congratulations and Welcome!, You will find this is the best place to get answers to your questions-
boat sits high on trailer
George_NJ at 10:12am 10.20.20
Is it a regular boat ramp? Do you know of or have seen other boats launched & retrieved there? Is th
Perkins 4.236 Exhaust Issue.
kloudie1 at 10:11am 10.20.20
Hello and Welcome, Rusty.. I am not familiar with that engine, but it looks like the exhaust outlet
I win!
Glsawyer at 9:52am 10.20.20
Idling right now. Been 1/2 hr. No issues. Just charging batteries.
looking for one stantion laguna 26
Stu Jackson at 9:49am 10.20.20
Try Garhauer.
DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka!   (1)
Jackdaw at 9:48am 10.20.20
I will find out. I only heard about it Saturday while he was preparing his boat for haul out. I thi

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