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replacement doors for companionway hatchboards bo at 10:01am 06.11.03 Big Boats 2/1151 Does anyone know of a manufacturer for doors to replace hatchboard arrangement on Catalina 36?
Water Puddle Tim at 9:53am 06.11.03 Big Boats 1/858 Several months ago I purchased a 1997 Hunter 340. So far, owning the boat has been a great experien
Hunter 170 Spinnaker Alan at 9:17am 06.11.03 Day Sailers 1/2139 I'm thinking about adding the spinnaker kit. Has anyone experience with this? Can it be singlehand
Rookie John Tilley at 9:06am 06.11.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/859 I just purchased a hunter42 passage, and I am trying to figure out how to dump my waste tank. Water
Anyone got a Fingal? Richard Marble at 8:26am 06.11.03 Ask All Sailors 2/2794 When I was boat hunting last year I saw a sweet looking 28 foot sailboat I beleave was made in Sweed
water in aft birth robert feld at 7:37am 06.11.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/856 I am a recent owner of a 1996 28Mark ll. I have noticed small amounts of water in the aft berth, adj
Adler Refrigeration, instalation information neede R Whiting at 7:01am 06.11.03 Other Sailboats 1/858 Having recently purchaced a sailboat , the referigation compressor was installed , or bolted into p
Don't know what to call it Dave Decker at 6:31am 06.11.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1017 I don't what they are called so I couldn't check the archives first before asking. The metal plate w
What is this switch for - Console 1998 376 (1) Larry Stewart at 6:26am 06.11.03 Big Boats 2/764 I purchased a 376 in April and cannot find out what a switch is for on the wheel console. It's loca
What is this switch for - 1998 376 - Console Larry Stewart at 6:20am 06.11.03 Big Boats 0/737 We purchased a 376 in April and I still do not know what this switch is for on the console. It's to
Need a lesson about points of sale Harry at 6:18am 06.11.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1018 I am having a discussion with a sailing buddy and we disagree. Please explain to us the difference b
Yanmar 15 Shuts Off at Low RPMs (1) Marvin at 4:51am 06.11.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/915 I recently purchased a 33' Hunter (1979). There are plenty of project to keep me busy, but at the m
Need help on core materials Mark s/v Cattivo I at 4:18am 06.11.03 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1082 Help!I've got all the resin, hardener and fiberglass cloth for repairing and rebedding the starbao
engine size for a Hunter 28.5 Dave B. at 3:31am 06.11.03 Other Sailboats 3/1917 Can anyone tell me if a Yanmar diesel 15hp was standard on a 1986 Hunter 28.5. I have not seen any m
H33 Canvas Bob at 3:04am 06.11.03 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1060 I'm considering adding a dodger and possibly a bimini to my '78 H33. Does anyone out there have pict
running lights not working, frequently Dave Slepoy at 2:52am 06.11.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/919 On my Catalina 28 (1991) the bow light goes out frequently!! I have replaced it 2 times this year al
replacing teak and holly sole Peter at 2:40am 06.11.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1777 Does anyone know of a source where I can order a replacement teak and holly sole for my 86 CAT 36?
Hunter 34 1984 - Shallow Keel Footprint Roy Tyner at 12:58am 06.11.03 Big Boats 5/1312 I am in the process of having a cradle constructed for my Hunter 34 1984 (which is moored in Sarasot
Cabin Cushions Scott F. at 12:50am 06.11.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/901 Does anyone know if there is a company that I can order stock cushions for the interior of my 1983 C
Permanent / Porta Poties Mike Scholz at 12:48am 06.11.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1139 I am considering eliminating the old marine head and holding tank with a Sanipottie 965 MSD and plum

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Good day, Sailors. Charter question about berths David in Sandusky at 11:39am 10.12.20 We chartered on a Moorings 45 20 years ago And we sleep in the v-berth of our h27. If the bunk is c
porta pottie type msd (1) cb32863 at 11:27am 10.12.20 Perfect timing as I just converted my Thetford 550P MSD from a Porta Pottie to having pump-out. It c
Block and tackle mast climb AlanRothenbush at 11:26am 10.12.20 How much line would it take on a 3:1 block and tackle system to get to the top of a 30ft mast? He
Good day, Sailors. Charter question about berths Ron20324 at 11:25am 10.12.20 Reminds me of somewhere I read the origin of the word Forecastle or Foc'sel: Short for that cabin in
Block and tackle mast climb sailme88 at 11:23am 10.12.20 So you are basically free to swing around and slam into the mast or out around a shroud, because bo
porta pottie type msd Ajp at 11:22am 10.12.20 Hey Peggy, thanks so much. I used this; Dometic - 965 Msd Portable Toilet 5.0 Gallon Parchment 15 y
Can someone advise what the recessed little pocket in my cockpit is for? Bluenoser at 11:15am 10.12.20 That's it...I'll be on autopilot next summer!
Rudder Filling With Water Jackdaw at 11:04am 10.12.20 Whatever you choose to do, keep the rudder inside and warn until it totally dries. Exposing to a goo
Rudder Filling With Water Hunter216 at 10:55am 10.12.20 Here is an old link that might help determine the construction of the rudder. https://forums.sailbo
Good day, Sailors. Charter question about berths Ed Caldwell at 10:54am 10.12.20 I spent a week on a Oceanis 500 during a ASA bareboat class 24 years ago (!) claiming the forepeak c
Block and tackle mast climb ambler at 10:47am 10.12.20 Funny, my halyards take the strain of a 77,000 # boat being pulled or pushed along by the wind and
Confused about pipe sizes - trying to make dip tube for new tank (1) Fredct at 10:44am 10.12.20 @Peggie Hall HeadMistress I think i was not clear. Replacement wood platform to be tabbed to the h
About to buy a 2002 Hunter 356 MarcW at 10:43am 10.12.20 We just bought a 2002 Hunter 356. I would concur with the advice to check for leaks around the skyl
Confused about pipe sizes - trying to make dip tube for new tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:36am 10.12.20 Not really necessary to tab it. Holding tanks don't bounce or tip over, but they can slide. The so
About to buy a 2002 Hunter 356 karellen at 10:36am 10.12.20 Since you mentioned the moisture/humidity... check for leaks. One of our large fixed portlights was
porta pottie type msd Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:32am 10.12.20 Dometic/SeaLand 975MSD Sanipottie is the only one still made in the US. Available in both 2.5 gal a
Can someone advise what the recessed little pocket in my cockpit is for? (2) rgranger at 10:28am 10.12.20 185927 185928
Rudder Filling With Water Dave Groshong at 10:15am 10.12.20 You may be able to repair it, and get a season or 2, but in my experience it is a lost battle once
About to buy a 2002 Hunter 356 Dave Groshong at 10:09am 10.12.20 23 Reviews posted here: https://hunter.sailboatowners.com/resources/index.php?task=model&mid=59 And
Block and tackle mast climb capta at 10:07am 10.12.20 I would not want to use a 3:1 tackle. I have used a 4:1 which was made with a double block at the

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