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catalina 27/30 good seakeepers? steve at 8:08pm 06.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/899 could someone tell me somthing of the seakeeping abilitys of catalina 27 and 30 i am interested in a
Tuning the Venture 17 Greg at 2:07pm 06.19.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/3313 I am new to this forum. Last year I bought a V17. I want to know how to tune the standing rigging wi
Around Australia Race Mark at 12:10pm 06.19.03 Smaller Boats 2/704 I put a post on the other day regarding a group of guys with disabilities racing to beat the around
Gear ratio Richard at 11:57am 06.19.03 Big Boats 7/1714 I need to know what the ratio is on the transmission on 1987 Legend 35Ive been told 2.63 : 1 this
try this again...the keel pivot pin hole tom b. c-22 at 11:39am 06.19.03 Trailer Sailors 7/1836 Yea my pivot pin is worn.BUT..the question is... the hole in the keel where pin goes is worn..like
Holding tank vent line plugged...new problem Terry at 11:26am 06.19.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1138 Last year the holding tank vent line was plugged up from either backed up sewage or a bug nest. Rega
Ideas for entertainment center? Tom at 11:08am 06.19.03 Smaller Boats 1/875 Hi all,I'm looking for any ideas -- implemented or not -- on where to put a small TV/VCR combo and
healing Louis at 10:16am 06.19.03 Smaller Boats 13/944 Once again I turn to the forum for help. I was sailing today in 10 to 15 knot winds on the missisipp
Hatchboards Lee Henderson at 9:01am 06.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/873 I'm looking to replace my Lexan Hatchboards. Do any owners know a source or do I have to have custom
mast plate Chris A. at 7:50am 06.19.03 Smaller Boats 4/1160 I am in the process of installing the "lines led aft" modification from the Catalina Direct catalog.
HULL TO DECK SEAM NEEDS WORK MARK HINEBAUGH at 7:27am 06.19.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1732 WE HAVE A VENTURE 24, AFTER A LONG WINTERS WORK WE ARE LOOKING FOREWARD TO A LUANCH THIS WEEKEND. T
Racing crew assignments Joe at 7:25am 06.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1175 My Cat 27 has most of the lines led aft for singlehanding convenience. I am going to participate in
Helm cable turning block adjustment... Tom at 7:23am 06.19.03 Smaller Boats 1/873 Hi all you H260 wheel steering boat owners, here is a little info you might find useful.My H260 ha
Teak plugs in exterior trim Randy at 7:04am 06.19.03 Ask All Sailors 4/3488 I'll be re-installing my exterior teak trim...Should the teak plugs covering the screws be installed
New Alternator problems Andrew Brayshaw at 6:38am 06.19.03 Big Boats 8/1099 I have just replaced the Hitachi 35 amp alternator on my Yanmar 3GMF with a Prestolite 70 amp.Other
File sharing of charts? colin at 6:05am 06.19.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1042 I have friends who are always downloading music from the net. This music is actually on other peopl
Replacing hatchboards on a '75 Catalina 27 Bob Shafer at 5:56am 06.19.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1618 I've just purchased a '75 C27, and the hatchboards are falling apart. I thought they were teak but
Hair Line Cracks on Mast Step Mike Andersen at 5:40am 06.19.03 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1041 I'm looking at buying a Hunter 27' 1980. I've read thru many posts on this forum. Thanks for havin
wind generator on a P-42 carisea at 4:52am 06.19.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1020 I am installing a wind generator on my P-42 (1992) We have dual house banks and a inverter, a batter
Rigging Outhaul and Reefing on H19 Chris Haenicke at 4:45am 06.19.03 Smaller Boats 1/1260 Can someone please instruct me as to how to rig the outhaul and reefing lines in the boom of a Hunte

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Questions for 26S owners NINEv2 at 12:35pm 11.04.20 Thanks for the info everyone. A couple more things: I don't have a vehicle capable of towing any of
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta jon hansen at 12:07pm 11.04.20 our hearts go out to you jim.
main flow issue DinghySailor at 12:07pm 11.04.20 Judy, your observations from that tiny grainy video are impressive, and you found the correct boat o
main flow issue DrJudyB at 11:51am 11.04.20
main flow issue PaulK at 11:42am 11.04.20 Looks like you need more backstay and sheet to flatten out the sail more, but perhaps not if that wa
Stern fiberglass bulkhead on 25 (4) THECUSCUS at 11:41am 11.04.20 My 1979 V-25 doesn't have any bulkheads aft, so I don't see why you couldn't cut a big hole in yours
Which Type of Intake Strainer is Recommended? (1) odaydokay at 11:14am 11.04.20 Here is a South Bay Strainer in case you were wondering. Mine is a tad thicker at high end, but bas
Stern fiberglass bulkhead on 25 (1) justsomeguy at 11:06am 11.04.20 Thoughts? Is this 8-inch panel big enough? Not sure of actual access diameter...
Universal M25 Bad Noise, Engine Stop Maine Sail at 11:03am 11.04.20 You get the most wear and tear on the damper plate at low rpm's in neutral. Without any load on it
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta jssailem at 10:58am 11.04.20 Great to hear the SBO support program is going strong.
Questions for 26S owners (2) rgranger at 10:55am 11.04.20 There are worse things in the world than having a light weight portable apartment that you can pull
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta kappykaplan at 10:54am 11.04.20 Great news!! :beer:
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta stuartsw at 10:52am 11.04.20 We look forward to your postings. SBO is a great friend and support to Hunter Owners. All the best a
Universal M25 Bad Noise, Engine Stop Hayden Watson at 10:44am 11.04.20 You get the most wear and tear on the damper plate at low rpm's in neutral. Without any load on it
Questions for 26S owners Mickyfin at 10:43am 11.04.20 No cathedral ceiling. But, how much walking around are you going to do in the cabin of a 26S? Do
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta Rick D at 10:36am 11.04.20 Best of luck going forward. It sounds like you have a head start
Repower 1978 Hunter 30 - Ysm12 to 2YM15 Roland5048 at 10:34am 11.04.20 Glad to hear you were happy with the decision! Been Hearing and reading a lot of comments arguing a
Autopilot for 30T Richard19068 at 10:19am 11.04.20 Raymarine Ev100 can be found for a around $800 with the rebate going on now. Can you tell me wher
Universal M25 Bad Noise, Engine Stop Maine Sail at 9:58am 11.04.20 #1 Always kill the engine with the stop cable and then turn off the ignition switch. #2 Do not leav
main flow issue DinghySailor at 9:55am 11.04.20 Yes, telltales at each batten: here's the (very) brief video: tNmVq9bQxkQ

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