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Plumbing fixtures B. Smith at 1:45am 03.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 6/951 I would like to replace the taps and shower hosehead in my 1985 Hunter 31. Does anyone know of a sou
Vessel Property Taxes in California John Richard at 12:46am 03.21.03 Ask All Sailors 13/1591 We got the dredded Vessel Propety Statement for the State of California in the mail yesterday. Can
Cutlass bearing Charles at 12:25am 03.21.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/881 I need to replace my cutlass bearing on my C30TR.Does anyone know the proper size i need to purcha
Location of hot water tank Charles at 11:13pm 03.20.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/869 I have a new hot water tank that came with my C30 TR when i purchased the boat last summer. It is st
Hunter 33, holding tank Ted at 11:06pm 03.20.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1752 The holding tank on my boat (1979) is approximately 10 gallons. I would like to repalace it or add t
Transom Angle Michael at 10:50pm 03.20.03 Smaller Boats 6/753 Does anyone out there have answer to this question. I am trying to determine the angle of the trans
Installing a wash down system Mike Denman at 11:32am 03.20.03 Big Boats 9/1202 I am going to install a wash down system with the hose connector to be in the cockpit somewhere. I
Experience with Battery Shack Alternators? Jim Legere at 10:32am 03.20.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1204 I was looking at the Battery Shack 100 A alternator - at $248.00 its about half the cost of a Balmar
great Bahama Bank scott at 9:14am 03.20.03 Destinations 5/2661 Getting ready to head over to Bimini and the Berry Islands. I'm looking for info from those who've
Deck Water Leak Kobi Maru at 7:55am 03.20.03 Big Boats 6/1059 Rain water began leaking into the cabin directly over the door to the head. It is dripping out of t
Oceanair Skyscreen re-visited (1) Jim Seamans at 7:48am 03.20.03 Big Boats 4/784 I've posted several pictures on the photo fourm trying to figure out how to install these skyscreens
356 Ventilation System Dave Stormont at 7:40am 03.20.03 Big Boats 11/777 Does anyone know where the cabin vent is for the Dorad mounted just forward of the campanion way?
Looking for an owner's boat Tom at 7:06am 03.20.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/830 In the fairly recent past, there was a post here from an owner with a 1980's era Hunter, in the 33'-
Faulty sounder Jim Krause at 6:18am 03.20.03 Smaller Boats 5/774 Just got the boat. I'm not sure its the original sounder. It looks that way.Anyway I disconnected i
Replacing gray Portlight with Lexan Tony at 5:53am 03.20.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1390 Hey All, Has anybody out there swap out their Gray Portlight with Lexan? I have a 1978 30' hunter a
Replacing shrouds Dan at 4:51am 03.20.03 Smaller Boats 11/1010 I've decided to replace the wires all around on my C22, except perhaps backstay. Gonna have Tulsa S
cdi variable pitch prop Bill at 2:21am 03.20.03 Other Sailboats 2/776 I am considering purchasing a CDI variable pitch prop for my Pearson with A4 engine.Has anyone had
H37C Staysail sheet. Ed Schenck at 2:17am 03.20.03 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1523 What have you folks done about staysail sheeting? Do you still have the original setup or have you
Electrical upgrade. Ed Schenck at 2:07am 03.20.03 The Cherubini Hunters 0/861 Thanks to Jim Legere there is a great photo essay on the Photo/Project Forum. That's a great projec
Water Heater Size Allen Schweitzer at 1:54am 03.20.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/986 Hey Everyone,It's time to get a hot water heater ' I don't know what size to get. I know my first

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Nominal Spar Wall Thickness Brian D at 9:06am 05.16.20 Thanks for the links. I looked and could not find any info on wall thickness, but I guess I was not
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. Kings Gambit at 9:02am 05.16.20 So, there are different scenarios depending on whether or not the boat is equipped with a windlass.
Temp range? JamesG161 at 9:01am 05.16.20 Should I care? Yes, but only if the High Temp Alarm sounds. You should test that alarm. Mine has
Bent mast little breeze at 9:00am 05.16.20 Gene I agree with ya. I believe it would be uneven tension might cause some problems later on, If I
Fuel pickup tube (1) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 8:55am 05.16.20 This is how the Catalina factory set mine. Not only at the bottom but under pressure so it was pushi
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. thinwater at 8:54am 05.16.20 Since I solo most all the time the only one I can yell at is, well me. Sometime I listen and other
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. thinwater at 8:52am 05.16.20 Agree with Kings Gambit. You can avoid all kinds of difficulty anchoring by using the wind and not
Anchor Locker Does Not Drain (1) sail sfbay at 8:51am 05.16.20 So I went ahead and installed a 1/2" thick isosceles trapezoid shelf, fabricated from white King Sta
Catalina 310 shirts JRT at 8:48am 05.16.20 Thanks @Alansails. I wish I could find it in a wicking fabric for the heat and easier cleaning then
Fuel pickup tube Calif. Ted at 8:45am 05.16.20 Used to be standard to have the pick-up tube located such that 10% of the tank capacity remained, ho
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. Terry Cox at 8:40am 05.16.20 Since I solo most all the time the only one I can yell at is, well me. Sometime I listen and other t
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. Sailfanatic at 8:34am 05.16.20 .... Anchoring: I'll put a few questions out there. We've read tons, practiced some (more to com
Nominal Spar Wall Thickness Terry Cox at 8:31am 05.16.20 Hi Brian, our boat came with an Isomat spar with the wall thickness detailed for the various sizes h
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. Sailfanatic at 8:27am 05.16.20 Agree with Kings Gambit. You can avoid all kinds of difficulty anchoring by using the wind and not
A dippy question about reading the transmission dipstick. John T1594 at 8:10am 05.16.20 Years ago, I took a one day diesel engine care seminar given by Mack Boring, the regional Yanmar dea
Fuel pickup tube Don S/V ILLusion at 8:10am 05.16.20 As others suggest, you are best served by removing it, check to see if the tip is clogged or dirty a
Looking for new mast Sailavie1 at 8:06am 05.16.20
Beleated Hello - Y25 Owner kloudie1 at 8:05am 05.16.20 Welcome Aboard, Drew! That is a beauty of a boat.. I remember when they were introduced and have alw
Catalina 310 shirts Alansails at 8:05am 05.16.20 I am guessing its a screen print and bearable is wearers opinion But we like it and for the price, i
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. Kings Gambit at 8:00am 05.16.20 Just to clarify, Princess Bay is in Portland Island. Princess Cove is in Wallace Island. Here is wh

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