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Replacement head Harold Fahs at 9:43am 05.28.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1222 I would like to know if there is a replacement head for a 1985 Catalina 30 which hasabout the same
wire cutter for emergency supply kit christopher bayer at 9:33am 05.28.03 Big Boats 3/1474 in the event of losing one's mail and needing to sever the shrouds in order to save the boat, are th
Comfort Factor Bill at 9:23am 05.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1034 I just read this term for the first time (in the 25.5 vs 27 thread). I think the term is pretty muc
Depth Sounder problems Won;t read depth Richard Marble at 9:16am 05.28.03 Ask All Sailors 8/5353 I have a DS-1 Digital depth sounder made by Standard Communications. It appears to not want to read
Hunter 240 vs. Catalina Capri 22 Doug at 9:16am 05.28.03 Trailer Sailors 3/3828 Any thoughts out there as to which is better? My criteria is price, performance and trailerability.
1976 o'day 28? javier at 9:07am 05.28.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1022 friendsI was offered a 1976 o'day 28was a model 28 built in 1976? if not what model goes in that
one battery enough? John at 8:34am 05.28.03 Smaller Boats 5/1070 I have a starting battery for my outboard. My question is will that battery be allright if I use it
Spinnaker sheet size Mike at 8:28am 05.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/2524 I am thinking of getting a cruising spinnaker. What size sheets should I use. I have been told 3/8
Engine Cover - Word of Advice Jim Seamans at 6:09am 05.28.03 Big Boats 3/920 On the H356, the engine cover is secured with a push up/down spring loaded pin. On Sunday I started
anchor storage ideas Bill at 5:36am 05.28.03 Ask All Sailors 6/5831 have an '84 Cat 22 which does not have any anchor locker...... do you have some ideas for storage (a
Water Damage Alert Check Your Boat Immediately Darcy Garneau at 5:22am 05.28.03 Big Boats 1/1009 I just found a flaw in the 356 design that may cause other owners a similar problem. Check your boat
B&R Rig and twin head sails for running Bill Ebling at 5:05am 05.28.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1743
Beneteau Parts - Is it this hard to get through? Kelly Holsten at 5:02am 05.28.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1581 I have tried calling Beneteau for parts for my lowly F235 and have received the voice mail of the pa
Negotiating a Price Bill Hibbs at 4:57am 05.28.03 Big Boats 3/928 We are finally ready to get serious about purchasing a larger boat. We are looking for either a Hun
Losing battens under sail Chris Jensen at 4:41am 05.28.03 Smaller Boats 17/2921 I just bought a 1998 Hunter 240. After sailing in a stiff breeze I noticed my battenswere sliding o
Has anyone found a solution to... Doug Washburn at 4:33am 05.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 8/1110 preventing the offensive green mold from forming on your furled headsail? We never roll it up wet a
Portlight Screens '84 34' Ruth Ann at 4:29am 05.28.03 Big Boats 3/904 We have 1984 34'. I need to replace my portlight screens. One frame is broken. Has anyone ordered s
Owner's Manual Gerry Custer at 4:27am 05.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/995 My wife has a 1985 Catalina 30 foot sailboat. We are looking for an owner's manual to explain equip
outboard/alternator hookup for Hunter 23 Ron Kramer at 3:49am 05.28.03 Smaller Boats 8/1160 I purchased a 1988 H23 late last season. After skimming forum archives for an outboard replacement
Engineering Puzzle Gary Wyngarden at 2:45am 05.28.03 Ask All Sailors 17/1252 OK it's time to get your slide rules out. I have a 35 pound CQR on my Hunter 335 with 40 feet of 5/1

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Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... rgranger at 2:15pm 10.22.20 I was referring to the hull-deck joint. I guess the word window confused me...:biggrin:
Trailer clearance on keel V. rgranger at 1:51pm 10.22.20 The only alternative I can think of would be to mount larger diameter tires and therefore increase
Problems with fresh water manual supply Jammins2 at 1:42pm 10.22.20 Thank you. No that is not the problem. The tank is almost full when that happens. With a manual pump
Problems with fresh water manual supply Davidasailor26 at 1:27pm 10.22.20
Problems with fresh water manual supply Jammins2 at 1:06pm 10.22.20 Thank you. I will try that. Appreciate it.
Problems with fresh water manual supply Ron20324 at 1:02pm 10.22.20 There should be a vent from the water tank to the outside air. It allows air to flow into the tank a
Trailer clearance on keel V. Hunter216 at 12:41pm 10.22.20 I have but that would be quite a hassle. It also would not solve the problem of dragging in other s
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? jssailem at 12:41pm 10.22.20 with all the "free" information around, there is another difficulty: wading through the garbage and
Trailer clearance on keel V. RussC at 12:35pm 10.22.20 when I straightened and rebuilt my Mac 25 axle I put an 1 1/2 spacer in to give more clearance betwe
Cordage Jackdaw at 12:28pm 10.22.20 Well, no ST'ers on my boat so far, all those lines mentioned will be run through cam cleats or stop
Cordage Drinky Crow at 12:17pm 10.22.20 Well, no ST'ers on my boat so far, all those lines mentioned will be run through cam cleats or stopp
Trailer clearance on keel V. Dan Wray at 12:07pm 10.22.20 I have but that would be quite a hassle. It also would not solve the problem of dragging in other si
Trailer clearance on keel V. Hunter216 at 11:52am 10.22.20 I have a Mac 25 on the standard trailer. It has little clearance at the V Cross member. My drive is
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Jackdaw at 11:49am 10.22.20 One more thought with respect to the last few points. Question: Can you become a good sailor withou
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... Justin_NSA at 11:49am 10.22.20 Don't forget the lampcord wiring. I'm sure it was cutting edge weight savings :huh:
Cordage Justin_NSA at 11:45am 10.22.20 I was going to say "feel" too but you beat me. Some clutches, jam cleats etc are sized for older, th
Transom void Whatfiero1 at 11:43am 10.22.20 Closed cell marine spray works great to fill voids take it easy when spraying as it will expand and
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... Jackdaw at 11:43am 10.22.20 Not sure that was always true... when I restored this Mac V22-2, the original windaw "caulk" resemb
Cordage Jackdaw at 11:41am 10.22.20 Probably not. With one exception (see below), size line by function and hand feel.. smaller lines ar
About to buy a 2002 Hunter 356 Jackdaw at 11:37am 10.22.20 One step at a time, make sure you engaged the surveyor and that he works for you. Many Dealers wil

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