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3JH2E Impellor %$#$% Changeout John H380 1999 at 12:41am 01.18.03 Big Boats 7/853 I pulled out the impellor on my 1999 H380 and I'm glad I didn't have to do it in a raging sea over a
Mast Track Padeye (1) Hunt at 12:34am 01.18.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1234 My 1983 Catalina 30 has 2 padeyes screwed in the track of my mast for my mainsheet. One of the pade
Auto vs Coldmachine 134A refrigerant Victor Robert at 12:33am 01.18.03 Other Sailboats 3/824 I notice that all the 134a refrigerant, oil and accessories (gauges, etc.) at Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and
cradle damage Gene Thompson at 12:16am 01.18.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1312 During the summer, my steel cradle was damaged by a bonehead that pushed it with a backhoe. The (sli
Recommendations for diesel cleanup in cabin Carl at 11:11pm 01.17.03 Other Sailboats 0/680 The interior of my Ketch was partially filled with a fresh water/ diesel mix due to a ruptured water
Full batten sail problems nick F at 10:06pm 01.17.03 Big Boats 3/794 Just purchased '87 hunter 34. Had to remove the clutch on the main haylard because it gave so much
Quick Release Levers Arturo DeVitalis at 9:39pm 01.17.03 Smaller Boats 3/809 Is anyone using a quick release lever on the 23.5 forestay? Tell me what you know and what problems
Deck repair makes weak deck? Don Bodemann at 9:00pm 01.17.03 Ask All Sailors 12/1664 Friends,When I hear many folks cutting "panels" out of the underside of their decks to remove soft
Trying to find a new port toe-rail Dan Rumrill at 2:14pm 01.17.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/818 Actually I am a little desperate. I had an unfortunate encounter with a channel bouy and took a stri
main sail sliders anyone?? fabrizio at 10:16am 01.17.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/792 does anyone know where I can have some sliders mounted on the mainsail for easy rigging?happy winte
choosing an 18 HP engine jerry derloshon at 8:15am 01.17.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1069 i might settle on an 18 HP engine if a 3 cylinderi heard about is fresh water cooled. are the18 h
holding tank size and location john at 8:12am 01.17.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/938 we just bought a '78 hunter 27 and the prev. owner only daysailed. As a result, we need to add a le
18 HP 3 cyl???? jerry derloshon at 8:07am 01.17.03 Smaller Boats 1/986 i've heard catalina made an 18 hp 2 cyl (salt water/raw cooled andand 18 hp fresh water 3 cyl. coo
Pulpit bolt sizes? Mark at 6:42am 01.17.03 Smaller Boats 2/809 Can anyone help with the size of all the bolts holding on the pulpit for the 260?
Crazy Dave Condon/email address urgent! Mark at 6:34am 01.17.03 Smaller Boats 4/916 Can anyone help
b50 bulkhead fixing stuart hearn at 6:11am 01.17.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1336 I would consider a 50 purchase , but have been told that some of the 50,s have b/h.s that are only s
EVIL EMPIRE TAKES OVER BOATS US WILDBILL at 5:39am 01.17.03 Ask All Sailors 13/1056 I called boatsUs to day,and thay confirmed my fears West marine will acuireBoatsUs.
Custom holding tank Colin at 5:25am 01.17.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1147 I would like to increase the capacity of the holding tank on my Hunter 335. I cannot find one that
Rebuilding 1976 Cat30 Denis Carriere at 4:56am 01.17.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/808 New catalina owner. Rebuilding 1976 Cat30. Where can I find new or used deck fittings. Is it advi
Deep cycle or Trolling bat. Dennis at 4:40am 01.17.03 Ask All Sailors 5/944 What is the better battery and longest lasting, a Deep cycle marine bat. or a trolling motor battery

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Sailing with a High JamesG161 at 3:24pm 05.06.20 I am ready to go. Watch out for Washington State Killer Hornets! Jim... PS: That would be a good
What is this? Lazy1 at 3:22pm 05.06.20 Anything outside? Knotmeter?
Irwin 28 on a trailer bawlmer at 3:14pm 05.06.20 I do remember a bulkhead but it was replaced by the previous owner. I do not know whether or not it
Wrong Boat in MD sail sfbay at 3:02pm 05.06.20 One concern is the risk of spread due to travel. People out of their immediate area to go to cotta
Wrong Boat in MD Richard19068 at 3:00pm 05.06.20 Here in Los Angeles they have closed the beaches, the coastal bike path and a majority of the hiking
Owners Manual for a MacGregor 65? Ken Cross at 3:00pm 05.06.20 There used to be one in Everett, Wa. It really looks fast. I never saw it leave the slip. Ken
Irwin 28 on a trailer tmleadr03 at 2:59pm 05.06.20 I had an Irwin 23 for 10 years. It was simple, sailed well and the hull was sturdy. The mast was st
Jabsco Head Running Water...? dlochner at 2:57pm 05.06.20 What kind of fitting is it? The one where the blue line enters. It looks like PEX. If I recall corre
Irwin 28 on a trailer bawlmer at 2:56pm 05.06.20 I had an Irwin 23 for 10 years. It was simple, sailed well and the hull was sturdy. The mast was ste
Funny Friday!!! Jackdaw at 2:52pm 05.06.20
Wrong Boat in MD Leeward Rail at 2:49pm 05.06.20 ......or especially, if you single hand sail. One concern is the risk of spread due to travel.
Wrong Boat in MD sail sfbay at 2:41pm 05.06.20 Restricting sailing in the Chesapeake Bay and well as San Diego County makes no sense if you can soc
Going up to masthead on Hunter 356 shemandr at 2:40pm 05.06.20 Tie some cassette or 8 track tape to your shrounds and move on. Your neck will thank you and you'll
Owners Manual for a MacGregor 65? JohnShannon at 2:26pm 05.06.20 Is MacGregor still in business? I actually was curious about the Mac 70 years ago and had a chat w
Funny Friday!!! Davidasailor26 at 2:21pm 05.06.20
Hunter 23.5 Roller Furler Pin Serenity on Hudson at 2:20pm 05.06.20 Giving the boat away to someone in need. Sail a Capri 22 now.
Funny Friday!!! (1) Jackdaw at 2:01pm 05.06.20 https://i.pinimg.com/originals/49/e5/10/49e51029f110f3a4bfac91623a96a243.jpg -Will (Dragonfly) L
Going up to masthead on Hunter 356 Hydro Therapy at 2:01pm 05.06.20 I feel your pain. I recently noticed my windex broke. I hate going up the mast but will be doing it
Jabsco Head Running Water...? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:00pm 05.06.20 It's just a female to male 90. Doesn't look lin a marine fitting but it shouldn't be too hard to fi
2002 - 2004 Hunter 356 genoa winch location Hunter Fan at 2:00pm 05.06.20 All - Really appreciate your input. You have all provided me with a number of items to consider. Tha

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