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Darline Spring at 4:29pm 12.31.02
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Happy New Year to everyone on the site. My husband and I are fairly new sailors, needless to say we
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I am looking for information from other Moorings 432 owners regarding leaks from deck fittings. Curr
Tim Bastian at 1:03pm 12.31.02
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Hi All, Does anyone know the proper boat name placement etiquette? On the stern I have the boat n
Gary at 10:53am 12.31.02
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Several years ago I purchased 1988 Hunter 35 with a Seaward LPG Locker installed in the lazarette.
Nick at 10:22am 12.31.02
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Art Femenella at 9:02am 12.31.02
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Anyone have a good source for a new dodger for a C-30? I have a frame, just need canvas work. Thank
Mark Cannon at 7:05am 12.31.02
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Has anyone had experience pulling the muffler on a Hunter 30. Mine is a 1981 model. It appears as
john withrow at 6:37am 12.31.02
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anyone ever put a dodger on their h 26?
John O'Brien at 6:04am 12.31.02
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I recently took ownership of a 1986 H23. The boat has spent its sailing life in fresh water, mostly
jeff 14640 at 5:37am 12.31.02
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I am looking for someone who may be interested in sharing a sail. I currently sail a Catalina 22 on
Joe Mullee at 5:32am 12.31.02
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I want to have someone check my rigging before next season. Any referred leads would be appreciated
Larry at 5:27am 12.31.02
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Who is going to the Atlantic City show? Saw the boats and products in Annapolis, now I am looking fo
Barry Segal at 4:27am 12.31.02
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I have a Vision32 1989 and the nylon on the anchor roller is worn out but the fitting is welded and
chuck hasseler at 3:53am 12.31.02
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I have a 1982 hunter 22 .I would like to find out the original outboard used on this boat.It appears
Jim at 3:28am 12.31.02
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The teak and holly cabin sole on my '84 34'is getting spongy and is starting to delaminate. I am con
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I hope everyone's Christmas/Hanukkah/etc was as fantastic as mine, even though I was sick with a nas
Bob F at 12:28am 12.31.02
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While out the wind (true) jumped from a comfortable 12 kts to staedy 18-20 with gusts to 25. As I re
Paul Konkol at 11:35pm 12.30.02
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I recently bought a boom vang kit (pre-1985 model) for my 1980 Cat 22 from Catalina Direct, but ther
Bill at 11:01pm 12.30.02
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I have come across a 1983 H22 fin keel for sale. As one new to boat buying, I'd appreciate any info
RG Miller at 5:46pm 12.30.02
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Anyone else have this problem? I put new zincs ( two of them ) on my prop shaft and they keep comi

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Adventures in reefing
G0ri11@ at 8:44pm 09.10.20
I guess I'm still not totally clear on how to attach the clew. I could just tie it down to the eyes
ECHO, Alden Challenger design number 949R, turned 60 years old this season!
Stormalong at 8:29pm 09.10.20
She has been owned by the same family for 60 years and it's probably safe to say that the boat has
Best way to sell a Catalina 22?
IASailor at 8:27pm 09.10.20
I found my Catalina 22 here: https://www.sailboatlistings.com
Adventures in reefing
Stu Jackson at 8:19pm 09.10.20
What Greg describes is standard OEM on most boats. It's also called double line reefing: two separa
Dingy 3.5 hp outboard will not shift into forward
Project_Mayhem at 8:17pm 09.10.20
I used zip ties to align the rods on my 4hp Tohatsu. Good luck! Keep us posted!
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously?
Stu Jackson at 8:15pm 09.10.20
My outboard just needs occasional pumps of the fuel bulb if it runs for over a hour. Probably somet
Alden Challenger Sighting: COMPASS ROSE
Stormalong at 8:15pm 09.10.20
The spectators must have been watching a bosun hanging from the crane, who had to swap the mast hea
Clean Headliner
ggrizzard at 7:56pm 09.10.20
I have used "Resolve" carpet cleaner and a scrubby sponge. Worked well to remove spilled coffee.
Things are about to get tight...
Project_Mayhem at 7:50pm 09.10.20
5/32" is the size of the wire that's used on the boat. I plan on replacing the turnbuckle body and l
Anchor bow roller
thelilnauti at 7:23pm 09.10.20
Just thought I would provide an update. I installed the roller. Basically mounted on the plate a
Things are about to get tight...
dlochner at 7:15pm 09.10.20
Talk to your rigger. 5/32" wire should be fine. For freshwater you can use 304 SS or 316.
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously?
Lazy1 at 7:12pm 09.10.20
My outboard just needs occasional pumps of the fuel bulb if it runs for over a hour. Probably someth
Installing new clutch on the deck of a Catalina 30
dlochner at 7:09pm 09.10.20
I like those 3M hooks. May have to stop at Lowe's on the way to the boat tomorrow. :)
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously?
SailingLoto at 6:57pm 09.10.20
in good tune, it should run for years under constant use. it's corrosion, poor fuel/dirty carbs, ch
Hole in fiberglass hull, need repair advice
shemandr at 6:57pm 09.10.20
Rotator Cuff surgical Vet here. Hope for you for a speedy recovery! Mine was for some reason I thou
Merit 22 cockpit drain.
sloughsailer at 6:47pm 09.10.20
Thanks Russ. But my Merit doesn't have the channel under the cockpit drain fitting like yours. My bo
Thru hull factory valves
ggrizzard at 6:45pm 09.10.20
Yes, Hunter used gate valves on their line of production boats. It was obviously a cost issue. When
Eternal Father - Navy Hymn
Brian D at 6:35pm 09.10.20
:beer::beer::beer:
Eternal Father - Navy Hymn
JamesG161 at 6:34pm 09.10.20
Yet another example of the Marines having to keep the Navy in line! You know why? Marine Drill In
Hole in fiberglass hull, need repair advice
Timm R Oday25 at 6:27pm 09.10.20
As someone who also had rotator cuff surgery this past spring . DO YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPY ! We kept o

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