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original outboard info on water tank chuck hasseler at 3:53am 12.31.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/784 I have a 1982 hunter 22 .I would like to find out the original outboard used on this boat.It appears
H34 Cabin Sole Replacement Jim at 3:28am 12.31.02 Big Boats 9/1179 The teak and holly cabin sole on my '84 34'is getting spongy and is starting to delaminate. I am con
Happy New Year LaDonna Bubak - CatalinaOwners.com at 2:26am 12.31.02 Ask All Sailors 3/976 I hope everyone's Christmas/Hanukkah/etc was as fantastic as mine, even though I was sick with a nas
Mainsail Reefing Bob F at 12:28am 12.31.02 Big Boats 5/1134 While out the wind (true) jumped from a comfortable 12 kts to staedy 18-20 with gusts to 25. As I re
Mounting a boom vang Paul Konkol at 11:35pm 12.30.02 Smaller Boats 1/1565 I recently bought a boom vang kit (pre-1985 model) for my 1980 Cat 22 from Catalina Direct, but ther
H22 considerations Bill at 11:01pm 12.30.02 Smaller Boats 9/972 I have come across a 1983 H22 fin keel for sale. As one new to boat buying, I'd appreciate any info
Help I'm losing my....zincs ! RG Miller at 5:46pm 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1039 Anyone else have this problem? I put new zincs ( two of them ) on my prop shaft and they keep comi
Anyone else get blisters on a fairly recent 340? Richard at 4:30pm 12.30.02 Big Boats 5/1020 Bought my 2000 340 in April, and after she finally had to be hauled for the winter about 10 days ago
Racing a Catalina 30 alan keil at 3:33pm 12.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/3247 Dear Fellow Boaters,I want to thank all those who responded to my letter regarding C30 upgrades. I
Location of Batteries Marilyn Burnett at 3:07pm 12.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1092 I'm wondering where is the best place for my two 12V batteries. I am a relatively new boat owner, a
"retro" 70s wind instruments jcherubini at 1:44pm 12.30.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1076 I am looking for a wind-speed gauge and relative-wind indicator for a 1974 Hunter 25. I would like
Catalina 350 Owners Association Andy at 12:58pm 12.30.02 Big Boats 6/2139 Greetings to all and Happy New Year!!If you bought, are planning to buy or better yet you have alr
halyards DOUG CROSS at 12:27pm 12.30.02 Smaller Boats 4/838 DOES ANY ONE KNOW THE CORRECT LENGTH OF A MAIN ' JIB HALYARD FOR A 78 HUNTER25. IS 60 FT LONG ENOUGH
What is the definition of a knockdown ? Dennis at 10:44am 12.30.02 Big Boats 8/20025 Luckily I have never had to experience a knockdown but can someone tell me the "official" definition
O'day 322 Keel Bolt Tightening Mike Rhodes at 10:05am 12.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1698 Anyone have any idea on how often the keel bolts should be tightened and to what torque spec? I see
New Sails John at 8:11am 12.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/1006 I looking at new sails for my 86' 28.5. I club race and weekend cruise. I have a shoal keel and curr
digital selective calling ed lanier at 7:58am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 3/990 has anyone heard or has any imformation when the USCG will be monitoringchannel 70 for digital sele
wanted; 25'oday mast gary at 7:26am 12.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1080 Wanted 25' mast for a 1979 short rig. mine broke inhalf, bummer.
lifeline stanchions harold neft at 6:30am 12.30.02 Bigger Boats 2/1284 Does anyone know the fastening detail for the lifeltne stanchions? The two inboard bolts are visible
Good Old Boat of the Year: results! SailboatOwners.com at 5:18am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 24/1700 Results from Good Old Boat magazine's Good Old Boat of the Year People's Choice Awards, as selected

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Climbing your mast alone alexco38 at 6:04pm 09.27.20 These are just examples. You can go to your local outdoor store and ask the people to help you selec
'88 Legend 35 bow seat (1) jssailem at 6:02pm 09.27.20 Hi Carmen. I found some step tread at Lowes. Cut it to size, stained the wood, then covered with epo
W21 NO POWER cdells at 5:58pm 09.27.20 Wow, thank you all so much..great advice here. I spent most of the day getting access to things and
Beneteau 35 cockpit leaky cooler Ron20324 at 5:43pm 09.27.20 ...I have a 2016 and the center cockpit cooler/table does not have a plug; small hole and water leak
Climbing your mast alone jmce1587 at 4:58pm 09.27.20 I have done exactly the same setup but with a dedicated climbing rope designed for Petzel Ascender.
Beneteau 35 cockpit leaky cooler jssailem at 4:52pm 09.27.20 Find a small YETI cooler and slip it inside. Ice will keep a long time and beer on ice is always wel
Adventures in reefing Scott T-Bird at 4:37pm 09.27.20 It doesn't really matter which side you end up on as long as it works conveniently for you. I don't
Lewmar DC1 FastOlson at 4:24pm 09.27.20 That Lewmar "falling rings" design is way cool. I just replaced some from the mid 90's with all new
On the beach FastOlson at 4:20pm 09.27.20 Great narrative . Thanks for sharing!
I have a A60 Raymarine. The question is where and how to place in my Macgregor 26S? williamtl at 4:12pm 09.27.20 My Garmin is on a swing arm. Seems like a great idea, but it always seems to be in the way. Also,
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? Brian D at 4:02pm 09.27.20 (Cue Elvis music) SailingFree has left the building! (uncue Elvis music) I think enough damage has
1984 Hunter 31 quarter berth headliner leak. shemandr at 4:00pm 09.27.20 There was a recent thread in with poster @Crazy Dave Condon described a method to find a leak You c
Opening hinged bulkhead in head to access electrical wiring in Macgregor 25 justsomeguy at 3:37pm 09.27.20 Opened finally. After almost a year? What patience you must have! :biggrin:
Thermoelectric cooler All U Get at 3:29pm 09.27.20
Thermoelectric cooler All U Get at 3:27pm 09.27.20 I think 40 degrees is a marketing dream we never saw more than 25 to 30 with ours. It also works mu
Adding a whisker pole topping lift HD74 at 3:26pm 09.27.20 sorry for the confusion. I am adding a topping lift on the front of my mast for a spinnaker pole. I
wanted catalina 22 swing keel RAKiczek at 3:22pm 09.27.20 I have 2 keels available. Along with other misc parts.
Boats, projects, and people. shemandr at 3:06pm 09.27.20 That's a lot of projects in a mere 5 years. Kudos.
Engine fan sgiarc at 2:56pm 09.27.20 My 2006 Hunter 41 has a switch on the panel that can operate the blower at any time. It is a DC mo
Opening hinged bulkhead in head to access electrical wiring in Macgregor 25 Tee Jay at 2:45pm 09.27.20 Opened finally. Put penetrating oil and the piano hinge and pulled on it firmly. The top of the pane

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