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Raytheon TRIDATA Help? Kathleen at 1:04am 10.23.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1563 We recently purchased a boat that has a TRIDATA depth, speed, ' trip indicator. We don't have an in
MAINSAIL HAULING UP Waldo Emerson at 12:30am 10.23.02 Big Boats 5/1260 Lifting the mainsail on a 380 is not an easy task. Is there a low cost retrofit available to help w
Sail washing question Margaret Schwartz at 11:44pm 10.22.02 Smaller Boats 1/1224 What best way to wash sails? The boat store has a special compound/detergent to use, but I'm not sur
Chair Hammock on Forestay Calvin at 11:04pm 10.22.02 Smaller Boats 3/929 I have recently purchased a chair hammock. My intent is to hang it on the forestay (I do not have ro
Want to add cam cleats for jib sheets Brad Hancock at 10:42pm 10.22.02 Smaller Boats 10/1382 Has anyone added cam cleats to a 23.5 to handle the jib sheets? I was wondering if there is sufficen
Ball Bearings on Main Furl Bradley Cavedo at 10:23pm 10.22.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1176 We have a six year old P42 with Z-Spar Main furl. The plastic ball bearings on the main outhaul car
Loading a 260 Mark at 6:44pm 10.22.02 Smaller Boats 14/763 When ever we load the 260 (which is about every weekend) we have trouble with her sliding back on th
Evaluating a long-stored O'Day 22 Todd at 2:46pm 10.22.02 Day Sailers 6/1190 Am considering an O'Day 22 that's been in storage for at least 5yrs - a '74. Have been reviewing th
running backstays chet p at 2:28pm 10.22.02 The Cherubini Hunters 12/1637 I still have only a slight understanding of the ways to fully adjust the staysail on the cutter but
Bow Pulpet John at 12:58pm 10.22.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/808 I have damage to my Bow pulpet 1987 hunter 40'and it needs to be replaced. will i have to have a cus
Who's Hunter Is Shown In The World Series? Rick D at 12:40pm 10.22.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/821 Fess up. Bet you didn't go to work today, huh? Looks great, but the anchorage looks a bit small;^ Ri
Lazy Jack - worth the effort? Kevin Filer at 11:51am 10.22.02 The Cherubini Hunters 16/2853 I almost took the plunge on a Harken lazy jack set up, but had second thoughts when I saw warnings i
The Zora Lee Ron L. Dixon at 11:46am 10.22.02 Trailer Sailors 0/1478 Do you believe in reincarnation ? In each and everyone of us there must be something more than wha
Will This Furling Unit Fit. Barry at 11:09am 10.22.02 Smaller Boats 2/848 I have the opportunity to purchase a C.D.I.Flexible Furling Unit for my 1987 Hunter 26.5. It has 3/1
length of hose luib at 10:43am 10.22.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1345 how far from the head can you place the holding tank and should the macerator be as close to the hol
Companionway Hatch Leaks Rick at 9:36am 10.22.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1171 I have an 84 catalina 30. I noticed fresh water gathering in the icebox and under the stove after a
engine cooling system Jack Shapiro at 9:26am 10.22.02 The Cherubini Hunters 8/876 I recently purchased a 1979 27' Hunter, Cherubini model. The boat is great, but am having a peculia
Trailering with motor on the o/b bracket Jack Spencer at 9:12am 10.22.02 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1041 I want to permanently mount my Johnson 9.9 (2 stroke) on its outboard bracket. I am not able to lif
New Sails Lou Van Essendelft at 9:06am 10.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/1048 I'm going to purchase new sails for my 1983 C30 this year. I am considering purchasing them from Sa
Cabin Heater for Hunter Passage 42 Jack Rudolph at 8:44am 10.22.02 Big Boats 18/1638 I want to install a cabin heater in my Hunter Pasage 42 (1995).I have natural gas and of course ple

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ODay 272LE bimini fhujber at 10:14am 07.17.20 I also have a '272LE and am thinking of installing a bimini. I'd be very interested in seeing pictur
water in Catalina 27 bilge oceanside27 at 10:13am 07.17.20 Thanks, I know the shaft packing has to leak a bit (a few drops a minute) and assumed that's the sou
Clogged Sanitation Hose Terry Cox at 10:11am 07.17.20 Need to remove the fitting that contains the joker valve and post a picture here. Jabsco says they n
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ AlastairLC at 10:08am 07.17.20 Just the scuttlebut I posted earlier.
Propane outboard?? MikeHoncho at 9:59am 07.17.20 I've have mine for 2 seasons now. I haven't had any real issue with it other than some loos fitting
water in Catalina 27 bilge Meriachee at 9:58am 07.17.20 As long as it's coming from places like the compression post and not the window gaskets, yes.
What is these brown stuff on my hull MikeHoncho at 9:56am 07.17.20 rust?
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose jviss at 9:53am 07.17.20 What "stuff" are you referring to: The 148 or 162? 162
Dry Ice.... MikeHoncho at 9:52am 07.17.20 Your correct about mass. The but we are talking about a products harm in a gas phase not solid.
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ Hayden Watson at 9:49am 07.17.20
Recommendations for Diesel Engine Mechanic in Vancouver BC Tricia at 9:47am 07.17.20 Laurence Abro at Granville Island is a fine mechanic. laurence@triton-pacific.com His company is c
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 Hayden Watson at 9:41am 07.17.20 @Meriachee One former mast mfg said due to where the break was that it should be replaced As a str
water in Catalina 27 bilge SVCeviche at 9:41am 07.17.20 We've always got around that much in our bilge. Sometimes it frustrates my wife because it's not eno
Factory Installed AC Terry Cox at 9:38am 07.17.20 Ditto. Each of our two MarineAir heat pumps will draw about ten amps of 120v ac. That includes the s
Gear box oil change frequency and tips Rich Stidger at 9:37am 07.17.20 The engine/transmission user manual should specify the interval and fluid type. I change my transmi
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 Crazy Dave Condon at 9:25am 07.17.20 @Meriachee One former mast mfg said due to where the break was that it should be replaced
Dry Ice.... Hayden Watson at 9:22am 07.17.20
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 Meriachee at 9:20am 07.17.20 I'm waiting for contact from an appraiser. Be sure to emphasize the fact that there is are signifi
Racing on Galveston Bay Davidasailor26 at 9:20am 07.17.20 I don't know if my pulpit is closer to the forestay or if it's sloppy seamanship, but every time I'
What refrigerator is 1986 Catalina 27? oceanside27 at 9:16am 07.17.20 Good ideas, thanks, nice install! Mine is actually installed where the normal Ice Box would be, so n

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