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jim oursler at 5:31am 12.02.02
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Bottom fitting leaks, the water outlet on the port side tank. Removed fitting and replaced using te
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I AM INTERESTED IN CHANGING FROM A SINGLE BACKSTAY ON MY CATALINA 28 TO A SPLIT BACKSTAY SYSTEM. I S
Francis at 4:43am 12.02.02
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Have a question that somebody might be able to answer. I was looking at the different models of macg
Graham Kalbli at 4:42am 12.02.02
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I am planning some winter projects for my '84 Hunter 20. One of which is Lifelines and 18" stanchio
Matt Shipman at 4:41am 12.02.02
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Interested in seeing if anyone else has this year and model, I am thinking of buying one and need to
Mary at 4:39am 12.02.02
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Hi, Our 84 OD222 had parted with its furler before we bought her. My question is the attitude of the
Rick Ellis at 4:24am 12.02.02
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I have been sailing since I was about 5 and I am now almost 50. Spent 23 years as a merchant seaman
John Baumgartner at 4:06am 12.02.02
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I'm trailering my 260 down to Jacksonville Fl. the day after Christmas,I will be staying at the Navy
Christine Haake at 4:04am 12.02.02
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Both faucets leak in my H26 and Hunter says they cannot get replacement parts, only completely new
Gil Kruemmel at 4:03am 12.02.02
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Last winter I hauled my 85 Hunter 31 out for the winter...gave her a new bottom coating and waxing..
Randy at 3:48am 12.02.02
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I am looking for a trailer for my Cat-27. I am wanting to move the boat to Portland soon. Sailing th
Terry Startsman at 3:40am 12.02.02
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I'd be interested in knowing how other Mac owners handle dingys. We have a small dog which we nee
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Hi Peggie, Just wondering if there is such an animal as a removable holding tank. I'm thinking alon
OdayOwners.com at 2:42am 12.02.02
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Congrats to Brenda Lanoue who scored a perfect quiz in week 3's Trivia Contest. Runners-up, with on
Dean Strong at 2:29am 12.02.02
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Don: I keep reading your posts about Hunters having difficulty with sail trim and that they sail di
Sandy at 2:26am 12.02.02
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I need to purchase lettering for our boat name but do not know the size of letters--especially for t
Ed at 1:09am 12.02.02
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I've just completed my second season with my 2001 380, and am facing a second off-season repair of t
howard at 12:49am 12.02.02
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I'd like to replace my hinged piece of acrylic with a real hatch, but to do so I'd have to enlarge t
Ken at 12:32am 12.02.02
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I sail a 1985 Catalina 27 #6049. Recently while dropping the main, three of the upppermost sail slid
nanci whitley at 12:11am 12.02.02
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There's a guy on the dock pushing this product. The website talks about cars but doesn't mention mar

Recent Replies

Engine shut down, stuck in FWD
JoeWhite at 8:02am 09.23.20
Disconnect the propeller coupling from transmission and try starting with lowest RPM. Is the primary
Tank Monitor
Rick at 8:01am 09.23.20
Give some info man! Tank? That couldnt be any more vague. Most of us love troubleshooting here so
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22   (2)
Jacktar at 8:01am 09.23.20
Couple of pix at Marina one just before alleged arrival (in the gulf we get effects 2 days before la
ProNautic 1230P installation in Beneteau 331
helmfam at 7:59am 09.23.20
My B373 has no bonding, as do most if not all Beneteaus. Looks like you can just connect to the neg
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD
kloudie1 at 7:55am 09.23.20
or ya caught a big bunch of line or net in the prop.
Sailmakers
FastOlson at 7:54am 09.23.20
One caveat: whatever else you put into the information 'mix' for choosing a sailmaker, avoid the wor
Windlass Seized Clutch
kloudie1 at 7:54am 09.23.20
Windlass would have to come out to be able to get hammer swing room.. Ya might try a wide blade stub
Windlass Seized Clutch
rgranger at 7:23am 09.23.20
I got mine at Harbor Frieght.
Windlass Seized Clutch
rgranger at 7:22am 09.23.20
At some point you are going to have to go for it but I think penetrating oil is the right approach.
Sailboat outboard 4 hp hanger Bemer
rgranger at 7:17am 09.23.20
... was left to a raccoon for twenty years best I can figure. thnx. I once acquired a Mac V22-2 o
Sailboat outboard 4 hp hanger Bemer
jssailem at 6:58am 09.23.20
You can always find another bolt. If too stubborn grind it off. I wonder why you are removing the o
1991 - 28: Bulkhead Delamination?
jssailem at 6:55am 09.23.20
David, If this is an expensive purchase for you, it might be time to get a professional opinion to
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD
Ranger_12 at 6:52am 09.23.20
For starters, M25 universal diesel on my Catalina 30 is old and rusty. We were motoring along, at a
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:45am 09.23.20
Too little information - oil level? What happens when you crank it over? Have you disengaged the shi
Information
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:32am 09.23.20
Not sure if the Spindrift trailer was designed by a friend of mine but check with Road King ( forme
Tank Monitor
shemandr at 6:31am 09.23.20
The fuel monitors are known problems. I forget the OEM but they weren't very good. Search the thre
Searching for hunter 19-1 manual
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:22am 09.23.20
Go thru those archived under brochures and the other regarding the 20 model year 1981-1983
outboard motor
Freedom77 at 6:19am 09.23.20
Had Merc 4 shortshaft on our Venture 21. worked great.

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