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Tuned the B & R rig Ed at 11:43pm 10.15.02 Big Boats 6/960 After watching the Brion Toss video on "Rig Tuning", I called his shop and was able to get a 30 page
ENGINE NOISE Dave Slepoy at 11:24pm 10.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/1129 I have a 1991 Catalina 28 and while running the engine the noise level is too high to enjoy the inte
Looking to Buy 1st Boat Bill at 10:54pm 10.15.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1131 We are looking to buy our 1st boat. We enjoy over nigth sailing (until we retire) and have a champa
Thanks Phil. Ed Schenck at 10:31pm 10.15.02 Ask All Sailors 0/935 Thanks for the great pictures on the HOW Photo Forum. Especially of you and Bly. And yes, even of
Ablative vs Modified Epoxy Paint for Club Racing Joe Dowling at 9:54pm 10.15.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1121 I am considering changing over to ablative bottom paint because of the ease of maintenance (no annua
Leaking Chainplate and how do I fix it Mitch at 9:29pm 10.15.02 Big Boats 2/1065 The advice to check the chainplate was sound. Now how do I stop it from leaking?
No drips from our stuffing box!? Mike Bartell at 8:30pm 10.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/1463 My partner and I own a Hunter 33 and recently replaced the packing in the stuffing box. We tightene
Spare tire, or should I say rim for Mac25 Roger at 3:43pm 10.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/874 I would like to get a spare for my trailer, I have a 1982 Mac25 with original trailer. Does anyone k
Dodger for legend 37 Barrie McDonald at 2:49pm 10.15.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1007 Will this Dodger fit My Boat? I notice in the model boat spec form that there is a dodger made for
Relocating sink drain jcherubini at 2:05pm 10.15.02 Smaller Boats 0/673 Anyone have success in relocating the galley sink drain on the older Hunter 25 (Mk 1)?The original
Scooters jcherubini at 1:45pm 10.15.02 Ask All Sailors 10/2193 Does anyone have any experience keeping one of those cute little gas-powered scooters on board as sh
HEAVY 22 John at 1:07pm 10.15.02 Smaller Boats 0/632 As a new owner of a H22 I am curious as to why they are so much heavier than other 22' boats. With 1
Lewmar portlight lens replacements David at 1:05pm 10.15.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1508 My 1988 H 33.5 portlight lens (Lewmar) have severe crazing. Does anyone have a good, econonmical so
Mast corrosion/electrolysis on Oday 30 Arnie Hoffman at 12:26pm 10.15.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/932 Has anyone had experience with small amounts of deterioration where the mast sits on the mast suppor
Leaking Ports Ray at 11:08am 10.15.02 Big Boats 0/851 Don't let those ports leak very long... this is what I found. Just a small bad spot from the top, b
Batteries ???? Robert at 10:48am 10.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1185 I recently bought a used Mac 26, and am trying to get the nav lights working. Well, in removing the
Question for Marcel on Garheur vang John Pollitt at 10:40am 10.15.02 Smaller Boats 2/879 I wanted to get one of their rigid vangs, but forgot to measure for it before storing my boat for th
Separate Electrical Panels for 120VAC and 12VDC John Miller at 10:03am 10.15.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2144 I have a 1985 H34 with the 120VAC and 12VDC panel made from one piece of aluminum. When the boat was
traveler for an o'day 222 kaeru at 9:12am 10.15.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1042 my o'day 222 does not have a traveler and i want to have one installed. i thought just in front of t
Sources for replacement fuel tanks Jim Latoz at 7:39am 10.15.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1021 The fuel tank in our 1985 Catalina 30 has developed a small leak. I would like to replace it with a

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Hunter 260 Versus Seaward 26RK jwilcoxon78 at 10:53am 07.16.20
Marina Restrictions on Boat Use? shemandr at 10:43am 07.16.20 With the advent of the big cats I can understand why some marinas want to go to square footage prici
Hanging Bimini (2) walmsleyc at 10:39am 07.16.20 My boat is a Legend 35. I designed my bimini to give me comfortable headroom (I'm 6'2"), but it is
Marina Restrictions on Boat Use? Kings Gambit at 10:37am 07.16.20 Sounds like their policy has changed since I was there. Back in the late 90's, it was the size of t
Hunter 260 Bilge Question jwilcoxon78 at 10:33am 07.16.20 Congrats to you. We've had ours for several years now. I'd recommend a companion way cover if you
Marina Restrictions on Boat Use? Alan Gomes at 10:27am 07.16.20 The situation in the LB municipal marinas, including ABM, is now different from many others. You ar
Battery select Scott T-Bird at 10:23am 07.16.20
Catalina 30 Universal Model 25 Engine Starting Issues Stu Jackson at 10:21am 07.16.20 jviss is right. And, if the starter doesn't catch when the start button is pushed, it could be the
How to stop creaking bulkheads? Stu Jackson at 10:16am 07.16.20 I can never wear earplugs, including ones for listening to music, on my boat. I find it absolutely
Ron20324 at 10:15am 07.16.20 In the mean time, maybe a SS vent plate over the hole. I like the compass idea - if he needs a com
Battery select Stu Jackson at 10:08am 07.16.20 The skippersd' answers are right. These may help you understand what you have once you get into it:
Battery select Don S/V ILLusion at 9:55am 07.16.20
Marina Restrictions on Boat Use? Kings Gambit at 9:55am 07.16.20 The situation in the LB municipal marinas, including ABM, is now different from many others. You are
Bimini top for 26S (1) Russ Ward at 9:50am 07.16.20 Update for those following this thread. I purchased the following based on a recommendation. I order
Dry Ice.... walmsleyc at 9:41am 07.16.20 I've used dry ice before. It made things in the ice box, like apples, taste awful ... sort of car
Coolers - Objective Measure of Efficiency? jviss at 9:38am 07.16.20 One thing about the price, when they are clearing these out at WalMart they practically give some of
Battery select Justin_NSA at 9:36am 07.16.20 The switch may be wired to switch which battery gets charged while both are connected to the load. N
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor? Jackdaw at 9:35am 07.16.20 Just a note that blue lights maybe illegal, USCG Rule 20: United States Coast Guard Marine Safety
Catalina 14.2 Capri Mast pixie at 9:32am 07.16.20 You are awesome! I contacted them to get some exact measurements. Houston is 3-4 hours away. So,
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor? billjoye at 9:32am 07.16.20 Just a note that blue lights maybe illegal, USCG Rule 20: United States Coast Guard Marine Safety A

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