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Wiring A New Instrument Ed at 8:09am 10.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1114 I just bought the Acugage 4-tank monitoring system to replace the Wema fresh water and holding tank
replacing lower shroud Mike at 7:46am 10.13.02 Smaller Boats 4/929 I have a 1987 Hunter 23. This is my second season sailing. I took down the mast yesterday and insp
Swing Keel - Pivot Pin integrity Steve at 7:17am 10.13.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1151 Anyone know how to check the (Cat 22) swing keel pivot pin w/o dis-assembly? How much side to side
Mounting a Furuno Compact Radar Dome Hunter 290 Mark Brown at 6:31am 10.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1300 I recently purchased a Furuno Compact radar for my 2000 Hunter 290. Obviously, living in Idaho, I d
going offshore taylor roman at 5:48am 10.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/948 II would like to prepare my boat (1989 30h) for the long trip down the coast (west) to mexico, what
Mizzen mast for a 240. Bart Ford at 4:44am 10.13.02 Smaller Boats 7/1105 What are the advantages and disadvantages of putting a mizzen sail on a 240. I thought about using t
Cabin top Cracks Dave Snyder at 4:14am 10.13.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1213 Hi all 33 owners We've been trying to locate a good 33 footer that's been taking care of. We did c
Documentation of a boat - good idea? Ed at 4:02am 10.13.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/1184 I have purchased a new boat and will be moving it around the east coast in the summer only. I used
Auto Pilot Installation Experience Request Big D at 3:31am 10.13.02 Big Boats 10/1216 I am purchasing a new Hunter 356. I plan to install a autopilot - Raymarine ST4000 Plus+MKII.I am
Lifelines Larry Baswick at 3:14am 10.13.02 Other Sailboats 7/1168 My 1994 lifelines are discoloured (brownish). I've tried VIM ' Softscrub and steel soap pads and oxy
Access hole Jerry at 3:13am 10.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/998 I just noticed an access hole in my chain locker. It is on the forward portion of the locker and has
State trailer law for hunter 260 Greg Hackworth at 2:47am 10.13.02 Smaller Boats 4/1595 After researching the web ' speaking with a few local dealers I am still a bit confused about the tr
towing a dinghy Ken Shur at 2:02am 10.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/1095 I am new to towing an inflatable dinghy. Can you tow one with the engine in place?Can you sail u
Bilge de-lamination problem Bob Zaki at 1:32am 10.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1219 How big of a problem is the following? Model Catalina 30, 1978. I noticed a de-lamination problem in
Running downwind SailboatOwners.com at 11:37pm 10.12.02 Ask All Sailors 66/7181 Novices always think sailing downwind ought to be the easiest and fastest point of sail, which is of
H410 refrigeration issues Scott at 1:36pm 10.12.02 Big Boats 5/1572 Our 1998 410's refrigeration system is a real pain in the .... Anyway we have had all kinds of troub
Legend 35.5 deck delamination... Christian Van Horn at 12:48pm 10.12.02 Big Boats 3/1210 Has anyone had any experience with deck delamination on Hunter 35 or 35.5s? A boat which was recentl
Speaker Pod Jerry at 12:32pm 10.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/779 Hello Hunter owners,I know this subject has come up before, and I have spent time reviewing past p
TV and Antenna Big D at 11:46am 10.12.02 Big Boats 0/829 I am thinking of adding a TV and Antenna to my 2002 356. Here are my questions:1. What type of TV
BOOM FURLING Chris A. at 10:23am 10.12.02 Smaller Boats 3/1326 Does anyone have a boom furling for a Catalina 22? What manufaturers are there for C-22's? Winte is

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1978 Hunter 27 Shroud Tension MikeHoncho at 2:22pm 09.02.20 My H22 has quite a bit of slack on the lee when heeled over. what is the harm to this? if the for
Installing FireFly Batteries tfox2069 at 2:13pm 09.02.20 I'm similarly in my first season with Firefly batteries, having replaced two 4D monsters with two Gr
Catalina 310 Water Heater (1) marchem at 2:13pm 09.02.20 We just replaced our water heater in our 1999 hull #1 but it never leaked. Instead the fuel tank le
Stray Current? Jackdaw at 2:06pm 09.02.20 A galvanic isolator is a device used to block low voltage DC currents coming on board your boat on
Stray Current? Johnb at 2:04pm 09.02.20 A galvanic isolator is a device used to block low voltage DC currents coming on board your boat on
Shushwap Lake good for a short cruise? sail sfbay at 1:37pm 09.02.20 Looks like a nice lake, freshwater and great view!! Might find this thread entitled "Has anyone ever
Stray Current? Mechone at 1:33pm 09.02.20 If you have a GI you are a good actor. For years I was the only boat at WYC with proper shore powe
Installing FireFly Batteries B757Captain at 1:26pm 09.02.20 As a full time cruiser you should also take into consideration the availability for replacements.
Beneteau 393 - water in start battery compartment sail sfbay at 1:21pm 09.02.20 Is it saltwater or freshwater? Knowing that will help troubleshoot the source(s). Same issue on Be
Mac 26S replacement mast too heavy? Mickyfin at 1:15pm 09.02.20 That's good to know. At least I now know how it was intended to be set up.
The WTF Thread Stu Jackson at 1:15pm 09.02.20 Professional mariners are not always that professional. Best to just avoid them when you can. OTOH
The WTF Thread jssailem at 12:58pm 09.02.20 If commercial traffic won't use or stay in their appropriate shipping lane, then what's the purpose
Sailing with Efficiency (1) Mr Fox at 12:54pm 09.02.20 This illustrates the effect well. Doing things wrong is learning and particularly fun on a boat (so
Mac 26S replacement mast too heavy? Eclectic at 12:49pm 09.02.20 The mast deck plate on out M26S is IDENTICAL to your photo.
The WTF Thread jssailem at 12:45pm 09.02.20 I had a big power boat turn dead onto me on a collision course with about 100 yards to me. ..... So
Funny Friday!!! (1) jssailem at 12:34pm 09.02.20 This image popped when I started windows... advertisement for something. A LOGO for this year, that
Water heater Mirwin at 12:34pm 09.02.20 I agree... a bit over kill
Funny Friday!!! Davidasailor26 at 12:33pm 09.02.20 Anyone looking for a project boat? A little buff and polish and she will be just like new.
Funny Friday!!! (2) walt at 12:30pm 09.02.20 184504 184505
In Board Shrouds (1) Jackdaw at 12:26pm 09.02.20 OK wow. Seems Catalina finally got the memo that the boat was a dog with that tiny rig dragging aro

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