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Spartite for Catalina 36. Jack Gilmour at 12:50pm 09.20.02 Big Boats 4/1601 I am considering using the spartite system instead of mast wedges. It seems that the partner ring i
Lifeline stanchion ferrules Martin Cole at 11:00am 09.20.02 Ask All Sailors 2/2519 Does anyone know where I can purchase ferrules to install in the stanchion holes for my Hunter 28?
Autohelm / GPS Install Photo Bob Fliegel at 9:45am 09.20.02 Smaller Boats 0/874 I have not only completed the install of a lot of toys on my H260, but I have also figured out how t
'73 Venture Sails Nicely...But Vickie Esarey at 9:38am 09.20.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1146 Our "73 Venture is a great sailor, but we have a couple of problems we wonder how to fix. The area
O'Day 302 Opinions Ed P. at 7:04am 09.20.02 Bigger Boats 3/2551 I came across an 1988 O'Day 302 for a reasonable price. Anyone have any experience with this boat ?
Adding a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter John Miller at 7:01am 09.20.02 Big Boats 1/975 One of the survey findings was to add GFCI outlets to the Port and Starboard circuits on my "new" 19
Has anyone ever lost their mast due to HEAVY seas? Chuck at 6:52am 09.20.02 Mid-Size Boats 9/1119 Or come close to losing it?Just concerned due to the fact that it is deck-stepped as opposed to ke
North Channel/Georgian Bay? Ed Schenck at 5:55am 09.20.02 Ask All Sailors 18/2278 I studied the archives, lots of good info about the North Channel including the Related Link. But I
C27 Mast Cradle David Werner at 5:45am 09.20.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/1156 For winter storage, here in Montana, I want to lower my deck-stepped mast, due to some problems alof
Spiders-- the real thing Harold at 5:39am 09.20.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1100 I have recently bought a 1977 Catalina 22 and love it. I want to overnight on it but believe it is
Beneteau v. Jeanneau, which way to go? Will at 5:31am 09.20.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2062
Vire 7 Powered Boats Jerry Skoll at 3:52am 09.20.02 Trailer Sailors 3/1929 Probably most everybody knows this, but for the few that don't...there's a super website for maintai
Hunter 23 Dave at 3:07am 09.20.02 Smaller Boats 7/804 Going to look at a '87 23 Hunter. Roller furling jib, new sails, galv trailer, VHF and depth, 6hp Jo
Renaming the boat Robbin at 2:16am 09.20.02 Smaller Boats 4/941 I am planning on renaming my boat from what the PO had it named. How do I go about removing the p
Removing Companionway Threshhold Robbin at 2:10am 09.20.02 Smaller Boats 4/956 I have removed all woodwork for refinishing except the threshhold. I can't see any obvious easy way
I've inherited a Venture 21 but I need some advice Jane Wright at 12:02am 09.20.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1241 I believe the Venture is a 1972 model, the keel is in need of repair or replacement, and the support
Tuning An O'Day 34 Tom Curry at 11:48pm 09.19.02 Bigger Boats 2/1360 Does anyone have any information or know where I can get specs on tuning my O'Day 34?
Replace Stuffing (while in the water)? Bob at 11:45pm 09.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 20/4979 I'm interested in replacing the stuffing in the stuffing box for my '78 Hunter 30. I've never done
Hull and sail numbers Mike at 11:17pm 09.19.02 Smaller Boats 3/1523 Does anyone know a source for determining the year a boat was manufactured based on hull number? Th
Best autopilot C30 simrad wp-30 or ST 4000 MK II ? Bob Lufkin at 11:06pm 09.19.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/2091 Thinking of getting one of those new self contained auto pilots for a future C 30 purchase. Seems to

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Hard to raise mainsail Tim Mills at 8:29pm 09.05.20 Consider a Tides Marine low friction track. Awesome improvement.
Furling jib question? Tim Mills at 8:18pm 09.05.20 That's correct. I little more halyard tension needed.
H41 DS Wash Down pump location? Tim Mills at 8:14pm 09.05.20 This is great. I had no idea there was that much room up there. I always assumed that the chain lock
Propeller for a Hunter 41DS (2005) with engine Yanmar 3JH4E Tim Mills at 8:06pm 09.05.20 We love our Max Prop. Three blade. Reverses great. Adjustable pitch.
H41 settee removal and replacing? Tim Mills at 8:04pm 09.05.20 It's bolted down. You have to take the drawer out first and reach into the back under the seat. I wo
1995 Hunter 336 Air Conditioner Tim Mills at 7:58pm 09.05.20 Not enough cooling water getting through the unit. Either the line is clogged, seacock is closed, st
DS windows re-seal help needed Tim Mills at 7:50pm 09.05.20 Need advice. The wrap-around windshield on our 09H45DS is separating from the cabin side window ope
Bilge pump wiring. Old pump wired through the panel + switch. Is that normal? Tim Mills at 7:49pm 09.05.20 There should be a momentary switch that always has power to it. The circuit either has a push button
St Johns River, Fl? Hydro Therapy at 7:45pm 09.05.20 Thats encouraging, I will check out Hontoon Island
Can anyone relate? WayneH at 7:42pm 09.05.20 My mom gets those warranty letters for her 4Runner. I have a few issues with the letters. Mom pas
H34 cowl vents (1) Ilanortho at 7:03pm 09.05.20 Seems like a lot of extra effort if you can use the SS ones on a piece of mahogany
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed capta at 6:55pm 09.05.20 Doesn't look very good to me, but I've never encountered anything like that before.
Yanmar 3gmF wiring diagram? Mike Oldak at 6:33pm 09.05.20 THANKS! I'm currently installing the RS11. I replaced the oil pressure switch and water temp switche
Yanmar 3gmF wiring diagram? (1) pa391as at 6:28pm 09.05.20 I'm trying to display my 3GMF data on my Axiom 9 via an interface. I'd like to find out the actual
Hunter 38 shaft and stern tube size quadrille38 at 6:17pm 09.05.20 hey guys I'm looking at PSS shaft seal for my 2005 38. I'm not near the boat at the moment and I'm
In Board Shrouds Boxing Roo at 6:09pm 09.05.20 The original chainplate attachment is NOT COOL, and I don't care what GD says. That need to be att
Can anyone relate? Dave Groshong at 6:08pm 09.05.20 LOL, the best margin you can get, 100%, and never ever pay a dime.
Hunter 38 shaft and stern tube size sail sfbay at 5:56pm 09.05.20 Curious why you want to replace packing seal with a PSS seal? I installed them on a dual engine mot
Hole in fiberglass hull, need repair advice dlochner at 5:54pm 09.05.20 This is a reasonably serious repair. To respond to a couple of comments. The boat was laid up using
Bleeding Yanmar Injectors Ken13559 at 5:34pm 09.05.20 I believe the yellow and red circle is the return line to tank. I don't remember having need to blee

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