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Pump out problem Ian Cameron at 7:01am 09.03.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1429 A volunteer group offers a pump-out service in the Saanich Inlet (just north of Victoria B.C.) I as
Rub rail on '01 H340 Frank Arndorfer at 6:46am 09.03.02 Big Boats 4/858 I have what appears to be the start of my rub rail separating from the hull joint. It actually seems
loose foot or bolt rope Johnston Jeff at 5:35am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1219 Should I consider a loose footed main for my Hunter25.5. My sailmaker is of the opinion that both a
Thru hull bonding Kevin at 5:16am 09.03.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1149 Another 361 in our Marina had been losing the Stainless filters in the HVAC intake pump on a regular
KEEL BOLT SIZE MARCIAL at 5:15am 09.03.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1193 I need to know what size and type socket should I get to remove the keel botls. They are 2 sided. I
Self Study Navigation Course Joe Mullee at 5:11am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 12/1211 I'm interested to know if anyone has taken any type of on-line or self study course to learn to navi
Shroud tensioning Brian at 5:03am 09.03.02 Smaller Boats 5/896 I have a new (2003) 260. The mast, as delivered by the dealer, is bent to port. The bend appears to
Roller reefing Gary McKenzie at 4:59am 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/864 I have a 1980 22' O'day. It looks like the boom has a roller reefing gooseneck, but cann't seem to p
Wanted Used C36 MkII 94-96 Chic Lasser at 4:13am 09.03.02 Big Boats 0/917 I am looking for a used 36 MKII in the 94-96 Vintage. I have cash and ready to buy. I will pay in
Galvanic isolators needed in fresh water? Scott Bukolt at 4:01am 09.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2241 My (presumably 17 year-old) Seaward water heater sprung a leak this weekend. As I explore replacemen
H240 Electrical Glitch (1) MildBill at 3:58am 09.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/971 Recently returned from trailering our 2001 H240 "Glad Tidings" to/from Lake of the Ozarks, MO; boat
H240 Electrical MildBill at 3:31am 09.03.02 Smaller Boats 0/759 Enjoyed a family reunion at Lake of the Ozarks in MO, introducing family to pleasures of sailing vic
Stiff shifting lever WAlly Scheid at 3:17am 09.03.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1167 On my 1980 Catalina 30, the shift lever is so stiff that I can hardly move it. It takes 2 hands and
H356 Whisker pole / Jib Halyard / Freezer / Dinghy Tom Barrett at 3:02am 09.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1053 1. What size whisker pole should be used on a H356 ? Fixed length, telescoping- twist lock or line c
Companion Way Hatch Slider Rick at 3:01am 09.03.02 Big Boats 0/1103 We own a Catalina 36 and the plastic tape that the hatch slides on is coming apart. Where can I get
High Current Draw with AB ColdMachine Rich Lemieux at 2:50am 09.03.02 Other Sailboats 2/832 We currently draw about 6 3/4 amps with our AB ColdMachine and it runs most of the time (45 - 50 min
Rplacing start button....again! Colin at 2:41am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1053 I have a Hunter 33.5 with the 2 cylinder Yanmar. I am on my second start button and after just one
Topping lift for roller furling main? Tom at 2:31am 09.03.02 Big Boats 3/1608 We have a 2001 380 that the dealer rigged the spare main halyard as a topping lift. It currently is
Bimini for 28.5? Frank Carter at 2:15am 09.03.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/978 So has anyone found a Bimini for a 1985 28.5? What about the boom? Can it be raised to accomodate su
Used this or that ...sources Bill Potter at 2:11am 09.03.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/883 Anyone know of a source for used parts for Catalina's or suggestions of finding one? I find myself i

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Control Panel Tally Ho at 2:49pm 09.09.20
Unknown Sailboat Type dlochner at 2:43pm 09.09.20 The HIN will be embedded in the hull. If it has been painted, then look for a little unevenness in t
Cracked liner after keel strike shemandr at 2:39pm 09.09.20 Unfortunately your keel struck whatever it was in the worst spot - the front knuckle. Yes that does
Cracked liner after keel strike ranmanca20 at 2:39pm 09.09.20 Thanks for the optimistic remarks about repairs. I'd really appreciate any photos you have of what w
WINTERIZING PLUMBING Tally Ho at 2:38pm 09.09.20 WINTERIZING PLUMBING FRESH WATER SYSTEM : There are two ways to winterize fresh water and
Cracked liner after keel strike ranmanca20 at 2:35pm 09.09.20 Thanks for your reply and the cautions. I'm in my '70s and we hopefully have another 10 years or so
Cracked liner after keel strike Mechone at 2:34pm 09.09.20 Totally repairable and will actually make the boat stronger than when it left the factory. Mine was
Drilling hole to run lines through cabintop mounted traveller Tally Ho at 2:28pm 09.09.20 Unfortunately not, there's about a 2 inch gap between the companionway slider and the traveller....
Hunter 33 deck core material changes Rick D at 2:17pm 09.09.20 I am unaware that they changed from a wood core. You may know more than the rest of us.
Hunter 36 David in Sandusky at 2:10pm 09.09.20 Here is a review of the boat: https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/reviews/yacht-reviews/boat-review-hun
Unknown Sailboat Type tosudbury at 2:09pm 09.09.20 we have hunted on the outside and inside the boat for its identification. This size boat dent requ
Adding a Gas Cylinder to my Rigid Vang (2) Sable Sailor at 2:08pm 09.09.20 I don't have information on the mast or boom. I have several images, from which you can piece togeth
Quietest water pump? Mr Fox at 2:07pm 09.09.20 I think you are talking about the single diaphragm pumps that sound like a machine gun.. obnoxious!
Unknown Sailboat Type tosudbury at 2:06pm 09.09.20 Interesting little boat. On the upper right hand corner of the transom, there should be a series o
Cracked liner after keel strike smokey73 at 1:49pm 09.09.20 I don't know what you paid for your boat and what your agreed upon coverage was but you need to cons
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously? Serenity on Hudson at 1:43pm 09.09.20 I've worked on the East River in small motor boats and motored into Hunters Point at LWS in my H23.5
Hunter 33 deck core material changes StephenD at 1:43pm 09.09.20 Wait, are you serious? If so, then so much for a community of sailors helping one another.
Hunter 33 deck core material changes sail sfbay at 1:37pm 09.09.20 What's funny?
Dingy 3.5 hp outboard will not shift into forward jonelli at 1:30pm 09.09.20 Thanks for the service manual. I never had a copy. You are welcome. Someone else here came throu
Job sheet jams Joe at 1:19pm 09.09.20 JSG's and Justin_NA's spacer is the best solution. Regular SS washers would work also.

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