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Thanks Steve W. Ed Schenck at 10:30pm 08.06.02 The Cherubini Hunters 0/905 Just a brief "thank you" to draw attention to an excellent photo essay. The Photo Forum is an inval
Comming to Lake Powell? dan at 9:37pm 08.06.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/973 Hi Everybody.....Here is a site from the Arizona Game and Fish Dept that gives LAKE LEVELS !Try w
Main sheet boom attachment point Frank Ladd at 2:26pm 08.06.02 Smaller Boats 3/2051 When I first got my 235 I attached the mainsheet to the rear of the boom. This sliding padeye slid f
Broken Spinlock for Jib Halyard on Mast. Brian Peyton at 1:52pm 08.06.02 Big Boats 3/1087 The Spinlock line stopper on the mast of my '00-340 cracked around the pivot pin after only a little
New to Cat's...used to the furry ones though! Alan at 1:40pm 08.06.02 Smaller Boats 5/1021 I recently purchased a 1970 22' Catalina for refurbishing at a remarkably cheap price (the amount wo
Genoas on 306 and other like sized Hunters Mike at 1:38pm 08.06.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/886 I am thinking about either a 135% or 150% Genoa on my furler for my H306. Anyone have any experienc
Help me choose a boat Brad B at 1:25pm 08.06.02 Smaller Boats 6/747 I been researching trailerable sailboats for over a year now, and now it's time to buy. My final cho
Transom Ladder - Oday 19 (not Mariner nor 192) Dave at 12:38pm 08.06.02 Day Sailers 2/1304 My third and final (for now) question. I'm considering mounting a folding ladder on the transom of
Holding Tank Leaks Gary Cooper at 11:03am 08.06.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/867 The holding tank on my 380 has developed a leak. When the tank is just 1/3 or a little less full th
Prop size Bert at 11:03am 08.06.02 Other Sailboats 1/902 Ken,You were saying to Molly that changing one inch of pitch will have about 12% impact on RPM. Is
Varnishing teak Bill at 10:54am 08.06.02 Big Boats 5/940 Does anyone know if one can varnish over the teak interior once it has been oiled?
day sailor rigging for spinnaker Ted at 10:21am 08.06.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1123 My boat is second hand 17" day sailor It came with spinnaker, the spinnaker pole, pole brackets, she
adding an autobailer to our 67 mariner? H. Hey at 10:19am 08.06.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/951 We have a 67 Mariner that we sail in the block island sound. This particular boat has really no ba
Knot Home Adrian at 9:35am 08.06.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1064 I was wondering if any one here would know what happened to a 27' hunter named Knot Home about 20 yr
Hull Number Location Terri at 8:58am 08.06.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1003 For a novice, where do you find the hull number?
Pulpit/Lifelines - 19' Oday (not Mariner nor 192) Dave at 8:54am 08.06.02 Day Sailers 7/1965 Next question. The boat doesn't have a pulpit or lifelines. Dropping or retrieving anchor in a hea
Can't get much worse! David McCollough at 8:53am 08.06.02 Other Sailboats 6/977 Worst sailing day ever. Started pleasant enough. Sitting at anchor in Wassau Sound rafted to power
skiing and towing Tim Falk at 8:38am 08.06.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/863 I have tried to follow the few articles on how and where to attach the towing lines for skiing or to
Oil Pan bolts Rhet Tignor at 8:32am 08.06.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1052 Three questions re. My 25XP engine.a. I am replacing the oil pan and the bolts that attach it to
merriman pedestal Dale Wilson at 8:14am 08.06.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/934 I have a 1984 Hunter 34' with a Merriman steering pedastal. Part of the pedestal has broken, the pa

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Venture 23 - Rigging Help HEINZIR at 8:18pm 08.25.20 Ventures came from the factory with a rudimentary roller reefing boom. The boom rotated on the mast,
Boat Preparations for Storms Bill19233 at 8:04pm 08.25.20 I just did all the prep a couple hours ago expecting a cat 3 to be coming up the bay late tomorrow.
180W Constant Current Electronic Load 200V/20A Battery Tester Discharge Capacity Ralph Johnstone at 7:50pm 08.25.20 It's really a remarkable value, in my opinion. Its dissipation capacity is sufficient for my house
Battery Data lemoiney at 7:39pm 08.25.20 The 12.2 was the reading I was getting at anchor. The others were the resting voltage. How many am
Water pump sucking air? Benny17441 at 7:35pm 08.25.20 Sorry had misunderstood your question. Yes, your pump has a check valve and it could be stuck. Ev
Boat Preparations for Storms glaufman at 7:30pm 08.25.20 Double the lines. I would use longer nylon 3 strand to the furthest points possible. Adjust them
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:21pm 08.25.20 Thanks Ralph, my motor does not have a ground connection (please check picture) DAMN. Thought yo
Tank Sizes Hunter 49 JamesG161 at 7:21pm 08.25.20 I was able to get the shop drawings for all my tanks from Hunter on my H430. Perhaps you can get th
What is the best non skid deck paint? hawk232 at 7:17pm 08.25.20 I have used kiwi grip on two seperate boats and various other projects. I am a big fan. Its very eas
Tank Sizes Hunter 49 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:03pm 08.25.20 If the tanks aren't accessible, how do you replace hoses (they don't last forever), add or replace
Invest 98L (2) JamesG161 at 7:02pm 08.25.20 Texas East counties were notified by NOAA yesterday and Louisiana West parishes also. Can you guess
Freedom 20 inverter/charger died after 16 yrs! Suggestions on replacements? artboas at 6:52pm 08.25.20 The xantrex freedom 20 2000 watt inverter charger died on us after 16 years of trouble free service
Refrigerators used by Hunter artboas at 6:50pm 08.25.20 You have to slide out the fridge. It is held in place with 4 screws in the black iron frame around
Tank Sizes Hunter 49 artboas at 6:47pm 08.25.20 As long as you can get to each of the tanks to measure 'em, it's pretty easy to determine the capac
Dodger and Bimini Joe at 6:44pm 08.25.20 Almost impossible unless you find a donor boat. Call the sea scouts or other sailboat restorers.
Mast climber Choies smokey73 at 6:37pm 08.25.20 @sailme88 Do you have a "brand" for the climbing board and a picture of the one you have? Were y
Primary Winch Upgrade Joe at 6:34pm 08.25.20 Check the gear ratios. You'll find that the larger drum barient/barlow standards will be something
Beneteau 321 In Mast Furling Mechone at 6:32pm 08.25.20 Mines a 94 zspar and the opening was only 1/2 inch , so I went with a tri radial sail instead of b
Mast climber Choies sailme88 at 6:31pm 08.25.20 Thank you all very much for the advice. I think I will go with the Mastmate brand since I weigh 220
Hunter 240 dry weigths Jimmy at 6:20pm 08.25.20 rick webb - If I do have any questions I will reachout. As while I am faily handy(replaced doors, i

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