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Where is the shut-off valve for the ice box ???? Chuck at 11:39pm 07.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/1023 Does anyone know its location for the '83 model of Cat30?Thx,-Chuck
A quick summary on my C30 performance to Block Isl Chuck at 11:27pm 07.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 12/1230 Recently sailed her from NY Harbor to Block Isl. and to Newport. I encountered two days of heavier
CDi Furler Crazy Dave Condon at 11:26pm 07.22.02 Smaller Boats 1/895 I was just asked a question since a fellow had his CDI roller furling replaced at no cost. It is tw
Has Anyone taken their C30 to Bermuda? Chuck at 11:18pm 07.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/923 Hello fellow mariners -- Anyone heard of a C30 being sailed to Bermuda, with certain obvious upgrade
Lexan windows (1) Bert at 10:58pm 07.22.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1111 Folks,My boat has large 20 years old lexan windows which are no longer clear and consequenlty, make
sailing characteristics of the C25 David Telep at 10:18pm 07.22.02 Smaller Boats 8/2619 Currently I own an O'Day 22 and am looking to move up. I trail my boat 35 miles twice a year with a
Bubbles in bowl Bert at 9:55pm 07.22.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/4564 Hello Peggy,I have a 1982 PAR head made by Brydon (model 59128-0000). I don't have an history of t
Cold Machine - Adler/Barbour Steve Cook at 8:30pm 07.22.02 Other Sailboats 2/1628 I have an Adler/Barbour Cold Machine on my Hunter 340. This worked OK until a couple of months ago
fresh water tank don robinson at 8:23pm 07.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/1054 has any one changed out the fresh water tank on a 30-74-83 I have cut the tank out with out cuting a
P42 MAST STEP Terry Cox at 3:03pm 07.22.02 Big Boats 4/1009 Belle-Vie has been on the hard for repairs these past three weeks. During that time I've addressed a
SeaWard 6 Gallon StainlessSteel Hot Water Heater Jim Vogland at 2:53pm 07.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/4255 My Seaward heater has developed leak at heat exchanger intake and and outlet of the Water Heater .
Cycle time for Vacuum Generator Wayne - SV Mahina Kai at 2:05pm 07.22.02 Big Boats 4/1861 Hi All,We're now the owner of 2 vacu flush heads on a new 410. (I'll post pictures soon). My ques
Centerboard problem R. Glad at 1:47pm 07.22.02 Day Sailers 0/1009 I have a 1971 Daysailer that I have been sailing for the last couple of years. When the boat is in r
Master raising/lowering Newbie Joe at 1:33pm 07.22.02 Smaller Boats 6/977 This is my first boat and I'm having problems with the mast raising/lowering system. Directions in p
cockpit HIN plate sea dog at 12:41pm 07.22.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1193 I have been looking at a 1985 catalina 30 thats for sale and have been told that there is a plaque o
Trailering Catalina 22 Jeff Geiser at 12:34pm 07.22.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1143 Is it realistic to trailer sail a 22? Can I pull it with a Ford ranger rated for 3200 lbs.?
100% jib vs 135% genoa monte brown at 11:33am 07.22.02 Smaller Boats 6/6831 We are planning on getting a roller furler for our jib. Because our jib is a standard hanked jib and
Ballast H-33 Dave Snyder at 11:17am 07.22.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1129 Hi all h-33 owners. I always see them for sale and they all list their ballast at 4100 lbs. Give me
Should I buy this O'Day 22? Chris Granbery at 11:05am 07.22.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/958 Greetings,I am looking for a trailerable boat (22-26)and have found a 1987 O'Day that has been out
Mainsail slides/longer ladder/motor drags... Jack Kelly at 10:48am 07.22.02 Smaller Boats 5/839 Three quick things:1. We have "Thistle" on a slip - raised the mainsail and found three broken plas

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10 Day Maine Itinerary w/ a 3 year old. (3) TomY at 5:10am 08.23.20 We went all the way into Carvers Harbor looking for a supposed rental mooring referred to on AC I pu
Installation of Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot HMT2 at 5:09am 08.23.20 Stan, I am not sure I understand exactly what you are asking. I installed the ev100 on my 1983 Hun
electri/butane stove dlochner at 4:49am 08.23.20 A photo would help. Hunter may have a had a better idea and used a butane stove, however, most bui
Sail Rigging Diagrams? Pkeller at 4:43am 08.23.20 Thank you, yes I am fairly certain the bimini will have to be down while sailing, looks to be an 'at
Crimped lead to raymarine st60 speed transducer Captain Larry-DH at 4:39am 08.23.20 Those wires can be re-spliced without issue. If you have a smart phone you can prop it in front of
Do Your Maintenance! (Please) DayDreamer41 at 4:39am 08.23.20 Completing regular maintenance provides safety and security knowing the boat is ready, identifying a
Sail Rigging Diagrams? shemandr at 4:28am 08.23.20 Yeah, a long shackle or a lashing. It looks like there was a long shackle there from the scratches
Do Your Maintenance! (Please) BrianRobin at 4:13am 08.23.20 A lot of problems also come from those who pay professionals for a service that aren't provided, thi
Crimped lead to raymarine st60 speed transducer Banooma at 3:42am 08.23.20 I felt that from research I'd done, that the paddle wheel would be removed to be effectively cleaned
NYSail at 3:40am 08.23.20 So think I found my answer.... pulled the cap and inspected the rubber and also the fill neck. Cap a
Sail Rigging Diagrams? Pkeller at 3:37am 08.23.20 Thanks, I will take a look when I head down today and see what I can do. Admittedly I had assumed th
Sail Rigging Diagrams? Joe at 3:31am 08.23.20 Sail sfbay's diagram pretty much gives you all you need. 1. There are usually 2 holes in the head
Boat Preparations for Storms (1) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 11:57pm 08.22.20
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] BigEasy at 10:25pm 08.22.20
Ballast Cracked Problem finding41 at 10:18pm 08.22.20 The leaving it in the yard with the nose up and freezing is probably the cause. I bet they forgot to
electri/butane stove jssailem at 9:01pm 08.22.20 Here is the unit I purchased. Works great Electrical starting. Easy. Great heat. https://www.amazon.
Midship toe rail chock for Hunter 40.5, 42, 43, coming soon... save some $$ Ron20324 at 8:54pm 08.22.20 ...When the finished part shows up we can post some photos of what that section of the profile looks
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] jssailem at 8:53pm 08.22.20 Too easy.
Noisy sailboat jssailem at 8:50pm 08.22.20 I have halyards running 40 plus fee through my mast. I have been on board when the wind blew 40-63 k
Overnight Trips From GSB, Fire Island NY PaulK at 8:28pm 08.22.20 We plan cruises based on us averaging about 5 knots and sailing about 6 to 8 hours a day to keep the

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