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galley for a C22 Charles at 1:47am 06.14.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1112 I'm looking at purchasing a 1979 C22. It's in good condition, but does not have a galley, which I w
Another 326 battery question Ed at 1:03am 06.14.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/1024 After reading replies to "new 26 battery" I have a question. I have a new 326 being commisioned thi
Engine warning lights on C30 John at 12:41am 06.14.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/917 The red engine warning light on my console has never been on. Is it supposed to come on when the ke
Cracked Hull - 37 Foot Oday Byrdman at 12:30am 06.14.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1244 I am looking to buy a boat in the 35-40 foot range. In my search, I came across a 37 ODay, 79 model
joe@seaside.net Gunter Meyer at 12:27am 06.14.02 Other Sailboats 1/921 joe,i tried to respond to your query about the h27prop but the e-mail to the above address was un
Wall Street Jouranl Article 1998 RREgge at 11:52pm 06.13.02 Ask All Sailors 16/1448 I have a special interest in this article (originally appeared in the WSJ 1998). The 38 foot Hunter
adding guages, looking for ray mosteller matt reed at 11:38pm 06.13.02 Big Boats 2/836 I read in the archives that many owners w/Yanmars have added oil and water guages courtesy of ray mo
Anchor in North East Ed at 10:56pm 06.13.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/955 I am commisioning a new 326 in Mystic. They will have it ready for me and I will pick it up next we
Wiring Fire - H27 (1978) John DeWitt at 4:54pm 06.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/961 I launched my Hunter 27 (which I bought new in '78)this morning, and as the engine was idling while
Help raising a jib foot (2nd call for help) Jim Cook at 3:39pm 06.19.02 Ask All Sailors 5/950 My S.O. (ie. 1st mate) complains about not being able to see forward. We saw and article somewhere
410 Galley faucet.... Scott at 3:38pm 06.19.02 Big Boats 7/1356 We have the scandvik faucet on our 410 in the galley. We have found that it's impossible to keep th
Where to get replacement hardware Linda Anderson at 2:59pm 06.19.02 Big Boats 4/879 Where can I buy replacement hardware for my 1999 - 37.5 freezer compartment? Both latches are broke
New floor needed Dan Busche at 2:31pm 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 10/1167 I have another issue with my boat. I bought it used last year of the internet. It needs a new floo
Help! Water under V- berth! Dan Busche at 2:24pm 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/953 I just checked on my 1993 H27! I had it on the trailer all winter with some tarp over it, with mast
Anchor for the Bowspirit Tom Wingo at 1:37pm 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1882 >I have had my Catalina 30 for about 3 months now. I>have a Danforth anchor that stores in the anch
holding tank-need suggestions to add capacity jim oursler at 10:35am 06.19.02 Big Boats 11/904 The small tank under the forward dinette seat is not enough capacity. Has anyone done anything unde
Weather Helm David Popken at 10:28am 06.19.02 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1236 OK, I've been through the threads in the Forum Archives regarding weather helm issues and I still ca
Mercury 9.9 outboard Ron at 10:21am 06.19.02 Ask All Sailors 2/995 Here goes my dignity! I disconnected my battery cable from my motor for winter storage. In my wisd
A FEW MORE QUESTIONS ??? TOM at 9:51am 06.19.02 Smaller Boats 4/873 I RECHARGED BOTH BATTERIES AT THE GAS STAIONAND PUT THEM BACK IN THE BOAT. MY PROBLEM IS MY DEPTH
H23 main needed-same as Capri 22 ? Ron Stephanson at 7:03am 06.19.02 Smaller Boats 2/982 Looking for used main sail for H23- the specs on the capri 22 look about the same- I have a luff 25'

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Widgeon - another replacement question - buoyancy foam replacement jssailem at 9:16pm 08.10.20 Best of luck. Flotation in a boat is an important element. Makes it easier to recover should a heel
Batteries/Combiners jonelli at 8:58pm 08.10.20 I think I discovered my original problem. I'll start over... This might help someone later. I had
Stiff Steering Wheel balbontin at 8:39pm 08.10.20 Check cables, pulleys, grease, make sure break pads are clean, Quadra wires are not over-tight.....
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve Ralph Johnstone at 8:33pm 08.10.20 I remembered reading the Racor manual ages ago about a "fuel check valve" that's cleverly hidden at
H-34 Manual Fuel Check (1) hunter34austin at 8:29pm 08.10.20 same here. previous owner did a hack job with the quarter berth wall. access to the locker from here
First Weekend as a Widgeon Owner (1) Sunbird22358 at 8:29pm 08.10.20 Hard to be sure from picture, but it looks like you have the Main sheet rigged about right, jib shee
Following in the footsteps.... (1) Himilou at 8:22pm 08.10.20 Not much in the world of boat modification today, its work from home day until it gets too hot and I
Sad day, and no way to fix srimes at 8:19pm 08.10.20 Oh that sucks bro! I lost a boat the exact same way back in Arkansas. Big oak tree flattened it. Maj
Widgeon - rotted transom - suggestions on how to cut the stern bench (or not) to replace the full wooden transom Sunbird22358 at 8:17pm 08.10.20 I'm not sure that I properly explained my idea of cutting a small part of the deck off to gain acces
Following in the footsteps.... Himilou at 8:12pm 08.10.20
Widgeon - another replacement question - buoyancy foam replacement tdol87 at 8:09pm 08.10.20 Sunbird, Hunter216 and jssailem - than you all for your replies. The foam that was under the gunwal
Sad day, and no way to fix (5) Daveinet at 8:09pm 08.10.20 I already called the insurance agent. My homeowners does not cover the boat or even the cost of gett
Widgeon - rotted transom - suggestions on how to cut the stern bench (or not) to replace the full wooden transom tdol87 at 8:03pm 08.10.20 Sunbird, thank you very much for your response, very helpful ideas and approach. Not sure i can go
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve Claude L.-Auger at 8:03pm 08.10.20 Good post indeed ! Have had fuel starvation issues twice in the last 2 years even though I totally e
Stripping Bottom Paint Dan Hunter 28.5 at 8:01pm 08.10.20 Thank you for the input. Very helpful
Composting head sbcwolff at 7:56pm 08.10.20 I am actually looking at building one, and came across this post. Here's something on etsy that I'm
Raritan Smart Toilet Control with Multifunction Panel Juice6576 at 7:49pm 08.10.20 I do hope you mean the sink drain under the sink??? Peggy answered the question, but the toilet is
Widgeon - rotted transom - suggestions on how to cut the stern bench (or not) to replace the full wooden transom Sunbird22358 at 7:49pm 08.10.20 I was fortunate that the transom was still solid on my old Widgeon, I agree that cutting out the ent
Below Decks Autopilot Install on 92 C-30 gvsho at 7:48pm 08.10.20 Thanks, Ward. Good pic. So is that a SEPARATE piece sitting on top of the radial wheel that's fast
Sad day, and no way to fix jon hansen at 7:45pm 08.10.20 my condolences. :(

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