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Barrier Coat Mike Shields at 4:37am 02.27.02 Big Boats 1/1084 Does anyone know what year Catalina began using barrier coats and blister protection on the C34 and
Main Hatch track rev 2 Hans Baart at 4:15am 02.27.02 Big Boats 0/946 I have a H34 1884 and Hunter has told me the rail I have is no longer available. They even put me on
Main Hatch Track Rev 2 Hans Baart at 4:08am 02.27.02 Big Boats 0/978 I have a H34 1984.When stripping the boat down for painting we had to remove the main hatch tracks,
Tipping the paint gary at 3:23am 02.27.02 Big Boats 3/1072 I am about ready to paint the deck and sides of my boat. I have a question about tipping. If I had t
Lifelines and foredeck Tony Z. at 1:36am 02.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/795 Our H-33 lifelines are a real PITA when you have to use the anchor. Anyone done something about thi
Cabnets Bud Harrell at 1:01am 02.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/965 During the summer I live on my boat. I have installed a large two door cabnet across the foot of the
Depth of H380 John J. Norman at 11:24pm 02.26.02 Big Boats 1/1081 I have just purchased a H380 that was state registered! I am documenting the boat with the USCG and
Thinking about mid-boom sheeting conversion Streve Weinstein at 12:43am 02.27.02 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1033 I spoke with Rig Rite and they tell me that my boom dimensions are "marginal" for converting to mid-
Hunter 335 Head Sail Dimensions Brent Headberg at 9:48pm 02.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/1505 We just purchased a 1990 335 and although the sails are in perfect condition...full batten main and
Pacific Sail Expo SailboatOwners.com at 9:24pm 02.26.02 Destinations 5/1666 SailboatOwners.com is proud to be an official sponsor of this year's Pacific Sail Expo, the biggest
PSS Dripless Packing Bob Todd at 8:47pm 02.26.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/939 I plan on installing a PSS dripless packing on my 272LE. Have any 272 owners done the same? How was
a/c anyone? Randy Jackson at 3:43pm 02.26.02 Smaller Boats 1/938 I'd like to have some cool air at our favorite cove on some of the hot Texas nights.What can you fol
Hand Rail Removal Gene Kauffman at 11:52am 02.26.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1022 If you want to remove the handrails on the 22 don't pry up the teak plugs. I made that mistake and
Cleaning Aluminum Peter Milne at 11:06am 02.26.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1231 I had my sails cleaned last fall, but before I reinstall them I want to clean the mast and boom.Do
What kind of rope ??? Bobby Stone at 9:14am 02.26.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/932 I need to replace some of the tired rope on my Oday 23. Can someone tell me what kind of rope to lo
Grenadines and Spring Break Kevin Whalen at 7:56am 02.26.02 Destinations 1/1468 We are headed to the Grenadines the first week of April. Any places we shouldn't miss? ... any thing
Careening a Hunter 31 Ian Cameron at 7:18am 02.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1058 I was so impressed by the responses to my question about deck leaks that I've decided to tap your wi
Honda Carb Cleaning help needed bobby stone at 6:26am 02.26.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/936 Well in my ongoing quest to get my honda 9.9hp outboard running, I've decided to take the carb apart
RUST ON STEEL JIM at 6:15am 02.26.02 Smaller Boats 0/874 I HAVE BEEN A LISTNER TO THIS FOURM FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER POSTED A QUESTION... THEY USUAL
Arch on 23.5 Carl at 5:56am 02.26.02 Smaller Boats 0/830 as you requested rick

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Dont neglect your air filter (1) kloudie1 at 11:30am 07.31.20 The Yanmar is known for disintegrating.. I replaced the foam with a nice open cell that does not dis
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations srimes at 11:22am 07.31.20 For those complaining about dyneema's lack of stretch, do you have a problem with clipping in to har
Dont neglect your air filter justsomeguy at 11:21am 07.31.20 Gotta love Diesels, they take a lot of crap. And keep on ticking. :)
hauling boat off trailer? twistedskipper at 11:20am 07.31.20 Not that it makes much of a practical difference to your concern, but your whole boat weighs about 4
Dont neglect your air filter Don S/V ILLusion at 11:19am 07.31.20 the unintended consequence of having an air filter...sucking it into the engine. Maybe just lucky
Real chance of capsizing? srimes at 11:10am 07.31.20 Thanks yall! I need to learn to steer like DrJudy! As for the advise to just "ease the main," I gue
Hunter 22 1982 boom jack Captain Mal at 11:06am 07.31.20 Kgibson4. FYI . That vang hinge was just barely too small for my 22 (1982) pins. Worth the chance. O
Deck Light Switch on a 2009 36 Hunter gmnormal at 11:04am 07.31.20 Well I would usually go with Van Winkle Special,Reserve, lot B 12 years.., But since I will have it
hauling boat off trailer? Fidgit at 11:02am 07.31.20 that's an interesting strategy Watercolors II.. if i had such a dock, i might try it... I did see th
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:50am 07.31.20 If you upload pics, please select "thumbnail"...full size takes up half a page. However, there's re
Identify this wire andrewgswitzer at 10:24am 07.31.20 Thanks. New one ordered.
Climbing the mast solo Kopite at 10:22am 07.31.20 I use two ascenders on the spare jib halyard, with bosuns chair and self made foot straps, and a thi
Hot water coming through cold lines SycloneDriver at 10:13am 07.31.20 Hi I had a very similar problem. It was due to the aerator being clogged with debris and causing b
How deep to launch Hardhead at 10:05am 07.31.20 When you 1st launch the boat - back the trailer in slowly until the boat just floats. Look in the
Hot water coming through cold lines Jeff652 at 10:01am 07.31.20 Hi I had a very similar problem. It was due to the aerator being clogged with debris and causing ba
Solar Vent on a head hatch. Mr Fox at 9:57am 07.31.20 Which model? Post some pics. This is the model I have currently. I don't have any closeup images
Adventure jviss at 9:34am 07.31.20 Great story! When I tow, I use a towing bridle, and I use the dinghy painter as a safety line, "bac
Hot water coming through cold lines SycloneDriver at 9:31am 07.31.20 My boat does the same thing. I think its a combination of no/bad check valve and the fluctuating wa
Climbing the mast solo jonelli at 9:28am 07.31.20 Finally concluding the results of my DIY mast ladder. I actually tried it. I used a double harness
best headsets? jviss at 9:24am 07.31.20 Not so easy with 20k+ winds in a light multihull. The window for hang time is very short. I've go

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