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Tools neded to demast '87 26.5 David Maxwell at 12:41pm 01.10.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/895 I just bought a 26.5...I am having it hauled from Florida to Texas.I fly out this Sunday 01/13/02
Larger headsail on Hunter 26 Kathleen at 5:35am 01.24.02 Smaller Boats 7/979 We'd be interested to know if any H26 owner has used a larger headsail (eg 135% genoa) in place of
Head Replacement Sean Fleming at 6:31am 01.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/972 I am replacing the head in my O'Day 23. Presently, there is a rather old (and leaking) portipotti.
Fuel Gauge Mel at 5:11am 01.24.02 Smaller Boats 2/878 I've got a 12 gal fuel tank with an electric fuel level readout meter that does not seem to work. I
Main Sheet Traveler on Arch Pat Ross at 11:18am 01.10.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1105 I am interested in how the Main Sheetr works on the travelers on the Arch. Must the helmsman stand
Texoma bound Chris at 4:33am 01.24.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1149 Hi, we are planning a sailing trip to Lake Texoma sometime this year, and we would appreciate any in
LP Gas to stove Cat320 Joe Barrett at 2:49am 01.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/944 I Can't get the gas oven or burners to light on my new 320. Solenoid on circuit is on, tank valve is
Deck Paint john at 1:26am 01.24.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1085 I just acquired a 25 and am inprocess of getting it ready for 02 season.The blocks on the deck had
Furling Mainsail Performance Scott Narum at 4:22am 01.03.02 Ask All Sailors 16/2805 I've got another one, please. I see this trend towards in-mast furling mainsails, and I'm hestitant
Bottom work steve at 12:23am 01.24.02 Ask All Sailors 14/1493 Have some small gel-coat blisters (from survey report) on the hull and transom.Have an est. to sand
PYHI PORTLIGHTS Steve Rodes at 7:18am 01.10.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/4483 I recently purchased 10 portlights on my 1982 O'DAY 37. Thrifty Mariner of Fort Lauderdale FL had t
maintenance book Larry at 11:57pm 01.23.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1189 What do you think is the overall best book on maintance to keep on board. I have a 30 O'Day w/16hp U
Depth Finder recommendation John at 11:16pm 01.23.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/818 Catalina offers a depth, speed combo from raytheon. It seems expensive. I am buying a new C-22 Mark
Hunter 18 needs mast winch parts Ro ro yer boat at 6:19am 01.10.02 Smaller Boats 3/933 I have a 1989 H18 that I've owned for 2 and a half years. Earlier this fall I was sailing out of Bo
Boomkicker Walt L at 10:04pm 01.23.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1093 Can boomkickers on C30, 27, or 22 lift a man overboard out of the water using the boom system?? How
Sail from Key West to Mexico? W. Bell at 3:12am 01.03.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1271 Happy New Year to all,I have been thinking about sailing my nice little catalina 22' from Key West
Where to Look Next John Crossen at 6:58pm 01.23.02 Other Sailboats 3/765 I have a 12-year old refer sys; its a single compressor unit that feeds a 1/4" "T", with each leg go
Wheel Steering Chuck at 6:11am 01.10.02 Smaller Boats 3/1116 Has anyone installed wheel steering on an H22?I'm in the process of doing it now. I hopeit's as go
add a second battery BART FORD at 10:37am 01.23.02 Smaller Boats 7/875 Would like to put in a second battery. where to mount it and then how to wire it. I charge my primar
Adjusting stays Vince at 8:20am 01.23.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1190 Anyone know the tension I need on the port and starboard stays on a 1968 columbia? Is it different

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Poorer performance on starboard tack vs port tack Jackdaw at 9:43am 05.29.20 Using the halyard presents some problems because of the above differences. I typically use the hal
New (for us) 1973 Catalina 22 and basic mast tuning (1) pclarksurf at 9:38am 05.29.20 the classic go to guide:
Steering Linkage iceowood at 9:25am 05.29.20 Very helpful reply. Thanks San Fran! Yes it was my intention to remedy the knocking issue once I
PSS shaft seal operating temperature Meriachee at 9:23am 05.29.20 Your vent tube, depending on how its installed, may or may not spit water when the boat is in revers
New (for us) 1973 Catalina 22 and basic mast tuning flipwalker at 9:23am 05.29.20 Good morning. I'm still having problems finding guidance on the forestay tension... I know it's reco
85 Oday 28 Main Sheet Traveler odaydokay at 9:16am 05.29.20 Thanks, Fellas. I will take some photos over the weekend so I (we) can be sure I have a set up that
Engine compartment sound proofing falling off. Project_Mayhem at 9:09am 05.29.20 The 3M Super 77 or 90 works well and is usually a permanent solution. You'll definitely need a good
New Catalina 85 Tall Rig new owner vshinsky at 9:08am 05.29.20 Thank you
Steering Linkage sail sfbay at 8:53am 05.29.20 Suggest removing the cockpit floor to access the linkage and inspect it while at the dock to find th
Fish in the raw water intake jon hansen at 8:24am 05.29.20 dr. d, the hose tip to my inflatable raft, by chance, fits snugly into the fresh water intake hose w
Selling advice-where else to list a 310 for sale dmax at 8:22am 05.29.20 sailboatlistings.com
New Catalina 85 Tall Rig new owner dmax at 8:19am 05.29.20 I highly recommend this outfit, excellent work and the best price you'll find (they do work on boats
Wire connections from mast base to deck plug rgranger at 8:12am 05.29.20 These might get you close https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?13913/Polarized+Cable+Outlet+12-V
Hunter 18.5 Hatch Guides (1) rgranger at 8:06am 05.29.20 I have made slides out of oak. I ripped them on a table saw. You can buy 1" x 1" oak posts in th
Adding Line from propane locker to magma grill sail sfbay at 8:06am 05.29.20 One option I planned for my Hunter 386 is to connect a y-valve OR tee to the tank. Then connect the
Propane stove (1) George_NJ at 8:05am 05.29.20 I have several camping propane stoves and I wouldn't worry about using any of them inside the cabin
Engine compartment sound proofing falling off. (1) Rich Stidger at 8:03am 05.29.20 I use the 3M Super 77 Adhesive. Available many hardware stores, street price about $10. It is the
Selling advice-where else to list a 310 for sale JRacer at 8:01am 05.29.20 I sold the J/24 through Sailing Texas website. Sailboats for sale from Sailing Texas, Sailboat Class
Windlass Hunter 33 (2) Hello Below at 7:55am 05.29.20 I touched base with Lewmar a few years back about the windlass on my 2012 Hunter e33. I could not te
PSS shaft seal operating temperature JamesG161 at 7:53am 05.29.20 You must keep a water film, to reduce friction, between stator/rotor mating surface. How is your sea

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