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Should I change from 2 blade to 3 bladeprop ? George Leitner at 5:21pm 01.27.02 Other Sailboats 3/880 With my hunter 310 I also sometimes feel, that 18 Hp is not enough. Does the change from a 2 blade p
Paint Jack at 1:31am 01.05.02 Ask All Sailors 17/1300 Opinions please. There have many questions about redoing decks lately. My question is whether or not
H31 Mast wiring improvements Michael O' at 1:25pm 01.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/897 I'm about to fix a compression post problem on my H-31.It occurs to me that this is the perfect oppo
H23 trailer bunks mike at 7:45am 01.13.02 Smaller Boats 6/896 I've lowered my bunks to work on them and the bottom of my boat. Now as I put them back up I'm wond
group cruise to Bermuda Ed Dunar at 12:29pm 01.27.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1175 A while back I remember seeing a site about a group cruise from VA? to Bermuda burt cannot seem to f
portable generators Anton Wilson at 11:15am 01.27.02 Big Boats 14/2144 I've read the questions and responses to portable gennis.. My situation is as follows.I am heading
Engine for 260 Ted Friend at 6:30am 01.13.02 Smaller Boats 14/929 Hi,I just purchased a 260 and am shopping for an engine. I am looking at the Mercury 9.9 Sailpowe
Raising the rudder on a 23.5 Peter at 8:39am 01.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/967 I see there is quite a thread on how to raise the rudder on a 23.5. Try this method - it works for
Stress Crack on 30T Bert Kinyon at 12:38pm 01.04.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/799 I've noticed some small cracks traveling running along under both sides of the sliding top cover of
(Wanna see) tell me your comments.. Lambert at 6:38am 01.27.02 Big Boats 11/1357 Take a look at my 20 pictures of my Hunter 34 1983 in big renovation, at the photo forum, and tell m
Missing VHF Radio Manual Tom at 4:07am 01.13.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1954 I am looking for the manual for a Regency Polaris VHF radio(model MT5500XL). If anyone can forward a
Dou you wanna see something special? Lambert at 3:02am 01.27.02 Big Boats 0/851 I bought the boat 2 years ago, I am completely re-doing the boat, ext int. spent 30000$ on renovati
drawings Duane at 1:14am 01.27.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/993 Does anyone know if dimensional line drawings or construction drawings are available for a Catalina
Rangehood Jeff at 2:43am 01.13.02 Big Boats 1/1259 What is the brand of the rangehood/fan unit in the 470 galley and how good is it?
Beneteau 411 Advise Sought Wentsailing@aol.com at 11:57pm 01.26.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1444 We purchased a 411 (LE) at a show last week and are seeking help/advise from other B/411 owners. Any
Vent hose for holding Tank Dave Mauney at 10:33am 01.04.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1305 I have got a puzzler. I have 1" through hulls on each side of the bow. I am leading 1" vent hose d
source for COLE cabin heater? mark stevens at 9:12pm 01.26.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1294 In a recent post I asked for info on locationg a used Newport solid fuel cabin heater and was advise
Jack Stands Guest at 12:41am 01.13.02 Smaller Boats 5/969 I am looking at purchasing jack stands to lift my Hunter 23.5 off its trailer. So I can prepare the
Strictly Sail Boat Show at Navy Pier in Chicago John (Rip) Edmundson at 11:43am 01.26.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/844 I talked to my Hunter Dealer, Racine Riverside, in Racine, WI this morning. They are taking 4 boats
posting error - apology David at 8:09am 01.26.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/804 I made an error posting to this forum. Please accept my apology

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New Forums: Questions, Suggestions, Comments Meriachee at 1:42pm 05.28.20 Kermee, I want to see that thing 3/4 of the way down the ramp.
Poorer performance on starboard tack vs port tack Jimski at 1:42pm 05.28.20 Speeds measured are GPS - Speed over ground. I dont have a paddlewheel, so dont know speed though wa
Centerboard Winch capta at 1:42pm 05.28.20 Not a difficult fix for a good machine shop, and probably not too expensive. Otherwise, replace winc
Poorer performance on starboard tack vs port tack Alan Gomes at 1:30pm 05.28.20 That is where I was going. Does your boat list at all in the slip? Most Catalina 30's tend to ha
Poorer performance on starboard tack vs port tack Davidasailor26 at 1:29pm 05.28.20 Has the wind been in the same direction each of the races? Could the differences in GPS speed be re
1988 ODay 322 Replacing Depth Sounder Davidasailor26 at 1:22pm 05.28.20 +1 for fish tapes which often help. The old wires may be bundled or wire tied to other mechanicals
85 Oday 28 Main Sheet Traveler (5) Richard19068 at 1:22pm 05.28.20 Garhauer will have, or make, blocks that will replace the end stops on your existing track. They a
1988 ODay 322 Replacing Depth Sounder AlastairLC at 1:10pm 05.28.20 Try a fish tape. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-25-ft-x-1-4-in-Steel-Fish-Tape-with-Low-Profi
Installing the Transducer for an Axiom 9 Ward H at 12:58pm 05.28.20 I just bought the Axiom 9 with the remote transducer (which was free). Mike, you mention 3D would
85 Oday 28 Main Sheet Traveler odaydokay at 12:57pm 05.28.20 So how do I order something like that? Track must be changed out I expect. right? Sounds like not
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion dmax at 12:50pm 05.28.20 That is slick, will be using that method from now on.
First motor out in the ditch gkmoore at 12:44pm 05.28.20 I had similar problem, the mounting plate (wood) dragged in the water. As an off-season project a fe
Hunter 386 Shrouds howardfrost at 12:43pm 05.28.20 Very nice boat. This is the first Hunter with a B&R rig with the outboard shrouds that I have ever
Poorer performance on starboard tack vs port tack rgranger at 12:43pm 05.28.20 Another thing come to mind. How is the weight in the boat dispersed? On my h30, with the batterie
Pin hole leak in water tank DArcy at 12:36pm 05.28.20 Plastic tanks are really challenging to seal. Try a Google search for "welding polyethylene"
Pin hole leak in water tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:35pm 05.28.20 Heat welding is the only way to repair a PE tank...and if the weight of the contents pulls the crack
Catalina 22 Cooler Step Options Hardhead at 12:22pm 05.28.20 I don't know Don personally - but I believe he bought a 25 ft trailerable trawler, and is active wit
Hunter 386 Shrouds Bill19233 at 12:21pm 05.28.20 Very nice boat. This is the first Hunter with a B&R rig with the outboard shrouds that I have ever s
How serious is this rot? ontherocks83 at 12:19pm 05.28.20 On my first Catalina 30 we had the exact same rot. That bulkhead is structural in the sense that the
Catalina 22 Cooler Step Options Chris115 at 12:13pm 05.28.20 The earlier post from CaptDon reminded me of how active a participant he used to be on this forum an

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