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Catalina Smile Mike at 10:54am 01.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1146 A freind has a Cat30 that has a slight " Smile " and it tends to leek water into the bilge, thus it
Ignition Switch Replacement Rich Brown at 3:32am 01.21.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/939 I have a '78 Hunter 33. The helm station ingition switch has become unreliable, causing me to have
Barrier coats Thaddeus Rice at 2:04am 01.09.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1083 I will be putting my boat in the water from about mid April untill around the end of October. I have
roller furling on 32' C mark gullickson at 2:49am 01.21.02 Catalina 22 0/1074 what problems will I encounter installing a harken roller furling on rod rigging? first questi
looking for Newport solid fuel cabin heater mark steven at 1:14am 01.21.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1252 I am looking to add a newport solid fuel cabin heater to my boat this spring. Not being essential to
1986?? HUNTER 27 Mark Chapman at 11:55am 01.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/2097 I'm buying a 1986 Hunter 27' ....In all your spec listings, comments, categories, etc. I see a gap f
CENTERBOARD PIVOT PIN AND BRACKET NEWGATE13 at 11:23pm 01.20.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/2127 Hi, I removed my centerboard from my 1997 MACGREGOR 26X (MACX1115K697) while it was on the trailer
Engine control cables lengths - '85 H34 Eric Bush at 9:21am 01.02.02 Big Boats 8/1282 I have an Edson pedestal. As with many accounts in the archive, I too have problems with the cable t
3-bladed prop for 30mklll J. Styrlander at 10:34pm 01.20.02 Other Sailboats 1/801 I have read different accounts of my rudder fludder problem at speeds above 4 knots. My 3 bladed pro
Wanted: Standard Horizon SL-1 Mike Vaccaro at 9:28am 01.08.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1014 If you've got a Standard Horizon SL-1 that you've removed from your boat, please e-mail at vacntess@
Can such a great boat really be so Inexpensive? Carter Taylor at 9:28pm 01.20.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1202 In the spring of 1992 I had purchased Sail Magazines special issue on Sailboats and equipment. My c
how to keep cabin dry? donald at 11:36am 01.20.02 Big Boats 4/1193 having problems with dampness and mildew in the cabin of my 1983 hunter 34. the boat is in south lou
double bed for bow area larry at 7:15am 01.08.02 Smaller Boats 8/929 Has anyone had a luck in making a platform/ base for a double bed in the bow area of the 260? Sleepi
Catalina-22 Mark II Hatch leaks John at 10:27am 01.20.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/970 I inspected a new Catalina-22 Mark II today and was disappointed to find that both the pop-top and f
What cushions make up the main salon berth? Mark Hudson at 7:33am 01.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/1124 What cushions make the mattress part of the main salon berth? We have tried them all, in any config
engine repower chet pruszynski at 8:58am 01.20.02 The Cherubini Hunters 13/3851 well i am in trouble now...I think my westerbeke 4-107 engine is about to bite the dust...seems that
Merriman Steering Sheaves / h34 Barry at 4:51am 01.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1044 I'd like to replace the sheaves on the steering cable beneath my Merriman Pedestal since the bushing
Dave Underwood Don Bodemann` at 6:10am 01.20.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1022 Dave, A few of us "Sailnet guys" were discussing your cockpit floor job, and were curious where you
Water Inside mate at 2:40am 01.20.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1146 I have seen several 26's, my own 26S included, and each has had some water inside the cab or lazaret
Holding Tank?? Alain at 3:30am 01.08.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/868 I need to replace my holding tank.Please, where I could find a custom made around the SF Bay area??

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Racing on Galveston Bay Bill19233 at 11:46am 05.27.20 Oh Bill - you're going to break your rudder driving like that with all the adverse helm! Really. Ge
I need a photo of a swing up rudder please. Flying.Wasp at 11:34am 05.27.20 I have that drawing. The resolution is a little low to make good use of. I did make a model based of
I need a photo of a swing up rudder please. LakeShark at 11:12am 05.27.20 Just know that if you build your own it will not be class legal. Also I would move the leading edge
ZF5 Transmission Oil Tom J at 11:08am 05.27.20 I use Dextron III. A few years ago, a friend had issues with his new Hurth transmission , and when
Installing the Transducer for an Axiom 9 splax at 11:05am 05.27.20 if the transducer is mounted on the hull exterior forward of the keel, it will provide a 3D view and
Purchase advice - Puffer, Sunfish or other? Hunter216 at 11:03am 05.27.20
New stuffing box overheating (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:02am 05.27.20 Most likely the only way to correct this problem is to learn to pack the gland yourself. As previou
Bob and Bills excellent Covid19 adventure Ben4195 at 10:57am 05.27.20 Sounds like a fun trip, Bill; Glad you guys made it safely and thanks for sharing. :)
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion (1) walmsleyc at 10:57am 05.27.20 I sent my bellows in a few weeks ago (after I was allowed back into the yard to swap new for old).
Tired Cowl Vents? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 10:56am 05.27.20 Nothing is lower maintenance or better looking than SS. 52 NEW
85 Oday 28 Main Sheet Traveler Stu Jackson at 10:56am 05.27.20 Do you have an autopilot?
Different types of rope LloydB at 10:52am 05.27.20 I think I'm seeing a pattern here. Is shampoo rinse the same as fabric softener?
Purchase advice - Puffer, Sunfish or other? Bkmama at 10:45am 05.27.20 Thank you. This is great advice and yes, I'll be thrilled to stand on shore and watch my son sail aw
Need a durable cockpit cushion material Phil Herring at 10:43am 05.27.20 Sunsure is the most rugged cushion material I've seen. It's woven from PVC material and the weave al
Xantrex inverter not inverting TimFromLI at 10:29am 05.27.20 Thanks. I called a company that does repairs, inverter service center. The tech recommended pressin
Raritan Smart Toilet Control with Multifunction Panel Juice6576 at 10:28am 05.27.20 Getting ready to make this conversion on my MH-37. Do you have any other lessons learned that I need
First motor out in the ditch Grotto at 10:20am 05.27.20 have to admit that is my preferred overnight posture-- wrap the halyards for a quiet night on the h
Revv up at 10:09am 05.27.20 You don't have to drill a hole to put in a depth transducer for a chart plotter or fish finder beca
Tired Cowl Vents? Stu Jackson at 9:47am 05.27.20 Paint brush & roller cleaner. Works on dorades and fenders. Beats acetone.
SF Bay Area tiller pilot repair PSR at 9:46am 05.27.20 Hi Peter. Lots of these types of posts (someone has a problem) just peter out without any resolutio

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