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H23.5 motor size? John Powell at 3:13am 01.02.02 Smaller Boats 11/1046 I had a 23.5 which motored great with an 8hp Mercury. I sold it and bought another, larger boat whic
Catalina 27 blisters steve at 1:13am 01.18.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2311 I'm looking at buying at 1986 Catalina 27 Tall Rig. I had the boat surveryed one of the few problem
Stuffing box Bob at 9:09am 01.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/973 I am nervous about my packing gland. Right now it drips about 1 drip every 10 seconds when the boat
When to replace rigging Jim Logan at 11:59pm 01.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1876 I've read all the posts on replacing rigging and the recommended times and signs of replacement, but
Water Ballest-What is it? Jeff at 10:54pm 01.17.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1847 I am looking at a Macgregor Venture 22 (my first sail boat). This boat has a water ballest...Can any
Interior Teak Care Joe Mullee at 9:00am 01.07.02 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2943 I want to freshen up the interior teak on my 1983 Hunter. It's not in terrible condition but could u
O'Day 23 Centerboard Patrick Maier at 9:59pm 01.17.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1505 We acquired our O'Day 23 last Summer from a non-profit in Baltimore. A donated boat, it was in prett
Engine Coolant Salon Heater Bert Kinyon at 2:50am 01.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/1148 Very often while plying the cold cold waters of San Francisco Bay I have wished for a convient way t
Cushion Smell Nick R at 8:00pm 01.17.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1512 Recently purchased Hunter Sailboat. Cushion covers are fairly new, but have that real musty smell,
water versus air cooled refrigerators Helmut Trupke at 8:03am 01.07.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1277 We are the proud second owners of 2000 model Hunter 380. We have of course an ice box but are plann
unconfortable 1982 cat 30. L Brooks at 12:56pm 01.17.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1006 I would like to know if their is a rised platform behind the pedestal so you may sit instead of stan
virginia to long island nick at 10:01am 01.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1015 I am buying a 290 hunter in deltaville virginia , and thinking of sailing it to long island in april
Is it Hunter or me? Antonio Aranguren at 6:42am 01.07.02 Other Sailboats 8/1075 I have a SuperCold Adler Barbour installed on my 2001 Hunter 380. Although based in the tropics , te
spurs Greg Miller at 8:54am 01.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/995 I would like to add spurs to my prop shaft. Does anyone have information regarding the stock propel
Loose rigging Bob Greenfield at 2:35am 01.02.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1447 We were told that the rigging on our 29.5 is loose. Have not been down to inspect but what is the p
C27 blisters Ryan at 6:44am 01.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/950 I am getting ready to buy a 1986 C27. The boat is in perfect condition except for some patches of b
Encapsulating Keel Bolts Dave Mauney at 6:22am 01.07.02 Ask All Sailors 5/2294 I wondered if anyone has experience encapsulating keel bolts with epoxy. Mine were not encapsulated
Atlantic City boat show and party Jim Seamans at 5:33am 01.17.02 Smaller Boats 3/876 Anyone going to the boat show at Atlantic City andalso to the Huntermarine party on Friday evening?
Another fridge problem.. Alex at 5:16am 01.17.02 Other Sailboats 3/771 The compressor( Danfos 35 ,Coolmatic By Waeco , 12V) works for about 4-5 minutes and stop, for abou
O'Day 28 prop question Mike Lombardy at 6:05am 01.07.02 Other Sailboats 2/1135 I have a 1983 O'Day 28 with a Universal 10HP driving a 2 blade prop. I sail in waters with consider

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Turnbuckle thread size Calif. Ted at 9:37pm 07.07.20 The closed body turnbuckles were only used on the standing rigging of Catalina's, made by Garhauer.
Mercury 3.3 2-stroke Carb issue? (2) Rich Stidger at 9:24pm 07.07.20 What do you use for an ultrasonic cleaner? The admiral told me she'd kill me if I touched hers. Wa
Turnbuckle thread size Ron20324 at 9:23pm 07.07.20 I confess I'm amused that a topic like this could result in 11 replies. First, if you can't figure
Backflow into the toilets in Beneteau 473 Ron20324 at 9:13pm 07.07.20 Actually, it sounds like the most likely problem I used to have- the holding tanks' vent is blocked.
How cool? victorhoisington at 8:46pm 07.07.20 Sounds very col- can't access the attachment???
How cool? JRacer at 8:45pm 07.07.20 Can't see attachment
Attaching an outboard to a rudder/tiller MaryEllaRose at 8:45pm 07.07.20 Go to the other Catalina website: www.Catalina-capri-25.org/forum/forum. Tech tips, Suzy Q - Engine
Mercury 3.3 2-stroke Carb issue? chuckwayne at 8:37pm 07.07.20 Rich, great description of the problem! The Seafoam always seems to work with the 3.3 - but on my 5h
New project- made a wine rack to fit in main bilge! Ron20324 at 8:24pm 07.07.20 If your salon table has two "legs" (one, the mast, then a second) put a nice board on each side of t
What wood to use dLj at 8:19pm 07.07.20 still need to figure what wood to use for the cleats to fasten all the wood together, thinking hardw
New project- made a wine rack to fit in main bilge! Ron20324 at 8:17pm 07.07.20 Folk boats have wine bottle storage in the bilge. Great idea as it stays cool down there. Kinda di
Alternator Temperature mermike at 8:14pm 07.07.20 I'd like to know this too. I just replaced my Ample Power regulator with a Balmar 614. I wired up a
Looking for a waste cap BOSSailor at 8:09pm 07.07.20 As a temporary fix what about one of those rubber dinghy scupper stoppers that has a round piece of
Portable Generator Ralph Johnstone at 7:57pm 07.07.20 It is amazing how far sound carries over water in the early morning hours. I think that sums up e
Head waste water inlet valve on 326 Ron20324 at 7:24pm 07.07.20 You only get TWO hoses, mate: Pump Intake and bowl output. Trace the one from the toilet pump back.
Fresh water leak B40 SoSound at 7:17pm 07.07.20 Hose clamps where the supply line exits the water tank, or at the valves and plumbing near the water
H260 - Thinking about repowering to a saildrive Jackdaw at 7:02pm 07.07.20 I have a 26 foot boat with an inboard diesel, I and would not give it up for anything. A sail drive
Mystery boat* Spinnacher at 6:54pm 07.07.20 Wow so my wife noticed on the back of the boat the letters SYC which after a quick google search res
Attaching an outboard to a rudder/tiller Project_Mayhem at 6:35pm 07.07.20 The better option is to get used to turning with the rudder and leave the outboard straight. You'll
Head waste water inlet valve on 326 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:30pm 07.07.20 Hopefully corrugated hose wasn't what they actually used! --Peggie

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