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Rudder Problems Jim Alexander at 9:52pm 12.03.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1084 I have recently experienced some rudder problems on a Hunter 460 where the rudder became loose on th
GPS firmware upgrade Michael Bell at 3:52pm 12.03.01 Ask All Sailors 7/1144
Determining Sail # From Hull ID # Rich at 1:40pm 12.03.01 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1078 I am under the impression that you can determine the sail # for your boat (i.e., the numbers placed
windlass mike at 1:03pm 12.03.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1021 I HAVE A 36' 1988 CATATINA TALL RIG.I WANT TO PUT ON A ELECTRIC WINDLASSHAS ANYONE ANY SUGGESTION
Sensorship John Bloom at 11:52am 12.03.01 Ask All Sailors 4/1388 Why have all references to D
max prop warren feldstein at 11:40am 12.03.01 Other Sailboats 4/1044 I have a Hunter 460 and am considering changing the standard three blade prop to a 3 blade max prop.
Knotmeter Chuck at 11:21am 12.03.01 Smaller Boats 5/1168 Anyone know of a good inexpensiveknotmeter for sailboats that ACTUALLYmeasures from 0 to say 15 kn
compass suggestion? DJ Answine at 10:38am 12.03.01 Ask All Sailors 2/1235 I am the owner of a second hand Catalina 22 (WITCHY WOMAN) which came with a Saturn compass.It is mo
Head Sail furler tear Jim A at 10:21am 12.03.01 Mid-Size Boats 1/998 This is my first year of owership for this 1992 Hunter 28. I just took the sails to be clean and my
Spinnaker Sail Ken Kahn at 11:02am 12.09.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1125 Has anyone purchased a Gennaker Sail from Cuising Direct Sails?If so, I would appreciate anyones c
Tampa Bay Cruising Brian C. at 8:49am 12.03.01 Destinations 2/1511 Hi all. I have just moved my H-380 over to Tampa Bay and I am curious if there are any good water fr
Splashdown 12/11/01 FSC at 8:34am 12.09.01 Mid-Size Boats 10/1244 OH YES! My wife and I will be bring our 326 home this Tusday. ok ok On with it! 1.We live the
tie dying Woody Morison at 7:01am 12.09.01 Ask All Sailors 1/1133 I just purchased a spirit 23. The mian sail coveris in excelent condition, but it has faded and is
Cabin lighting wiring Duane Lorenz at 6:37am 12.03.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1077 I have a 78 catalina 30 and my cabin lighting over the sette, head and V berth does not work on the
Hatch Help Sean Kulczycki at 1:48am 12.09.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1001 I have a 1978 Hunter '27 and am looking for a new forward hatch. Any know where a good place to get
VENTURE 21 SLIDING HATCH Ron Stortz at 12:51pm 12.08.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1292 I have an old plywood hatch on my venture 21 and would like to replace it with an original hatch or
More hand surgery needed.... Steve Cook at 4:31am 12.03.01 Ask All Sailors 8/1244 Sorry to bring everybody down but, I just got back from a post-op dr. visit and was told that some o
H23 trailerable? C.Benny at 7:28am 12.08.01 Smaller Boats 11/1035 Is a Hunter 23 easy to launch and to set up. It seems high on the trailer. I wonder if I would be a
340 rudder Bill walton at 5:58am 12.08.01 Big Boats 3/990 My Passage 42 is in the yard for bottom paint and some minor repairs and modifications. In the same
Catalina 27mk vs Hunter? Ron J at 2:53am 12.03.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1004 I, along with two other parties, am considering purchasing a 1974 27' Catalina for use in the waters

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Loose Bolt on the end of my 84 Oday 222 boom - How the heck do I tighten this? HELP!! Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 4:23pm 05.22.20 I assume you've already tried the obvious and it just kept turning freely. Then, if neither end co
Temp range? Roland5048 at 4:22pm 05.22.20 Agreed. Replace ASAP. If that were to deteriorate any further and break up, it could possibly bloc
Temp range? BillyK at 4:16pm 05.22.20 WOW.. look at that impeller! SawyerCurt is right.. i would replace it, there's a good chance tha
Loose Bolt on the end of my 84 Oday 222 boom - How the heck do I tighten this? HELP!! Will Gilmore at 4:16pm 05.22.20 I assume you've already tried the obvious and it just kept turning freely. Then, if neither end com
Rabbit hole BillyK at 4:14pm 05.22.20 What a nice install @BillyK I haven't really ever understood the need for the blower, no funky sm
Marinco/Nicro Solar Vent new model HMT2 at 4:08pm 05.22.20 The components are fan motor, solar panel and in some cases batteries. Not sure about the solar pan
Trouble with jib roller furling on Hunter 170 (2-part question) BobbyFunn at 3:51pm 05.22.20 I saw that thread and didnt feel i had anything to offer. Paint sucks.
Extending 120 volt AC wiring BigEasy at 3:47pm 05.22.20 Having a hard time finding a waterproof breaker box like you show in your pics, any idea what type
Marinco/Nicro Solar Vent new model garymalmgren at 3:47pm 05.22.20 The components are fan motor, solar panel and in some cases batteries. Not sure about the solar pane
Drill and Fill for Transom Holes? mermike at 3:46pm 05.22.20 It turns that O'Day did put a thin layer of fiberglass over the wooden gudgeon block. I've hollowed
ZF5 Transmission Oil 2 OLD PIRATES at 3:38pm 05.22.20 Your the man Stu Jackson !!! Much appreciate your response and info. Hope you get some sailing in t
Extending 120 volt AC wiring BigEasy at 3:31pm 05.22.20 BigEasy Are you concerned about the possibility of a failed external shower hose soo close to those
Drill and Fill for Transom Holes? sreidvt at 3:11pm 05.22.20 It turns that O'Day did put a thin layer of fiberglass over the wooden gudgeon block. I've hollowed
ZF5 Transmission Oil Stu Jackson at 2:59pm 05.22.20 Dexron III or higher.
Temp range? SawyerCurt at 2:46pm 05.22.20 I'm no expert, but when was the last time that impeller was changed? It doesn't look so good.
1989 Catalina 30 Hayden Watson at 2:34pm 05.22.20 Tried the coconut oil today- Went on easy and looks good. Thanks Hayden. And it make the boat smel
APS is going out of business Meriachee at 2:34pm 05.22.20 Can you clarify that? It seems pretty easy to me. @Davidasailor26 Phil and co have always said t
1989 Catalina 30 Jac123 at 2:31pm 05.22.20 Tried the coconut oil today- Went on easy and looks good. Thanks Hayden.
1989 Catalina 30 Jac123 at 2:28pm 05.22.20 The C30's have an oil finished interior. Any teak oil will improve the looks but they are normally
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 BigEasy at 2:18pm 05.22.20 Yep, wind from south at 10 knots, under bridge becalmed then wicked north gusts at around 6-10 knot

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