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Hales pass 29 at 9:14am 05.14.20
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Is it possible to buy just a spedometer wheel on the thru-hull fitting. Trying to order a new wheel
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The plastic divider that went between the sheaves is broken. It is my understanding to replace it I
catalanc at 6:47pm 05.13.20
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Hello everyone, The large tinted acrylic portlights on our 1994 Passage 42 are badly crazed and I wo
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Bought a "New to me" 1993 Hunter Legend 37.5 and I've got a few questions. 1. Is there a switch som
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The 3GMF has been a great motor over many seasons in my 1983 Hunter 34. She has had lots of love and
Bent mast   (1)
little breeze at 10:10am 05.13.20
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Well It does not look as bad as it sounds. I have noticed that as I Laid out the mast on to wooden
justsomeguy at 8:26am 05.13.20
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Our Hunter 306 was fully outfitted in 2004 by the dealer with a Raymarine C80 chartplotter, ST60 win
RitSim at 5:51am 05.13.20
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I don't see how to engage the connector on this terminal block.
JamesG161 at 5:33am 05.13.20
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I was researching what to expect for the 2020 Hurricane Season this morning and a big Whoops... A
pclarksurf at 11:58pm 05.12.20
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of course the manufacturers video shows them assembling the largest fitting of all time-- and of cou
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Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
Davidasailor26 at 3:23pm 03.09.25
RE: Our light winds and the weight of the extra material don't mix well. Removing the UV protecti
Toilet Issue
kappykaplan at 3:21pm 03.09.25
Thank you! I appreciate the assistance De nada . . .
Toilet Issue
Kraffert at 3:20pm 03.09.25
Thank you! I appreciate the assistance
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
garymalmgren at 3:17pm 03.09.25
RE: Our light winds and the weight of the extra material don't mix well. Removing the UV protectio
Toilet Issue
kappykaplan at 3:14pm 03.09.25
Joker valves should be replaced annually, depending on how much the toilet is used.
Toilet Issue
Kraffert at 3:12pm 03.09.25
I've only had for 6 months, but it's an 89... I'll look into it, thank you
Toilet Issue
kappykaplan at 3:11pm 03.09.25
Have never replaced it. The switch should be pointed to bring fresh water into the bowl? Or the op
Toilet Issue
Kraffert at 3:08pm 03.09.25
Have never replaced it. The switch should be pointed to bring fresh water into the bowl? Or the op
Toilet Issue
kappykaplan at 3:05pm 03.09.25
The "switch" at the top of your photo should be left in the dry position (all the way to the right)
Know When to Hold 'em, Know When to Fold 'em .............
dLj at 2:50pm 03.09.25
The earlier YSB model engines were designed to be hand started. Yanmar designed that engine for anot
Toilet Issue
JoeWhite at 2:42pm 03.09.25
That handle is not in the closed position. But the one that will make the bowl full of water is the
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
yelkenli at 2:38pm 03.09.25
Do you have a roller furler? Yes. It is on roller furler. Our light winds and the weight of the e
Did you wake up early or sleep in?
Indysailor at 2:24pm 03.09.25
I don't care, just pick one and stick with it.
Source for replacement sheaves
Steve_Catalina at 2:06pm 03.09.25
The sheave on this single line reefing clew car fell apart. Most likely age. Is there a good sourc
Did you wake up early or sleep in?
BigEasy at 2:01pm 03.09.25
Hate the change. Hope that one day they will keep it continuous DST or ST!
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
BigEasy at 1:59pm 03.09.25
Did that several years ago. To save $, I ripped off the old Dacron sacrificial strip and took it to
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
Project_Mayhem at 1:38pm 03.09.25
Do you have a roller furler? If so, I'd restich or replace the sacrificial cloth on the sail
VHF antenna mast mounting   (2)
Sean Kiaer Yacht Broker at 1:24pm 03.09.25
What is the best way to mount a vhf antenna on the Catalina 22 mast Available at most Marine Store
Hunter Legend 35.5 - rudder stop help
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I had that issue too on my Hunter Legend 40.5. Just cut off the excess to allow it to fit. Make su

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