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Stainless Rails John K Kudera at 10:18pm 07.22.01 Other Sailboats 1/768 I cleaned my bow and stern rails, and the rest of the stainless then used the Island girl SimplyBr
Reflective material hatch covers Bill Ellis at 5:34am 07.26.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1099 I have a 2001 Hunter 320 and was looking for reflective material hatch covers to help prevent heat
Replacing galley foot pump Wendell Crim at 3:09pm 07.23.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/951 Our 1979 Cat 30, "Purrin" has a leaky foot pump for fresh water to the galley sink. The starboard t
Fuel Bulkhead Michael halliday at 4:33am 07.26.01 Smaller Boats 5/1151 The fumes in the cabin from the fuel have made both my wife and a friend (who was pregnant at the ti
Nicro Vents for C30 ? Jerry Magnuson at 3:45am 07.26.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1082 I want to add some vents to our C30. I was planning on installing 2 small (3") vents. One above the
Another question re: fuel tank safety Lisa Woodburn at 2:39pm 07.23.01 Smaller Boats 3/964 Hi all
What's Your Review? Ginger at 3:00am 07.26.01 Ask An Oday Owner 0/936 What is the best thing about a Ranger 29? What's the worst? We're thinking of buying a 1972 Ranger a
Stern Rail Mike Casucci at 10:08pm 07.22.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1171 Where is the best place to get a new stern rail for my 1985 Catalina 30? Thanks in advance.
Hello, Don Larry Watkins at 2:08am 07.26.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/898 Ahoy! I've been enjoying your sail trim posts. So you want to sail with a roller main? Yes, I think
Thinking about a Catalina 22 purchase Brian Rader at 2:14pm 07.23.01 Smaller Boats 3/1106 Greetings all. I moved to Idaho some 4 years ago, and I am missing sailing greatly. I am thinking ab
Barberhauler question MJ at 12:23am 07.26.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1164 Don:2 questions:1. What is a barberhauler?2. I have a 1980 Catalina 27 and have no inboard g
Dinette to Bed Conversion? Allen at 11:13pm 07.25.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1359 Hey Everybody,I've got a 1977 C-30 with the dinette that can be lowered
Raw water discharge location. Rich Meyer at 2:06pm 07.23.01 Ask All Sailors 4/1128 Hello, I have a 32' O'day center cockpit sailboat. My raw water discharge is at the stern. I find
Hunter 23 National Regatta Cliff Ruckstuhl at 9:56pm 07.25.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/850 It is getting close to the dead line to sign up for the regatta. We have eight boats that have sign
I've Got My Rating And I Like It. Sean Coerse at 9:06pm 07.22.01 Racing 1/1191 I just got the actual rating on my H240 from PHRF. I sailed the first two races with a curtousy rat
self stepping mast for a catalina 27? pat garrett at 7:04pm 07.25.01 Mid-Size Boats 1/1344 has anybody designed a selfstepping mast rig for a catalina 27.Please explain in detail. thanks pat
Yanmar 3GM Smoke Don Oja at 1:56pm 07.23.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1161 My Yanmar has dark black smoke when started cold. If warm no problem. As soon as it gets up to RPM
rudder post Norm Fontaine, sv cruising too at 3:01pm 07.25.01 Big Boats 1/1125 I had a tough week on the boat. Sailing at 8 to 9 kots I was getting bangin noises from my autopilot
Sea Trial-good, Engine Survey-good, Hull Survey-?? Tom at 2:30pm 07.25.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/997 Steve and Mike,Today I did not get the outcome I was hoping for. Sea trial was fine, engine surve
Looking For A Hunter 33 Tom at 12:30pm 07.23.01 Mid-Size Boats 1/913 I'll be in the market for a Hunter 31 - 33 mid 1980s towards the end of August. I live in New Jerse

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Tohatsu outboards NYSail at 1:54pm 05.02.20 have a 6hp short shaft sand very happy. Make sure though to add the fuel stabilizer.
Learn something new everyday Leeward Rail at 1:47pm 05.02.20 look like a drunken twister party. You say that like it's a bad thing.
Adding a hour meter - Hunter 30 senang at 1:40pm 05.02.20 I have a 2004 Yanmar 3JH4E with the simple Yanmar panel. There is a provision for an alarm light for
Nova Kool Fridge / Freezer senang at 1:31pm 05.02.20 I had to remove my fridge & freezer several times. My boat is a 2005 Hunter 38 with Nova Kool. Easie
Found a 2003 C310 Tom J at 1:27pm 05.02.20 More pics from today! Great pics. Thanks for taking us along!
H41ac standard novakool fridge and freezer condenser drains? senang at 1:21pm 05.02.20 Hy Leemarkadams, if your fridge and freezer have with a door, they are probably not emptying to the
13hp Yanmar 2gmf de-winterization Tally Ho at 1:18pm 05.02.20 And put some antifreeze in the coolant tank. Wow, that thing is really a rusty mess. Looks like yo
Universal M25XPB, water temp gauge OR alarm faulty jtg at 1:04pm 05.02.20 Have you inspected the wiring harness from the engine to the control panel? Usually a visual insp
H41ac standard novakool fridge and freezer condenser drains? Rick486 at 12:58pm 05.02.20 I have the same units in my 44DS and I have never noticed any water accumulating in the bilge. The b
Insurance question Rick D at 12:57pm 05.02.20 Here is the (long) letter I sent to Practical Sailor. It outlines the issue from my perspective: Ma
Universal M25XPB, water temp gauge OR alarm faulty jtg at 12:57pm 05.02.20 Does the alarm sound stop of you increase or decrease the RPM? If so then it is the alternator arm
high water? Hunter216 at 12:57pm 05.02.20 The biggest problem I have is with the concept of faster water with less volume: Is there a driving
Insurance question Dalliance at 12:56pm 05.02.20 FWIW, when I called and spoke with a BoatUS insurance rep in 2018, the nice lady upped the Agreed V
high water? DArcy at 12:48pm 05.02.20 the flow rate is F = S x A Where F is the flow rate in m^3/s S = the speed of the water in m/s A =
Oberdorfer water leak. Stu Jackson at 12:45pm 05.02.20 The original seawater pump was painted Universal bronze along with all hoses and wires. Because th
Oberdorfer water leak. Stu Jackson at 12:40pm 05.02.20 I found this tool fab directions somewhere and it worked great. Yes, that's the tool. Was includ
high water? Will Gilmore at 12:35pm 05.02.20 The biggest problem I have is with the concept of faster water with less volume: Is there a driving
Insurance question FastOlson at 12:22pm 05.02.20 FWIW, when I called and spoke with a BoatUS insurance rep in 2018, the nice lady upped the Agreed Va
Oberdorfer water leak. (1) RitSim at 11:58am 05.02.20 For those who choose to rebuild - I found this tool fab directions somewhere and it worked great. T
Insurance question Dalliance at 11:58am 05.02.20 if I understand the question, it's 80% of the repair that would be subject to depreciation. The li

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