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Bizzare incident update Roland at 4:43am 03.02.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/920 Couldn't find a replacment part so spoke to a welder/machinist friend about repairing it. Took the
Bizzare incident update Roland at 4:39am 03.02.01 The Cherubini Hunters 0/1004 Couldn't find a replacment part so spoke to a welder/machinist friend about repairing it. Took the
How long do sails last? Dave at 3:35am 03.02.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1283 I'm the original owner of my 1983 Catalina 30 TRBS. I'm still using the original sails. Is this unus
Doing away with lee boards Guest at 3:21am 03.02.01 Mid-Size Boats 4/1010 I'm finishing up the air installation on my C30. It strikes me that it might be nice to have someth
Routing halyards to the cockpit Mike at 3:01am 03.02.01 Day Sailers 3/1427 Has anyone routed the main halyard of their 23 to the cockpit? If so, I would be interested in the
Anybody familiar with an SC ROTODRIVE 1974 inboard Joe Maak at 2:47am 03.02.01 Ask All Sailors 0/1305 I just recently bought a 27' catalina 74. To my surprise, the inboard engine is a German Build SC Ro
Whereabouts of Jim Bohart Phil Herring at 2:34am 03.02.01 Other Sailboats 0/938 Those of you who were on the site a couple years ago will certainly remember Jim Bohart of Hunter Ma
Beautiful Sailing Jim Seamans at 2:30am 03.02.01 Smaller Boats 3/975 It was great, everything you could ask for.Beautiful water emerald green, waves about1 ft, wind pu
Oday 22 bilge access Andy Shaw at 12:40am 03.02.01 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1875 I really bought a '77 Oday 22 with the shoal keel. The cabin sole has been done over a couple times
What Economic Slowdown? Marc G at 12:05am 03.02.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/1279 Has anyone seen (or even expects to see) the price of used Catalina's fall as a result of the econom
Mooring vs. slip Mary Connaughton at 11:23pm 03.01.01 Smaller Boats 13/8490 I have an opportunity to join a local sailing club. Only problem- no slips are available only moori
how bout the Dry Tortugas? steven f. at 10:06pm 03.01.01 Destinations 5/1443 Some nice advise from the last letters about the lower keys, we are sailing down from charlotte harb
Thinking about it Andy at 9:58pm 03.01.01 Other Sailboats 2/810 I'm thinking of installing a basic Adler Barbour refrigerator unit in my 1988 Hunter 30 icebox. Has
Right decision or not? Chris Bylhouwer at 9:32pm 03.01.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1495 I didn't know what a MacGregor was when I saw it advertised. When I saw the real thing, I bought it
Vision-32 Jib Experience Wanted Rob Sherrill at 8:55pm 03.01.01 Mid-Size Boats 4/1012 After sailing my Vision-32 for almost a year now I am somewhat disapointed in the small jib on the b
Traveler Anyone? Collin Casey at 6:45pm 03.01.01 Smaller Boats 1/973 Has anybody with a 170 considered adding a traveler to the main? If you have thought about it or do
Can I fix this winch? Rich at 2:02pm 03.01.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1075 I have a Lewmar ST40 on my 376 that is used for the main halyard and main sheet. My tail of woe is
Muffler Leaking Denny at 12:38pm 03.01.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1462 The Aqua-Lift Muffler on my 1992 C-28 is leaking. A black soot deposit is visible on the port side
Underwater exhaust Jeff Jones at 12:30pm 03.01.01 Big Boats 1/1093 Since adding davits, dink, outboard on the sternrail, larger house bank, etc. we find that both our
Bent Mast Jeff Smith at 12:07pm 03.01.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1196 My 25' Mac sailed fine for the last two months of last year. However,when I stored the mast this pa

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Canvas winter cover Tally Ho at 6:58am 04.04.20
Best material to reseat new side windows on Catalina 30 D Swanson at 6:38am 04.04.20 I did this project a couple years ago, following the procedure demonstrated video (link below). My
2008 Hunter 38 Anchor rode length Kings Gambit at 6:22am 04.04.20 Got a lot of advice here, but combined you got the complete answer to your specific question from po
Hello all Jim26m at 6:15am 04.04.20 Welcome. We have them down here as well. I usually don't mind them, except for when I forget where
Best material to reseat new side windows on Catalina 30 njlarry at 5:58am 04.04.20 Absolutely down 795. Comes in colors. Once open the tube use it all as will cure on you overnight. G
How can people continue working during a lock down? dlochner at 5:54am 04.04.20 Would be interesting to put what you did into an actual formula. In the link on Conditional Proba
2008 Hunter 38 Anchor rode length shemandr at 4:55am 04.04.20 Another anchor thread. Good. Things were getting a little quiet around here! Middle River is in
Canvas winter cover Solstice at 4:54am 04.04.20 That is an interesting idea that I had not considered. Lacing up the bow is a real PITA. It is ve
Mask protection.... Will Gilmore at 4:44am 04.04.20 Which one do you recommend? (I only have 2)..... That depends upon the shopping tool you want to u
86 Galley Table replacement ShotgunSlim at 3:21am 04.04.20 Good luck with your project! This is your chance to make an addition to your boat will totally set
Questions for work on my new Catalina 22 Erbardy at 2:52am 04.04.20 Drew (@thinwater) said 'extra thick' from boltdepot.com are OK (and I trust his testing). That must
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 rpludwig at 2:44am 04.04.20 nice work, reverse it, cover your nose & mouth for virus protection when shopping for TP during the
Mac 26D Bilge/ Laz Question ScourgeOfTheHudson at 2:11am 04.04.20 thanks all, definitely great ideas to check next time I can manage to sneak Down to the ol boat!
Hello all Will Gilmore at 1:53am 04.04.20 They are a variety of spiders named for the shape of their egg sack. We have them here too -Will
Hello all rgranger at 11:25pm 04.03.20 Those were all over my grandfathers farm when I was a kid
How can people continue working during a lock down? (1) John Nantz at 10:37pm 04.03.20 I hear you that. The only fresh food we buy are vegetables that can be washed and peeled or ones we
Any ideas on boat type and keel (2) AlanCa at 9:52pm 04.03.20 Hi. No title on the boat. Internally there is no access at all to the shaft. I added a couple of pic
Removing the backstay on a 1990 B and R Rig Steverhnm at 9:34pm 04.03.20
Removing the backstay on a 1990 B and R Rig kloudie1 at 9:27pm 04.03.20
Any ideas on boat type and keel Woreign at 9:16pm 04.03.20 Maybe post some photos of the interior where the pivot bolt is? I've read many posts where owners ha

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