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Tiller pilot H240? Sean at 9:27pm 09.06.00 Smaller Boats 6/1019 I saw the post for the tiller pilot on the H26, as well as the photos of the instalation. My questi
H25 Forward hatch Jon Bastien at 7:15pm 09.06.00 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1379 There's a ray of hope for you H25 owners out there with broken forward hatches! As most of you kn
Southern California owners rendezvous Phil Herring at 5:21pm 09.06.00 Forum Help (Site Talk) 9/1029 Ah, the privileges of the press...I'm heading south Thursday morning to cover the Southern Califor
Is it Alcohol or Kerosene? Bianca at 3:25pm 09.06.00 Big Boats 5/1947 A few years ago we owned a Hunter 34 that had a 2 burner Kerosene stove with oven (don't remember th
NW Beneteau rendez-vous 9/9-10 Trevor at 1:35pm 09.06.00 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1324 In case you haven't heard, Port Orchard (across Puget Sound from Seattle) will be hosting the Pacif
Keel bolts, how do I protect them? Ben Mesker at 12:56pm 09.06.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1261 When I bought my boat I was impressed by the clean dry bilge. The keel bolts were so clean they ape
Sliding cockpit cushions Frank A. at 12:34pm 09.06.00 Big Boats 4/1172 I've just taken delivery on a new 2001 H340. Absolutely love this boat bt have one question; has any
Mystery Residue in Bilge Bob Camarena at 12:23pm 09.06.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/972 I've been noticing a fine residue in my bilge after sailing. I haven't tested it yet to determine w
Gennaker Wanted for Passage 42 - 95 Chris Boswell at 11:59am 09.06.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1020 What size Gennaker is optimal for the Passage 42? Where can I get a good Used One?
Pin size? John V. at 11:59am 09.06.00 Big Boats 2/1238 I'm buying a new headsail furler, aand need to know the "pin size" that I have. Can someone please
rudder rope Corky at 11:29am 09.06.00 Smaller Boats 8/1444 The bolt in the lower portion of the rudder post is cchafing the up haul roape. So much so that it
Forestay Lenght Corky at 11:25am 09.06.00 Smaller Boats 1/995 My boat is at the lake and the spec manual is in it. Can some one give me the exact forestay lenght
Humbling Experience Paul Housman at 10:53am 09.06.00 Other Sailboats 6/928 After owning an H140 for a couple of years we decided to go for the big leap. Bought a wb H26. Now I
Lewmar Hatch Covers Cracked Ron and Mary Blaul at 10:32am 09.06.00 Big Boats 0/1234 Catalina 42 #509 96 MII 2 cabin. I know there was a thread recently about problems with the hatch co
New Kid II John Manzano at 10:28am 09.06.00 Mid-Size Boats 0/867 Dear fellow Catalina lovers:Thank you for the responses to my request for information. I trust tha
Rapping at 2400 RPM Bill Meyer at 9:31am 09.06.00 Other Sailboats 4/1129 Re: Hunter Legend 37 (88) 3HM35F Yanmar Last year the boat developed a groaning (R.R.R.
Fresh Water Maintenance Gary at 8:12am 09.06.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1546 Peggy: Regarding your library article on fresh watewr maintenace--you recommended leaving a water/b
Fuel System on Catalina 380 w/Yanmar 3JH2BE Sid Sytsma at 7:59am 09.06.00 Trailer Sailors 1/2462 Hi GordonI have several related questions on the fuel system for the Yanmar 3JH2BE engine in my 200
Oil in bilge Bob La Salle at 7:47am 09.06.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/993 My 1985 Hunter 31 accumulates very oily water in the main bilge (under the main cabin salon floor),
35.5 questions Kent Roberts at 7:21am 09.06.00 Big Boats 3/924 On a 1994 35.5 Legend, where is the engine hour meter located? Also where is the hull I.D. number l

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Me 4 - Seacocks 0 SV_IdleHour at 2:39pm 03.07.20 I'm betting you'll sleep better when you've replaced that junk! One would think that EVERYBODY had
Me 4 - Seacocks 0 dlochner at 2:35pm 03.07.20 And the work has just begun! Keep us up to date.
Morgan 43CC New owner questions capta at 2:30pm 03.07.20 There is no better, efficiency and reliability wise, Perkins dealer in the USA than TAD; Trans Atlan
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Galvanic Corrosion (Collier 6) Will Gilmore at 2:26pm 03.07.20 I was without my book for a few days, having left it in my daughter's car while we were out looking
Me 4 - Seacocks 0 capta at 2:21pm 03.07.20 I'm betting you'll sleep better when you've replaced that junk! One would think that EVERYBODY had g
Me 4 - Seacocks 0 sailme88 at 2:11pm 03.07.20
Where is Kermit? (1) Will Gilmore at 1:51pm 03.07.20 https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcQAywXNwoT7LWOB1IiswdfnUty3rXbxEamVvzr_mC6pAZ
Where is Kermit? Will Gilmore at 1:49pm 03.07.20 @Kermit , not having shoulders is a pitiful excuse fir not getting out there. Gas up the rv and he
IN-MAST FURLING MAINSAIL JamesG161 at 1:20pm 03.07.20 I cut off the handle ends, about 2 inches, to make a flat striking point for a rubber mallet. https
Navman 3100 -help- Tally Ho at 1:06pm 03.07.20 Sounds like you have multiple gremlins in the electronics. i do not believe that a bad wind transdu
Where is Kermit? Meriachee at 12:54pm 03.07.20 @Kermit , not having shoulders is a pitiful excuse fir not getting out there. Gas up the rv and hea
Engine power issue (1) jonelli at 12:46pm 03.07.20
going to go work on the boat tomorrow (1) Meriachee at 12:32pm 03.07.20 Ah the joys of northern boys. Thankfully, this year there is a warehouse, and other than a busted w
In-mass furling on 376 sail sfbay at 12:22pm 03.07.20 You might find the following article comparing laminate to dacron sails of interest: https://www.rig
going to go work on the boat tomorrow fred1diver at 12:21pm 03.07.20 I believe I have 4.3ft draft if my memory is any good, I've thought about launching it and sailing h
In-mass furling on 376 uncledom at 11:54am 03.07.20 The problem with Dacron is the stretch. And it stretches quick. It's rubbery like a cheap out haul
Morgan 43CC New owner questions dLj at 11:44am 03.07.20 Secondly, I'm looking for all thru-hull fitting locations from inside the boat to determine their
cal 27 Mark III Anniversary Edition John6275 at 11:06am 03.07.20 so I'm working on her this weekend. took halyards down and cleaned them and rerunning them. my mas
trailer Brakes sail sfbay at 10:47am 03.07.20 Ditto Hunter216..................The link below provides additional explanation on how surge brakes
trailer Brakes Tedd at 10:31am 03.07.20 If the surge breaks can work in both cases, pushing or pulling, it can go a long way to relieving we

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