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Mast light not working Tom Hultberg at 2:14pm 08.14.00 Smaller Boats 7/949 I recently changed both bulbs in my mast head light. I checked the fuse at the panel. I still don'
Tachometer Sensor Take-off Ratio Phillip Coker at 2:04pm 08.14.00 Other Sailboats 0/913 To replace the original tachometer with one that has a built-in hour meter, I need to know the pulse
cyclying (freeze-thaw) Randy Roe at 1:58pm 08.14.00 Other Sailboats 2/762 I have a `95 cat 36,with a factory installed "cold machine". The house bank is 450 a/h, and is alway
Struck by lightning "AGAIN"!!! Steve Cook at 1:33pm 08.14.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1050 Here we go again, The Odyssey was struck by lightining yesterday morining while my family and I were
Max-prop failure to reverse. Brian Mills at 12:54pm 08.14.00 Other Sailboats 1/1668 I have a Beneteau 361 which was commissioned 2 months ago. I have a 3 blade Max-prop which was deal
C-34 Refigeration & Batteries Dave at 12:33pm 08.14.00 Other Sailboats 3/864 I would like to do two upgrades on my 1989/1990 Catalina 34. The first is to add Adler Barbour Refri
Best Places To Sail! Peter Clancy at 12:27pm 08.14.00 Ask All Sailors 30/13314 I'm always interested in other opinions as to the best sailing areas in the U.S. My vote would natur
Proper Prop Brad Stone at 12:04pm 08.14.00 Other Sailboats 3/963 I'm partnering up with a friend who's owned this 1986 Hunter 25.5 since new. The dealer changed the
Do I need a whole new fresh water pump? Alex B at 11:42am 08.14.00 Other Sailboats 2/1186 I have a Yanmar 3GMF whose bearing unit on the fresh water pump seared off while running, over heati
Volvo Specs Wayne Fredrick at 11:40am 08.14.00 Other Sailboats 2/2375 Don't know if you can answer this question on a Volvo diesel or not, but here goes. I have a 78 HP
rotten mast step Sharky at 11:39am 08.14.00 Big Boats 3/1264 I have a 1984 Catalina 36. I previously read an article from a gentleman from Texas that has a Catal
bulb replacements e campbell at 10:52am 08.14.00 Smaller Boats 2/987 Help1 Help! My boat has Hella Marine lights. I need replacement bulbs and cannot find a dealer which
Replacement of transducer Kevin at 9:51am 08.14.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/795 I need to replace my transducer on my 83 34', I've seen other makes of boats make it possible, witho
Swim Ladder Loki at 9:47am 08.14.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1082 I am this close to buying a 1984 H31. The owner doesn't have the swim ladder of the stern. The bra
Odor when flushing Mike at 9:41am 08.14.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1484 Peggy, I recently purchased a 1985 Catalina 30. There was a pretty bad head odor. I replaced the d
Another question for the mast-steppers Wanderer138 at 9:26am 08.14.00 Smaller Boats 5/932 Is it really possible to step the H23 mast, rig the boat, tune the rig and sail away in less than an
1988 Hunter 28.5 Masthead Sheaves Norm Hyche at 9:26am 08.14.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1644 I want to replace the masthead sheaves on my 1988 Hunter 28.5. I looked in the boat store catalogs
centerboard problems David Lake at 9:22am 08.14.00 Day Sailers 3/1307 My centerboard rope broke on my recently purchased 192. How does it attach on the centerboard? Also
Removing Painted Name Mike at 9:21am 08.14.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/945 The Catalina 30 that I recently purchased has its name painted in large letters on both sides of the
Multi Purpose Sail (MPS) Kevin Gregory at 9:20am 08.14.00 Big Boats 0/1257 I'm thinking of putting a MPs on our 460. Has anyone flown one and do you have any suggestions? e.g

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How serious is this rot? BillyK at 12:03pm 03.02.20 I had the same exact issue on my Catalina 30.. i replaced it. When i inspected how the load was sp
C30 Rudder Removal dmax at 12:02pm 03.02.20 Wow - aren't boats an adventure:biggrin:
Rabbit hole Will Gilmore at 11:58am 03.02.20 We are reading through and discussing Everett Collier's book, 'The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion".
Yanmar 2GM starting trouble Jake N Eggs at 11:50am 03.02.20 The mechanical fuel lift pump is operated by a leaver that rides on the camshaft. When the camshaft
Wind vane steering Hunter Passage 42 Will Gilmore at 11:44am 03.02.20 Wind Vane Self Steering Gear for Sailboats Just came across this article. Thought you might be inte
Rabbit hole dmax at 11:44am 03.02.20 You can have a new, thicker bottom welded onto to that tank for much less than a new one.
How serious is this rot? JRT at 11:38am 03.02.20 Not an expect, but that bulkhead looks like it was replaced already since it appears to be a differe
Oday 19 centerboard operation. Patrick Hall at 11:23am 03.02.20 Great. Thank you. Once it is do I need to do anything to keep in place?
Big scare with new standing rigging JRT at 11:20am 03.02.20 Professional Drone pilots have a bit of FAA certifications and insurance to pay for, so there is som
Oday 19 centerboard operation. Brian S at 11:18am 03.02.20 Yup, that's it. Lower it easy so it doesn't slam into the front of the CB trunk. Lifting it up shoul
How serious is this rot? jdallas at 11:02am 03.02.20 Can't advise on whether this is repairable, but I replaced both bulkheads on a 1975 Catalina 27 a f
450-456 size difference? Jake N Eggs at 10:56am 03.02.20 I don't have knowledge of the boats that you are asking about but my personal observation has been t
How serious is this rot? tfox2069 at 10:10am 03.02.20 Can't advise on whether this is repairable, but I replaced both bulkheads on a 1975 Catalina 27 a fe
How serious is this rot? jdallas at 9:57am 03.02.20 Not a huge concern, just replace it. But it begs the question why you didn't see it beforehand even
Big scare with new standing rigging Muttondressedaslamb at 9:57am 03.02.20 Double that if you want one that's waterproof: Spry \| Waterproof Sports Drone with 4K Camera - Swel
11.0 - has anyone removed all chainplates? Tweedy at 9:47am 03.02.20 Next spring I plan to pull all chainplates, remove any core rot (if there) and fill with thickened
Rabbit hole Tom J at 9:42am 03.02.20 The discovery continues! got down to the boat on Saturday to do some cleaning and the cabin smell
Strange Winter? JamesG161 at 9:06am 03.02.20 Could you let us know your experience with these types of services, and if you would recommend them
Strange Winter? jssailem at 8:58am 03.02.20
How serious is this rot? Project_Mayhem at 8:48am 03.02.20 Replacing the bulkhead is a lot easier than you think. A bit time consuming but there's nothing diff

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