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Rick Webb ?? Sean Coerse at 8:42am 08.14.00 Smaller Boats 1/964 I saw you stereo modification in the photo forum. I have an H240, I was wondering when you removed
VHF Antenna Cable Fred McPherson at 8:25am 08.14.00 Smaller Boats 13/2040 How can I run my VHF cable from the mast to the stern internally? I tried drilling a hole to run it
Water System Fred McPherson at 8:21am 08.14.00 Smaller Boats 5/934 We want to replace our galley and head manual water system with something that works more efficientl
Head Pumpout Gunther Heidt at 8:08am 08.14.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1580 When pumping out holding tank, it always leaves about 1" of fluid at bottom of tank. Can you suggest
Manual bilge pump? Tom at 8:00am 08.14.00 Smaller Boats 6/962 The H260 comes with an electric bilge pump, but what if the battery is dead or the pump fails?Do y
Should I buy a '69 mariner 2+2 ? John Humnicky at 7:24am 08.14.00 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1384 I need to find a manual ? Does a mariner have a supprt pole from the cabin roof to the cabin floor f
Black exhaust one more time Bruce at 7:01am 08.14.00 Other Sailboats 2/722 One more time...tell me all the reasons that wouuld cause me to exhaust black smoke with this scenar
Best bottom paint for salt water Tony at 6:26am 08.14.00 Smaller Boats 3/1434 I will be storing my boat in a slip instead of on my trailer. I'd like to occaisionally trailer the
Thnkyou's Brent Morgan Shallcross at 5:34am 08.14.00 Smaller Boats 0/978 Thanks to all that reponded to my Reefing questions a few days ago in about 20mph of wind I took Rip
NEWBIE SINGLE HANDED ?HOW ?? JOHN SAINDON at 5:07am 08.14.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1068 HI ALL !!JUST GOT A CATALINA 25 AND WANT ADVISEON HOW TO SINGLE HAND SAIL IT.I DO NOT HAVE AUTO
Jabsco Toilets stink, no not the smelly kind Duane Maher at 4:58am 08.14.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1619 the poor quality and poor service kind..In a previous post to you I, indicated the problems I am ha
Air Conditioning Vent in the Forward Cabin Kevin and Kathy O'Brien at 4:45am 08.14.00 Big Boats 7/1367 I just had air conditioning installed on a 2001 Catalina 36. The main unit is located under the mai
Performance Factors Ed Smith at 4:39am 08.14.00 Smaller Boats 5/1560 I have been sailing this 170 for over a year and I have been happy and mad depending on what is happ
hull blisters Walt Tice at 4:17am 08.14.00 Mid-Size Boats 6/1270 I wonder if any Catalina30, '83 owner (especially early '80s) has suffered as much expense as I have
Re-wiring interior, running, etc Jenna at 4:09am 08.14.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/882 Our recently purchase H22 has no working lights. My husband will be making the repairs, or re-wirin
Engine operating temp for 2GM20F .? Alex at 4:08am 08.14.00 Other Sailboats 1/1114 ..installed on my 1995 'Hunter 29.5'By the temp gauge installed lately , it looks the temp goes-aft
Bimni recommendation needed Jenna at 4:06am 08.14.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/884 We just bought a 1983 H22 and the first new addition will be a bimini to protect us from this hot Ge
Want to install an 3GM30F hour meter Daniel Rones at 4:00am 08.14.00 Other Sailboats 1/837 Hello:I would like information on how to install and hour meter for this boat/engine. Suggested pa
1gm Larry McKay at 2:57am 08.14.00 Other Sailboats 1/737 I motor cruise at 2800 rpm and my one lunger seems to run fine. Is that rpm reasonable for a 1gm? Ca
Water in the bildge Steve at 2:35am 08.14.00 Day Sailers 4/1440 I have an '87 Daysailor 3. I have an ongoing problem with the bildge compartment filling up with wa

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Wind vane steering Hunter Passage 42 Scallywagger at 12:06pm 03.02.20 Wind Vane Self Steering Gear for Sailboats Just came across this article. Thought you might be int
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

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