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cockpit cushions Fred McPherson at 8:04am 08.06.00 Smaller Boats 3/1064 We need to replace the foam backrest cushions that came with our Hunter 26 but have been unable to f
Undoing a packing gland nut Walt at 7:07am 08.06.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1291 My packing gland on the shaft has started leaking badly - while at dock. I attempted to tighten the
Water pressure Jeff at 3:28am 08.06.00 Mid-Size Boats 5/1080 When I turn on the water pressure pump it runs continuosly and when a faucet is turned on the water
Need help on details about Capri 14.2 Juan at 2:55am 08.06.00 Destinations 2/6316 Hi:i don't know enought about Capri 14.2s and I am looking at one now that is for sale. I am guess
Life Line Replacement Dolores at 1:02am 08.06.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1345 I have just received complete set of new lifelines for my 1981 27' Hunter. In removing the old line
Hull to Deck Joint Leak? Andrew White at 12:58am 08.06.00 Mid-Size Boats 1/1075 I recently looked at 1979 Catalina 30 for sale and only found one problem. There was water stains r
Depth/Speed Indicators .vs. Fishfinders Michael Stephens at 1:26pm 08.05.00 Smaller Boats 5/1659 I have a new 260 and am considering depth and speed indicators. I am wondering about drilling for tr
Harken Cam-matic Cleats??? Michael Stephens at 12:22pm 08.05.00 Smaller Boats 2/913 Has anyone heard anything on the Harken Cam-matic Ball Bearing Cleats (for the jib lines)?? Are they
Trailer problems! Don Corcoran at 11:55am 08.05.00 Smaller Boats 4/775 I'm having a problem at all of the launch ramps. I have to "push and push and push" my 170 until it
wing keel Citation at 11:49am 08.05.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1015 Buying a 30 foot catalina tall rig. It has a wing keel. I would like to hear the pros and cons versa
How much poop goes into 24 gallons? Bill at 11:38am 08.05.00 Mid-Size Boats 9/1724 ...........and please don't say, 24 gallons! I'm planning on purchasing a 320 soon and am wondering
Wing Keel Citation at 11:37am 08.05.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1027 Buying a 30 foot catalina tall rig. It has a wing keel. I would like to hear the pros and cons versa
Voltage regulator for a 77 YSB 12 Mike O'Leary at 11:32am 08.05.00 Other Sailboats 1/849 Can anyone tell me where "Hunter" would have mounted the voltage regulator on my 1977 30 ft. I can't
wing Keel Citation at 11:31am 08.05.00 Ask All Sailors 7/2113 Buying a 30 foot catalina tall rig. It has a wing keel. I would like to hear the pros and cons versa
Help me find the Potienal trouble spots! Please David at 10:25am 08.05.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1009 I'm looking at an 86 Cat 30. The boat seems to be in great shape. Very low hours on the Diesel. S
Whats different ? Shawn Wheaton at 7:00am 08.05.00 Smaller Boats 2/983 Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy a Catalina 22 in sound condition but in need of a lot o
H25 Ice box, Swim ladder Jon Bastien at 5:56am 08.05.00 Smaller Boats 4/964 Hello all, I'm daydreaming about improvements to my H25 again (much to the horror of my checkbook
Universal M-18 Diesel rpm Randy at 5:28am 08.05.00 Trailer Sailors 3/4607 My Universal M-18 has an adjustable throttle limiter (basically a screw with a locknut) atop the eng
Cold Machine Installation Craig Cody at 4:02am 08.05.00 Other Sailboats 1/1108 I have just completed installation of an Adler Barbour Cold Machine, and would like to share my expe
Tach operation Bob Levinson at 3:42am 08.05.00 Mid-Size Boats 0/947 Can anyone explain why my tach registers rpms up to 2000 and no more even though the engine revs up

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Could Winter be over? Michael Davis at 7:13am 02.29.20 This is Tammy Wynette, an ISA Brown. ......but can she sail?
How serious is this rot? jdallas at 7:13am 02.29.20 The bulkhead, in addition to providing an anchorage position and hull stiffening bulkhead, the part
Anyone else following the Sail GP series this year? Michael Davis at 7:09am 02.29.20 That was some fantastic racing! GB team was very impressive winning 5 out of 6 but there are some up
Could Winter be over? (2) Will Gilmore at 7:08am 02.29.20 175497 This is Tammy Wynette, an ISA Brown. The little black spots on the tips of her comb are frost
Tailpipe under water? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:07am 02.29.20 Boat is a 26 foot Chrysler with swing keel. Owner has a pick up truck which is not a 4 X 4 and tot
Twisting a fitting on tank Bob S at 7:01am 02.29.20
How serious is this rot? (2) SG at 6:23am 02.29.20 The bulkhead, in addition to providing an anchorage position and hull stiffening bulkhead, the parti
H260 Crazy Dave Condon at 6:19am 02.29.20 Forgot that one. Now @rgranger when are you coming home back to the mountains or the Seven Hills wa
Could Winter be over? jssailem at 6:18am 02.29.20
Why to Check those Stays and Shrouds ! Joe Blizzard at 6:00am 02.29.20 horrific story of 'survival at sea' What made the story truly horrific was that the only piece of
Could Winter be over? (1) Will Gilmore at 5:58am 02.29.20 175494 Well, the weather never stays the same in NE -Will (Dragonfly)
Old Man Going West!! sailnoproblem at 5:54am 02.29.20 I agree with jsssailem, stayed in Whitefish Montana last summer and drove through Glacier National P
Has anyone found a wireless camera that can connect to a RAYMARINE Axiom? jssailem at 5:47am 02.29.20 You will need to match the Axiom and Camera. Axiom Pro is needed to connect an analog camera. You wi
Lewmar Friction lever replacement gary16188 at 5:26am 02.29.20
Old Man Going West!! jssailem at 5:15am 02.29.20 Morning Dave. In typical retiree fashion, the saying in for a penny in for a pound should be a motto
Could Winter be over? Michael Davis at 4:54am 02.29.20 Looks like a post-card @Will Gilmore . We had about 4 in. of snow this winter, lasted a couple of da
Could Winter be over? jssailem at 4:48am 02.29.20 Darn. I thought there would be frost bitten chickens in the picture. Never seen chickens with frost
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Galvanic Corrosion (Collier 6) dLj at 3:45am 02.29.20 @JamesG161 I agree, we don't really need to go into the depths of redox equations unless in some asp
Why to Check those Stays and Shrouds ! Hydro Therapy at 3:44am 02.29.20
Could Winter be over? (1) Will Gilmore at 3:29am 02.29.20 175493 6 deg F (actually, we are usually about 3 deg colder on the Hill, than the reported temps in

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