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Bill Hilton at 5:35am 07.19.00
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Would like to convert my Lewmar model 44 main haylard winch to push button 12 volt. Can this be done
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I am going to Atlantic City next month via the C'D canal, down the Delaware Bay and outside to Cape
Colin at 5:12am 07.19.00
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I have come into possession of an excellent 2000 watt inverter, problem is that the inverter runs on
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I was wondering if anyone out there had ever replaced the traveler control block on a Beneteau 45f5.
Dave Ullrich at 4:58am 07.19.00
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It looks like I amy repower my 1983 Cat 30 over the next winter. Does anybody have any experiences t
Dennis at 4:57am 07.19.00
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Has anyone installed a dripless seal on a 30T? I would like to do that on my haul out this fall and
Dave Ullrich at 4:56am 07.19.00
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It looks like I amy repower my 1983 Cat 30 over the next winter. Does anybody have any experiences t
Dave Ullrich at 4:39am 07.19.00
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It looks like I amy repower my 1983 Cat 30 over the next winter. Does anybody have any experiences
Jack Laird at 4:25am 07.19.00
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Anyone have a source for this sending unit? Like NAPA,etc.
John Wagner at 2:50am 07.19.00
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I have a 83 Cat 30 tall rig and have been seeking to replace my jib which was ruined in a storm. Un
T J Furstenau at 2:19am 07.19.00
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I've had problems with reverse on my 15hp Honda since I got the boat last year. Whenever I put it i
JOHN SAINDON at 2:02am 07.19.00
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HI ALL !! GOT A 1979 CATALINA 25. I WUOLD LIKE TO KNOW THE HEIGHT OF THE MAST FROM THE WATER LINE ??
Marty Flyntz at 1:30am 07.19.00
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Does anyone know where I can go to find new cabin cushions for my 1974 Hunter 25? Had to trash the
Gerard at 1:20am 07.19.00
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Hi Peggy - We bought a '95 H26 last fall and knew we would want to replace the portapotti with some
Imanuel Portalatin at 12:06am 07.19.00
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I've owned a 1974 Columbia 23 since last fall which I haven't even sailed due to some repair work th
Tom H. at 11:36pm 07.18.00
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I am considering moving up from a 1979 Ericson 30 to a 1985 Hunter 34. I have a family of 4 and wou
SurfTom at 10:56pm 07.18.00
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Just bought my 1994 23.5 and really like it. I traded up from a 76 Hunter 25. The water ballast take
Jim at 10:50pm 07.18.00
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What product is OK for cleaning the toilet bowl which won't interfere with the holding tank chemical
Gary E. at 10:48pm 07.18.00
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Has any one had a problem with reverse on a 1981 27' hunter ? Seems to not have enough power, but w
Dave Ullrich at 10:23pm 07.18.00
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I have a 1983 Cat 30 TR that has a Universal 5411 (11hp) diesel. I'd love to repower, but the engin

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How to connect VHF radio to NMEA2000 MFD
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 10:59am 02.25.20
It might make more sense economically in the long run to buy a new radio which includes AIS and DSC
Exhaust Tape?   (1)
BillyK at 10:56am 02.25.20
Looks more like this... a foil, rather than a silver backed fiberglass tape.
Exhaust Tape?   (1)
Shagdance at 10:34am 02.25.20
Are you talking about the insulation tape or repair tape?
1981 Hunter 30 Packing Nut
Justin_NSA at 10:17am 02.25.20
The exposed shaft on my Hunter is minimal too, but the rubber Lasdrop sleeve can be cut shorter to f
shunt wiring for engine ground?   (1)
Stu Jackson at 9:54am 02.25.20
Batt Bank #1 to shunt post for that bank, Batt Bank #2 to the other shunt post, then from one of the
skimmer transducer
jssailem at 9:52am 02.25.20
It really about understanding the tool you have and how to use it.
skimmer transducer
jssailem at 9:52am 02.25.20
It is about how you use it. On your hunter if you put in inside the hull in a location where it ca
Used Catalina 30
BillyK at 9:38am 02.25.20
I had a 1990 Catalina 30 for 15 years. Things to look for.. Mast Step in the bilge, it rots.. Min
shunt wiring for engine ground?
dlochner at 9:31am 02.25.20
All of the grounds can be connected to the bus bar so long as the bus bar is rated to accept the max
Tailpipe under water?
Hayden Watson at 9:24am 02.25.20
It dawned on me there is already a 'tag' wheel on my trailer--the swivel jack. Seems to me if I low
Bilge Oil?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:05am 02.25.20
Sailm8 is right...Bilge water is a stagnant primordial soup that left alone can make make a whole bo
Used Catalina 30
OS2Dude at 8:45am 02.25.20
No boat is going to be 'issue free'. Checkout this page for things you need to be aware of with so
1981 Hunter 30 Packing Nut
Dalliance at 8:38am 02.25.20
Good argument for a dripless seal. Minimum maintenance! Agreed, but I looked at that option a few
Used Catalina 30
Project_Mayhem at 8:02am 02.25.20
I know someone that has a 91 Catalina 27. He said electrical connectors started to have issues after
Thinking about working on interior
Pirate Dave at 8:00am 02.25.20
A gallon of gas and a match and she will look great !!!!! You will almost be able to see right throu
skimmer transducer
thetone at 7:57am 02.25.20
@thetone is this what you mean? Skimmer. Transducer that skims the surface of the water. Transom mo
SQL Injection Attack - 2/24/2020
DRhoads at 7:41am 02.25.20
It is so nice to see people paying attention to this. Been in the cyber information/warfare busines
Tailpipe under water?   (2)
LeeandRick at 7:37am 02.25.20
Intresting, do you have a pic or drawing? I use a 3x3 square tube to mount the ball. The ball is
Used Catalina 30
jamokres at 7:16am 02.25.20
Go with your instincts. There are pros and cons to both plans, but really weigh the likelihood of w
skimmer transducer   (1)
jssailem at 6:36am 02.25.20
@thetone is this what you mean? Skimmer. Transducer that skims the surface of the water. Transom mo

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