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Correct prop for a 1983 Cat 30 w/ 5411? Dave Ullrich at 10:23pm 07.18.00 Other Sailboats 1/738 I have a 1983 Cat 30 TR that has a Universal 5411 (11hp) diesel. I'd love to repower, but the engin
Adjustable Outboard Bracket Brian Snook at 9:37pm 07.18.00 Smaller Boats 6/985 Yesterday I bought an adjustable O/B motor mount, but when I put it up to the transom, I realized th
Knot meter calibration Mike at 4:17pm 07.18.00 Ask All Sailors 4/2243 Anyone know the trick to calibrating a knotmeter? I know where to adjust it, but I want it to be ac
Depthfinder doesn't Jim at 3:32pm 07.18.00 Mid-Size Boats 5/1396 Just bought a 1988 c-30 and found that the depth finder only occasionally reads proper depth...mostl
Cockpit table? Mickey McLaughlin at 2:50pm 07.18.00 Smaller Boats 4/1006 Is there a special table that fits in the square opening in the cockpit sole of my H26? If so, where
Stern Rail for H23 Rich Phelps at 2:16pm 07.18.00 Smaller Boats 5/1801 I recently purchased a 1985 Hunter 23. I would like to install a stern rail. Does anyone know of a
Renault Manuals Wayne Oastler at 1:53pm 07.18.00 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1245 I have an Owner's Manual, Service Manual, and Parts Manual for the Renault RC8D, in case anyone need
PSS Shaft Seal for Hunter Passage 42' Size???? Andy Bogaart at 1:52pm 07.18.00 Other Sailboats 0/1107 Well the shaft is a 1 1/4" and the shaft log measured just after the rubber hose is 2 11/16, if I me
Plugged Marine head Pete Redburn at 1:37pm 07.18.00 Big Boats 2/1227 After entertaining a half dozen guests last week, Ive discovered my head is clogged with some unknow
Re-Power Catalina 30 Carlos J. Esteves at 12:00pm 07.18.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/936 I have a 1977 catalina 30 with a Yanmar ysb12 that is not working and have some missing parts.I th
Reply to "Potential Newbie" Gary Wilford at 11:43am 07.18.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1038 Me too!
genset noise Philippe Rouleau at 11:42am 07.18.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1024 I just bought a 2001 hunter 380 with a genset northen light 5.5 kw installed by hunter. They instal
Autoprop Oddity Jon at 10:54am 07.18.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1183 I think I may have just become aware of an idiosyncrasy of the Autoprop when under sail. My boat h
Just prop wash? New 30 owner at 10:44am 07.18.00 Mid-Size Boats 4/1492 I recently purchased a 1985 Catalina 30 tall rig. I have noticed that under power the Edson wheel w
Potential Newbie wadman1@aol.com at 10:19am 07.18.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1168 I am interested in purchasing a 30'. I grew up on the New Jersey shore sailing sunfishes as well as
Winch Cleaning Jim Miller at 9:45am 07.18.00 Smaller Boats 4/1148 I have Maxwell #14 self-tailing winches and do not know how to open them up for cleaning. Does anyon
250 steering and marine head John Powell at 9:36am 07.18.00 Smaller Boats 3/1093 I am in the process of buying a 1997 model 250. Has anyone changed this model from a tiller to a whe
I need a new outboard geralyne lewandowski at 8:18am 07.18.00 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1172 My 9.9 1989 johnson just crapped out. I'm looking for an new outboard motor. Im confused between the
Pedestal Bolts 33.5 Judy B at 7:28am 07.18.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1011 Our pedestal bolts (1989 33.5)have stripped out -- actually it's not the bolts but whatever they are
Sure have seen a lot of reasons not to have a h17 Jack Laird at 7:09am 07.18.00 Smaller Boats 8/1139 nm

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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
Tailpipe under water? (1) rgranger at 6:24am 02.25.20 Is there really an issue with deflection of a tongue extender for this trailer? I guess I'm asking
How to connect VHF radio to NMEA2000 MFD Tantor at 6:04am 02.25.20 Thx I was considering that too.
Hunter 410 Freezer/Frig Lid Latches (1) twalker H260 at 6:02am 02.25.20 Not sure if they would work for your application but when I was unable to get the plastic ones I use
How to connect VHF radio to NMEA2000 MFD DougM at 6:02am 02.25.20 It might make more sense economically in the long run to buy a new radio which includes AIS and DSC
skimmer transducer DougM at 5:41am 02.25.20 Can a skimmer transducer work on a Sailboat? I thought a skimmer was the thing on the side of a s
What stove Codybear at 5:26am 02.25.20 And I leave the warped Catalina cutting board at home. Have a small cutting board in the utensil dra
Tailpipe under water? jimshipsky at 5:02am 02.25.20 It dawned on me there is already a 'tag' wheel on my trailer--the swivel jack. Seems to me if I lowe
Syntef use (not the Moldable version) TomY at 3:52am 02.25.20 I repacked the stuffing box last season. I used a traditional teflon impregnated packing (looks like
Syntef use (not the Moldable version) wsconner at 3:34am 02.25.20 Thanks for the reply..The Teflon is the PTFE white stuff? Are you getting a "drip-less" experience
Keel refurbishing (2) Grotto at 3:32am 02.25.20 I will be removing my swing keel soon in preparation for refinishing. I have a plan for the safe r

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