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Racing in Florida Tony at 10:15am 04.18.00 Racing 5/1542 Does anyone race a 240/260 in Florida? I'm interested in doing some racing and I'd be grateful if so
How much water is too much? Randy at 5:20am 04.18.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/1280 The shaft packing on my 84 C-27 drips while motoring (as expected!). In a period of about 2 hours o
Using a 10 Yr old holding tank system, that had NE Dick Carey at 5:01am 04.18.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1538 The manual head system on our 1990 Hunter 33.5 has only been used at sea with overboard discharge by
Stern rail seats Ed Schmitt at 4:53am 04.18.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1017 Recently purchased stern rail seats for my Hunter 1980-33. In order to install I have to move the ba
Fluxgate location Gary at 4:43am 04.18.00 Big Boats 4/968 I'am looking for the best spot for mounting the fluxgate compass for a ST7000 autopilot on a hunter
very small blisters Bob Schuetz at 3:45am 04.18.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1054 I noticed my boat has three areas, ~2' X 2' each on the underwater portion of the hull that have ~20
Need a lazerette hatch for C22 LaDonna Bubak - Planet Catalina at 3:39am 04.18.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/979 Oooh, I'm in a pickle! The 1974 Catalina 22 we bought recently lost (literally) the port lazerette
Diesel engine compartment soot John Sheppard at 3:33am 04.18.00 Mid-Size Boats 8/1699 I've noticed what appears to be "soot" in the engine compartment, especially on the insulation paddi
gel coat repairs john w. at 3:32am 04.18.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1222 I have three flaws in the gel coat ( air pockets ) that started showing up last season . All three a
It's a Great Pity.... Steve Cronin at 3:15am 04.18.00 Mid-Size Boats 57/3780 That you guys have to put up with owning those rather thin hulled American Hunters. Over here we te
Water in bulge during winter storeage James Taylor at 3:14am 04.18.00 Mid-Size Boats 8/1771 During winter storage I'm having a problem with large amounts of water in the bulge of my C-30. When
Vertglas Brent Stiles at 2:32am 04.18.00 Other Sailboats 4/1133 I stripped, washed and sealed the top and cockpit area of my hunter 18.5 last Friday. Used the "ver
Help with Universal MX-25 Rob at 2:16am 04.18.00 Big Boats 2/1644 Last weekend I tried starting the motor with the Kill handle still pulled out. Now the motor will n
little plastic rings mark schaefer at 1:54am 04.18.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/989 i have lost the plastic trim that surrounds the hole where water drains from the anchor locker...has
Another Narrow Escape Michael O'Hara at 1:05am 04.18.00 Smaller Boats 1/950 Received an offer last nite for my H25, the "Narrow Escape".... we'll sea trial on Friday and hopefu
Hunter Skeg Screws Ray at 12:41am 04.18.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1179 I have a 1980 27'Hunter. The side of the skeg (support in front of prop) for the prop shaft has 2 sm
Sail Cleaning Allen Glasson at 12:15am 04.18.00 Smaller Boats 8/977 What is the best method for cleaning sails? What type of soap or solution should I use?
Key West Charters Dan Ulrich at 12:05am 04.18.00 Other Sailboats 2/772 Does anyone have any experience/info on bareboat chartering in Key West? Any help/URL's would be app
Hunter 27 1983 Fresh Water System Bryan at 11:48pm 04.17.00 Mid-Size Boats 6/1549 I just purchased a 1983 Hunter 27can anyone explain how the fresh water system should work? The pum
Rebuild manual waste pump? Plumber Don at 11:46pm 04.17.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1534 Are rebuild parts/kits available for the manual waste pump on 84 H31? I'm pretty sure mine is the o

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Multifunction display upgrade ? Ron20324 at 9:04pm 02.07.20 I'm going on my 14th year, 2nd C80. Years back, I asked the members of my sailing club , if they hav
Nicro Day/Night 2000 Solar Vent troubleshooting question Mr Fox at 8:32pm 02.07.20 Sorry just not sure what the drain cycle is- So the battery operates the fan still for a limited tim
Dirty bottom. jssailem at 8:24pm 02.07.20 I pulled a big poly tarp under her, let it float against the hull, and then poured a gallon of blea
Multifunction display upgrade ? capta at 8:12pm 02.07.20 I've always found that the latest tech has way more features than I want or need. I wish somebody w
Multifunction display upgrade ? Davidasailor26 at 7:35pm 02.07.20 How much do you rely on your electronics now? Are they a necessity where you sail or just a nice-to-
Outboard Motor Mount recommendation? JoeWhite at 7:33pm 02.07.20 Find out how much your new engine weights and get a mount that can handle 150% of this weight Also f
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Terry Cox at 6:36pm 02.07.20 Here is the next installment of our 2020 cruise With a couple of maps to help orient the progress.
Length over all Terry Cox at 6:24pm 02.07.20 I see what you did there. :biggrin: He he he.
Multifunction display upgrade ? Meriachee at 5:40pm 02.07.20
Multifunction display upgrade ? heritage at 5:09pm 02.07.20 Not sure why you wouldn't go with the Axiom displays.. My 7" Axiom was less than $700 and another $
Mercury Will Gilmore at 4:43pm 02.07.20 I watched it live from a telescope. We have an astronomy professor here so.... BONUS! I'm jeal
Cable sizing and voltage drop mermike at 4:39pm 02.07.20 Thanks, Stu. Charlie Wing's book is also a must-have for anyone contemplating this project. I also s
49 Hull Leak Mechone at 4:23pm 02.07.20 I might be one of the guys that caused Moorings to request stainless tubes! Seemed to be a common i
Cable sizing and voltage drop Stu Jackson at 4:22pm 02.07.20 Some other resources: Blue Sea Tables Reference - Blue Sea Systems Scroll down to find the PDF do
Cabinet doors wont latch; leaky windows Will Gilmore at 4:17pm 02.07.20 I replaced all my standing rigging with larger size about 4 years ago The problem with going up a
Traveler theory fred1diver at 3:51pm 02.07.20 My favorite pair (Moutaineering gloves, Pitards Leather palm, windblocker fleece body) is worn out
H 33.5 Port side deck organizer turning block installation nveater at 3:43pm 02.07.20 The white stuff was a silcone sealant- mine came right up with a putty knife and then I replaced it
49 Hull Leak lhulcher at 2:59pm 02.07.20 I might be one of the guys that caused Moorings to request stainless tubes! Seemed to be a common is
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise DrJudyB at 2:23pm 02.07.20 @Michael Davis All of June except June except June 22-26. Also early July. I can fly up, spend tw
Catalina 310 dinghy davits Deandownunder at 2:08pm 02.07.20 Like the vertical hand rails they work a treat, so much easier to get out of the water or even out

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