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The Cure for H23 Boom Droop Steve Lucas at 10:32pm 04.17.00 Smaller Boats 5/1068 I took my 88 Neil Pryde h23 main to my local sailmaker to talk about re-cutting the foot to increase
Trailerable rendevouz/East Coast Dave Condon at 10:29pm 04.17.00 Smaller Boats 14/958 Woud you trailerable fellows like to get together this summer for a rendevouzat Kerr Lake which is
Too Much Weather Helm/mast tuning MikeY at 9:38pm 04.17.00 Smaller Boats 22/3047 Was out this weekend, and the weather was great, 15 knots, 2-3 foot waves (on Chesapeake) and the H2
Older (1970s) Catalinas Jack at 6:35pm 04.17.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/850 I am in the market for a used Catalina 30 and have enjoyed the articles on this web site. However, I
Drivesaver for 1986 Catalina 34 Lee at 1:21pm 04.17.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/972 I want to install a drivesaver on my 1986 Catalina 34. Does anyone have the size or model number? It
sam problem patrick e. boole at 1:12pm 04.17.00 Mid-Size Boats 0/1068 i had the same problem. i pulled off the intake screen on the filter and found it stuffed with debr
Insulation Jim Watts at 1:07pm 04.17.00 Other Sailboats 1/863 Having worked in the AC/Refrigeration installation business for a number of years I am well aware of
Fitting out a Catalina 320 for the cruising life. Paul LaMedica Jr. at 12:50pm 04.17.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1245 I'm looking for tips on where to find the best minor (but important!)add on's to a '98 Catalina 320.
Need to know the correct size boots for spreaders Bob Szymanski at 12:46pm 04.17.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1407 Does anyone know the size of boots for the end of spreaders on a 1978 Hunter 30'. Also, is there a g
But where do you put a second battery? Richard Gottlieb at 12:19pm 04.17.00 Smaller Boats 6/1011 I have just "closed" on my new 2000 Hunter 270 and don't she (Escape Velocity or "L'il E.V." for sho
Stainless steel cleaning Gary Jensen at 12:05pm 04.17.00 Big Boats 2/1323 I am looking for peoples experience with stainless steel rail cleaning and polishing..WHAT WORKS BES
Mast lights inop Doug at 12:02pm 04.17.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1056 I probably don't want to hear read the answer to this but... neither my steaming light nor mast head
5200 to install handrails? Doug at 11:49am 04.17.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1154 I removed the exterior cabin handrails from my 89 Hunter30 - figured it would be easier to work on t
CNG- Compressed Natural Gas Gene Kinney at 11:43am 04.17.00 Big Boats 2/1109 Looking for places in New Jersey (Near Jersey City) to get Compressed Natural Gas for my Hunter 40.
Hatch for 27 John Lupo at 11:35am 04.17.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1248 Does anyone know where I can order both hatchs for my 1980 Hunter 27? P.S. someplace that won't dra
Stern rail seats- moving back stays Ed Schmitt at 9:30am 04.17.00 Mid-Size Boats 1/1313 I recently purchased stern rail seats for my 1980-33. The back stays have to be moved from the last
h23 Wins Darrel Richards at 9:28am 04.17.00 Racing 3/1440 On April 15th we sailed in the Hillsboroto West Palm race, conducted by the OldPort Yacht Club in
Leak in hatch Mel Dill at 9:22am 04.17.00 Smaller Boats 9/1595 Crazy Dave You sold me the boat. We have a bad water leak in the slide hatch. Hunter tells us to
YSB12 SCA at 9:14am 04.17.00 Mid-Size Boats 19/3701 HelloMy YSB 12 is smoking excessivly (black .. leaves a carbon trail in the water behind me) under
Which Halyard Material is Best Jim at 9:12am 04.17.00 Smaller Boats 2/2121 Last year I purchased an older Catalina 22 (1978). The halyards are in need of replacement. I noti

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Traveler theory thinwater at 1:49pm 02.07.20 Gloves would probably be a good subject for a separate thread? I have gloves from both WM and the
Outboard Motor Mount recommendation? bmccormick at 1:42pm 02.07.20 Thanks, Benny, I appreciate it. Long shaft and a robust installation. I am interested in specific br
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Michael Davis at 1:29pm 02.07.20 @DrJudyB what time frame are you available?
49 Hull Leak Mechone at 1:22pm 02.07.20 Had the same issue 3 years ago, and so have allot of others , they fill the cavity at the factory wi
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise DrJudyB at 1:14pm 02.07.20 @jssailem, I sent you a PM. :dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing: Looks like I cou
Cabinet doors wont latch; leaky windows Jimski at 12:50pm 02.07.20
Best boat transport? Key questions to ask? MitchM at 12:46pm 02.07.20 1/ for transporting a 30' catalina w fixed keel, check that the carrier will put it on
Panda Generator Starter Whatfiero1 at 12:39pm 02.07.20 Hey. Ya know a generator doesn't have to be an important part of sailing if he's not depended on it
Cable sizing and voltage drop mermike at 12:23pm 02.07.20 Whenever I do anything regarding cabling, whether for the boat or my ham radio at home, I use this
Cabinet doors wont latch; leaky windows AlastairLC at 12:21pm 02.07.20
Cable sizing and voltage drop mermike at 12:01pm 02.07.20 Battery to Main Bus cable size was planned at 2/0. DC Panel load is based on all items on the pane
Cable sizing and voltage drop Brian D at 11:49am 02.07.20 Whenever I do anything regarding cabling, whether for the boat or my ham radio at home, I use this w
Panda Generator Starter capta at 11:46am 02.07.20 ONE BAD PART? Boy that's a good one. LOL As an unlimited HP chief engineer (steam/diesel), not
Traveler theory kappykaplan at 11:22am 02.07.20 cheaper dont last as long :plus:
Cable sizing and voltage drop dlochner at 10:53am 02.07.20 What size cable are you using from the Battery to the Main Bus? What's the fusing at the battery?
Removing Mildew/Mold From Sails Project_Mayhem at 10:45am 02.07.20 Thanks everyone for the simple and straightforward advice. I'll give it a try as soon as it's warm e
49 Hull Leak NYSail at 10:41am 02.07.20 That makes sense..... that is only a portion of the "cavity". Heading forward there is another 6 inc
49 Hull Leak lhulcher at 10:13am 02.07.20 Thanks for the great commentary and supporting pictures. The area in question is very similar on my
Traveler theory walt at 10:10am 02.07.20 Gloves would probably be a good subject for a separate thread? I have gloves from both WM and the h
Anyone Recognize This? Lazy1 at 10:01am 02.07.20 It's a free tape ruler from HF. That means it is an approximate measurement

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