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Jim Ewing at 2:26am 02.04.00
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Hi, Well it's down to two months to go so I thought I'd ask for some opinions. We're taking our h37
Kenny Wilson at 1:44am 02.04.00
7/1009
I've purchased a British Hunter 23ft sailboat. This is a different manufacturer from the American o
Alan Levine at 1:13am 02.04.00
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Does anyone have experience with a folding prop. I am consiering replaced the factory 2-blade prop
Bruce Grant at 10:31pm 02.03.00
15/1290
Well, made it back from the Chicago Strictly Sail show and there were a couple of highlights. 1. Go
John at 9:55pm 02.03.00
5/1144
My apologies guys...here is a break down. Surveyor's Fee: $324.00
Donnie Hatchett at 9:43pm 02.03.00
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Do any 460 owners or owners to be have any concerns about the material (fabric) used in the ceiling
Jim Randall at 7:41pm 02.03.00
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Colin Campbell at 7:37pm 02.03.00
8/1136
Reading all the excellent replies to "Cabin Heater Revisited" has prompted me to as if anyone has ev
Steve Dion at 2:33pm 02.03.00
3/1299
I stumbled across this on the Bomar/Gray site. I thought this may be of some interest. There is a
Doug at 12:48pm 02.03.00
2/1098
Has anyone out there had any experience with Power Inverters. Seems like a better idea than a genera
john geiger at 10:01am 02.03.00
2/1026
I have 79 hunter 27 with tiller, I have a kenyon boom. I was thinking of running my mainsail lines a
MIke B at 8:39am 02.03.00
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Help , I had a name and address, of John in Pa who was going to make a new tiller, from the old one
George Mc Clusky at 7:42am 02.03.00
4/955
I was wondering about the water ballast models as far as leaving them in the water for extended
Dan Ryder at 6:51am 02.03.00
3/1479
On my C-36, the Dutchman topping lift is led forward and secured around a bail on the boom. I'd li
TJ at 6:24am 02.03.00
5/2602
I need to refill my compass. Someone told me to frezze some denatured alcohol, and fill the compass
Kelly Burgess at 3:58am 02.03.00
8/1513
What will happen to a boat with a bulb wing keel and a spade rudder in an accidental(soft)grounding?
Bill Sheehy at 3:18am 02.03.00
3/1205
A while back someone said that the aft head intake on their 42 was under the aft bed. Mine is up in
Clive at 3:09am 02.03.00
5/1341
I'm looking at Catalina 27s in this area most mid 70s boats have propane stoves and outboard engines
Clive at 2:59am 02.03.00
6/1146
I'm considering buying a catalina 27. Lots of them locally- most seem to have an outboard and propa
Mark Johnson at 2:02am 02.03.00
5/2518
needed. I have one installed on my 460 and am not really satisfied with it. However, having only u

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Three Bridge Fiasco!
LeeandRick at 4:15pm 01.26.20
Hey, the Dwight D Eisenhower Hwy. Lookout for the Alameda ferry.
Seadek versus Nuteak Synthetic Decking
Knotallthere at 4:11pm 01.26.20
Thanke sail sfbay for the reply. How has it been wearing so far with the dogs and foot traffic etc.?
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie.
smokey73 at 4:00pm 01.26.20
Just got back from a solo sail on my 40 foot boat. It is set up for solo sailing and I enjoy dong s
Leak from port light
SG at 3:40pm 01.26.20
Isit from the frame or the operable portion? Is it a Lewmar Ocean hatch?
1991 P42 Bow Rollers
Terry Cox at 3:34pm 01.26.20
Terry, Why does the chain rose ( or line) run down between the two rollers? Do you have dual an
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie.
Terry Cox at 3:28pm 01.26.20
If I am solo most of the time, what do I need a bigger boat for? Solo most of the time here, too,
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie.
Terry Cox at 3:20pm 01.26.20
In all the years of cruising, docking, etc., no need for, nor want of a bow thruster. Much prefer us
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie.
Tally Ho at 2:58pm 01.26.20
I have owned a 28-footer and my current 32-footer. I have a buddy at the marina with a 40-footer.
Engine power issue
jonelli at 2:21pm 01.26.20
At full throttle in gear does it smoke? I think it would if you had an exhaust restriction. It doe
Engine power issue
jonelli at 2:19pm 01.26.20
Is it safe to assume that you have not checked the lift pump? Can you point me to instructions on
Icebox conversion kit for 79 C30
WBulkley at 2:17pm 01.26.20
Thank you Mike. We were looking at the Norcold unit. I think you saved us some trouble and an extr
H41 DS Cabin top Overhang
DayDreamer41 at 1:53pm 01.26.20
Haven't done anything with this, but it appears to be fragile and not intended to step on, it is als
Leak from port light
Slider at 1:24pm 01.26.20
Thanks everyone, all good suggestions! I cleaned , left the port open and applied plumbers grease a
hunter 37c prop size
aldofc at 1:04pm 01.26.20
ODay 272LE bimini
twodzusfittings at 12:52pm 01.26.20
You are currently on the forum. go to the home page, use the drop down "shop" and then "canvas".
What could possibly go wrong?
Will Gilmore at 12:38pm 01.26.20
I can see this technological advancement ending with more restrictions and regulations regarding whe
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Will Gilmore at 12:16pm 01.26.20
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Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie.
Sailgunner at 12:05pm 01.26.20
What's the mast height? If more than 64 ft you will not be able to cruise on the ICW where bridges
ODay 272LE bimini
Chuck Powell at 11:52am 01.26.20
Hi David How do I get hold of the SBO team?

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