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Bruce Grant at 7:00am 01.03.00
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This is a test to see if Jay was pulling my leg. Regards. Bruce.
Bruce Grant at 5:50am 01.03.00
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Hey Phil, when I access this page from the main page (as opposed to my how), the home port area show
Jan Randles at 5:48am 01.03.00
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We are contemplating installing a boat lift for our Hunter 410 at its future location in Punta Gorda
Brad Truby at 5:11am 01.03.00
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I am about to haul out my hunter 25.5 for the first time . I am planning to repaint the hull i have
Nigel Wathen at 4:12am 01.03.00
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I have recently acquired a Legend 43 (1992) and want to touch up the interior woodwork. I gather it
Hans Erwich at 3:25am 01.03.00
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Recently I bought a 1984 Hunter 27. When attempting to have the holding tank pumped out, I was told
Keith Gustin at 3:18am 01.03.00
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As my previous post indicated, I am a former Mac-26 owner ready to purchase a H26 or 260. I have re
Scott at 2:46am 01.03.00
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I am looking for informqation on how the reefing system works. The boom is made by Kenyon Model 5072
John Brooks at 2:29am 01.03.00
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We are considering a Catalina 36MKII for a retirement boat. Our plans include the Caribbean and Mex
Barb Rudolph at 2:16am 01.03.00
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When I purchased my 1985 Hunter--there were no owner manuals with the boat--after one fire trying to
Colin Campbell at 1:06am 01.03.00
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The previous owner disconnected the hot water heater from the engine, so that it runs only on shore
Russ Williams at 1:04am 01.03.00
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Has anyone ever heard of converting a fin keel to a wing keel? I've found a 1994 model 36 with a fi
Charles Duhon at 12:53am 01.03.00
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Does anyone know where I can get replacement parts for the opening ports on my '83 Hunter 34. The c
Lynn at 12:42am 01.03.00
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Thank you, everyone for all the support and advice about my fears of our bigger boat. Got a video f
Bobby Crouch at 10:55pm 01.02.00
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I have an '89 Hunter 23. I recently noticed a lengthwise crack in the port side storage compartment
Wanderer138 at 10:53pm 01.02.00
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I do a fair amount of night sailing, and I am constantly amazed at how much current the running ligh
Bob Joyce at 10:05pm 01.02.00
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We have owned our H34 since new in 85. We sailed weekends and vacations till 95 then went cruising.
George Lamb at 8:53pm 01.02.00
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Well, we are getting close, our new 460 is scheduled to start commissioning on Feb. 2nd. I am now w
John Finch at 2:03pm 01.02.00
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Mickie and I went to Mark Twain Lake in Northern Missouri 12/31/99. There was not a soul to be seen
Bob Robeson at 11:49am 01.02.00
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My fuel tanks seems to be leaking again. I have a 1986 C-36 and the fuel tank was relaced in 1991 wi

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Solar vents in the Pacific Northwest
FastOlson at 7:49am 01.22.20
I just focused on the location... Deale, MD. Hot and humid in the summers, would be a guess. You cer
Hello from a new Catalina 30 owner
Mjg407 at 7:48am 01.22.20
Hope to see you on the groups.io forum. Be sure to introduce yourself the first time you post. Jo
Great Lakes Towing insurance
Project_Mayhem at 7:14am 01.22.20
my wife had to get towed in on the jet ski in new buffalo, (no kindred boaters helped her, i was ou
Tiller hard to steer
Meriachee at 7:12am 01.22.20
"go fast" does not correlate to "rail in the water", in fact, quite the opposite for these hulls. Tr
Can a boat motor be too low in the water?
Project_Mayhem at 6:46am 01.22.20
If the power head is under water the motor is too low. The cowling will hold back water and provid
Newport RI to Mystic CT   (1)
All U Get at 6:18am 01.22.20
The only thing I could add is getting a copy of Eldridge Tide and Pilot for 2020. Plenty of good in
Will 35lb Mantus anchor fit 1999 Beneteau Oceanis 381 bow roller
hutch5151 at 6:06am 01.22.20
Yes. Have mine on 1998 381
Tiller hard to steer
Daveinet at 5:57am 01.22.20
Something to pay attention to is if the tiller is straight under sail. A perfectly balanced boat sho
Looking to get out on the water in Tampa on Saturday
Project_Mayhem at 5:37am 01.22.20
Looks like these guys have plenty of sailboats St. Petersburg & Tampa Bay - Sailing Yacht, Cat
Leak from port light
All U Get at 5:14am 01.22.20
We had the lens and seals replaced on our older ports and were told to open them to exercise the sea
Solar vents in the Pacific Northwest
tfox2069 at 5:02am 01.22.20
TFox, What if you set up a low speed fan near the dorade. Say a computer fan. Set the fan to blow t
Newport RI to Mystic CT
TomY at 4:23am 01.22.20
This summer I am hoping to take the trip from Narragansett Bay to Mystic Ct for a few days. Is anyo
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SPigola at 4:03am 01.22.20
Nothing is better than Navionics SonarChart and Aqua Map with USACE surveys on your iPad
Leak from port light
Davidasailor26 at 3:04am 01.22.20
We have the same problem intermittently. Cleaning the lens and gasket with a wet paper towel helps a
Looking for a rigging service in or near San Pedro CA
marke14 at 11:25pm 01.21.20
Thanks Dave, I know that is a possibility. I have a local provider that can do this if it comes to t
Hunter 240 needs stern rails and stern seats
Dolphin55 at 10:46pm 01.21.20
Wonderful! Thanks again. I explored the site and downloaded all the drawings - especially the detail
Tiller hard to steer
Brian Buzz at 8:49pm 01.21.20
Wow. Thank you everyone for sharing your knowledge and great advice. My mainsail is full batten and
Catalina 34 MK II salon table conversion
JoeWhite at 8:13pm 01.21.20
If the table will not go down when you loosen the knob at the base of the pedestal, then remove all
Looking for a rigging service in or near San Pedro CA
Dave Groshong at 8:06pm 01.21.20
If the rig is down, you can coil it all up and send it us to be duplicated!

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