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Jay at 11:57am 09.28.99
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I have a 1981 30ft Hunter with a 2 GM Yanmar diesel engine. At 2000 rpm's I get a loud knocking. I
Ben Townsend at 11:04am 09.28.99
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Thanks for the responses all of which have helped to reinforce my suspicions. Some additional infor
Craig Cody at 8:15am 09.28.99
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I moved up to a C36 from a C30 last March. While there are faster boats than my (tall rig) 36, she
Hernan Azancot at 7:31am 09.28.99
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I need information about prices (new boats)similar size and models to: Hunter 25 (1977) Cal 25 (
jim mclean at 7:08am 09.28.99
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I am considering buying a 1992 Vision 36. Has there been any problems with these boats, especially t
Jim at 6:25am 09.28.99
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I am thinking of buying a Hunter 31. I know they started around 1984. How long did they make them?
Jim at 6:03am 09.28.99
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I have a 1980 Hunter 30. There is a piece of plywood approx. 1 inch thick supporting the post dire
Crenier at 5:27am 09.28.99
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Does anyone have the pollars for the 380. I am interested in getting some insite on the different s
Mark Johnson at 5:26am 09.28.99
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not because anything was wrong or broken. Just because we are exchanging our full batten main for a
PJ Walchenbach at 4:41am 09.28.99
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I am interested in knowing what your opinions are regarding hard vs. soft dodgers. Right now I have
Ray Cochrane at 3:17am 09.28.99
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If any Auothelm 4000 owners have the original manual and installation instructions I need a copy. I
Michael O'Hara at 3:04am 09.28.99
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What does a broker charge for selling your boat? What (and where) is your experience? Does the bro
Rich at 2:49am 09.28.99
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I sail on a 1985 H31. The plug and fitting for the tube leading to the holding tank need replacement
Rich at 2:49am 09.28.99
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I sail on a 1985 H31. The plug and fitting for the tube leading to the holding tank need replacement
Crenier at 2:46am 09.28.99
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Has anyone got the pollars for the 380? I would like to understand the general speed guidelines as
AL MILLER at 2:26am 09.28.99
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HI PLEASE E-MAIL ANY ' ALL INFO. ON THE MORGAN 24/25 I P.U. MY MORGAN 25 THIS WEEK E-MAIL TO AL MIL
Mike Stephens at 1:15am 09.28.99
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The recent issue of "Sail" magazine has a good article on assym. spinnakers. I would like to race my
Lou Stocks at 1:09am 09.28.99
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Recently purchased a 1986 Hunter 28.5 and need to replace the existing SeaLander model 752 marine to
fabaier@aol.com at 12:27am 09.28.99
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I am interested in purchasing a 34' Morgan from the late 60's to early 1970's. Would appreciate any
Don Connolly at 12:23am 09.28.99
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On my Yanmar 2GM there are two zincs, one on the Stbd. side and one on the rear of the engine. In t

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I used a Harbor Freight ATV winch on a 19' and now my O'Day 25. For the 19 I did not use a gin pole
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FastOlson at 8:38am 01.13.20
I presume the keyboard you tried was just the on-screen one? Apple does make a Bluetooth keyboard
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tfox2069 at 7:58am 01.13.20
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duality at 7:45am 01.13.20
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Pirate Dave at 7:39am 01.13.20
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LeeandRick at 7:27am 01.13.20
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Scott T-Bird at 7:14am 01.13.20
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BillyK at 7:03am 01.13.20
Nice update. My strut bolts had signs of leaks at some point (Cutlass replacement?) that was repai
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Pirate Dave at 7:02am 01.13.20
You won the Nascar race !!! Winner Winner chicken dinner. Can't wait to see you do the victory bur
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