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BTC1984 at 3:04pm 05.22.24
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1984 Catalina 27. My engine was running fine, I smelled burning so I shut it down. There was some sm
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Best place to purchase rigging hard ware? I want to get two hardware extenders for Hunter 40.5.
Scott B at 10:32am 05.22.24
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My head is spinning on this and I'm trying to make it spin even more.... :rolleyes: Existing set-u
jpeac2 at 9:05am 05.22.24
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Hey Everyone - Sustained some anchor damage last summer to the bow (picture attached). Looking for
Bluebonnet87 at 9:00am 05.22.24
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Hi all, Recently purchased and first time saiboat owner. The deck looks like it needs a paint job.
michel06440 at 1:11am 05.22.24
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Hello, I'm throwing a bottle into the sea, has anyone already installed a wind pilot or wind vane on
Hunter 37 Aussie at 5:25pm 05.21.24
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Hi have a Marlow Hunter 37. With inmast furing system make z spars, the Swivel has to plastic part
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I am researching different ways of handling the anchor line. The Hunter 37.5 has a very shallow anch
glandry924 at 1:34pm 05.21.24
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I'm installing a 6.5 kw Phasor genset in the port lazarette on a 2007 Hunter 41 and would like input
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Over the past several years, we have discussed the importance of the ENSO current temperatures in th
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fred1diver at 12:09pm 05.21.24
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Hello everyone, thinking about redoing my salon table on my Pearson 30. It works wellish but is very
Repair   (2)
tb_gb at 12:06pm 05.21.24
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See attached pictures. There is a gap between the rub rail on my Hunter 380, and the anchor holder.
Rmalko at 8:33am 05.21.24
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Has anyone purchased a rudder from Rudder Craft and if you did what was your experience?
carlc376 at 8:14am 05.21.24
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I have a new to me o'Day 23. I am totally new to both sailboats and mooring, both of which I will b
gino's at 12:00am 05.21.24
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Pretty Womans from your town
PepperW at 10:57pm 05.20.24
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POST 1/3 Hello to all, this is my first unprepared attempt to pull something together for the recap
GaryT at 5:43pm 05.20.24
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Dear Harbor 20 Sailor, Welcome to our own forum where we can ask questions and share information wit
VFR750 at 5:43pm 05.20.24
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Simple C315 Question: Do you have pockets for your winch handles in the cockpit? Where are your wi
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Lithium cold storage question
dlochner at 4:34am 04.03.25
Last I checked, tail end of hurricanes go all the way to Nova Scotia... Plenty of cold there! :)
Oday Trailer Weight Distribution
Indysailor at 3:16am 04.03.25
When I bought my ODay 23 it had sat each off season on a trailer with bunks, no keel support. The hu
Lithium cold storage question
sailme88 at 2:59am 04.03.25
Batteries create electricity.... electricity can be used to provide heat...heat will keep your batte
Lithium cold storage question
danstanford at 2:47am 04.03.25
I had an Oceanvolt electric boat with 4 Lithium batteries and the manufacturer said run them down a
Ellebogen Isolators
BigEasy at 11:01pm 04.02.25
The new isolator studs will get a generous coating of Boeshield to keep them looking new and also t
Lithium cold storage question
marcham at 9:08pm 04.02.25
Last I checked, tail end of hurricanes go all the way to Nova Scotia... Plenty of cold there! :)
Great Deal on Antifouling
Michael Davis at 8:57pm 04.02.25
Give the location of the sale!
SPRING BREAK - Weather
kloudie1 at 7:35pm 04.02.25
Plans are to head out to the Miss barrier islands for a few days starting Wednesday, Windy says kind
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jssailem at 7:34pm 04.02.25
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Tally Ho at 6:50pm 04.02.25
Bah, humbug :cuss: ! But do you have any wind?
Ellebogen Isolators
Tally Ho at 6:50pm 04.02.25
Great update. Thanks for letting us know how they turned out.
Cliffside sails
SailingLoto at 6:33pm 04.02.25
Thank you everyone! Contact has been made! All is good!
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Clutch Cargo at 5:48pm 04.02.25
Update regarding my isolator replacement project. As mentioned before, Aitor Ellebogen was most hel
SPRING BREAK - Weather
kappykaplan at 5:17pm 04.02.25
Bah, humbug :cuss: ! :thumbup:
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Ralph Johnstone at 5:15pm 04.02.25
Sorry Ralph! Bah, humbug :cuss: !
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heritage at 4:51pm 04.02.25
Have you visually checked the broken bolt for signs of crevice corrosion?
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Tally Ho at 4:01pm 04.02.25
You have got to be kidding. It rains year 'round here with maybe a little more in the Spring. The

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