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ripperbone at 10:08pm 06.13.19
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Was motoring out of the marina when a bunch of white smoke started coming out of the exhaust at the
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We are starting to have a discussion about buying a small tractor to move boats on trailers around.
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Ok, I've been around lots of sail boats and motor boats. Never have a seen what looks like an anchor
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Hi all, I'm looking for advice on closing on my first sailboat. After doing about a year's worth of
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Sorry, You know I am all about wanting to get out and learn to sail. Of course you have not heard
Chew Oon at 12:13pm 06.13.19
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Hi, Does anyone know the part number for the raw water cooling hose. The parts catalog says 128291-4
Monstertruck10k at 10:12am 06.13.19
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Hi all, long time lurker, first time poster. I've been trying to sell my Hunter for a while, but can
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I found an old forum post requesting an owner's manual for Hunter 25.5 with limited results. Do any
emenskl at 9:28am 06.13.19
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My O'Day 26 has always been taken out and moved around on a travel lift. My (new) marina owner just
BradH23 at 9:22am 06.13.19
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Does anyone know which spreader tips were used on the francespar spreaders? Trying to figure which p
vdesmond at 9:13am 06.13.19
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Hi all, I am going to be taking my boat for her first sail this weekend, and I am having some issu
dmax at 8:29am 06.13.19
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I have removed the eyebrows from my boat and they are not going back on. They are in decent shape wi
Good Vibes at 7:25am 06.13.19
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Good Day, My (new to us) boat has the original bimini (full cockpit coverage). I'm looking for image
Good Vibes at 7:17am 06.13.19
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165930 Good day all, So this happened... Good natured dock mate helping me pin the boom on slipped
T J Furstenau at 8:34pm 06.12.19
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Okay, so quick question to the Hunter 49 owners out there that have dropped their salon table to mak
tom11673 at 7:59pm 06.12.19
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2 weeks ago I took possession of a 1994 M26S that I had purchased through a Boat Angel eBay auction.
DMC9001 at 7:26pm 06.12.19
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I disassembled my rudder and when I flipped it upside down it sounded like one of those rain sticks.
Rebecca II at 12:15pm 06.12.19
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Looking for a used rudder(' tiller) for a Javelin. Mine got lost in a move from NH to Ohio!
cb32863 at 11:42am 06.12.19
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So Rachel and I are heading out west to San Francisco Weds June 19th through Sunday June 23rd. Any S
JDE at 10:58am 06.12.19
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I recently picked up a Hunter 23.5 and need to replace some running rigging. The topping lift and re

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What Tide Chart do you use on your Cell Phone?
JoeWhite at 4:04pm 05.14.24
I use J-Tides
What Tide Chart do you use on your Cell Phone?
kappykaplan at 3:44pm 05.14.24
When we were in tidal waters we used Tides Near Me. :plus:
What Tide Chart do you use on your Cell Phone?
dlochner at 3:26pm 05.14.24
When we were in tidal waters we used Tides Near Me.
Northern Light Show - Possible
Tally Ho at 3:24pm 05.14.24
Many people in same area as me, said the same thing as you. Eyes are personal filters. Camera sna
Northern Light Show - Possible
Tally Ho at 3:23pm 05.14.24
Don't feel bad Greg... There is likely still time. I have been to Fairbanks AK in search of the lig
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay)
Tally Ho at 3:11pm 05.14.24
@Tally Ho On my 18 footer, a 30 mile sail is a damn good day. 100 miles seems like an endurance tes
What Tide Chart do you use on your Cell Phone?
Davidasailor26 at 3:08pm 05.14.24
I have Navionics and I just use the tide and current charts built into that. Works pretty well - You
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay)
Tally Ho at 3:08pm 05.14.24
@Tally Ho The great thing about freighters is that you can see them coming a long way off. Yes, I
23.5 outboard motor
kloudie1 at 2:57pm 05.14.24
Check out the Tohatsu 6 long shaft as well. They are well made and parts are available.
23.5 outboard motor
dlochner at 2:18pm 05.14.24
Depends on you sailing plans. If it is day sailing, then a 3 hp would be fine. If you plan to cruise
Removing Paint from PVC Pipe.
kappykaplan at 1:10pm 05.14.24
Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding. We have a winner. Kappy Kaplan, Come on Down. You're the winner of the "Sol
Removing Paint from PVC Pipe.
ggrizzard at 12:57pm 05.14.24
Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding. We have a winner. Kappy Kaplan, Come on Down. You're the winner of the "Sol
looking to buy a new (to me) boat
shemandr at 12:49pm 05.14.24
I don't know if a mooring is an option, but if is make sure the boat you buy has a self bailing cock
looking to buy a new (to me) boat
Timm R Oday25 at 12:05pm 05.14.24
I would look at a ComPac Cat boat . They are exactly what you are looking for . No other sailboat ha
Condensed for your inconvenience
Hayden Watson at 11:49am 05.14.24
I have no problem with condensation anytime in the year here in the Pacific NW. When on the boat, I
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model)
anelso29 at 11:29am 05.14.24
it looks like you have the shaft seal well under control. I would be concerned about getting the sh
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model)
TimFromLI at 11:28am 05.14.24
it looks like you have the shaft seal well under control. I would be concerned about getting the sha
looking to buy a new (to me) boat
SteveinTC at 11:28am 05.14.24
Thanks, rgranger. I hadn't come across that boat before, I'll check it out.
looking to buy a new (to me) boat
SteveinTC at 11:26am 05.14.24
That's a good suggestion. I already looked into dry slips and for some reason there aren't any offer

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