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Hello all, i'm looking for some interior cushions for my 81 Catalina 22' - figured i'd throw it out
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recently acquired a 1977, 30ft Hunter and I intend to lead main halyard aft. Need info on winch siz
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New owner question. There are cracks originating from the area where the compression post meets the
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I have a 2005 Beneteau 373 and am in need of a new instrument panel due to an unfortunate storage bu
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When we acquired our boat a few months ago it had a Xantrex Freedom charger/inverter, a large house
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Hello Everyone, This is my first post to the forum, so I will ask for forgiveness of my sailing igno
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Since I've redecked my boat I need to cut new holes for the chain plates. Any ideas on how to go ab
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The joys of a North Idaho winter, it was so mild all year, then we got the polar vortex and the year
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A good read with sound advice for any guests. Anyone ever have "One of those"? https://www.townandc
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I stopped to check on my boat this am and saw this on the rudder. Its about 1.2 " across. How do I
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Hello, Can anyone advise the make and model of the furler. Thanks
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Recently bought a 1995 "26C". The hardware was missing from the "main control lines set up", but h
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Been sailing our 170 on inland lakes for years, never even considered putting a motor on it. This ye
CYQK at 3:49am 03.02.19
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Replaced the portlights on the boat late last summer. The dimensions are 8" x 7 feet long 1/4 thick
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Hello all and can anyone confirm what size rocna anchor I need for a h41ac as looking at the sizing
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Hunter 34 - how big are these issues?
Marauder at 5:28pm 12.02.24
Thank Claude, yeah agree the chainplate rod is most dangerous issue. One of those issues that seems
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Hunter Legend 35.5 shower drain
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DYFLWD at 4:21pm 12.02.24
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garymalmgren at 4:11pm 12.02.24
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Tally Ho at 2:18pm 12.02.24
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artboas at 12:40pm 12.02.24
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DRhoads at 12:36pm 12.02.24
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P42 engine sump
HoosierSailor at 10:27am 12.02.24
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dLj at 9:00am 12.02.24
I'm looking forward to his arrival. I'd love to see what those islands are like. dj
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Dominic escapes the social calendar
jssailem at 8:29am 12.02.24
He is a real adventurer, like how he adapts the gear to his boat. No, "I have to find the manual and

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