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All in fun   (1)
Jimmy at 7:04pm 08.19.18
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bimmerboy0212 at 5:42pm 08.19.18
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I have the Barlow 15 and 16 winches on our First 26 and the black top cap broke off and need replaci
videorov at 2:39pm 08.19.18
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Telstar or Corsair same size or close to. How the folding arms compare and can you motor both with
decktosser at 1:45pm 08.19.18
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IMG_2716 by decktosser posted Aug 19, 2018 at 3:44 PMMy guess is that most Hunter 23 owners wish the
jimmcgee at 1:29pm 08.19.18
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We recently sold our Catalina 30 and I'm looking at downsizing to a 17-20 foot day sailer. My sail
mnmpizza at 1:20pm 08.19.18
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Fellow Sailors, As I get a little closer to actually 'sailing' my boat, I've been trying to solve a
Steverhnm at 12:30pm 08.19.18
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Anyone with a 1990 or so Hunter 35.5 have an idea how much hose I need to get to replace my hot wate
Ilanortho at 10:27am 08.19.18
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Hi; Got tired of sleeping in the V-berth. Refinished the cabin sole this winter, and installed a co
joegagliano31 at 9:23am 08.19.18
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I just picked up a 1976 widgeon that came with all of the documents and wanted to share this with an
Perfect day!   (3)
w4swk at 9:12am 08.19.18
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This post has only a little to do with sailing but hopefully you all will allow me to stray some.
Sand-Ra-Jean at 8:50am 08.19.18
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jviss at 8:00am 08.19.18
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Has anyone tried this? We're on a mooring, and our cruising grounds are NDZ's. We always use the
Capt Robbie at 7:26am 08.19.18
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Took another lighting strike Saturday morning at 3am during one of the most intense electrical storm
Cu Na Mara at 7:18am 08.19.18
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I'm looking at the Harken 12:1 non-split backstay tensioner to be attached at the backstay bracket a
seadaddler at 6:57am 08.19.18
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I have a C-80 and love it and not changing it. Is it possible to add some kind of multiplex box of s
Brian D at 8:02pm 08.18.18
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I think he is OK, but... rPe1BO-Eowc
JRT at 7:40pm 08.18.18
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I have fallen in love with the Jeanneau 349. The size, layout and modern hull looks perfect to me.
scott hall at 6:50pm 08.18.18
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I live in Nashville area. Have slip on marina. Can buy a Cruisair portable for hatch but wondering i
Tartan 30 at 3:55pm 08.18.18
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Hello, New to this site, so I hope this question hasn't been asked and answered already. (didn't fi
Bill19233 at 2:06pm 08.18.18
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155156 This boat has been anchored or tied up in various places around the bay the last couple week

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Water in Bilge of Oday 23
dmax at 8:56am 03.25.24
Yes it is - sorry, was thinking rain water. Again, any piercing of the hull is a potential. On your
Water in Bilge of Oday 23
G Newboat at 8:52am 03.25.24
Is it possible water is coming in from the lake? I believe it fills even without rain.
Rode for Desolation Sound
Hello Below at 8:38am 03.25.24
I constantly lost those Imra markers. I wonder why yours stayed put? I still have the remainder of
Water in Bilge of Oday 23
dmax at 8:35am 03.25.24
Every hole in the deck is a potential leaking point, especially after 30 plus years: stanchions, hat
Rode for Desolation Sound
skunther at 8:19am 03.25.24
Pricey little beggars but I have used these chain markers for 12 years and never lost a one. A gues
Rode for Desolation Sound
skunther at 8:17am 03.25.24
Those Imtra markers look very interesting. Fit in the chain link. Nothing to rub against the gypsy
Boom
shemandr at 8:16am 03.25.24
Yesterday I drove by a marine salvage yard on Rt 1 between Vero Beach and Ft. Pierce on the East sid
Venting 3 compartments at once
Ted10028 at 7:50am 03.25.24
In essence you turned your head into a piece of ductwork that will contain the foulest of all odors
Suggestions on South Florida Towns to Retire To?
shemandr at 7:47am 03.25.24
The OP's criteria may need revision: Sailing with "5' to 6'" draft eliminates a lot of Florida. Y
Clamp on meter recommendation?
Jim 5757 at 7:40am 03.25.24
+1 on Jim's recommendation. We got this model last month and very happy with it! ...and the price w
Venting 3 compartments at once
dlochner at 7:28am 03.25.24
In essence you turned your head into a piece of ductwork that will contain the foulest of all odors
Adding Solar to Hunter 466
Johann at 7:25am 03.25.24
Venting 3 compartments at once
Ward H at 7:12am 03.25.24
In essence you turned your head into a piece of ductwork that will contain the foulest of all odors
Adding Solar to Hunter 466
pdrisc at 6:57am 03.25.24
Rode for Desolation Sound
jssailem at 6:55am 03.25.24
Those Imtra markers look very interesting. Fit in the chain link. Nothing to rub against the gypsy (
Hunter 420 below deck autopilot install...   (1)
JamesG161 at 6:50am 03.25.24
I had phone call with @knotclewless . Here is his set up.
Boom
AngelM at 6:37am 03.25.24
Lots of boats were totaled iin your area a couple of years ago you can probably find a used boom if
Rode for Desolation Sound
Hello Below at 6:36am 03.25.24
Pricey little beggars but I have used these chain markers for 12 years and never lost a one. A guess
Boom
AngelM at 6:36am 03.25.24
Yes a blast, and no-one will offer ideas and local riggers kinda useless. You have given me a great
Boom
kloudie1 at 6:34am 03.25.24
Lots of boats were totaled iin your area a couple of years ago you can probably find a used boom if

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