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Crazy Dave Condon at 7:37am 10.28.17
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I ask only those who currently or have owned Hunter sailboats with supplied mast raising equipment t
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:30am 10.28.17
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So often I am asked about mast raising that I have written a draft with a disclaimer. I am asking th
Phil Herring at 6:14am 10.28.17
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capri22.net has moved their forum to SBO, located under the Catalina heading. Stop in and say hello
Slartibartfass at 5:53am 10.28.17
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in a new sub-forum. Cheers, Malte aka Slartibartfass
Jacomo Sailor at 8:58pm 10.27.17
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I bought a new to me boat today. It wasn't a Catalina 22, but it was a sailboat, an older Sunfish t
Hamp at 4:54pm 10.27.17
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Just bought boat and have amidship mainsheet arraigment. Noticed jib backwinding Main. Would end boo
Tyler Rippel at 3:34pm 10.27.17
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A marina just posted a 260 for under half of recent comparable boats - $6900 for a 260 with trailer,
gdudik at 12:55pm 10.27.17
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Hello everyone--figured this section is as good as any to make an introduction. I've been doing a l
rfrye1 at 12:02pm 10.27.17
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I'm looking to bareboat in Greece in '18. Looks like they are getting pretty strict about the Sailin
palmbeachboater at 11:18am 10.27.17
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Looking for good, used genoa in range of Luff 37'6", Leech 35'7", Foot 18'. Prefer roller furle
Whiskey at 9:54am 10.27.17
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I keep my H26 at a marina that gets a lot of wind and can be a little ruff. To take the weight off
pateco at 9:41am 10.27.17
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Windy Daze Hunter 31 at 9:32am 10.27.17
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Biker at 9:10am 10.27.17
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I'm looking for railing (of any kind) for my Macgregor 26D. I can't find a dealer, sure they are out
Art Dennis at 5:40am 10.27.17
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I need to replace my packing on my stuffing box. What size packing do I need and any friendly advice
onlinelee at 5:34am 10.27.17
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Hi Friends, before I call in the engineers I have a small problem I hoped you guys may be able to h
ifmdalvey at 4:53am 10.27.17
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dlsflorida at 2:03am 10.27.17
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I have my first sailboat now for 3 years. The hatches must be original as they are cracked and leaki
Dave@Solstice at 7:29pm 10.26.17
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Hello Folks, I just got an O'Day 25 (my second 25 after having a 34' boat for 10 years) but the trai
scruffy95 at 6:52pm 10.26.17
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I thought I might ask those that might have had the difficulty I am having removing and re-installin

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3YM39AE cost
dlochner at 4:03am 05.18.24
This company says $4150. Yanmar 3YM30AE 29 HP Diesel Marine Inboard (focusmarineoutboard.com) Tha
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marcham at 3:59am 05.18.24
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PaulK at 3:56am 05.18.24
The SS piece looks like it could be used to pin something in place, with the curved opening to slip
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kappykaplan at 3:52am 05.18.24
This company says $4150. Yanmar 3YM30AE 29 HP Diesel Marine Inboard (focusmarineoutboard.com)
Yanmar Engines used on Hunter Legend 37.5
marcham at 3:02am 05.18.24
Can you take a picture of the engine id plate located on top ? Is it a 3jh2 ?
1991 P42 Airmar Part/Serial Number
eianm at 11:38pm 05.17.24
I think its original- I actually dont us it- i rely on GPS speed on my Ray screen- so mine just sits
Replacing a mast step on a Princess 18
Brian and Anne on Princess 18 at 11:35pm 05.17.24
Many thanks but as suggested I think the optimum solution will be to install an appropriate tabernac
Yanmar Engines used on Hunter Legend 37.5
Weasel at 9:46pm 05.17.24
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Yanmar Engines used on Hunter Legend 37.5
Weasel at 9:44pm 05.17.24
I think I found data on the engine. I think it is original to the boat, but has a high output altern
Epoxy vs Varnish
dLj at 9:29pm 05.17.24
I like the black... dj
Yanmar Engines used on Hunter Legend 37.5   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:25pm 05.17.24
Not able to find either the 3H or the XXXX listing in an article published by Torrensen Marine. The
Epoxy vs Varnish   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:03pm 05.17.24
beautiful but I would have killed myself 5 times over if I did that to my steps. Heck, I've slid do
New Electronics - Is this about right?
rpwillia at 8:44pm 05.17.24
Final Update. We got it all working. The problem with the Depth instrument was that it has to be man
Beneteau 285 Keel Nuts
rpwillia at 8:30pm 05.17.24
On a friends 385 we did replace her bolts. These are a hardened hi tensile steel and not stainless.
How to keep open sika flax?
thinwater at 8:16pm 05.17.24
The other "trick" is to find more uses for Sika and 3M polyurethanes. Around the house. Fixing shoes
23.5 outboard motor
Tom L at 8:16pm 05.17.24
I have a 23.5 and have used two different old outboards on it. The first is a 1993 Tohatsu 9.9hp 2
Beneteau 285 Keel Nuts
AldernyRace at 7:56pm 05.17.24
Just sent them an email. Will see. Thanks
Raymarine wind instrument wiring
dLj at 7:44pm 05.17.24
Hello everyone I am currently installing a wind instrument on top of my mast, all is done on the m
Beneteau 285 Keel Nuts
FastOlson at 7:38pm 05.17.24
Should I contact Beneteau? First place I would start, since they are still in business.

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