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walmsleyc at 8:28pm 03.16.17
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(previously posted on a Catalina forum by mistake) My rudder has been dripping rusty water for a nu
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Hey All, I need help identifying the correct belt for this. I see a lot of D169 "For MK1 black housi
Captmayhem at 6:17pm 03.16.17
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I'm sure I'm not the only one getting emails from them, what's the catch?
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I am rebuilding a first 405 and I need to make new counter rails for the galley. Beneteau made a la
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Nice 2004 Hunter 41 with a really bad caulk job Does anyone know ehere I can get a replacement ed
BwWhisper at 4:59pm 03.16.17
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My 1.5" bilge hose is deteriorated to the point it is broken off 2" long in the bilge area. Anybody
Time 2 Cruise at 12:50pm 03.16.17
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Has anyone had the pleasure to replace the inhaul and outhaul lines on the cited spar? The line just
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I was reading the commissioning articles in Sail and Cruising World this month and they both reminde
jansan at 9:33am 03.16.17
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Can anyone advise on the size of the pulley (O/Dia, thickness and bore I/Dia ) for the masthead shee
Sefuller at 9:13am 03.16.17
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Looking for 1/2" BLACK 4991 VHB tape for my window replacement project. I have located an Ebay sell
JimHartnett at 8:05am 03.16.17
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There isn't enough room to pull the transmission away from the engine. After about a half inch I hit
Alex111 at 5:52am 03.16.17
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Hi, I just bought a 2006 Hunter 25 without motor, which is the best Shaftt length for Them 20" or 25
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if you are in Seattle or Vancouver, Desolation Sound is a must. Check out this third video of ou
Mark Maulden at 11:11pm 03.15.17
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Do we have one? Couldn't seem to find such with a quick search. A lot of sailors talking of meetin
chemainiac at 6:29pm 03.15.17
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hi folks I cannot remove the screws on my 2006 26m bow sprit stantion base. I have attempted to leve
freeheelbillie at 5:44pm 03.15.17
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Figured I might need the Safe For Work disclaimer. I have a Quicksilver 380, 10' dinghy rated for a
RussC at 4:58pm 03.15.17
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Not mine and I know nothing about it personally. https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/boa/6042914427.h
PGIJon at 2:02pm 03.15.17
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Well the Progressive Insurance rep was here and they are going to pay for a new furler. My question
JamesG161 at 8:53am 03.15.17
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I got these .... COURTESY OF SOLDBOATS.COM I thought they would be of general interest. Where is th
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in case you're not on Stingy's mailing list, he just posted: Stingy Deals West Marine has their Spr

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Compression Post - way to stop the bleeding?
Project_Mayhem at 8:11am 03.11.24
Project_Mayhem is there anything to seal without dropping the mast? I'm not familiar enough with
Compression Post - way to stop the bleeding?
mavexe at 8:08am 03.11.24
Project_Mayhem is there anything to seal without dropping the mast?
Compression Post - way to stop the bleeding?
Project_Mayhem at 8:04am 03.11.24
For a temporary seal, I'd use BedIT. Much easier to remove than a normal sealant
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
Ted10028 at 7:42am 03.11.24
The boat in that picture has a rather low freeboard which makes it feasible to operate. My 25' has
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
Project_Mayhem at 7:40am 03.11.24
The boat in that picture has a rather low freeboard which makes it feasible to operate. I'm guessing
Changing batteries
Duluthwinger at 7:31am 03.11.24
Thanks for the comments I would hope to have the boat for at least 10 years ( hope I live that long)
Compression Post - way to stop the bleeding?
Justin_NSA at 6:50am 03.11.24
Mine got plugged up from muddobbers (sp?) nests settling to the base. I installed an inspection plat
Microwave on Hunter 306?
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:47am 03.11.24
And if all fails , contact. Al or Mike at SBO who are former Hunter employees
New Restrictions for Boaters in the Exumas
shemandr at 6:47am 03.11.24
... Set moorings won't tear up the bottom the way transient's anchors do. Is sea grass better for f
Compression Post - way to stop the bleeding?
kloudie1 at 5:34am 03.11.24
welcome to the forum!! It usually is a result of plugged drain holes in the mast base. Small ports t
Hunter 376 arch modification
DSqr at 7:48pm 03.10.24
Mattress for aft cabin
DSqr at 7:44pm 03.10.24
We bought our mattress from McWhorter in Fairbury, IL. We gave them our old mattress to replicate, b
Kent Narrows Chesapeake
DSqr at 7:31pm 03.10.24
We chartered out of Rock Hall in October and our contract specifically prohibited transiting the Nar
Broken Rudder
KeukaSailer at 7:23pm 03.10.24
Or you could make one yourself with simple hand tools...get a nice piece of 4/4 teak, mahogany, or c
Yacht Racing 101-FREE Seminar in San Pedro CA
PaulK at 5:49pm 03.10.24
So... How'd it go?
New Restrictions for Boaters in the Exumas
PaulK at 5:47pm 03.10.24
Maybe they're expecting the sea grass to spread into the clear sand bottom areas once people stop dr
Puck Lights
chuckwayne at 5:35pm 03.10.24
I'm looking for 3", tap on/off, led puck lights to replace the lights we have with the micro switch
Puck Lights
jssailem at 4:37pm 03.10.24
I have seen puck lights that are tap capable but battery powered. There are puck lights that are 1

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