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Jackdaw at 9:17pm 03.16.17
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Here is an entire TP52 Super Series race, Hot mic'ed and from multi-angles. Amazing vid, if you have
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
jonelli at 6:25pm 03.16.17
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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?
guidera48 at 5:46pm 03.16.17
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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
spadaforaj at 5:18pm 03.16.17
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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
Craig Cook at 11:09am 03.16.17
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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
SVPardonMyFrench at 11:48pm 03.15.17
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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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Re-bedding Deck ports
Project_Mayhem at 6:43am 06.03.24
I assume this is on the outside of the boat as things on the inside should NOT be sealed as it would
Replacing broken forestay
Project_Mayhem at 6:40am 06.03.24
If cutting bare wire, be sure to use some cutters made for wire rope. Standard wire cutters smash an
Atlantic City - Hoboken NJ in two days?
Davidasailor26 at 6:39am 06.03.24
The stops for a leisurely pace would probably be Barnegat Inlet and Sandy Hook, weather permitting.
Need to replace sea cocks.
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:39am 06.03.24
The only purpose of connecting the bonding system to thru hulls is to protect them from galvanic co
Compasses don't agree
elink at 6:39am 06.03.24
So I did some more digging into the issue and with a handheld compass at the dock I find that the st
Compasses don't agree
elink at 6:35am 06.03.24
Compasses don't agree
elink at 6:32am 06.03.24
Is the one you added near the Compass in Question? Jim... PS: A compass can be affected by other
Compasses don't agree
elink at 6:31am 06.03.24
You did not indicate if this error is evident while at the dock or on the water. If on the dock, di
Compasses don't agree
elink at 6:30am 06.03.24
When was the last time you swung the compass. Here In Maine with thick fog I had it done pretty ro
Fuel Tank Algae
dlochner at 5:57am 06.03.24
Good Day to you. I will try to be brief about your question BUT it will be worth it. I have a 2003
Fuel Tank Algae   (6)
cadilaccb at 5:37am 06.03.24
Good Day to you. I will try to be brief about your question BUT it will be worth it. I have a 2003
Replacing exhaust hose
Jkutyna at 5:33am 06.03.24
I found I had to have the access hole in order to be able to work the hose off the exit. Then, if y
Chain plates Hunter 49
Screen Saver at 4:39am 06.03.24
Here is what ours looks like For comparison. It's the same all the way around on both sides. Thank
Fuel Tank Algae
Tally Ho at 4:37am 06.03.24
I had a Hunter 280 for about 5 years, and never had a problem. I did add some fuel treatment (biob
Fuel Tank Algae
dlochner at 4:34am 06.03.24
The problem is bacteria, not algae. Algae is a plant that requires sunlight, I doubt sunlight reache
Fuel Tank Algae
kappykaplan at 4:11am 06.03.24
Use a product like Biorbor each time you add fuel to the tank.
Replacing broken forestay
dlochner at 3:44am 06.03.24
I guess I should have mentioned, the mast is down, and I have already removed the bottom portion of
Portlight Polish
dLj at 11:05pm 06.02.24
Thanks, I had no idea/ Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Bulk-Buy-Resistant-Acrylic-Coati
Shrinking rudder foam?
twalker H260 at 10:10pm 06.02.24
My understanding is that foam rudders should be painted light colours in order to avoid delamination

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