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MikeMahon at 9:06am 09.07.16
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Hello, We recently purchased a 1987 h285 and I believe I may be missing a shackle to connect the tac
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Well, I sold my Hunter 27 that I've owned these last 13 years... I will be living inland after my r
Brett C at 7:27am 09.07.16
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hi I need some advice, I am new to sailing and just took my 79 Oday 19 out for its first real weeke
dlsflorida at 6:24am 09.07.16
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We recently had to replace a rudder for our 1979 Hunter 27 that was not taken care of by the previou
Rick Webb at 6:19am 09.07.16
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Anyone have experience with the Aqua Finn from American Sail? http://americansail.com/products/boat
Wanderwind at 5:40am 09.07.16
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Hi, I am considering purchasing a Hunter Passage 42. While looking at several units, I have noticed
Ben Anderson at 9:38pm 09.06.16
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The stuffing box on my 1983 Catalina 27 recently started leaking, even while at rest. The leak was q
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Glenn2002 at 7:03pm 09.06.16
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We bought our boat a week or so ago, and knew we had one port leaking, no big deal, but we now know
KZW at 6:56pm 09.06.16
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I have some small spots off rust on the spokes of my wheel, and a couple of places on stanchions. W
Jibrennan at 6:36pm 09.06.16
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My husband and I have never sailed, but bought a Catalina 22 in hopes of learning to do so. We do n
gkmoore at 6:00pm 09.06.16
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Hello all, been a while since I posted, have been enjoying sailing the boat this summer after doing
gudiss at 5:37pm 09.06.16
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hi all bought an 02 260 a few months ago and have been enjoying the boat this summer. the main reas
dennisp at 5:15pm 09.06.16
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(Hope this is on-topic.) I have a 2003 Hunter 306 Sailboat and sail the GICW and Choctawhatchee Bay
mcconkd at 4:54pm 09.06.16
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on my 50, there is an engine alarm that sounds when you first start the engine and stops after the e
RussC at 3:48pm 09.06.16
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After seeing a CG tall ship photo in the "favorite photo" thread I became curious about just why the
LuzSD at 3:06pm 09.06.16
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fred1diver at 2:43pm 09.06.16
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hey everyone, what is your favorite wind indicator? I need to replace my windex which I lost trailer
Carter Mac 26 at 2:10pm 09.06.16
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Boat - 1993 MacGregor 26S purchased in April. Present engine - 1992 Honda 9.9 hp included with the b
mpbeagle at 1:59pm 09.06.16
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Over the last couple of years my 1986 39-2 has gone from bone dry to accumulating a small amount of

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Clamp on meter recommendation?
KCofKC at 10:08pm 03.11.24
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kappykaplan at 3:45pm 03.11.24
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Tally Ho at 3:43pm 03.11.24
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