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Zeus2012 at 5:39pm 08.24.16
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127293 1. We are currently living aboard, for the past year, using fresh water from our tanks, which
Sefuller at 5:02pm 08.24.16
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127290 My O'day 34 came with a cotter pin on a string riveted to the mast which is inserted into the
Kommy000 at 4:51pm 08.24.16
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Well, after lurking on these forums for a while I finally took a plunge and bought a 1981 Hunter 27.
middle river at 3:37pm 08.24.16
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Hi, my autohelm wind stopped giving direction and speed. It still has power to unit. A rigger went u
HMT2 at 2:45pm 08.24.16
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I am preparing my list of safety equipment and maintenance items for a 150 mile off shore race in th
dehler25 at 2:17pm 08.24.16
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The original Yanmar tach is behaving badly! It seems that the needle movement has become stubborn at
Cabin by the Sea at 2:09pm 08.24.16
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Both of my cockpit drain hoses were leaking. I found the marine exhaust hose that Catalina used on
Doug J at 12:47pm 08.24.16
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If anyone has replaced their OEM companionway boards with something new and nice looking I would lov
H33CRich at 12:23pm 08.24.16
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Considering the purchase of a 37-2. Have arranged for a survey and will potentially commit of the su
jibes138 at 12:14pm 08.24.16
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Looking up the recipe I get all kinds of differences everything from 3 ounces of ginger beer to 10 o
TortugasRoyal at 11:56am 08.24.16
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Apostle Islands were great! Bayfield city ramp and parking lot nice to launch from. Want to go aga
SJ77GrahamWA at 8:54am 08.24.16
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We're restoring a 1968 Columbia 22. Interior pretty much gone. Sails shot. But definitely worth savi
Don Lucas at 8:29am 08.24.16
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Looking for feedback for satellite TV on the boat. What service are you using? Good/bad and costs
oldlaxer1 at 7:04am 08.24.16
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I have a two section ice box on my Tartan 30 with access from both the galley as well as from the co
Justin_NSA at 7:02am 08.24.16
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I've decided that at the end of the season, my mast needs to come down for electrical repair work. D
Gene Neill at 5:37am 08.24.16
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A really big one. Just not the kind you perverts were thinking.:kick: I guess it's called a "slotte
meirgerner at 3:34am 08.24.16
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I have a Hunter 33 with a self built wood gangway that I want to replace with a better one. Any sugg
onlinelee at 12:11am 08.24.16
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Hi friends, further to my other post about my engine idle speed being very high at 1200rpm. It turns
Mtman1021 at 9:18pm 08.23.16
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Anyone know if this is an O'Day and if so what model?
LouisMK at 9:10pm 08.23.16
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My 1983 vintage refer, in my O'34 to no one's surprise appeared completely dead when I purchased the

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Adding a new rope clutch
damarshall at 2:49pm 04.03.24
Much thanks gentlemen!
4-tire boat trailer . . do best tire go on front or rear?
Benny17441 at 2:44pm 04.03.24
Trailer tires do not steer whether in front or back axle. They do share a similar load and braking
Adding a new rope clutch
Calif. Ted at 2:36pm 04.03.24
The jam cleat and your existing clutches are not through bolted but rather there is an aluminum plat
Adding a new rope clutch
JoeWhite at 2:35pm 04.03.24
There is an embedded 1/4" aluminum plate just under the fiberglass. Position your device, mark the h
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Kings Gambit at 1:49pm 04.03.24
Hmm. Our boat came with a 40# Danforth. Been cruising BC waters since 2004 in many different anchor
Hunter 36 Fridge and Freezer Replacement
PNWE36 at 12:52pm 04.03.24
One thing I thought of doing is install the resistor with a jumper wire around it with a switch in t
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Jkutyna at 11:57am 04.03.24
I am in the exact same boat, well not really, mine is a '93 33.5. Windows needed rebedding before p
Cabin top hand rail
jssailem at 9:54am 04.03.24
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger   (2)
pgandw at 9:50am 04.03.24
Safe single handed mast raising requires additional equipment to replace the extra set of hands and
Ground tackle - joining rope to chain
danb2k at 9:15am 04.03.24
Sounds like a practical plan to implement. Makes use of your current gear. Saves money for the many
Cabin top hand rail
Arrgh at 9:04am 04.03.24
What originally made me look was that there is water somehow getting in that closet space across fro
Cabin top hand rail
twodzusfittings at 8:46am 04.03.24
Also check the Title "34 Handrails" on this forum from other members. Their end product is far sup
Cabin top hand rail   (2)
twodzusfittings at 8:39am 04.03.24
I removed mine way back because of the constant water dripping into the cabin from the holes of the
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
john6206 at 8:36am 04.03.24
Thanks for the great advice everyone! I may decide to pull the string one of these days, but not thi
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
john6206 at 8:29am 04.03.24
Hey everyone - I can't believe how stupid I am - I never found that little button that moves to page
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase !
American_Mainsail at 8:27am 04.03.24
I have an original Dacron sail that will be replaced but I am trying to hold off until I get closer
4-tire boat trailer . . do best tire go on front or rear?
MitchM at 8:09am 04.03.24
Load Rite trailer and 4 load rite same size 14 " 5 on 4 OEM tires were bought 9/2011
Stuffing box question.
twodzusfittings at 8:02am 04.03.24
1976 Freeport Islander for $500. She's a keeper. I feel it in my bones.
Asymmetrical Spinnaker hardware
morbidfollower at 8:02am 04.03.24
Thanks guys, I'll get it setup. Appreciate it
Cleaning foam cushions?   (1)
william24424 at 7:59am 04.03.24
Yes, replace foam. You don't want to... yet part of you understands you must. Also I'd suggest to ch

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