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North Sails unfurls game-changing new sail technology http://www.gizmag.com/north-sails-unfurls-game
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So, on the outside chance that whoever lost their dinghy outside the Golden Gate Bridge reads this f
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It's nice to see someone else remembers Maxwell Smart. Thanks, @Phil Herring! Ah the good old days.
Kings Gambit at 8:03am 06.03.16
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Admiral and I just returned from a second "annual" Santa Barbara Island Rendezvous with two companio
Thenautisalior at 6:32am 06.03.16
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The space behind my tiller drives me nuts! What can I do with it? I found a old cooler that fits wel
Bob 04 H260 at 6:00am 06.03.16
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We sold our boat at the end of our winter Bahamas cruise. Windsong II will continue to cruise Florid
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Woohoo! June 23-26 Spring Cove marina, Solomon's Island. Looking forward to this event, haven't be
MikeFloutier at 4:58am 06.03.16
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Hi, I just bought a 2009 Mac 26M and have obtained a good swinging tidal mooring. It dries out by a
vhoisington at 11:05pm 06.02.16
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All, I have a line on 2 boats: - 2005 Hunter 466 - Clean boat, includes electronics, AC/Heat, gener
gjordan at 9:14pm 06.02.16
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What is considered to be a normal size pole? I want to start playing with my chute, and I need to bu
Dr D. at 8:28pm 06.02.16
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I need wheel seals for my H-26 Hunter made trailer. Vin # 1F9HS232XSA222358. It has 3,500 # axels be
jleblanc31 at 7:42pm 06.02.16
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I just got finished watching the Movie Abandoned and something one of the guys said got me thinking.
Casagf66 at 7:31pm 06.02.16
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Ok gang, hope everyone enjoyed their memorial day! I know I did. Sailing in Long Island was excellen
Tony_Furst at 7:23pm 06.02.16
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I just purchased a 94 23.5 and one of the things I've noticed is that the jam cleats for the halyard
Sefuller at 7:06pm 06.02.16
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I replaced the engine mounts on our Universal M25 in an Oday 34 several years ago, using the Bushing
PAC3142 at 5:27pm 06.02.16
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Has anybody been through the Narrows lately with 5 foot or more draft? Thanks, Paul
sail343 at 5:04pm 06.02.16
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I am considering purchasing a used C320. Need to have heat/ac installed if we get the seal we want a
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seadaddler at 4:29pm 06.02.16
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Here are some photo's for Hunter with the Arch how easy I added Solar panels and look on my profile
JayD at 1:24pm 06.02.16
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I wanted to start this because when I was looking at buying a 1969 Lofland Picnic I could not find m
IH82BL8 at 11:17am 06.02.16
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I have a (soft) vang I'd like to install. What mast hound have you used on this boat? I've checked

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The Show Must Go On
Drinky Crow at 11:05am 02.01.24
Nah. I can get boat show pricing online avoid the crowds and save the $17 ticky price. In the water
WATCHING PAINT DRY!
twodzusfittings at 11:02am 02.01.24
Thanks Dave. Great education. I agree with your assessment that it is not a heat/temp issue. The ami
The Show Must Go On
Tally Ho at 10:46am 02.01.24
The Show Must Go On
Project_Mayhem at 10:05am 02.01.24
I used to attend the Chicago boat show when they had sailboats. Now I think that they have power b
Strange phenomena seen while boating?
Roadking Larry at 10:02am 02.01.24
Coming out of Mare Island shipyard on a nuke submarine in 1983 we got to spend a rough night on the
Remote oil filter for M25XP
Alan Gomes at 9:20am 02.01.24
I have the M12 engine with a horizontal filter. I save old pink antifreeze jugs (1 gallon) and cut
Thinking of buying a Hunter 460 or 466
jacques lacroix at 9:03am 02.01.24
Great, I took a look, thanks for the help
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dlochner at 7:52am 02.01.24
Perhaps too much or too little catalyst? Epoxy does not use catalyst. Polyester and Vinylester do
WATCHING PAINT DRY!   (4)
twodzusfittings at 7:33am 02.01.24
222881 222882 UV and weather damage was all over the faux teak. This product was not SEADEK. The S
Hunter 386 freshwater tank sending unit help
ice breaker at 7:22am 02.01.24
You will need a new sender. Check with WEMA. I believe that the ohms on the hunter system (snake r
WATCHING PAINT DRY!   (10)
twodzusfittings at 7:19am 02.01.24
@ William 24424: The project started with cracked top issues. I had broken teak railings/hold down
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william24424 at 6:38am 02.01.24
Damn. That looks like a great project. Perhaps too much or too little catalyst? If you have time, mo
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dlochner at 6:35am 02.01.24
I'd get it warm for a while before you start over. I've had the same problem in cold conditions, es
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JBP-PA at 6:24am 02.01.24
I'd get it warm for a while before you start over. I've had the same problem in cold conditions, esp
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dlochner at 6:01am 02.01.24
I think that's your error. The epoxy needs to be washed with warm soapy water and a scrubby, then ri
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twodzusfittings at 5:37am 02.01.24
Dave, thanks. You are an asset to the forum with your epoxy experience. So my epoxy was sanded and t
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dlochner at 4:51am 02.01.24
I suspect the epoxy is inhibiting the paint cure. Did you wash the epoxy before applying the Brights
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twodzusfittings at 4:33am 02.01.24
63 degrees. I just read your response, and thank you. To that I have started the indoor ceramic room
Remote oil filter for M25XP
StanleyJ at 3:51am 02.01.24
I have the M12 engine with a horizontal filter. I save old pink antifreeze jugs (1 gallon) and cut
WATCHING PAINT DRY!
Tally Ho at 9:05pm 01.31.24
How warm is it in your garage? I was working with some epoxy over the winter a few years ago, and h

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