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cracks   (2)
paulj at 5:16pm 02.22.16
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Anyone else have cracks like these ? Did you fix them ? paulj :hook2:
chuckwayne at 2:24pm 02.22.16
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Has anyone used one of the Boss radios Defender sells? I'm looking for a replacement sound system an
ifmdalvey at 1:56pm 02.22.16
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If you plan on sailing to Maine this summer there are several things that are guaranteed, Superb sce
IAMCCF at 1:54pm 02.22.16
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Hi All, I am curious about the hinged backrest on my Oday 28. Is there a safe way to keep them up w
LeGe at 1:14pm 02.22.16
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We have an ST 50 auto helm with tri data instrumentation (speed and depth) on our new to us 1993 H3
Sailing Poodles at 12:31pm 02.22.16
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Am replacing my primary winch (starboard side main halyard) with an electric one and my electrician
xianbarnard at 11:54am 02.22.16
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I'm looking for recommendations on a portable air conditioner. i have a hunter 28 in texas, looking
chasmoyer at 11:54am 02.22.16
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I am thinking about adding two underwater lights on my stern near the prop when I do my next bottom
CruisingMax at 11:24am 02.22.16
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Greetings 28.5 owners. I won't blather on much here beyond having acquired a 1998 H 28.5 late last f
xianbarnard at 11:15am 02.22.16
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does anyone have the specs on replacing the boom vang on a hunter 28?
PeterBld at 11:05am 02.22.16
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I had one of these fitted on our previous boat. Had a slide adjustment to set sensitivity. Had zero
kito at 10:36am 02.22.16
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My H30 project boat needs some cabin top winches, mast plates, organizers, turning blocks, clutches
bethalgar at 9:46am 02.22.16
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Hi everyone :) We just purchased a 1984 34 Hunter and cant wait to start enjoying her. It appears h
marke14 at 8:55am 02.22.16
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Yesterday we were out for a day sail south of the Port of Los Angeles. We sailed out of the Angel's
MaritimeTees at 8:21am 02.22.16
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How many Oday Owners are still flying Neil Pryde Sails? The reason I ask is I am the guy that makes
PGIJon at 8:20am 02.22.16
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Since I am going to add lines back to the cockpit for the main's 2 reef points. Therefore, I will ne
Iriegal at 8:13am 02.22.16
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Hello All - I've posted before about my Oday 272 and weather helm problems. She has a 9.9 outboard
Ebbing Lattitude at 6:48am 02.22.16
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Hi all, Balmy northeast weather has allowed me to get a start early on my spring projects. I have
DannyS at 4:31am 02.22.16
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I'm starting to think about adding refrigeration to one of the ice boxes on our boat. Currently, we
sailnewbie at 1:15am 02.22.16
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this may sound silly but to someone who knows nothing about sailing it doesn't. im looking for a use

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Main Sail Issue
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Hey Julio, and others, one overlooked maintenance for Selden In Mast furling is lubricating the TOP
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justsomeguy at 8:58pm 03.17.24
Launch it, then check for the problem.
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Hull damage mac twenty five   (4)
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PaulK at 6:35pm 03.17.24
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BTC1984 at 5:51pm 03.17.24
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BTC1984 at 5:44pm 03.17.24
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Barnacle Bill at 5:38pm 03.17.24
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Hull color
ronshara1 at 4:56pm 03.17.24
Beige.. that sounds like a good place to start
Electrifying my small sailboat?
Barnacle Bill at 4:47pm 03.17.24
That looks like a nice unit. There are a number of products on the market for marine use that offer
Electrifying my small sailboat?
Barnacle Bill at 4:44pm 03.17.24
That is a very nice unit. No matter route you choose, you need to figure out how much each one of t
Hull damage mac twenty five
Davidasailor26 at 4:42pm 03.17.24
Welcome to the forum, and sorry to hear of the troubles. What kind of damage? Do you have pictures
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