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jodyjuli at 7:51am 04.17.23
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my 26s didn't come with Jib sheets and she was really pulling toward the wind the other day at 12 to
SailMaster at 6:31am 04.17.23
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While trying to pick up our vessel from a boat yard visit I attempted a start and I assume we are de
NYSail at 6:28am 04.17.23
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So I have two jabsco quiet flush heads. For the past 7 years never had a problem. I did a gasket cha
Davidasailor26 at 5:58pm 04.16.23
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Every year or two I disassemble my winches, clean the gears with mineral spirits, and reassemble the
McPhee at 5:49pm 04.16.23
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My Hunter 33 has older Raymarine instruments for speed and depth (ST60, I believe), with no wind tra
zippyno1 at 3:54pm 04.16.23
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Hi all I'm trying to find a detailed service/repair manual. I've come across an owner's manual. It'
henri at 2:38pm 04.16.23
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Has someone installed a Bow thruster on a Passage 450 ? Was it an easy task and where did you place
nveater at 2:20pm 04.16.23
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On my boat, I have both a water tank and the ability to hook up to dock water through my shurflo reg
Timm R Oday25 at 1:04pm 04.16.23
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I've been trying to find the source of a leak for a few years now . It's been difficult when the boa
Clay Smith at 12:54pm 04.16.23
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Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Clay Smith. I retired almost three years ago. As a child I
Sailing Tiger at 9:04am 04.16.23
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I have a Hunter 23.5 with one of the numbers peeling from the dacron main sail. Does anyone have an
sigsgmret at 8:33am 04.16.23
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The last couple of times that I've taken my Catalina 22 with a wing keel out for a sail, there has b
skipperclaud at 7:04pm 04.15.23
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Hello guys, I need help with a situation on my keel, I took my Hunter 36 2008 to a bottom paint and
jdrutten at 6:35pm 04.15.23
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Winter is finally releasing its icy grip on the upper midwest (although we're forecast for a couple
Ross Nielsen at 6:28pm 04.15.23
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I am trying to step up mast on my H25 and need tips on accessories to do it. Like, crutch, gin pole,
Salty Jack at 2:18pm 04.15.23
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1. Is using Dawn dish washing liquid recommended for boat washing? Is it really worth buying what's
keel help   (2)
Dil at 12:16pm 04.15.23
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In preparation for this season, I notice rust along the keel and hull connection, Hunter 30 1991 bo
SaltyAF at 10:33pm 04.14.23
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Hello, Fellow Oday 25 owners! Has anyone done an interior overhaul and know the cabin and V-berth cu
nsailscal334 at 3:11pm 04.14.23
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We have an 1995 (or so) Perkins Perama M30 that needs a compression test. The challenge is that due
sydneybadger at 11:23am 04.14.23
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I'm upgrading my holding tank vent line from 5/8" to 1" on my 35' sailboat with a sugar scoop and sw

Recent Replies

315 Question: What light wind Sail are you using to handle beam to broad reach? Furling Genneker, Doyle UPS, Code 0, whisker pole on the Genoa?
VFR750 at 2:22pm 09.10.24
We use a Doyle UPS in a sock - you can also use a furler - and it works great in the situation you
Winterizing Small Outboard
duck21 at 1:51pm 09.10.24
If you have the room, since the 2hp is pretty small, see if you can store it inside. That way no wor
Nice restoration
Project_Mayhem at 1:45pm 09.10.24
I'll leave this here "Chip Ahoy" Homeport
Winterizing Small Outboard
Project_Mayhem at 1:44pm 09.10.24
Run pink RV antifreeze through it if storing in freezing temps. Ask how to do this if this is the ca
Potential Tropical Cyclone SIX
kappykaplan at 1:22pm 09.10.24
Dammit Jim... :plus:
I joined the club. NEW BOAT!
kappykaplan at 1:21pm 09.10.24
Congratulations!!! :beer:
Winterizing Small Outboard
shemandr at 1:08pm 09.10.24
If it has a gear box you should replace the fluid in it. I used to put some Marvel Mystery Oil in t
Potential Tropical Cyclone SIX   (1)
JamesG161 at 12:42pm 09.10.24
Storm track shifts east ward
I joined the club. NEW BOAT!
David in Sandusky at 12:37pm 09.10.24
A great boat! We walked away from one 25 years ago, because we needed the shallow draft of our Hunte
Prefer to trailer
David in Sandusky at 12:30pm 09.10.24
We are at a slip on Lake Erie. Here is my take on Tedd's list: Plenty of time for maintenance ashor
I joined the club. NEW BOAT!
Project_Mayhem at 11:48am 09.10.24
Congratulations, looks like a sweet ride. I know you're a regular here, so I just want to remind y
Reefer/freezer installation
Jkutyna at 11:26am 09.10.24
I guess what I am mostly curious is, how hot does that compressor coil make the interior of the boat
What in tarnation is this? Hunter legend 43
duck21 at 11:21am 09.10.24
The panel itself is actually mounted in the top of the deck-organizer cover. Technically there's
Shrink wrapping details?
azambella at 11:12am 09.10.24
Any chance you know the brand of the canvas cover? Approx $2400 is appealing....
Tank Sensors
Laid-back at 10:35am 09.10.24
This actually is a 50 cent solution. Get a small, strong magnet, drill a hole in the float, insert
What in tarnation is this? Hunter legend 43
capta at 10:29am 09.10.24
I wouldn't reseal a big, useless hole in my boat, I'd close it up with a proper fiberglass job.
I joined the club. NEW BOAT!
Stu Jackson at 10:04am 09.10.24
Congratulations, looks like a sweet ride. I know you're a regular here, so I just want to remind yo
Prefer to trailer
Tedd at 9:39am 09.10.24
Once in a while I muse about having a boat in the water, especially when my trailer needs some work.
Prefer to trailer
Timm R Oday25 at 9:03am 09.10.24
We've been on a mooring for almost 20 years . I wonder at times if we shouldn't money up the cash a
Prefer to trailer
Project_Mayhem at 8:55am 09.10.24
Most people feel the opposite. It takes about five minutes to grab my dingy from the rack and paddle

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