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SerenityTC at 10:51am 08.18.15
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The Hunter ad from an '82 Sail Magazine issue. 'The Affordable Fantasy'. : ) I bought my first sailb
Hobopacket at 10:46am 08.18.15
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So, here in two weekends I plan to sail from New Bern NC to Oriental. 22 Nautical miles. One day the
Veit at 10:04am 08.18.15
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Hi, I am restoring a abandoned First 38 from 84 here in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. As the in
Remyslim at 9:29am 08.18.15
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I finally got around to completing the wood cockpit floor for the Yamaha 30.
VelaFella at 9:12am 08.18.15
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I have a 2005 Hunter 41 with a P6000ND Fischer Panda generator and a 56 hp Yanmar engine with the op
jrowan at 8:29am 08.18.15
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Hello All, I have been having quite a time trying to get my transmission to shift in ' out of gea
SerenityTC at 8:25am 08.18.15
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I would love to have a line drawing or blueprint of my '83 Hunter 27 to hang in my office. I know th
AUDIS BROW at 8:01am 08.18.15
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Oday 272 Water tank lines I am trying to trace water tank lines...... I have port side and starboar
HMT2 at 7:55am 08.18.15
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I am getting ready to change out the standing rigging on my 1983 Hunter 31. I will use a rigged to d
bob_pattison at 7:53am 08.18.15
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Classic Mainsail Owners: We have had a few cases over the years with classic mains getting da
rhwills at 7:53am 08.18.15
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I'm looking for a rudder and tiller for an AMF Apollo. A photo and description of materials would be
All U Get at 7:14am 08.18.15
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Hi all, If you heard a loud obnoxious noise yesterday in New England, that was me cussing. I had
gitpicker2007 at 6:42am 08.18.15
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I'm about to refinish the outside wood rails, hatch boards and hatch trim. I've never done it befo
scottmellloyditude at 4:29am 08.18.15
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So, in our ever increasing discoveries of things "thrown in" the boat purchase, I think I have found
SFKjeld at 2:20am 08.18.15
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Have found a few threads on this topic, but nothing definitive. Does anyone make a Bimini that will
thubbard84 at 9:05pm 08.17.15
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I'm 99% sure I have a clogged vent line for my grey water holding tank. The outside vent looks like
jveatch at 8:35pm 08.17.15
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We have a 2005 Hunter 41DS that has two electric toilets. With no activity, one of them overflowed.
JHoward at 7:42pm 08.17.15
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It has been 3 weeks and about 20 hours of motoring of my 1980 Cherubini 37.5 since the engine was co
sizertl at 7:38pm 08.17.15
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Howdy! I've gutted the interior of my sailboat and It's almost ready to paint. Before we paint we a
Geronimosails at 6:52pm 08.17.15
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Hi all, Thanks in advance for helping this newbie 1990 Hunter 30 owner. I have motored/sailed abo

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Jacklines and Tethers
DayDreamer41 at 2:59pm 07.23.23
After reading the article posted here on Jack lines and tethers I am quite certain that using jack l
Wrapping my boat question
MikeHoncho at 2:19pm 07.23.23
Consider it a temporary solution that, in my opinion, would be a significant deterrent for resale.
CHI-MAC today
jon hansen at 2:09pm 07.23.23
still a non stop spinnaker run
Universal diesel M18 Oil Change
JoeWhite at 1:19pm 07.23.23
I use a pump with the hose. You will find that, unless you extend the hose and let it drain into a c
Catalina 27 teak before and after
BigEasy at 1:19pm 07.23.23
I appreciate the durability of the gloss finish and there is consensus that it improves the life of
Jacklines and Tethers
capta at 1:01pm 07.23.23
Personally, the only time I've used a tether is when I'm going out a bowsprit in heavy weather. Howe
Universal diesel M18 Oil Change
RitSim at 11:41am 07.23.23
My previous M25 had a drain fitting on the bottom of the oil pan for oil changes. The loose end of
Heads up for FWC VP 2003 owners - heat exchanger   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:37am 07.23.23
Leaking at nearly every tube, was the comment YIPES :yikes: ! You must be running around in batt
New Seaward/Whale S-600 water heater leaking fresh water?
jonelli at 11:35am 07.23.23
The Whale manual indicates: d out in ANSI B1.20.1 Creating a leak free NPT connection involves the
Life vest inflated while stored on boat. Common?   (1)
rgranger at 11:12am 07.23.23
Shouldn't have taken the red pill. I thought it was a tic tac... Mama say... never turn down a br
Flush Deck-mount Lights To Illuminate One's Mast   (1)
rgranger at 11:09am 07.23.23
I've seen them for decks but not on boats. a hole in your cabin top...one more item requiring butyl
Catalina 27 teak before and after
BTC1984 at 11:02am 07.23.23
That is a difficult question. I am just guessing here; however, I would think that you're dealing
Jacklines and Tethers
rgranger at 11:01am 07.23.23
Bright orange could be smart, though I've always used something I had. This has been a very great
Gelcoat repair
JBP-PA at 10:51am 07.23.23
Boatworks today did a couple episodes on color matching including sanding and blending techniques.
I have an 21' American Fiberglass
Will Gilmore at 10:29am 07.23.23
Actually, I am the one who both found a picture of the American 21 and first referenced the pin on t
Pressure/temperature valve and setting on water heater   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:13am 07.23.23
This is the pw pump. Is the Switch off Pressure adjustable ?
I have an 21' American Fiberglass
Perry Welch at 10:04am 07.23.23
Hi Stick I would suggest you revisit my first post when I made sure to tell all that I do not know a
Pressure/temperature valve and setting on water heater   (1)
east coaster at 9:26am 07.23.23
This is the pw pump.

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