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Steven M at 9:20am 04.21.15
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I am very much enjoying my 6 year relationship with my 1999 Oceanis Clipper. Except for one on goin
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I've become involved in the restoration of a steel hull sailboat. The boat has a history of corrosio
Tom Fritz at 7:25am 04.21.15
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I need to replace the two hatches on my 84' Hunter 31'. I have tried to replace the Plexiglass in th
Jeff Kirkpatrick at 7:15am 04.21.15
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Can you please tell me your normal cruising speed and RPM plus model of prop for Yanmar boats.
hrsail at 7:03am 04.21.15
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Looking for Boom Vang and Whisker/Spinnaker pole for Cape dory 31.
Markos83898 at 5:48am 04.21.15
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Last night in a driving rainstorm, I noticed this crack that had a slow but steady drip... The only
Bill19233 at 5:38am 04.21.15
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I think my house bank has finally died. I can't complain, the three group 31 West Marine AGM's have
star302 at 5:37am 04.21.15
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Hi, We have a hunter356 and need to find a replacement sleeve that holds our companion way piece
Skip Gundlach at 5:19am 04.21.15
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Shake and Break, part 3 My apologies for the double posting of part 2. Internet here offshore at
Panamax at 5:08am 04.21.15
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In September I purchased a 2005 Hunter 36 which I plan on using for cruising in the Pacific NW. The
pabraam at 3:36am 04.21.15
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Anyone know the total cooling liquid quantity (gallons or ltrs) of a Hunter 38 (2008) including the
SFKjeld at 12:48am 04.21.15
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Just opened the furler for the first time in the 23.5 this afternoon. Probably a 10-12kt wind. The b
debbiedragonfly at 11:26pm 04.20.15
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We are trying to order a replacement window for our Port Side Fixed Window. Does anyone happen to kn
njlarry at 9:48pm 04.20.15
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What is the correct way to measure for thru hull diameters? I want to replace the thru hull under t
jmseas at 9:00pm 04.20.15
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Curious if anyone has actually bought/installed/used the new Raritan "Fresh Head" yet. I'm about to
leevin100 at 8:19pm 04.20.15
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I'm assuming an autopilot system can be installed on the 26M. Any suggestions for a good make, mode
leevin100 at 7:47pm 04.20.15
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My wife and I are thinking about purchasing a MacGregor 26 M and were wondering how many people it c
Chadyourbuilder at 7:17pm 04.20.15
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I am new to sailing and I bought a 2000 hunter 290 last fall. I need to get a sink for the bathroo
Bob M. at 7:12pm 04.20.15
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I do a lot of singlehanding, but have just purchased an asymmetrical spinnaker. Looking for some op
hunter healer at 6:44pm 04.20.15
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I have an Oday with a Universal Diesel motor and recent purchase. attempted to start the motor and w

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The Sewing Machine Thread
Ward H at 4:09am 11.28.23
Update - based in part on feedback in this thread, I ordered a Sailrite LSZ on a Black Friday sale
Replacing Yanmar exhaust hose
Gary Ryan at 3:45am 11.28.23
Looking forward to tackling this job in the spring....not.
Hank on storm sail used over a furled jib
NYSail at 2:49am 11.28.23
I would think a long sleeve made from Dacron or Nylon cloth might work, whatever diameter would eas
Hank on storm sail used over a furled jib
NYSail at 2:49am 11.28.23
Do you have one of these? ...It can be hoisted with the spinnaker halyard or spare jib halyard. N
2GM20F engine issue
Ken13559 at 11:40pm 11.27.23
One other thought on the transmission - do you have a feathering prop? If so it could just be that
2GM20F engine issue
Ken13559 at 11:34pm 11.27.23
Ralph, 1. I've taken out the SS U Mixing elbow and it's full bore! No fouling or rust or carbon cru
The Sewing Machine Thread
dLj at 11:29pm 11.27.23
Update - based in part on feedback in this thread, I ordered a Sailrite LSZ on a Black Friday sale
Hank on storm sail used over a furled jib
Will Gilmore at 11:19pm 11.27.23
Do you have one of these? ...It can be hoisted with the spinnaker halyard or spare jib halyard. T
Raytheon ST7000+ screen burn out
marcham at 10:00pm 11.27.23
Do you have a stng network as well? I recall the p70 head will work with st1 autopilots.
The Sewing Machine Thread
Skipper J at 9:56pm 11.27.23
Update - based in part on feedback in this thread, I ordered a Sailrite LSZ on a Black Friday sale f
Raytheon ST7000+ screen burn out
Rich Stidger at 8:25pm 11.27.23
I suggest that you post your request for a used unit in the Gear Wanted classified section. Did you
Hunter 420 Passage Aft Lazarette Latches
eianm at 8:17pm 11.27.23
I replaced mine with rubber T handle pulls- they are very robust , cheap and work perfectly- can sen
Hank on storm sail used over a furled jib
Stu Jackson at 8:15pm 11.27.23
Do you have one of these? ...It can be hoisted with the spinnaker halyard or spare jib halyard.
Hank on storm sail used over a furled jib
rgranger at 7:53pm 11.27.23
What about adding a Solent stay? http://www.svsarah.com/Sarah/ewUpgradeSolentStay.htm
Too many ads
Tally Ho at 7:18pm 11.27.23
It does beg the question of how much control SBO or any website host has over the types of ads. I p
Hank on storm sail used over a furled jib
stickinthemud57 at 7:13pm 11.27.23
I would think a long sleeve made from Dacron or Nylon cloth might work, whatever diameter would easi
When does a screw become a bolt?
shemandr at 6:26pm 11.27.23
A brace and bit was the name we knew for that tool. Very powerful tool. And a timeless classic. I

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