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Help Identifying model
apell at 9:45am 06.08.23
ODay 23-1? https://www.ggarchives.com/BangorPunta/ODaySailboats/FleetCatalog-1973/02-ODay23-Racing
SS Rod popping sound
Terry Cox at 9:35am 06.08.23
We have inspected chainplates and the SS Rods the plates are secured to. Hi Marty & Annie. Thanks
Help Identifying model
Davidasailor26 at 9:18am 06.08.23
ODay 23-1? https://www.ggarchives.com/BangorPunta/ODaySailboats/FleetCatalog-1973/02-ODay23-RacingA
Hunter 29.5 Table   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:15am 06.08.23
The purpose of the weight is to counterbalance the weight of the table so it is "easier" to raise an
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BigEasy at 9:03am 06.08.23
I'd recommend you take ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat Sailing), ASA 118 (Docking Endorsement) and maybe 10
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jssailem at 8:56am 06.08.23
Help Identifying model   (5)
apell at 8:48am 06.08.23
Just got back....The boat measures 23' stem to stern. The transom is plumb, but has an outward arc
Hunter 29.5 Table
travorgeron at 8:46am 06.08.23
There is a release mechanism under the table which allows the table to be raised and lowered. I'm
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tfox2069 at 8:23am 06.08.23
I'd recommend you take ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat Sailing), ASA 118 (Docking Endorsement) and maybe 103
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Kings Gambit at 8:08am 06.08.23
:plus: Those are very nice camping boats for a fun weekend on the water. If you decide to go tha
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Wildly overpriced impeller is part # 124223-42092 (Amazon search this part # for the cheaper ones)
Hunter 29.5 Table
Ralph Johnstone at 7:39am 06.08.23
There is a release mechanism under the table which allows the table to be raised and lowered. I'm
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rgranger at 7:36am 06.08.23
Get yourself a West Wight Potter 15 or 19 ft. :plus: Those are very nice camping boats for a fun w
Lubricating the top bearing at the top of the in mast furling?
BroncoJohn at 7:31am 06.08.23
Great advise! I never thought to use the topping lift line and I just replaced it with a new line.
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Kings Gambit at 7:18am 06.08.23
1989-94 Hunter 27-2 schematics or manual
dlochner at 7:17am 06.08.23
This article may clear some of the confusion. The late 1988-early 1989 version of the Hunter 27-2 wa
Lubricating the top bearing at the top of the in mast furling?
tfox2069 at 6:24am 06.08.23
Your topping lift should go all the way to the top - perhaps use that as your primary safety line.
SS Rod popping sound
jssailem at 6:13am 06.08.23
That info sounds very good. I know on my boat (mast head rig) that I need to tighten the backstay wh
Battery Switch Confusion
Ward H at 5:52am 06.08.23
I agree with @jssailem and @dlochner that best practice is not to mix batteries of different ages an

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