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The Port Clinton Yacht Club in Port Clinton Ohio on Lake Erie is hosting 2 you can't miss seminars.
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I'm Assembling the parts for a tiller to wheel conversion on my islander 28. I've found everything
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Hello, I am looking to purchase a Hunter 170 that has cracks in the deck, I have attached two pictu
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We need to contact some sailors in the Biloxi MS area. We have a 26M, the entire mast system fell an
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Rudder counterbalance?
HeelBoy at 1:38pm 09.21.23
Preface: Apologies to the OP for thread drift... You assume I'm not enjoying this.
Deck paint recommendations
jviss at 1:38pm 09.21.23
I hear that Awlgrip is the best - that's what's on my boat's topsides, and it's held up well and loo
23.5 unsinkable???
massnspace at 1:29pm 09.21.23
The foam in my boat is in excellent condition. Not degraded or waterlogged. But I am not believing
I've raised Macgregor 26c mast just by hand, why need gin pole for smaller Hunter 23 or 26?
labrmnus at 12:52pm 09.21.23
But surely people can LOWER the Hunter 26 mast by selves without gin pole. At no point is there not
HELP.....Steering System Maintenance H 29.5   (4)
Bentsailor at 12:42pm 09.21.23
Well.... pics attached of the binnacle on our 1994 H 29.5. It came apart simply and exposed all of t
Third Reefing Point
patbratton at 12:29pm 09.21.23
@patbratton Do you have a solid boom kicker that works as a boom vang and holds the boom up in l
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jssailem at 12:21pm 09.21.23
Justin. There are many ways to structure your electrical system. I dished the 1/2/Both switch in fav
Hunter Sailboat Salvage Yards?   (1)
CET at 12:18pm 09.21.23
We don't have a salvage yard but do have a rudder for 1990 Hunter Vision 32 - brand new still in pac
I've raised Macgregor 26c mast just by hand, why need gin pole for smaller Hunter 23 or 26?
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:18pm 09.21.23
@labrmnus I sold all boats as a dealer. It is correct that the MacGregor masts are thinner walle
Collision follow-up
Stu Jackson at 12:15pm 09.21.23
There was hidden damage that needed repair. Very good point, John, and one I noted albeit indirect
Disturbance off Florida
capta at 12:11pm 09.21.23
'93 P42 Sanitation hose replacement
SailorShaggy at 12:08pm 09.21.23
Completed hose replacement of forward as well as aft lines. Thank you everyone for your sharing of k
Collision follow-up
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:06pm 09.21.23
The sane is true for car accidents
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Jkutyna at 11:59am 09.21.23
Justin, have you ever played with one of these : /ref=sr_1_11?crid=3Q6Y5DU4LBJYO&keywords=circuit+
New O'Day 25 Rudder?
Calif. Ted at 11:49am 09.21.23
Ruddercraft perhaps ? Rudder Craft Or DR marine is known for O'Day parts DR Marine Product List
New O'Day 25 Rudder?
SaltyAF at 11:39am 09.21.23
Contact these guys, they most likely made the original, great people: Home Thanks for the info unf
Collision follow-up
jviss at 11:26am 09.21.23
I had a minor bump a couple of weeks ago. The harbormaster collected documentation numbers, contact
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Justin_NSA at 10:49am 09.21.23
Interesting. I have never seen these before. I thought I had all the cool gadgets.
Gelcoat flaking off - how to fix
LakeShark at 10:34am 09.21.23
@Any Sea Several members of my Sail Club have offered there help. I've never removed any of the ha
Disturbance off Florida
JamesG161 at 9:37am 09.21.23
We have a gale watch here from Fri night through Sun morning. Should help the Maryland Crabs ther

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